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CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: employers - Recent Posts http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: employers - Recent Posts en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:09:42 +0000 HankChief on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=4#post-308269 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:30:47 +0000 HankChief 308269@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Smells okay to me. There is still the massive ventilation tube blowing refresh air through it. It just didn't seem to dry the kit well enough on it's own. CycleCommute.CC on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=4#post-308227 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:52:23 +0000 CycleCommute.CC 308227@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Does it not get a bit smelly in there? HankChief on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=4#post-308216 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 22:31:50 +0000 HankChief 308216@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ We only had time to show him one of the drying rooms (we now have 2!)... The one in the picture is the one you used to use but we have since had the cages removed and a dehimidifyer put in to cope with the additional volumes/dampness. I were right about that saddle on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=4#post-308215 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 22:20:41 +0000 I were right about that saddle 308215@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Those facilities are gold standard @HankChief. Looks like a new drying room too? That's not the one somebody stole my towel out of despite it being overdue a wash. One of the few FS employers in Edinburgh where you can get changed without getting and giving wet elbows in your fellows' midriffs. HankChief on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=4#post-308206 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:01:04 +0000 HankChief 308206@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Someone was impressed with the facilities... <a href="https://twitter.com/CllrGrahamHutch/status/1136276411449315328?s=19" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/CllrGrahamHutch/status/1136276411449315328?s=19</a> HankChief on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=4#post-295698 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 18:47:48 +0000 HankChief 295698@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ The thing I struggle with on the elephant bike is chicanes (much like my big bike). My brain just can't work out where the big basket is going to go. It's affixed to the frame and hides the front wheel so confuses me no end. acsimpson on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=4#post-295682 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:55:05 +0000 acsimpson 295682@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Just used one to pop home for lunch. I suspect you are one of the few CCErs who would be faster on an elephant bike than their commuting bike. HankChief on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=4#post-295651 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:42:37 +0000 HankChief 295651@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ “There should also be special mention for RBS getting 15 Elephant Bikes for staff use.” How’s that going? Just used one to pop home for lunch. The last few times I tried they were all out on loan... Murun Buchstansangur on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=4#post-295647 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:46:45 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 295647@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ We inhabit a new building, but bikes must be carted up and down in a service lift as bikes are banned from the vehicle ramp (in fairness, it is quite narrow and steep). To make matters worse, several restaurants also have to use the lift to remove their stinky food waste and the festering bins are on the same level as the secure bike parking so it is all quite disgusting, really. Poorly designed. I were right about that saddle on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=4#post-295646 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:45:36 +0000 I were right about that saddle 295646@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ And yet I think we are cycle friendly employers. If only you had some influence on the people administering that scheme.... chdot on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-295645 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:44:42 +0000 chdot 295645@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ “There should also be special mention for RBS getting 15 Elephant Bikes for staff use.” How’s that going? chdot on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-295644 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:42:20 +0000 chdot 295644@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ “I'm going to have to resurrect the organization BUG or replace it, aren't I?” Yes. Don’t forget to put on your intranet - <a href="https://cyclefridays.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">https://cyclefridays.wordpress.com</a> unhurt on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-295643 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:39:48 +0000 unhurt 295643@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ My work have helpfully informed me they will look at improving bike parking at HQ "in 18 months or so". I feel so cared for. And yet I think we are cycle friendly employers. (Three stinky shower cubicles and no proper locker/drying space & some substandard wheelbender parking plus four neglected pool bikes is all it takes apparently.) I'm going to have to resurrect the organization BUG or replace it, aren't I? Arellcat on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-295642 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:32:38 +0000 Arellcat 295642@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Does anyone know if RBS is still the only employer to have achieved the cycle friendly plus award? Cycling Scotland doesn't seem to list any of the award holders anymore, nor does it have any case studies to read. HankChief on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-273055 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 17:08:39 +0000 HankChief 