Cyclehoop
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Cyclehoop firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cyclehoop
- Legal name
- Cyclehoop Ltd
- Website
- https://cyclehoop.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cyclehoop industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cycle Parking Infrastructure
- NAICS
- Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)
- SIC
- Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Bike Accessories Retail (Lights, Locks, Racks, Bags) (CRAMAHAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Bicycle Programs & Bike Share (Parking, Repair, Rentals) (EDALAKAE)
Keywords
Where Cyclehoop is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Cyclehoop business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales: Sale of cycle parking products including Bikehangars, Sheffield Stands, two-tier racks, bike shelters, repair stations, and accessories. One-time purchase model with lead times varying by product. International shipping available.
- Bikehangar Rental Management: Managing a network of 21,000+ secure residential cycle parking spaces on behalf of local authorities. Ongoing subscription-style rental income from residents. Statistics indicate 12t CO2 saved by fleet of e-cargo bikes and e-vehicles.
- On-Demand Trips Parking: Pay-per-use model for Cyclehoop Trips smart Bikehangars. Users pay 50p for 2 hours up to £1 for 12 hours. App-enabled access and payment.
- Installation Services: Project consultancy, design, and installation services for cycle parking infrastructure. CSCS trained installation teams provide supply and installation packages.
- Cycle Hub Membership Management: Managing membership of Cycle Hubs on behalf of councils. Introductory membership fee of £25 for first year with access to multiple hubs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Deluxe Bike Repair Station - £898.00 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | M Stand - From £159.00 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Sheffield Stand - From £45.00 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Planter Rack - £5,499.00 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Bike Port - £3,650.00 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Mini Wall Anchor - £18.00 (was £24.00) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Bikehangar - £4,000.00 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Cargo Bikehangar - £5,000.00 |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Cyclehoop Trips - Pay-per-use |
| Subscription | Annual | Cycle Hub Membership - £25/year |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
Cyclehoop product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cyclehoop designs, manufactures, delivers, and manages secure cycle parking and infrastructure products centred on the Bikehangar line of on-street residential cycle storage units. The portfolio includes Sheffield Stands, M Stands, Hoop Stands, SecurePro Two Tier and Semi Vertical Racks, Cargo Bikehangars, Mobility Corrals, Planter Racks, Bike Ports, Cycle Hubs, repair stations, public bike pumps, SolarEye solar lighting, and a comprehensive accessories range. Services include project consultancy, design, installation with CSCS-trained teams, rental management of the Bikehangar network, and the Cyclehoop Trips smartphone app for on-demand destination cycle parking.
Product overview
Cyclehoop is a UK-based designer and supplier of cycle parking and infrastructure solutions, operating both B2B (local authorities, housing providers, workplaces) and B2C (e-commerce) channels. The product portfolio centres on the Bikehangar line of secure on-street residential storage units, complemented by a comprehensive range of cycle parking products including Sheffield Stands, M Stands, Hoop Cycle Stands, two-tier racks (SecurePro Two Tier), semi-vertical racks, high density racks, and specialty stands (Tough Love heart-shaped, Planter Rack with integrated greenery, Bike Port with bicycle motif). Infrastructure solutions include the Mobility Corral for rapid carriageway reallocation, Clear Bike Compound for robust covered storage, full Cycle Hubs (steel and glass structures), Container Cycle Hubs, and Bike Shelters with green roof options. Accessory products include repair stations, public bike pumps, bike wheeling ramps, and SolarEye solar-powered LED lighting. Services include project consultancy and design support. A standout security feature is the SecurePro Sheffield Stand and Bikehangar products achieving Sold Secure Powered Cycle Diamond accreditation. The company also operates the Cyclehoop Rentals platform for managing residential Bikehangar subscriptions and the Cyclehoop Trips service for on-demand app-enabled destination cycle parking.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Bikehangar Secure on-street residential cycle parking unit with galvanised sheet steel body protecting up to 6 bikes from elements and vandalism, featuring lockable gas-sprung door accessible only to registered members via electronic access. Sold Secure Powered Cycle Diamond accredited for highest security against theft.
- SecurePro Two Tier Rack Space-saving two-tier cycle parking solution with Sold Secure Silver accreditation for both tiers, featuring gas spring assisted upper channel movement for ease of use and enhanced locking bar security. The only two-tier rack on the market with Sold Secure Silver for both levels.
- Cargo Bikehangar Secure on-street storage solution designed specifically for cargo bikes, providing step-free parallel access from carriageway, gas spring assisted door, and Sold Secure Powered Cycle Diamond accreditation.
