A brand new cycle hub has opened at Northern's Manchester Oxford Road station providing cyclists with a dry and secure space to leave their bikes.
The ‘cycle hub' is located outside of the main station entrance and features a two-tier gas-assisted racking system which supports any heavy lifting. The hub has 18 spaces for bicycles, two of which are for non-standard-size bikes and also features a maintenance stand which includes tools and a tire pump. The facilities include a bench for cyclists to change their footwear and a mirror which will help with the inevitable ‘helmet hair'.
In order to provide top-level security for the ‘cycle hub' CCTV cameras have been installed alongside a door entry system which uses a secure Bluetooth app.
Chris Jackson, regional director at Northern said: “We're pleased to announce the opening of the new cycle hub, we feel that the opportunity for cyclists to safely park their bikes in the facility will help reduce car traffic on the roads and encourage people to cycle to our stations.”
