Case Studies

This month, Falco manufactured, supplied and installed a bespoke 10m x 4.5m cycle hub and mobility store for Penzance Bus Station in Cornwall, providing secure, high-quality cycle parking and storage facilities at a key local transport location. The new structure has been designed to serve two distinct functions within one integrated unit. The front section forms the secure cycle hub, constructed using reinforced safety glass to create a bright, visible and accessible cycle parking facility. The rear section provides a dedicated mobility store, finished with blue profiled Aluzinc cladding to create a durable and secure enclosed storage area. Access to the cycle hub is provided via a single door at the front of the structure, while the mobility store is accessed separately through double doors at the rear. This layout ensures that both areas operate independently while remaining part of one cohesive installation. The cycle hub accommodates up to 30 bicycles using FalcoLevel-Premium+ two-tier cycle racks, maximising capacity within a compact footprint. The FalcoLevel-Premium+ is designed to provide a smooth and user-friendly cycle parking experience, making it ideal for transport hubs and other high-demand environments where efficient cycle storage is essential. To further support cyclists, the hub has also been equipped with a FalcoFix 2.0 cycle repair stand, allowing users to carry out basic maintenance and adjustments on-site. LED lighting has been incorporated within the cycle hub to improve visibility, usability and security for those accessing the facility throughout the day. A key feature of the project is the green sedum roof installed across the full structure. This helps soften the visual impact of the hub, supports biodiversity and contributes to a more sustainable approach to public realm infrastructure. The entire structure, including the FalcoFix 2.0 cycle repair stand, has been powder coated in an attractive light blue RAL colour, creating a bright and distinctive finish that complements the surrounding environment. For more information regarding the cycle hub scheme at Penzance Bus Station or any other product from our cycle parking and shelter portfolio, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

Falco has manufactured, supplied and installed a sustainable e-bike and cargo cycle parking facility this month, as part of the Holmfirth Town Centre Access Plan for Kirklees Council. The scheme forms part of wider improvements to Holmfirth town centre, designed to enhance accessibility, encourage active travel and support more sustainable transport choices for residents, visitors and local businesses. As demand for e-bikes and cargo bikes continues to grow, the provision of secure, purpose-designed infrastructure plays an important role in making cycling a more practical everyday option. At the heart of the installation is a FalcoZan-180 cycle shelter, finished with sustainable hardwood cladding and powder coated in an attractive Jet Black RAL colour. The shelter has been designed to provide a durable, high-quality and visually sympathetic solution, complementing the surrounding public realm. The cycle shelter includes three FalcoForce e-bike cycle stands, each featuring an integrated e-bike charging point housed within the stand itself. Together, the stands provide secure cycle parking and charging facilities for up to six e-bikes, enabling users to conveniently charge their bikes while parked. In addition to the e-bike provision, Falco also installed a dedicated cargo bike stand, allowing the shelter to accommodate up to two cargo bikes. This provides valuable flexibility for users with larger cycles, supporting families, local deliveries and those choosing cargo bikes as an alternative to car journeys. To further support cyclists, the installation also includes a FalcoFix 2.0 cycle repair stand, allowing users to carry out basic maintenance and adjustments on-site. A green sedum roof has also been incorporated into the shelter design, helping to soften the visual impact of the structure while supporting biodiversity and sustainable drainage. This project demonstrates Falco’s ability to deliver future-focused cycle parking infrastructure that responds to the changing needs of modern cyclists. By combining secure e-bike parking, integrated charging, cargo bike provision, repair facilities and sustainable design features, the Holmfirth installation provides a practical and forward-thinking active travel facility for the town centre. For more information about the scheme here at Holmfirth town centre, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

Falco has successfully completed the manufacture, supply and installation of 38 FalcoLevel-Premium+ two-tier cycle parking spaces at Edinburgh Napier University’s Merchiston Campus, helping to enhance secure cycle parking provision for students, staff and visitors. The FalcoLevel-Premium+ is designed to maximise cycle parking capacity while maintaining a smooth and user-friendly experience, making it ideal for high-demand environments such as universities, transport hubs and city centre developments. The premium system features lightweight aluminium upper trays, premium handles and gas strut assistance to make lifting and storing bicycles on the upper level both safe and straightforward. As part of the project, Falco also removed the existing Sheffield Stands from the installation area to allow for the new high-capacity two-tier system to be introduced. By replacing traditional cycle stands with the FalcoLevel-Premium+, Edinburgh Napier University has been able to significantly increase the number of secure cycle parking spaces available within the same footprint. To enhance the facilities further, Falco manufacture cycle repair stands, pumps and E bike charging units that can be retro fitted to our existing range of two-tier cycle racks. The installation supports the university’s wider sustainability and active travel objectives by encouraging cycling as a practical and convenient transport option across campus. High-capacity cycle parking solutions such as the FalcoLevel-Premium+ are becoming increasingly important within educational environments, where demand for secure cycle storage continues to grow. Falco continues to work with universities, colleges and educational institutions across the UK to deliver tailored cycle parking infrastructure designed to meet the needs of modern campuses, from initial design through to manufacture and professional installation.

