As Cities and Towns Become More Bicycle Friendly The Need Arises to Park Them!
- What makes a good bicycle rack?
- Where should bicycle racks be located?
- Can they be made pleasing to the eyes?
- Here is a good guide for the design of a bicycle parking area.
1.) I spotted this stainless steel rack on my recent visit to Ascona. It is modular, definitely upscale and fits in well with the beauty of the town! It also meets the design criteria for a good rack. All other photos in this article are from pixabay.com
A Bike Rack Should Be Secure And Stable!
- It would be best to have two points of contact.
- The frame and front wheel should be able to rest against the rack.
- It is best if the bike can be locked with a U style or similar lock which can enclose both the wheel and frame.
The Location of The Bicycle Rack is Essential!
When bicycle parking is well done it can improve an area, make bikers feel welcome and encourage the use of this mode of transportation.
- The parking should be in an easily accessible area.
- It should be well lit and if possible, sheltered.
Can a Bicycle Rack Be Beautiful?
There is no need for anything to be an eye sore. If you're going to make it, buy it or install it why not have it look nice and fit in with its environment? Here are some bicycle rack designs by a company that specializes in them!
Here are Some Other Bicycle Rack Designs
- Which looks the best to you?
- Which seems to be the most practical?
- In your travels have you seen one that you really like?
2.) This doesn't provide the preferred contact with the frame but it is sleek!
3.) This design is quite funky and practical but requires each hoop to be individually bolted into the concrete.
4.) This is similar to the standard design that I was used to as a school boy. It only provides support for the wheel.
5.) I find this design to be very playful and its end use is obvious!
6.) Many of the designs do not feature the preferred support for the bike frame with the two points of contact.
7.) This is an elegant solution but it requires the two vertical sections of pipe to be embedded into the pavement.
8.) I can't say much about the aesthetics of this rack but it seems to keep the bikes neatly in line!
9.) I'm not too sure of what to make of this double decker design. I'd need to see it in action!
10.) Hmmm something went wrong here!
So What do You Think?
- Of the 10 which do you like the most? I've numbered them from 1-10 for easy selection! I like number 1!
- Would you like to see more people using bicycles for transportation?
- Do we need more well designed bike racks?
- Are you a cyclist?
I hope that you enjoyed this article which discusses "Can a Better More Beautiful Bicycle Rack Be Built?"
Until next time,
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