http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: facilities - Recent Topics en Fri, 15 May 2026 23:15:10 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=152#post-894 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:00:51 +0000 kaputnik 894@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We (bikeists) often moan about the weather, kit, taxi drivers, potholes etc. but there is another aspect to commuting which is how our employers treat (or otherwise) us in terms of facilities. I thought there might be some merit in starting a general comparison / discussion on the subject. What is it essential to have provided? what is it nice to have? what are the downright extravagances and luxuries some more enlightened employers provide us with?</p> <p>So, welcome to my work. I won't name them as they're so paranoid this is probably a sackable offence.<br /> The basement is currently off-limits to cars, so I have the whole place to myself. The bike racks aren't the best, but they are racks and you can lock a bike to them, so who am I to complain!<br /> <img src="http://www.magnificentoctopus.com/y/1.jpg"></p> <p>The kit room is warm and dehumidified. Wet gear will dry during the day and be warm and dry for the ride home. lockable cages (albeit too small to get a coat-hanger inside!) for more prized possessions you might fear for. This is a matter of trusting your colleagues I suppose.<br /> <img src="http://www.magnificentoctopus.com/y/2.jpg"></p> <p>Showers. Quite public for the more modest, but plenty hot and plenty flow.<br /> <img src="http://www.magnificentoctopus.com/y/3.jpg"></p> <p>Changing and locker space. A locker is yours for as long as you can spare the £1 to release the key. Note also the radiator which has controls you can access! Elightened!<br /> <img src="http://www.magnificentoctopus.com/y/4.jpg"></p> <p>My only complaint is the lunchtime football players who use these facilities (rather than those for the sports pitches), leave them filthy afterwards and hog the lockers! It clearly says "cycle changing rooms" on the sign on the door!</p> <p>AA </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12570#post-148769 Sat, 12 Apr 2014 16:44:24 +0000 rbrtwtmn 148769@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I wish Edinburgh was like this: </p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/77084110" rel="nofollow">http://vimeo.com/77084110</a> </p> <p>Think how much nicer it would be to get around it, to live in, to bring up kids in. How much quieter it would be. How much cleaner the air would be. How much more friendly this looks. </p> <p>A world where people on bikes were people not "cyclists."</p> <p>A world where normal sensible behaviour on a bike might include using a phone, holding hands, carrying kids, taking out your 5 year old child (on the road, on their OWN bike), carrying an odd piece of shopping, without a helmet, without flourescent clothing, without cycle gloves, without lycra, with the respect of those around you....</p> <p>A world where cycling in front of a tram so it has to stop for you would be regarded as just a little inconsiderate at the worst.</p> <p>Can anyone tell me what the downside would be?? </p> <p>Can anyone foresee Edinburgh being like this? Ever? </p> <p>(If you haven't seen this film it's definitely worth watching. It'll expand your imagination... I've checked for links to this on the forum and can't find any - sorry if someone else already pointed it out, I only just came across it.) </p>