Reclaiming the streets has been a hot topic over the past few years with environmental sustainability being a key talking point within the debate. In London, streets occupy 80% of the accessible open space and with our dwindling green spaces, it’s imperative that we look at the potential in these as a community resource. It’s…
We are delighted to announce that our 150th Hackney Bikehangar has been installed on Gore Road, Victoria Park. Hackney Council are eager to become one of the most cycle-friendly boroughs in London, therefore reaching this milestone is something to be incredibly proud of. This is a great reflection of the thriving London cycling culture, with…
Reclaiming the streets has been a big source of inspiration for our designers here at Cyclehoop. Streets make up 80% of the accessible open space in our towns and cities, offering huge potential as a community resource, therefore taking this back for public use is incredibly important. Our range of Parklets and Green Bike Ports…
The rise in popularity of the quirky STRiDA bike over the last 12 months has generated a cult following for the unique design. The STRiDA is a portable, belt-driven, folding bicycle with a distinctive ‘A’-shaped collapsible frame, designed by UK engineer and designer Mark Sanders. Aimed primarily at commuters and city dwellers whose storage space…
UK’s first San Francisco-style on street ‘Parklet’ which was installed in a redundant road space in Hackney back in July, transforming it into a sanctuary for people to sit, hang out and relax has since been relocated to a brand new home. Parklets are a simple and low cost way to improve the environment and help bring more customers…
“Reclaiming the road” could be considered a ‘hot topic’ in the world of cycle parking, it also appears to be inspiring many of the latest Cyclehoop projects on the streets of London. Streets make up 80% of the accessible open space in our towns and cities, offering huge potential as a community resource, therefore taking this…
Cyclehoop are pleased to have worked with Croydon Council to bring the first cycle hub to Croydon town centre. The Cycle Hub, located on College Road opposite East Croydon station, will provide free covered cycle parking for 80 bikes while the neighbouring Brompton Bike Hire dock will house eight folding bikes for hire. As well as the cycle…
Following on from our first successful Parklet installed in the UK, Team London Bridge recently organised a design competition for their own Parklet in the London Bridge area in the ‘Fresh Air Square’ competition. They hope to install their ‘Fresh Air Squares’ in September 2015 followed by a further 3-4 locations in spring 2016. Fresh Air Squares will be modular, portable…
