Mayor and Transport for London road safety plans

Posted on June 10, 2013 by tarahamilton

The Mayor of London and TFL has published a plan to reduce road traffic casualties in London. The ‘Safe Streets for London’ plan aims to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on London’s roads by 40% by 2020, with the ultimate goal of making London’s road free from death and serious injury.

Outlined in the plan for safer roads, Transport for London will:

  • Identify and address ‘critical list’ junctions and locations and boroughs that require improvement.
  • The TFL’s Better Junctions programme will see funding increase to £100m.
  • London’s safety camera network will be improved and upgraded with more efficient technology.
  • TFL will support and fund the installation of 20mph zones and limits on borough roads across London.
  • More blind spot safety mirrors will be installed to help improve visibility of cyclists for large goods vehicle drivers.
  • Pedestrian countdown at traffic signals will be rolled out at more locations.

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In the plan for safer people, the TFL will:

  • Increase policing and enforcement with the Cycle Task Force to be expanded from 39 to 50 officers.
  • Introduce new marketing and education resources focusing on the improvement of safety for children, cyclists, pedestrians, young drivers and motorcyclists.
  • Offer school cycle training to every school pupil in London, with support for boroughs to extend child and adult cycle training.

For safe vehicles, the TFL will:

  • Improve technology for an improvement in cyclist safety, with visible or audible warning alerts to drivers and cyclists.

The plans outlined in the ‘Safe Streets for London’ plan will run in conjunction with the mayors ‘Vision for Cycling in London’ which aims to increase cycling in London by 400% by the year 2026.

With cyclist deaths increasing in London, it is good to see this problem being taken seriously by the government. If these improvements are successful, it will be good to see plans like this taking place in other major UK cities. Read the full ‘Safer Streets for London’ plan.

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Could cycle route logging get your bike stolen?

Posted on June 7, 2013 by tarahamilton

A warning has been released by police in the Tamworth area, urging cyclists to be cautious about posting too many details about their cycle routes online. This warning has come after a spate of thefts in the area.

The police have suggested that it is possible that bike thieves are logging onto cycling websites, that enthusiastic cyclists use to log their routes, bike details etc and are using this information to steal their bikes.

Bike theft police warning

Bike theft police warning

Chief Inspector Ian Coxhead said “These are sites where cyclists can log the make of their bike and upload their cycle routes as tracked by the GPS devices, which can track people back to their home, so I would be cautious about what you advertise online”.

This type of bike theft is not too dissimilar from bike thieves following cyclists home after cycling events and finding out where they live, so that they can steal the bikes at a later date.  This was the case with charity bike rider Stuart Fox in Lincoln, who had four bikes stolen just hours after completing a charity bike ride and raising £1,500. Mr Fox said “I go out on my bike three or four times a week and I feel like maybe I’ve been watched”

When your bike isn’t in use, make sure your bike is fully protected at home and is stored securely and safely out of sight. Asgard bike storage units offer fantastic protection for bikes. These bike sheds are all made from strong weatherproof steel panels and have been designed to help keep thieves out!

Asgard best selling bike storage

Asgard best selling bike storage

These bike storage units are available in a range of shapes and sizes and if you live in a particular risky area, the Asgard high security bike store will do the trick! View the full range of Asgard bike storage and help keep your bike protected from the risk of theft.

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How to store a bike vertically

Posted on June 1, 2013 by tarahamilton

Short on space? Want to store your bike vertically and still get the best security for your bike?  Take a look at the Asgard Vertical Bike Locker and all of its features.

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1. Galvanised steel

This bike locker is made from weatherproof steel, to provide the best strong protective storage.

2. No assembly

This Vertical Bike Locker is supplied fully assembled.

3. Storage hook supplied

Heavy duty storage hooks are supplied, perfect for hanging helmets and accessories.

4. Vertical storage

The Vertical Bike Locker is all about storing your bike upright. This locker is fitted with a cycle hoop, which keeps your bike wheel locked in place, allowing your bike to stay vertical.

5.  Full metal base

A full integral metal base is built into this bike locker, this base has a guide ramp to help store your bike upright. The bike locker can also be secure down to a concrete base for additional security.

6. Ventilation 

Asgard bike sheds are all fitted with our unique ventilation system, which is designed to minimise condensation.

7. 10 Year warranty supplied

This bike locker is supplied with our 10 year warranty, as are all Asgard metal storage units.

8. Available in a choice of colours

Choose from either dark green or brown, designed to suit you and any environment.

9. Pick resistant lock

Fitted with a euro cylinder, pick resistant lock for tough security.

10. 3 point locking system

A 3 point locking system helps to keep bike thieves out!

View the full range of Asgard bike storage, to find the best bike storage unit for you!

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What is the best high security bike storage?

Posted on May 30, 2013 by tarahamilton

The Annexe is Asgard’s toughest bike shed, fitted with a range of strong high security features to keep your bikes protected from theft. Take a look at its key features here.

