Cycling parking at home – a guide to finding your perfect solution

Let’s face it, it is much more exciting to spend our time and money on products that make cycle riding more fun. But storing your bike and keeping it safe is an important consideration for bike ownership.

Not only does it help to reduce any worry about its security, but it also impacts your living space.

Therefore, it is important to consider your options when it comes to bike storage for your home. Read our handy three-stage guide of what to consider when looking at suitable cycle storage:

1) Where will your bike be stored?

Generally, homeowners we speak to here at Street Furniture Direct, are looking to store their bikes either in a garage, shed, or other dedicated space for storage that is outside your home.

It is important to stress here that simply locking your shed or garage might not be secure enough for your bikes. Unfortunately, bike thieves can easily overcome simple security defences such as padlocks.

What is the solution?

Inside your garage or shed space, it is important to use dedicated cycle storage which is anchored to the wall or floor. This way, it ensures your bikes are fixed to a structure that simply cannot be moved by intruders.

Which takes us on to our next consideration, think about how your space is used.

2) How is your storage space used?

Everyone’s home is unique. It can be impractical to install a floor-fixed cycle stand in a garage where you park your car or have a space for working out.

Another example is if you store your children’s bikes on a wall-mounted bike stand, which it turns out is difficult to access and use by children, it reduces any practicality.

Think about the space you wish to install your bike storage. Do you have enough floor space for a floor-fixed stand? Do you have enough wall space for a wall-mounted stand? If so, is it easily accessible for all your family members?

They sound like obvious considerations, but we have spoken to many homeowners who first opted for a bike storage option without thinking about its long-term uses.

3) Cycle parking at home – what are my options?

Now you have considered where you are likely to store your bike and how the space is used by you and your family, the next step is to look at the options available to you.

To save on floor space, wall-mounted cycle racks are a cost-effective and simple option for you.

The Swing Wall Mounted Bike Stand is one of the smallest bike racks in our range of space-saving cycle storage. It is a popular option among homeowners who are looking to store their bikes in a garage.

You will benefit with bike storage that is: 

• Incredibly space saving – the frame is attached to the wall, where users only need to extend the support beam when they need to use it.
• High quality – the bike stand is made from steel, galvanised and powder coated in a black finish, making it very durable and long-lasting.
• Easy to install – it is simply fixed to the surface wall (it is important it is fixed to masonry) using recommended fixings (we recommend M10 bolts – not included).

Another wall-mounted bike storage option is the Verti Apex Wall Mounted Cycle Stand. It is another space-saving option where you fix your bike into position by hanging your front wheel inside the steel arms.

It is one of our simplest bike storage racks to install, with only two wall-mounted plates to the back of the stand (please note, wall-fixing bolts are not supplied with this product).

As the Verti Apex Wall Mounted Cycle Stand only protrudes 530mm from the wall, it is popular with homeowners who are looking for a high-quality bike storage option in tight spaces.

If you are looking for floor-mounted bike storage, our Lo Hoop Cycle Rack is a popular option for homeowners.

Not only is it a high-quality and durable rack, but its flexibility is what sets it apart from other bike storage options. You can buy a storage unit with two hoops on (up to six hoops if you have a collection of bikes), however, if you need more storage in the future, you simply buy another unit and you can connect them together. Creating a functional and practical space in your garage for keeping your bikes safe.

If you are looking for floor-mounted bike storage but just for a single cycle, then the Sheffield Cycle Stand is a great choice for you.

It is surface mounted and comes complete with a base plate which offers a simple fixing mechanism to the surface substrate (garage floor) and can be installed in no time at all.

For your convenience, you can buy the Sheffield Cycle Stand complete with the necessary fixings, meaning you have everything you need for your installation. 

Can we help with your bike storage needs?

If you are looking to buy some bike storage for your home and unsure which product is best for you, feel free to contact our team who will be happy to help.

You can telephone us on 01625 879 442
or email us at enquiries@streetfurnituredirect.co.uk, and we will be happy to talk through the best cycle storage option for you.

We are not your typical help team here at Street Furniture Direct, we are problem solvers. We can advise on product selection

We also offer a price match guarantee here at Street Furniture Direct. If you find the same street furniture product elsewhere for cheaper, we'll match the price!

For more information on our range of bike storage for homes, visit our cycle storage page.