Falco has successfully completed the supply and installation of a high-capacity vertical cycle parking solution for a prestigious development located at 38 Hertford Street in the heart of Mayfair, London. The scheme features 43 VelowUp® automatic bicycle lift vertical cycle parking spaces alongside three traditional Sheffield Stands, creating a compact yet highly practical cycle parking facility within a space-restricted city centre environment. Designed specifically for locations where available space is at a premium, the VelowUp® system enables bicycles to be stored vertically using an assisted lifting mechanism, helping to maximise capacity while maintaining ease of use for cyclists. The innovative system can save up to 40% more space compared with traditional cycle parking layouts, making it particularly well suited to dense urban developments, offices, residential schemes and basement cycle stores. The VelowUp® automatic lifting mechanism assists users when storing and retrieving bicycles, reducing the effort typically associated with vertical cycle parking systems. The solution is also designed to accommodate a wide range of bicycle types, including e-bikes, while maintaining secure and organised cycle storage. The system can also be supplied where wall space isn’t available with an aluminium framing system that the VelowUp® is mounted to which means it has unlimited possibilities for locations. To complement the high-density vertical parking system, Falco also installed three Sheffield Stands, providing additional flexible cycle parking for visitors and short-stay users. This latest installation highlights Falco’s continued expertise in delivering space-efficient cycle parking solutions for premium developments and complex urban environments, supporting the growing demand for secure and sustainable transport infrastructure across central London.

The London Borough of Wandsworth is the latest local authority to receive a network of the UK’s most user-friendly bike hangar design - the FalcoPod. Falco is delighted to be working with the South West London Council to roll-out their next phase of residential bike hangars, providing convenient on-street cycle parking for resident use. The London Borough of Wandsworth, in conjunction with the London Borough of Richmond, identified a significant demand for secure, reliable bike storage within the borough. Many residents do not have access to private bike storage, and this lack of secure parking has often deterred people from cycling, especially in urban areas where bike theft is a common concern. To support the uptake of cycling and improve overall sustainability, the borough decided to invest in a public bike hangar scheme to provide residents with a secure, affordable option for storing their bikes. Located at key residential areas across the Borough, including Glasford Street, Victoria Drive and Stella Road, Falco manufactured and installed a series of 35 FalcoPod bike hangars, providing six on-street cycle parking spaces per bike hangar, whilst only utilising one car parking space. Each bike hangar is powder-coated in RAL 5003 Sapphire Blue, a colour that blends seamlessly with the local environment and enhances the visual appeal of the urban landscape. The hangars feature secure locking systems, providing peace of mind to residents and making them ideal for long-term use in public spaces. As well as manufacture and installation, Falco is also providing a fully managed service with both key Rental Management for the residents and bike hangar maintenance on behalf of the London Borough of Wandsworth Highways and Infrastructure team. The Falco Rentals website enables Ealing residents to look for free spaces in the FalcoPod Bike Hangar network, book an available space and pay online, all in one place. The Falco Rentals website also provides a useful video along with other ideas and tips on safely looking after a bike. In addition to the Bike Hangars for Wandsworth Council, Falco is also providing managed Bike Hangar services for the London Borough of Ealing, Camden, Merton, Kensington and Chelsea, Lewisham, Richmond, as well as Bath & North East Somerset Council and Sheffield City Council.

Falco has successfully delivered a sustainable cycle parking solution for North Ayrshire Council with the installation of a 4m FalcoZan-180 cycle shelter at Brodick Public Hall in Brodick. Designed to complement its surroundings, the shelter features FSC® certified hardwood cladding, providing a natural, high-quality finish while maintaining durability and long-term performance. The installation accommodates up to six bicycles using traditional Sheffield Stands, offering a simple, secure and widely recognised cycle parking solution suitable for a range of users. Enhancing the scheme further, Falco also supplied and installed a Solarcycle e-Bike Solar Charging Station, supporting the growing uptake of electric bicycles. The unit is powered by solar panels integrated into the FalcoZan-180 roof structure, enabling users to charge e-bikes using renewable energy generated on-site. This innovative approach allows the facility to operate independently of mains electricity, making it both environmentally friendly and cost-efficient. The open and spacious FalcoZan-180 shelter fits seamlessly with the Solarcycle system, providing the client with solar-powered and off-grid e-bike charging – a system that requires no mains connection or trenchworks and generates no ongoing energy costs, providing free e-bike charging for all staff. The collaboration with Solarcycle showcases Falco UK’s dedication to pioneering innovation and constant evolution of its cycle hubs and shelters to support businesses and organisations in their decarbonisation efforts. Solarcycle’s unique Reporting Function tracks the kWh of free, 100% renewable solar energy dispensed, enabling organisations to estimate how many carbonless miles have been generated by the organisation. The annual CO2 savings from carbon-free commuting with e-bike travel and Solarcycle charging are substantial. An organisation with 25 employees and a 15% e-bike adoption rate can save 3,252,000g of CO2 annually. This saving increases to 16,260,000g of CO2 for an organisation with 100 employees and reaches a staggering 731,700,000g of CO2 for an organisation with 4,500 employees. The project demonstrates how cycle parking infrastructure can be combined with sustainable technology to support modern travel demands, particularly in community-focused locations such as public halls and shared spaces. By delivering a fully integrated solution, including manufacture, supply and installation, Falco continues to support local authorities in creating accessible, secure and forward-thinking cycle parking facilities that encourage active and sustainable travel. For more information about Falco’s installation at Brodick Public Hall, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.