Case Studies

Falco has successfully designed, manufactured, supplied and installed a bespoke 11m x 4m glass-clad FalcoHub cycle hub for Warrington Bus Interchange on behalf of Warrington Borough Council. The new cycle hub provides a secure and highly visible cycle parking facility at a key local transport interchange, helping to support active travel and encourage more integrated journeys by bike and public transport. With its reinforced glass cladding and bold visual appearance, the hub offers a bright, open and accessible environment for cyclists while maintaining a strong level of security. The installation accommodates 24 bicycles using FalcoLevel-Eco two-tier cycle racks, providing efficient high-capacity parking within the hub. A further ten cycle parking spaces are provided through five traditional Sheffield Stands, offering additional flexibility for users who prefer ground-level parking. To enhance the overall appearance of the facility, attractive bespoke branding graphics have been applied to the glass panels, creating a distinctive and eye-catching design that helps the cycle hub stand out within the surrounding streetscape. The steelwork has also been powder coated in a Jet Black RAL colour, giving the structure a smart, modern and durable finish. The FalcoHub has been equipped with LED lighting to improve visibility and usability, while secure access provides reassurance for users leaving their bicycles at the interchange. A green sedum roof has also been incorporated into the design, helping to support biodiversity, soften the visual impact of the structure and contribute to a more sustainable public realm. This latest installation demonstrates Falco’s ability to deliver complete, bespoke cycle hub solutions for local authorities and transport environments, combining secure access, high-capacity cycle parking, attractive branding, lighting and sustainable design features within one fully integrated structure. For more information about the scheme here at Warrington Bus Interchange, please contact our helpful sales team on 01538 380080.

Falco has successfully completed the design, manufacture and installation of a high-capacity cycle parking scheme for the University of Oxford’s Global Health Building in Headington. The installation features FalcoLevel-Premium+ XL two-tier cycle racks, designed to maximise cycle parking provision within a compact internal space. In total, the scheme accommodates up to 150 bicycles, helping to support the University’s active travel infrastructure and provide secure, efficient cycle parking for building users. For this project, the FalcoLevel-Premium+ XL system was configured with Sheffield Stands on the lower level instead of traditional lower cycle channels. This provides a flexible and familiar parking option at ground level, while the upper tier delivers additional capacity through the premium assisted two-tier system. The FalcoLevel-Premium+ upper racks are designed to provide a smooth and user-friendly experience, with premium handles and gas strut assistance helping to make parking a bicycle on the upper level easier and more controlled. This makes the system particularly suitable for busy campus environments where durability, accessibility and ease of use are essential. As part of the scheme, Falco also installed two e-bike charging arms, enabling up to four e-bikes to be charged while parked at the Sheffield Stands on the lower level. Finished in a distinctive bright green, the charging arms add valuable e-mobility functionality to the cycle park, helping to meet the growing demand for electric cycle provision. This latest installation follows a number of previous Falco projects for the University of Oxford, including e-bike cycle parking at the Castle Mill Graduate Housing Complex and smart cycle infrastructure designed to support active travel and e-mobility across the University estate. The Global Health Building project highlights Falco’s ability to deliver tailored cycle parking solutions for higher education environments, combining high-capacity two-tier parking, Sheffield Stand provision and integrated e-bike charging within one carefully designed installation. Falco continues to work with universities, local authorities, transport operators and commercial clients across the UK to deliver cycle parking schemes that support sustainable travel and respond to the changing needs of modern cyclists.

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.