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FAQ's

What is the difference between a cycle shelter and a cycle compound?
A cycle shelter provides a covered, open-sided area for parking bikes, while a cycle compound adds full perimeter fencing and a lockable gate, restricting access to authorised users only.
Can cycle compounds be fitted with electronic access control?
Yes. Broxap cycle compounds can be specified with swipe card, keypad or fob-based access control, allowing facilities teams to manage entry without issuing physical keys.
Are Broxap cycle compounds suitable for schools?
Yes. Our school cycle compounds are designed to handle high daily footfall and can be configured with simple access control suited to staff supervision.

What Are Cycle Compounds?

A cycle compound is a fully enclosed cycle parking area, typically formed from heavy-duty steel mesh panels, a weatherproof roof and one or more lockable gates. Unlike an open shelter, a compound restricts access to authorised users only, making it the preferred choice wherever bikes need to be stored on semi-private or restricted-access land. Our range includes single-gate and twin mesh cycle compound configurations, so the layout can flex to suit anything from a small staff car park to a large-scale campus scheme.

School Cycle Compounds: Secure, Supervised Bike Storage

Schools, academies and universities have particular requirements: high footfall at drop-off and pick-up, a duty of care towards pupils and students, and a need for storage that can be supervised or restricted to specific times of day. Our school cycle compounds are designed with this in mind, offering secure bike compounds for schools that combine anti-climb fencing with simple, robust access control — ideal for sites where staff need to manage entry without complicated systems.

  • Perimeter-secure design suitable for primary, secondary and further education sites
  • Compatible with single-tier and space-saving two-tier cycle racks to maximise capacity
  • Optional bin store and covered scooter or motorcycle bays within the same footprint
  • Durable construction that withstands high daily use across a full academic year

Commercial Cycle Compounds for Workplaces & Business Parks

For employers encouraging staff to cycle to work, a commercial cycle compound provides the reassurance that persuades people to leave the car at home. Our commercial cycle compounds are available with a cycle compound with swipe card access, keypad entry or traditional key-lock, so facilities teams can align bike storage with existing building access systems. A twin mesh cycle compound configuration is a popular choice for larger office sites, allowing two independent secure zones — useful where a business wants to separate staff and visitor parking, or phase capacity across a growing site.

  • Access control options: swipe card, keypad entry, fob systems or padlock
  • Twin mesh cycle compound layouts for higher-capacity or dual-zone sites
  • Powder-coated finish available in standard RAL colours to match corporate branding
  • Supports workplace travel plans and cycle-to-work scheme commitments

Heavy-Duty Steel Construction Built to Last

Every Broxap cycle compound is manufactured in the UK from galvanised steel, giving each structure long-term resistance to corrosion and weathering. A heavy duty steel cycle compound from Broxap is built to BS EN ISO 1461 galvanizing standards as standard practice, and finished with high-impact polycarbonate or trapezoidal steel roofing to keep bikes fully protected. Gated bike shelters can also be specified with timber cladding or bespoke signage where a scheme calls for a softer architectural finish.

  • UK-manufactured galvanised steel frame for long service life
  • High-impact polycarbonate or trapezoidal steel roof cladding
  • Lockable mesh gates with anti-climb panel design
  • Bespoke RAL colours, timber cladding and signage options available

Need Public or Transport Infrastructure Instead?

If you're designing cycling infrastructure for local authorities, rail operators or transport interchanges, explore our Active Travel Cycle Hubs range, featuring complete end-of-trip amenities and an integrated Compact Cycle Workshop.