Case Studies

This month, Falco manufactured, supplied and installed a bespoke FalcoLok cycle shelter, complete with innovative, space-saving, two-tier cycle racks for Lynfield Mount Hospital in Bradford. The shelter was specifically designed to accommodate 18 bikes utilising the FalcoLevel-Eco two-tier cycle rack. The cycle storage solution was tailored to meet Lynfield Mount Hospital’s requirement, providing a secure and reliable space for staff and visitors to safely store their bikes. One of the standout features of this installation is the use of non-combustible galvanized security mesh steel cladding, which not only enhances the shelter's security, but also ensures compliance with the highest safety standards. With the growing emphasis on safe, sustainable commuting, these features play a key role in giving cyclists peace of mind. Environmentally Conscious Design with a Green Touch Sustainability is a core value in all of our cycle parking installations, and this project was no exception. The shelter was equipped with a green sedum roof, which provides a natural insulation, promotes biodiversity, and enhances the aesthetic value of the installation. It’s a solution that combines functionality with eco-conscious design, helping reduce the hospital’s carbon footprint. Additional Features: Enhancing the User Experience To further elevate the experience, Falco incorporated several additional features that align with modern, sustainable cycling practices: LED Lighting: Ensuring that the shelter remains functional and accessible even during the evening or early morning hours, the energy-efficient LED lighting adds both security and visibility for cyclists. FalcoFix 2.0 Bicycle Pump and Repair Station: This addition allows cyclists to quickly repair their bikes and keep them in top condition, offering a more complete cycling solution. FalcoCharge eBike Battery Locker: In line with the growing use of electric bikes, the FalcoCharge locker provides a secure charging station for eBikes, promoting the adoption of greener transportation methods and supporting the transition to electric mobility. The contemporary cycle shelter is manufactured from a combination of hot-dip galvanised steel to BS EN ISO 1461 and steel mesh cladding, designed to be sympathetic to the surrounding area. The FalcoLok was developed by Falco’s in house design team to ensure it met the client’s specification including structural calculations so that the whole design meets the UK/European CPR regulations EN1090 and is CE marked as per UK law. The popular FalcoLok design has been used across the UK for secure cycle and waiting hubs including; the capitals first series of community cycle hubs as part of the London Borough of Waltham Forest Mini Holland Programme, a bespoke cycle hub for Wolverhampton Interchange Station, a secure cycle hub for Kenley Station and 12m cycle hub for Walkden Station. For more information about the scheme at Lynfield Mount Hospital or how Falco can assist your cycle parking project, please contact our helpful sales team at sales@falco.co.uk.

Following the successful installation and operation of Falco's innovative smart FalcoPod cycle hangars at the University of Glasgow's Gilmorehill Campus, Falco has now expanded its partnership with the University of Glasgow by installing a new fleet of cycle hangars at the university's Environmental Research Centre.  Back in September last year, Falco manufactured and installed a series of nine smart FalcoPod Bike Hangars, creating a new network of secure cycle parking infrastructure across the Universities West End campus. Following the success of the first tranche, the university commissioned a fleet of cycle hangars for its Environmental Research Centre – broadening the accessibility of secure, smart access, cycle storage across the Universities campuses. The new cycle hangars, are equipped with Falco's cutting-edge smartphone technology, allowing students and staff to access each cycle hangar with the users smartphone, completely eliminating the need for keys, fobs or swipe cards. The design of each bike hangar includes the Universities own logo, instructional signage, a QR code for easy registration and powder coating in an attractive ‘Fir Green’ RAL colour for additional durability. Each state-of-the-art bike hangar provides University cyclists with quick and easy accessibility via the users smartphone. The user simply downloads the app, registers for a space, is granted accessibility via the back office and then can access their chosen hangar within seconds. For users without a smartphone, a physical key can be supplied instead. The FalcoPod bike hangar, as shown here at The University of Glasgow, is a robust on-street cycle parking solution designed to meet the needs of cyclists who don’t have access to private cycle parking facilities. The improved innovative shape means that users no longer have to remove some baskets or child seats when storing their bike! Falco design is both evolutionary and innovative by nature and the new FalcoPod is no exception. This is the third generation of ‘bike hangar’ type product building on the pedigree of the original street locker the ‘Midi Bike Box’ with some great new features over existing products as follows: Size - fits in half a car parking space and houses 6 bikes, with covered weather protection. Family inclusive – with an ergonomically improved design, the additional space/height (55% more) means there is no need to remove child seats or baskets from the back or front of bikes. Bike security - the six place FalcoSound bike rack has three locking points including the ability to use a ‘D’ lock through the rear wheel and frame. Easy access - single door with integral lock and gas strut for assisted lifting. The effective bike hangar has already been successfully rolled out to the London Borough of Waltham Forest, Brent, Camden, Westminster and Merton Councils.  For more information about the FalcoPod Bike Hangar, the FalcoPod Bike Hangar service or your cycle parking scheme, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080. 