273055@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ A bit of a theme is developing... <a href="https://www.welovecycling.com/wide/2018/01/19/6-great-employers-great-perks-avid-cyclists/" rel="nofollow">https://www.welovecycling.com/wide/2018/01/19/6-great-employers-great-perks-avid-cyclists/</a> chdot on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-266197 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 21:00:13 +0000 chdot 266197@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/hank_chief/status/929009445769809921/photo/1" rel="nofollow">https://mobile.twitter.com/hank_chief/status/929009445769809921/photo/1</a> fimm on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-266192 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 18:13:31 +0000 fimm 266192@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ @hankChief does this person own an elephant bike themselves? ;-) I were right about that saddle on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-266191 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 18:01:47 +0000 I were right about that saddle 266191@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Big up to the RBS bike mahout.....whoever they might be. HankChief on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-266190 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 17:50:04 +0000 HankChief 266190@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ There should also be special mention for RBS getting 15 Elephant Bikes for staff use. I'm reliably informed that the person who spearheaded this initiative is on CCE. So well done them. A great idea. SRD on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-266188 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 17:42:25 +0000 SRD 266188@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ was going to put this in spotted, but this seems more appropriate: <img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4553/38256041426_562e07faf6.jpg"> From 'Cycling Plus' Nov 17. 'The UK's Best-selling cyclimg Magazine' I were right about that saddle on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-266186 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 17:18:52 +0000 I were right about that saddle 266186@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ @Stickman RBS is heaven. Never touched elbows with anybody. Barely room to swing a rat in your triangular cubbyhole. Stickman on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-266182 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 16:00:03 +0000 Stickman 266182@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I will post the link on my employer's intranet and see if it prompts them to try to match one of their rivals! HankChief on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-266180 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 15:51:38 +0000 HankChief 266180@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <a href="https://www.cycling.scot/news-article/royal-bank-of-scotland-receives-scotland-first-ever-cycle-friendly-employer-plus-award" rel="nofollow">https://www.cycling.scot/news-article/royal-bank-of-scotland-receives-scotland-first-ever-cycle-friendly-employer-plus-award</a> "The Royal Bank of Scotland Gogarburn HQ has been presented with the first-ever Cycle Friendly Employer Plus Award in recognition of its efforts to support and encourage more staff to cycle." I were right about that saddle on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-213529 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 18:16:48 +0000 I were right about that saddle 213529@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ @Ed1 That's unfortunate. Disciplinary is always unpleasant for all concerned. Hope you can see a way to a happier workplace. Ed1 on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-213524 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 14:21:12 +0000 Ed1 213524@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I was advised may receive disaplinary action for my jacket smelling when cycling to work so have stopped cycling to work is 9 miled to my work to be fair. However subsequently had it for smelling when had not actually cycled so not quite sure of the objectiveness of the claims-). There is lack of rigour in the evaluation of smelling someone makes a claim but as I have form for smelling anomous claim treated as fact no scientific method or quasi legal evaluation of the claim -) The Boy on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-213517 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 12:36:19 +0000 The Boy 213517@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Well it *is* said that one move to the right as one gets older... HankChief on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-213514 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 12:32:16 +0000 HankChief 213514@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I'm proud to be a rightie. In my youth I dallied with being a leftie but it didn't suit me. I were right about that saddle on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-213504 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 09:35:23 +0000 I were right about that saddle 213504@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ @HankChief What's said and seen in the changing room stays in the changing room. That said I was always intrigued by the split between lefties and righties. All RBS CCEers seem to be righties...? gembo on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-213503 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 08:54:50 +0000 gembo 213503@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Drying room is the missing link LivM on "Facilities for commuters - how does your employer treat you?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152&page=3#post-213502 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 08:31:30 +0000 LivM 213502@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ At the Gas we have a lovely bike store (in the undercroft, right next to the entrance) with a bike fixing stand and a load of lockers for helmets. Upstairs there is a drying rom with plenty of hanging space over the heater vents, more lockers, a tumble dryer and iron. There are about 8 showers (3m 3f 2 unisex/disabled) which were done up a couple of years ago). All quite nice, but I've not seen RBS to compare it to :) A certain amount of the good stuff was added because our H&S /facilities chap is a keen cyclist so managed to get the budget approved for the bike fixing kit etc.