Parking for bikes: correct measurements for fitting Sheffield racks

Remember: the average length of a bicycle (depending on wheel size) is 173cm to 183cm. This is a critical measurement if you are planning a cycle parking “room” in either a new or existing building. Aisles between rows of  stands are important to allow users to access the stands with their bikes.

The minimum spacing between Sheffield stands must be 800mm measured from the centre line of the stands.

Between a stand and an adjacent wall a minimum of 550mm should be allowed.

Between the front of a stand and an adjacent wall should be 550mm (see illustration).

1 Cycle stands well spaced at the Asda supermarket in Colchester. A cover is an optional extra because there is a separate long-term staff cycle parking facility

2 A distinct type of sheffield stand on Southsea promenade, Portsmouth. The correct height allows several ways to attach a lock. Note that the city adds its own “star and moon” branding

3 These cycle racks at an East of England Co-op are too close to the wall. This means that bikes are parked too far back on the rack to be locked easily or their front wheels are set at an angle, which means bikes often fall over

4 Cycle parking at Colchester Lidl. The city’s cyclists are not that thin!  The minimum spacing between racks should be 800mm 

Double-decker racks

Double-decker racks: are they suitable for your project?

Bike hangars

Mind your headroom! Find out about bike hangars

Or try the secure bike park

Or do you simply want to park your bike safely in the city centre? Try the Colchester Secure Bike Park