These are the new FalcoCrea cycle lockers Falco designed, manufactured, supplied and installed this month for Sutton Dwellings residential housing estate located in the heart of Chelsea. Falco installed nine of the secure, weatherproof cycle lockers, complete with a green sedum roof, offering a convenient and reliable storage solution for the cycling-enthusiastic residents of the upscale neighbourhood. Designed with both functionality and aesthetic appeal in mind, the FalcoCrea lockers feature a sleek, modern design that seamlessly integrates within the estate's sophisticated architectural style. As a registered supplier of sustainable wood, all nine FalcoCrea cycle lockers have been clad in FSC® certified hardwood, designed to be sympathetic to the surrounding area. Each FalcoCrea cycle store features double doors for easy accessibility and all shelters incorporate cylinder locks for high security. The FalcoCrea has proven to be a highly popular cycle locker since its launch providing local authorities with a cycle parking solution which answers three common problems; security, spacing footprint and branding. The FalcoCrea is designed to provide maximum security, within a compact space saving design and fully capable of incorporating branding to promote cycling as a principal mode of transport. With the use of an electric cycle charging point (FalcoCrea+), the cycle locker can be transformed into a convenient charging hub for electric bikes whilst retaining all of the benefits from the standard model. Additionally, many European housing developments use the FalcoCrea as a combined bin store and cycling store, providing residents with practical yet great looking facility keeping their property neat. The ingenious cycle locker has already been commissioned for a number of schemes across the UK including recent installations at; The Social Bite Village in Edinburgh, Rouken Glen Park in Glasgow, Barra Airport and Oban Airport. For more information about the ingenious FalcoCrea cycle locker please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

This month, Falco completed the design, manufacture, supply and installation of 20m of FalcoZan-180 cycle shelter, complete with 98 secure cycle parking spaces, split across two units at Renfrew’s key strategic industrial, distribution and logistics park. Unit 1 took delivery of an 8m FalcoZan-180 cycle shelter, complete with 36 spaces of secure FalcoLevel-Eco two-tier cycle rack and Unit 2 received a 12m FalcoZan-180 cycle shelter, with 56 spaces of FalcoLevel-Eco and six spaces using traditional Sheffield stands. The two-tier cycle racks offer employees and visitors with a space-efficient parking solution, allowing cyclists to securely store their bikes in a compact, vertically stacked arrangement. The scheme here at Westway, makes use of the tried and tested FalcoLevel-Eco two-tier cycle parking system and the popular FalcoZan-180 cycle shelter, which when combined together, create an attractive cycle park - providing cyclists to the park with high levels of cycle security, all in a spacious contemporary shelter design. The green sedum roof, an increasingly popular feature for Falco shelters, supports the parks sustainable development plan by providing the many advantages associated with green roof systems as well as insulation for both heat and noise. A sedum roof both reduces water discharge as well as compensating for CO2 emissions. A further benefit of green roof systems is that they traditionally last longer than a usual roof covering and offer a natural view for employees and visitors to the nearby units. The installation of this comprehensive cycling infrastructure at Westway is a testament to the park's commitment to sustainability and its recognition of the growing demand for eco-friendly transportation options. The FalcoLevel-Eco is a high density and budget friendly two-tier cycle parking system which accommodates twice the number of bicycles compared to any other traditional cycle rack or stand.  The FalcoLevel two-tier series is the UK’s best-selling high density cycle rack and is used at the UK’s first ever cycle hub at Leeds City Station as well as the UK’s two largest cycle hubs at Cambridge and Chelmsford Stations. For more information about the scheme here at Westway Park, or how Falco can assist your cycle parking project, please contact our helpful sales team at sales@falco.co.uk.

