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.
Falco has been a family company with its own production site for over 70 years. Sustainability was in our DNA from the very beginning and this is reflected within our complete range of modular cycle parking and shelter products, all designed with full circularity in mind.
All products ranges are contemporary and durable, typical of a Falco product. Falco has been at the forefront of the cycle parking and street furniture market and has built up a renowned reputation for manufacturing products that exceed in both design and durability.
Falco’s operations have supported the Circular Economy for many years, simply manufacturing products with environmentally friendly products, that can last for decades and at the end of the product life can be 100% recycled and manufactured back into a brand new product.
