I was at a conference yesterday at Murrayfield Stadium. Having been impressed with the inclusivity of the organisers in their 'how to get there' blurb which said:
"The venue does not have a specific point onsite for bicycle parking. However, they will ensure there is an area available for those who require it but would strongly recommend people bring their own locks to secure them as it will not be a manned point."
I would counter by saying that there wasn't an area available for those who required it (implying a special area set aside), but the venue does have a specific point onsite, and it's crap. It's a set of about eight wheelbenders, to which I was extremely reluctant to attach my bike. The security team member I spoke to seemed nonplussed by the revelation that wheelbenders might void an insurance policy, that they might damage my wheels (since it was also blowing a gale), and that I would really rather they found me somewhere better. They didn't bother.
The only plus point was that the rack is well under cover from the elements. But remember that the place has about 1000 car parking places.
I'm also due to visit Dynamic Earth. I know of the set of Sheffield stands that's sort of nearby, but I don't fancy locking up my lovely and expensive bike there because I'll be in the place all day. Is there anywhere in the underground car park I can use? Is it beyond the realms of venue imagination to provide Sheffield stands in such car parks?
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