Cycle storage at Falmer

[adrian29uk]

Not seen any pictures as yet, but for anyone who has been up there would they know where these cycle racks are going to be located?

 

[Bry Nylon]

I think it would be far-sighted if the Club could somehow encourage greater levels of cycling by adding credit to swipe cards for anybody arriving at the stadium by bike. Anything that will reduce pressure on trains and buses has to be welcomed.

 

[ManOnTheRun]

I was having a mooch round up there the other day and noticed that there are a whole bunch of Cycle racks under the new footbridge, on the South side of the railway. I wasn't sure if this was the 'official' stadium bike park but it looked like there was room for a fair few bikes.

 

[Uter]

On the planning application documents there were some indicated at the Eastern end of the VIP car park.

 

[Notters]

There are endless railings around Brighton Uni so I really can't see it being a problem.

 

[Drumstick]

I think it would be far-sighted if the Club could somehow encourage greater levels of cycling by adding credit to swipe cards for anybody arriving at the stadium by bike. Anything that will reduce pressure on trains and buses has to be welcomed.

Brilliant you could get say 2points for everybike you 'check in' that'd help people perhaps decided to cycle.

 

[scouse23]

The cycle racks are located opposite the new club shop.

 

[Everest]

The new racks have been installed and tested.
Seems to be working OK.

 

[chairman]

we were up at stadium for meeting the other evening and someone rode his mountain bike and the wheel was too wide for the cycle rack.

 

[pishhead]

we were up at stadium for meeting the other evening and someone rode his mountain bike and the wheel was too wide for the cycle rack.

Well he should've had some foresight..............

 

[ManOnTheRun]

For those that are interested this is taken from the Supporters Club Newsletter (July) ...

'Bikes – there are lots of bike-parking stands, most of them sadly of the “butterfly” type which do not support bikes, do not accept two-inch mountain bike tyres, and allow only wheels to be locked to them. There are a few of the much-preferred “Sheffield” stands under the new footbridge over the railway. What a sad situation that a first-class stadium is equipped mainly with third-class bike stands! There is, though, a good cycle route along Lewes Road (from both directions) and via the subway/footbridge at Falmer Station.'

 

[Nigella's Cream Pie]

New racks at Sutton railway station (http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/9150513.Revolutionary_cycle_rack_for_station/?ref=mc):

 

[NMH]

These are similar to the type outside the stadium on the concourse.

I noticed there were MOTORCYCLES parked right in front of the bike racks, which prevented easy reach to all the available racks.
I hope there will not be those, on a matchday, as it will seriously cut down the number of slots for cycles.

 

[manilaseagull]

I was having a mooch round up there the other day and noticed that there are a whole bunch of Cycle racks under the new footbridge, on the South side of the railway. I wasn't sure if this was the 'official' stadium bike park but it looked like there was room for a fair few bikes.

Great Might get myself a new bike thanks.....

 

[tubaman]

Without some security I won't risk leaving mine out even if locked up. I can just imagine returning to your bike after a match and finding it minus a wheel or buckled from some idiot jumping on it.

 

[adrian29uk]

I did a test cycle yesterday from Lewes to Falmer again at a very slow pace and I mean slow. Took me about 45 minutes to get to The Swan Inn at Falmer.
Also last time I went, I never noticed the footbridge LOL that gets you in to Falmer village. It means you just have to cross the road by the Farm Shop.

The way back was only 20 mins as its slightly down hill. Definitely worth considering for those who just want to get going after the match.

 

[public school boy]

I did a test cycle yesterday from Lewes to Falmer again at a very slow pace and I mean slow. Took me about 45 minutes to get to The Swan Inn at Falmer.
Also last time I went, I never noticed the footbridge LOL that gets you in to Falmer village. It means you just have to cross the road by the Farm Shop.

The way back was only 20 mins as its slightly down hill. Definitely worth considering for those who just want to get going after the match.

45 minutes? Have you only got one leg? Well done cycling though. Great Exercise, great fun and green. I don't know whether the club should give loyalty points for those cycling to the stadium but providing oxygen cylinders would be a good idea!!

 

[adrian29uk]

45 minutes? Have you only got one leg? Well done cycling though. Great Exercise, great fun and green. I don't know whether the club should give loyalty points for those cycling to the stadium but providing oxygen cylinders would be a good idea!!

No I was with my wife lol. I can average around 10-15mph usually, so it will be a lot quicker on the real run.

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

Without some security I won't risk leaving mine out even if locked up. I can just imagine returning to your bike after a match and finding it minus a wheel or buckled from some idiot jumping on it.

not to mention drunken hooligans smashing up Falmer village and (I quote)"pissing in the pond"

 

[public school boy]

not to mention drunken hooligans smashing up Falmer village and (I quote)"pissing in the pond"

Hasn't the pond been filled in yet? Thought it was suggested that it should be concreted over and used as a coach park.