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1. Door security bolts

This bike shed features tough door bolts as an added security measure.

2. Galvanised steel

All Asgard metal bike sheds are all made from galvanised (weatherproof) steel, for tough storage.

3. Reinforced panels

The Annexe secure bike storage unit boasts reinforced doors, panels and hinges for the best bike security.

4. Hooks available

Heavy duty hooks are available to purchase, these are ideal for hanging helmets and cycling accessories. These hooks are easy to fit as Asgard sheds are already pre-drilled to accept them.

5. Rain guard

Bad weather is no match for the Annexe bike shed, as it is fitted with an integral rain guard designed to keep the bad weather out!

6. Shelving available

Heavy duty, galvanised steel shelves are available to purchase. Keep all of your cycling gear stored with your bikes.

7. Full metal base

Asgard bike sheds are fitted with a full integral metal base for security, this metal base can be bolted to concrete for extra tough storage.

8. LPCB Approved

The Annexe high security bike shed, has been approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board  to level 1, which may help to reduce insurance premiums.

9. Pick resistant lock

Fitted with a euro cylinder pick resistant locking mechanism, for the best bike security.

10. Tough locking system

The Annexe has a tough 5 point locking system, designed to keep thieves out!

Take a look at the full range of Bike Sheds from Asgard.

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The best way to share a bike locker

Posted on May 26, 2013 by tarahamilton

The Asgard Double Ended Bike Locker, is the best way to share bike storage in a secure way, without leave your bike at risk to theft. This bike locker allows you to store 2 bikes independently, ideal for sharing!

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1. Stores 2 bikes

This bike locker is designed to store up to 2 bikes separately of each other.

2. Includes storage hooks

Heavy duty hooks are provided with this bike locker, perfect for hanging helmets.

3. Internal locking point

This bike locker is designed to be shared, an internal locking point has been included as an added security measure.

4. Can be secured to a concrete base

Asgard bike lockers are supplied with fixing bolts, which can be used to secure the bike locker to a concrete base for added security.

5. 3 point locking system

A 3 point locking system is fitted to both doors on the Double Ended Bike Locker. Each door is operated by a different key, for private individual access.

6. Pick resistant lock

This bike locker is fitted with a euro cylinder pick and drill resistant lock.

7. Internal steel divider

A steel divider is fitted inside this bike locker, to securely separate your bike from the other.

8. Galvanised steel

The Double Ended Bike Locker is made from strong galvanised (weatherproof) steel, as are all Asgard storage units, for the toughest bike security.

9. Easy assembly

Asgard bike lockers are easy to assemble and are provided with step by step instructions. An installation service is also available.

10. Ideal for down the side of a house

This bike locker is designed to provide space saving bike storage and is ideal for sitting down the side of a house or flat.

View the full range of Asgard bike storage to find the perfect bike store for you.

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How can I store 2 bikes?

Posted on May 17, 2013 by tarahamilton

This 2 bike locker from Asgard offers space saving bike storage for up to 2 bikes. Fitted with a variety features, this is one of the best ways to secure your bikes outside.

How to store 2 bikes

How to store 2 bikes

1. Galvanised Steel

Asgard bike storage units are made from strong weatherproof steel panels.

2. Easy Assembly

This bike locker is supplied with easy to follow step by step instructions, an assembly service is also available.

3. Low Maintenance

Asgard metal sheds require little maintenance.

4. 10 Year Warranty

All Asgard storage units are supplied with a 10 year warranty as standard.

5. Fits 2 Bikes

The twin bike locker is designed to store 2 bikes securely.

6. Storage Hooks

This bike locker is supplied with two hooks for storing cycle helmets and accessories.

7. Secure to a concrete base

More security can be added to this bike locker, by bolting it to a concrete base.

8. Ventilation System

Fitted with a unique ventilation system to minimise condensation.

9. Pick Resistant Lock

The pick resistant locking mechanism helps to keep thieves out.

10. Tough Locking System

Your bikes are kept secure behind a tough 3 point locking system.

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How to protect your bike from theft at home

Posted on May 12, 2013 by tarahamilton

You may think that your wooden garden shed is substantial enough to keep your bike protected from the prying eyes and quick fingers of thieves, but you’d be wrong! A large amount of bike thefts take place at home and the majority of those bikes are stolen from wooden garden sheds or garages and these type of thefts will be on the increase as we head into summer.

Recently, a shed in Westhoughton has fallen victim to this crime and the unlucky owner of the shed has lost 3 bikes of great value totalling  £9,000.  It didn’t take long for the thieves to make their way into the garden and force their way into the shed, in the early hours of the morning, to steal the bikes. With an earlier sunrise, there are more opportunities for bike thieves to work in good light conditions, without risking being caught.