Newham University NHS Hospital has further cemented its commitment to sustainable transportation and staff wellbeing with the provision of its second Falco cycle hub – designed, manufactured, supplied and installed by Falco. Commissioned by the hospital for patient and visitor use, the cycle hub is positioned in a prominent location next to the main entrance and puts cycling at the forefront of transport innovation at the hospital. In a positive move towards greener transport and improving patient and staff wellbeing, the new cycle hub initiative is aligned with Newham University hospital's commitment to promoting sustainable and eco-friendly modes of transport among its staff, patients, and visitors. The secure cycle hub provides a safe and convenient space for cyclists to park their bikes, thereby encouraging more people to opt for cycling as a means of commuting to and from the hospital. The 11m x 4m cycle hub, powder coated in an attractive NHS blue, is based on Falco’s best-selling FalcoLok design. The cycle hub has been fitted with an automatic closing door, 50 spaces of FalcoLevel-Eco two-tier cycle parking, twelve motorcycle anchors, three folding bike lockers, one Sheffield Stand for cargo and adaptive bikes, low power LED lighting, CCTV security, an RFID secure access system and finished off with some eye catching NHS branding graphics. The contemporary cycle hub is manufactured from a combination of powder coated steel and laminated glass and designed to be sympathetic to the surrounding area. The FalcoHub was developed by Falco’s in house design team to ensure it met the client’s specification including structural calculations so that the whole design meets the UK/European CPR regulations EN1090 and is CE marked as per UK law. The popular FalcoHub design has been used across the UK for secure cycle and waiting hubs including; the capitals first series of community cycle hubs as part of the London Borough of Waltham Forest Mini Holland Programme, a bespoke cycle hub for Wolverhampton Interchange Station, a secure cycle hub for Kenley Station and 12m cycle hub for Walkden Station. For more information about the scheme at Newham Hospital or how Falco can assist your cycle parking project, please contact our helpful sales team at sales@falco.co.uk.

Falco has installed a bespoke cycle hub for Inverness Station as part of a roll-out of cycle parking for ScotRail stations, significantly enhancing the travel experience for cyclists in the Highlands. This state-of-the-art facility, designed, manufactured, supplied and installed by Falco, provides a safe, secure, and convenient parking solution for up to 94 bikes. The new cycle hub is a key component of ScotRail's cycling strategy and its commitment to promoting sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions. By providing high-quality cycle parking facilities, ScotRail aims to encourage more people to cycle to stations, reducing reliance on cars and supporting the Scottish Government's vision for a greener, healthier Scotland. Based on the flagship FalcoLok design, the 13m x 6m glass clad cycle hub is coupled with the FalcoLevel-Premium+ two-tier cycle parking system, a FalcoFix 2.0 cycle repair station, LED lighting, a secure access system, adaptive cycle parking and wayfinding signage. Falco also supplied the provision of a concrete base. The cycle hub was developed by Falco’s in house design team to ensure it met the client’s specification including structural calculations to meet the EN 1090 CPR requirements of UK law. In addition to the Inverness installation shown here, Falco is working closely with ScotRail to roll out similar cycle parking facilities at stations across the ScotRail network, stations include Glasgow Queen Street, Fort William, Gourock, Elgin and Perth stations. This major investment in cycle parking infrastructure is expected to have a significant impact on modal shift, with more passengers opting for a sustainable, healthy, and environmentally friendly travel option. Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Active Travel, announced a £2million cycling legacy fund to promote and enhance cycling infrastructure and services across Scotland’s Railway. As part of the legacy fund, a bespoke secure cycle hub will be installed at both Inverness and Fort William stations. For more information about the ScotRail cycle parking project please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.