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I changed work locations (now at Covent Garden) and the new workplace has no provision for bike storage / showers / changing facilities whatsoever. Which stings, as my previous place had a secure on-site bike locker with showers.
Now covent garden doesn't strike me as a hotbed of theft, but a few people at work have had bikes nicked since we were (rightfully) kicked out of the communal fire escape.
Its not the end of the world as I have a brompton as well as my nice bike, but the simple fact is I don't ride my bike anywhere but to work and back, and therefore will potentially never ride my nice bike ever again. Or at least for the next 2 years, which is the duration of my current term of employment.
Interested to hear what options I have in fighting for onsite bike parking from others, and any success stories you all have?
Incidentally, I know that my HR dept has a budget set aside to buy bike racks, but their perception is that there is no space available. Which is certainly a valid point, there isn't much space free anywhere, but I know there are some space-saving options out there, and even 5 bike lockups is better than none.