As a result of changing travel patterns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more of our staff are cycling to work and needed somewhere secure and weatherproof to store their bikes during their shifts. 32 bicycle storage pods have now been installed at some of our sites.
I absolutely love the cycle pod that I was allocated. I cycle to work most days (13-mile round trip) and find the benefits to my mental health and wellbeing are immeasurable, particularly over the last 14 months, as well as the obvious physical enjoyment.
Knowing that my bike is safe and secure and easily accessible and is fantastic. Great to hear that there will be more cycle storage at QMH, there is definitely a demand for it. Appreciate your continued work in providing these improvements. Senior Charge Nurse, QMH
My cycle pod has been in almost daily use since I got it last year. It's been really helpful to me throughout the winter as it has allowed me to keep my lights on my bike which makes dropping the bike off and picking it up again much smoother. It's also been a real bonus not to have to scrape the snow and ice off the handlebars before riding home as well. While the pod has made my life a bit easier I also think there has been a benefit to the condition of my bicycle as it has not been left outside in all weathers resulting in a lot less maintenance being required and hopefully a longer lifespan for this bicycle. I would like to express my thanks for the provision of the cycle pods. Staff
I would firstly like to convey both my appreciation and gratitude to both yourself and the endowment fund for the opportunity to use the cycle pods. I think they're fantastic and have definitely helped me cycle to work daily in every kind of weather (snow, wind and rain!) knowing that I have somewhere secure and shelter for my bike when I get there. I also feel a lot safer, particularly on darker nights, having my bike locked away out of sight.
I think the increase of cycle storage is a brilliant idea at both sites and hopefully will encourage even more people to cycle to work. Thank you again. Staff
