New "Bike Hub" at Richmond station

[Bungle73]

Which bright spark decided to put it at the top of a set of stairs? I mean, seriously??

Apparently, the concerns of local cyclists to the design were just ignored - which appears to be par for the course when it comes to railway cycle infrastructure.

 

[plugwash]

Looks like they did at least fit "bike gutters" to the steps.

 

[Benjwri]

Looks like they did at least fit "bike gutters" to the steps.

The gutters are too close to the handrails and therefore not possible to use for the majority of bikes.

 

[chrisjo]

The gutters are too close to the handrails and therefore not possible to use for the majority of bikes.

That is only true if you keep the bike vertical, but not if you lean it over at an angle

 

[Benjwri]

That is only true if you keep the bike vertical, but not if you lean it over at an angle

From what I have heard from a friend who has tried it there the angle you need to lean it to is not possible.

 

[Bungle73]

And then there's the part where a) you need a layout of bike that allows that, b) a bike that isn't too heavy to do that, and c) are physically capable of getting a bike safely up and down.

 

[norbitonflyer]

And then there's the part where a) you need a layout of bike that allows that, b) a bike that isn't too heavy to do that, and c) are physically capable of getting a bike safely up and down.

and not encumbered with panniers or the like