Designing safer and smarter solutions for active travel
Our work with councils across the UK is tested and trusted to make cycling an easier choice for a cleaner, healthier and more active community.
Make the first and last mile count
Create the perfect link for bus and rail travel with Grease Monkey. Strategically place our bike repair stations and secure storage solutions near public transport links to make the end-user’s start and end of their commute hassle-free.
With a lack of facilities remaining a hurdle for users fully adopting active travel, 29% of UK adults shared that cycle storage facilities at home or work would be a primary trigger to get them cycling. Furthermore, 38% of bus users want to see more cycle storage at bust stops (DfT National Travel Attitudes Study Wave 9, 2024).
Active travel in numbers
The popularity of active travel is gaining pace and the numbers are climbing. Here’s the facts:
Cyclers are on the rise in the UK
139,000 cyclists are recorded in London every day, up 57% from 2022 (City of London Newsroom, 2025).
People are cycling longer distances
In 2024, cyclists in England cycled an average of 53 miles per person, up 12% from the previous year (National Travel Survey, 2025).
Cycling commuters dominate the roads
Bikes account for 56% of all traffic in London during peak commuting hours (Bicycle Network, 2025).
Cycling for commuting vs cycling for leisure
62% of cyclists in Edinburgh, 66% in Bristol and 71% in London cycle as part of the work commute (BikeRadar, 2025).
Robust cycle infrastructure products for safer, smarter cities
Our product range is versatile and built to last and come with optional upgrades for e-bike charging, digital access, cargo bike storage and more. Our solutions can be tailored to meet the needs of any setting, making cycling more convenient and more accessible.
VeloBoxes
VeloRepair
VeloHub
VeloHome
Change gear on your infrastructure planning
Provide active travel solutions that stand the test of time with Grease Monkey.
Protecting public investment through practical and trusted advice
Every cycle storage solution we install is robust and reliable. Too often, councils purchase units that are the wrong size, poorly located or not designed for today's bikes, which leads to badly-judged investments that residents don't use.
Our guidance helps prevent bad investments. From vandalism resistance to user experience planning, we support you in making informed decisions that lead to successful and well-used installations that communities value.
Understanding demand through intelligent modelling
Cycle infrastructure only works when it is placed where people need it. We help councils map, measure and understand local demand using modelling tools that highlight movement patterns and usage needs. We assess likely hotspots across a town or city, then work with you to identify appropriate on-street secure storage locations that will genuinely support and encourage active travel.
Local intelligence replaces guesswork to ensure investments serve the communities they are designed for.
Cyclist-led insight that bridges the market gap
Traditional civil engineering firms deliver excellent street design, but many fail to fully understand the needs of the cyclist.
With years of hands-on experience operating cycle storage schemes, we combine practical insight with accessibility and product suitability. We know what works, what fails and what the public will actually trust. With our support, councils can avoid costly missteps that install products that can't accommodate the full range of modern bikes.
Activate effectively with Grease Monkey
With active travel at the forefront of your infrastructure planning agenda, best make sure you have the best cycle solutions on the ground for foolproof active travel across the UK.
Our work with Hackney Council
In October 2024 we installed our 1,000th VeloBox in the area to unlock safe on-street storage for Hackney residents. We aided the activation of 6,000 secure cycle spaces across the borough as part of the biggest rollout of secure cycle hangars in the UK.
On the milestone installation, Caroline Woodley, Mayor of Hackney said: "This week we installed our 1000th cycle hangar in Hackney, as part of our commitment to more than double the number of hangars in the borough by 2026. This is the most ambitious programme of any London borough...
“By 2026, there’ll be over 1,300 bike hangars and 8,000 hangar spaces in the borough, helping more people to cycle and creating a greener, healthier Hackney."
Ready to elevate your active travel bid?
Whether you are preparing a submission for Active Travel Fund rounds or refreshing your Local Transport Plan, our expertise ensures your schemes are approved and effective.
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