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Apologies for the cross-post but I felt this was relevant to both
groups. I want to cycle to Vauxhall or Waterloo to pick up a train, on a daily basis, and I wondered if anyone could comment on the cycle parking at these stations. Waterloo Station has official cycle parking - what's it like? Are there usually spaces? Is it free? How secure is it? Vauxhall Station has no official cycle parking. Is there anything suitable nearby? How secure is it? Thanks in advance for your help. -- Jack |
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Jack Tyson wrote:
Waterloo Station has official cycle parking - what's it like? Are there usually spaces? Is it free? How secure is it? There are free cycle parking stands outside Waterloo (can't remember if covered or not). I've not used them regularly but have managed to find a space even in peak times when scores of bikes are locked up there. Only security is safety in numbers - your bike is not likely to get nicked or tampered with if it looks poorer than average! There may be some additional secure facicilities for all I know. Hopefully a regular user of the station will fill you in more. ~PB |
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Jack Tyson wrote:
Apologies for the cross-post but I felt this was relevant to both groups. I want to cycle to Vauxhall or Waterloo to pick up a train, on a daily basis, and I wondered if anyone could comment on the cycle parking at these stations. Waterloo Station has official cycle parking - what's it like? Are there usually spaces? Is it free? How secure is it? Vauxhall Station has no official cycle parking. Is there anything suitable nearby? How secure is it? Thanks in advance for your help. You need to visit http://www.bike-n-rack.mcmail.com/ for details of secure cycle parking at Waterloo and Victoria Stations Tony |
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"Jack Tyson" wrote in message
... I want to cycle to Vauxhall or Waterloo to pick up a train, on a daily basis, and I wondered if anyone could comment on the cycle parking at these stations. Say goodbye to station bike parking misery with New, Improved Brompton! http://www.bromptonbicycle.co.uk/ -- Guy === WARNING: may contain traces of irony. Contents may settle after posting. http://www.chapmancentral.co.uk |
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You need to visit http://www.bike-n-rack.mcmail.com/ for details of
secure cycle parking at Waterloo and Victoria Stations Looks good but at £34 per month it would be cheaper to buy an extra hack bike. ~PB |
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On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 13:35:45 -0000, "Pete Biggs"
wrote: Jack Tyson wrote: Waterloo Station has official cycle parking - what's it like? Are there usually spaces? Is it free? How secure is it? There are free cycle parking stands outside Waterloo (can't remember if covered or not). I've not used them regularly but have managed to find a space even in peak times when scores of bikes are locked up there. Only security is safety in numbers - your bike is not likely to get nicked or tampered with if it looks poorer than average! Hmm. I've got one of these http://www.decathlon.co.uk/product/400/586464b.jpg Cost £200. Would you say it's likely to look better or poorer than average? If better, any tips on easily-reversible ways to make it look rubbish..? -- Jack |
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On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 15:11:36 -0000, "Pete Biggs"
wrote: You need to visit http://www.bike-n-rack.mcmail.com/ for details of secure cycle parking at Waterloo and Victoria Stations Looks good but at £34 per month it would be cheaper to buy an extra hack bike. I agree, it's quite pricey. Might try a week for £9 until I work up the courage to chance it with the free stands! -- Jack |
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On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 13:53:35 -0000, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
wrote: "Jack Tyson" wrote in message ... I want to cycle to Vauxhall or Waterloo to pick up a train, on a daily basis, and I wondered if anyone could comment on the cycle parking at these stations. Say goodbye to station bike parking misery with New, Improved Brompton! http://www.bromptonbicycle.co.uk/ Ah, if only I could justify/afford the expense! -- Jack |
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On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 15:20:24 +0000, Jack Tyson wrote:
On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 13:35:45 -0000, "Pete Biggs" wrote: security is safety in numbers - your bike is not likely to get nicked or tampered with if it looks poorer than average! Hmm. I've got one of these http://www.decathlon.co.uk/product/400/586464b.jpg Cost £200. Would you say it's likely to look better or poorer than average? If better, any tips on easily-reversible ways to make it look rubbish..? Better.Dont know about Waterloo, but that bike would be the most expensive at the stations I visit. You need to fit thin tyres, drop handlebars and a worn saddle to make it 'fit-in'.(as well as a complete lack of shiny parts visible). Maybe best to get a £30 old road bike, and lock it up with the cheapest lock possible - thieves wont touch it then. Alan. -- To reply by e-mail, change the 'minus' to 'plus'. http://www.dvatc.co.uk - Off-road cycling in the North Midlands. |
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A.Lee wrote:
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/product/400/586464b.jpg Dont know about Waterloo, but that bike would be the most expensive at the stations I visit. There are pelnty of bikes like that at Waterloo. ~PB |
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