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Cycle Centre
Mud Dock Bike Shed (Bristol UK)

An overground covered cycle centre in Bristol, offering a shop, storage facility, bar restaurant, as well as education and training. Parking is provided for up to 70 bicycles. The facility is staffed and there is a very low risk of theft or damage to bicycles. Parking furniture is a key-clamp-railing system and Sports Solutions hoists are also used. The facility is open on weekends from 0730 until 1930, and Saturday from 0830.

Provider
Mud Dock, Department of Transport / National Cycle Fund, Bristol City Council

Designer / Architect
BBA Architects: Jon Foulds

Cost of provision
Approx. £250,000 Department of Transport / Bristol City Council Contributed 50%

Strengths
• Provides good mix of facilities and services for cyclists and non-cyclists

Weaknesses
• Cost of services is high
• Many cyclists would have to go out of their way from their daily routine to get to the parking facilities

Useful References
www.mud-dock.co.uk
www.fisheralvin.com
www.sportssolutions.net