Protect your bike from theft

Protect your bike from theft

Neighbours of the victim said:

“I am really surprised as it’s a quiet street. Nothing like that usually happens. I hope they manage to find the thieves and bikes.” 

“I am a light sleeper and I didn’t hear a thing.”

Stories like this show that you can never be too careful when it comes to keeping your bikes safe at home.

One of the best ways to protect your bike from theft, is by investing in an Asgard bike storage unit. These metal bike sheds are made from tough weatherproof steel and have been designed to give you the best protection for your bikes. Asgard bike sheds are fitted with pick resistant euro cylinder locks and have integral metal bases for the best security.

Asgard best selling bike storage

Asgard best selling bike storage

“Excellent product. Delivery service was great. Product heavy weight and very sturdy. Easy to follow instructions. Easy access to contents. Very secure.Very happy with purchase” Revive

View the full range of Asgard bike storage on the Asgard website.

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What is the best garage for bikes?

Posted on May 5, 2013 by tarahamilton

If you have anything up 6 bikes, the Asgard cycle garage is the best way to store them all securely and there is still plenty of room inside for cycling accessories and bike tools.

Asgard Cycle Maintenance Garage

Asgard Cycle Maintenance Garage

1. Galvanised Steel

The Asgard cycle garage is made from strong weatherproof steel, for the best bike security.

2. Easy Assembly

Asgard products all come with easy to follow step by step instructions, an installation service is also available.

3. 10 year warranty

This bike shed is supplied with a 10 year warranty, as are all Asgard sheds.

4. Heavy duty ramp

The supplied heavy duty ramp makes it easy to ride your bike straight inside the garage.

5. Integral metal base and protective wooden floor

The integral metal floor provides security and the supplied  protective wooden floor, helps keep your bike tyres in good condition.

6. Heavy duty shelves and hooks

This cycle garage includes a shelf and hooks which provide even more storage for your cycling accessories.

7. Shed ventilation system

A vented side panel is fitted in this bike shed, designed to minimise condensation.

8. Pick resistant lock

Fitted with a pick resistant lock to keep bike thieves out!

9. Tough 5 point locking system

This locking system provides the best security for your bike.

10. UK Locksmith Association Approved

The Asgard cycle garage has been approved by the UK Locksmiths Association.

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The new Asgard Cycle Store XXL

Posted on May 4, 2013 by tarahamilton

Just in time for their bank holiday sale Asgard have launched the new extra-large bike shed, the Cycle Store XXL.

This metal bike shed is Asgard’s biggest bike shed to date, with massive storage space for up to 8 bikes. This metal bike storage unit has been designed with bike maintenance in mind, as it offers the ideal space for carrying out bike maintenance, which will come in handy when bad weather hits.

Asgard's Biggest Bike Shed!

Asgard’s Biggest Bike Shed!

Asgard have a popular wide range of metal bike sheds and this cycle store has many of the same features, which make Asgard bike storage units so great.

Key Features

  • Made from galvanised steel panels
  • Supplied with a 10 year warranty
  • Stores up to 8 bikes
  • Features an integral metal base
  • Comes supplied with a heavy duty shelf, hooks, ramp and wooden subfloor
  • Fitted with a tough 5 point locking system for the best bike security

View the full details of the Cycle Store XXL on the Asgard website or see view their full range of bike storage units.  Get 5% off Asgard products when you like them on Facebook. Offer ends Tuesday 7th May.

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Should cycle lessons for children be compulsory?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by tarahamilton

After the report from the APPCG (All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group) was released, the debate as to whether children should have compulsory cycling lessons has re-emerged. What do you think? Should children have compulsory cycling lessons?

It is being argued that cycling should have the same status on the National Curriculum as swimming and children should be having lessons from the age of 5 years old, as it is an essential life skill. Critics have attacked the recent proposal of  a change to PE lessons for children aged 5-14. This overhall has a focus on swimming, athletics, dance and team sports such as football, netball, rounders, basketball and hockey. There is no mention of cycling and this is thought to be a major oversight. ‘Bikeability’ is the National Standard for cycling training, but just half of children in the UK get access to it, through schools.

Should cycle lessons be compulsory?

Should cycle lessons be compulsory?

It is argued that by the time children are age 5, they should be capable of controlling a bike in off-road conditions and at age 14, pupils should have knowledge of riding on local roads, be able to communicate with other drivers and have a basic understanding of the Highway Code.

Learning to use a bike safely and on road conditions is a great skill for children to have, however the majority of UK roads don’t have the correct infrastructure to provide people with the ability to cycle safely, leaving children and parents put off by the possible dangers that come with cycling on the road.

National Bike to School week is just a few months away (June 10th -14th) and this could be many schools opportunity to trial out cycling lessons with their pupils. Find out more about Bike to School Week 2013.

One problem that schools have with cycling and pupils cycling to school is that few schools have ample bike storage for all students. If your school is in need of more bike storage, Asgard have a wide range of cycle racks available in a variety of sizes.

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