- Mobility Corral Modular cycle parking system enabling rapid reallocation of carriageway space, providing 5x faster installation and approximately 30% cost savings versus traditional methods. Accommodates standard cycles, cargo bikes, and shared e-scooter schemes.
- SecurePro Sheffield Stand Reinforced Sheffield Stand with 60mm tubing and 5mm thick walls, featuring closed locking zones that prevent bending after cutting. The only Sheffield Stand tested and accredited Sold Secure Powered Cycle Diamond.
- Sheffield Stand Standard cycle parking product providing secure parking for two cycles with three locking points for frame and both wheels. Suitable for cargo and non-standard cycles with surface-mount or root fixed installation options. From £45.00.
- M Stand Classic M-shaped steel cycle stand suitable for public spaces, available in surface mounted or root fixed applications with galvanised, black nylon powdercoated, or stainless steel finishes. From £159.00.
- Deluxe Bike Repair Station Heavy-duty public repair station featuring nine essential bike tools on retractable stainless steel cables and a stand to elevate bikes during repairs. Made from steel and cast aluminium with UV resistant powder coating. Priced at £898.00.
- Planter Rack Modular secure cycle parking for 6 bicycles combined with built-in planters for greening public spaces. Features wheel recesses, reflective strips, and minimal floor drilling requirements. Priced at £5,499.00.
- Bike Port Bicycle-shaped cycle parking structure with large colourful front panel providing 8 cycle parking spaces in one car parking space. Freestanding or fixed to masonry, with modular construction for easy transport. Priced at £3,650.00.
- Mini Wall Anchor Space-saving wall-mounted locking point for single bicycle, suitable for home or workplace. Available in stainless steel or powder-coated case hardened mild steel with M8 expanding anchor fixings. Priced at £18.00 (was £24.00).
- SolarEye Solar-powered LED lighting recessed into ground for cycle paths and quiet ways. Made from high-impact engineering grade polymer with 100,000 hour LED life and LFP battery lasting 8+ years.
- SecurePro Semi Vertical Bike Rack Space-efficient vertical parking solution with 1260mm depth and 305mm high density spacing. Features robust steel channel with locking point and wheel holder cutouts, suitable for narrow spaces.
- Sign Stand Sheffield Stand shaped bike stand with integrated sign post and tapping plate for visually impaired pedestrians. Includes contrast bands or reflective tape options.
- Tough Love Stand Heart-shaped steel bike stand providing secure parking for 2 bikes with frame, front and rear wheel locking capability. Available in surface mounted or root fixed configurations.
- Bike Wheeling Ramp Cost-effective accessibility upgrade for public staircases allowing users to negotiate stairs with bikes without lifting. Features adjustable brackets, 3M grip tape, and flip-up design for maintenance.
- High Density Rack Space efficient modular cycle rack with two wheel holders spaced 370mm apart in alternating high-low configuration. Accommodates tyre widths up to 55mm with integrated locking loop for frame security.
- Compact Public Bike Pump Public bike pump designed for outdoor installation, providing cyclists with air for their tyres.
- Cycle Hubs Fully enclosed steel and glass cycle storage structures with 24-hour access control, CCTV, and management services for comprehensive secure cycle parking facilities.
- Cyclehoop Trips App-Enabled Secure Cycle Parking New service for on-demand secure Bikehangars managed via Cyclehoop smartphone app for electronic access. Users can find, book, access, and pay for secure bike parking at destination locations near transport hubs and amenities. Pricing: 50p for 2 hours, £1 for 12 hours.
- Cyclehoop Rentals Platform Residential rental management platform for Bikehangar spaces, allowing users to find and apply for secure cycle parking near their location. Subscription-style rental income model for local authorities and residents.
- Project Consultancy and Design Expert team guidance through all aspects of cycle parking projects from planning through to installation. CSCS trained installation teams provide supply and installation packages.
Quantifiable outcome
- 21,000+ secure residential cycle parking spaces managed on Bikehangar network
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Cyclehoop
Customer profileNamed customers25 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Cyclehoop technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature6 records
Cyclehoop partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- Tower Hamlets CouncilflagshipPartnership to launch London's first on-demand Bikehangars (Trips service) with four units near Whitechapel Station. Cyclehoop provides smart Bikehangar technology with app-enabled access while council provides locations and support for active travel initiatives.
- Westminster CouncilcorePartnership for residential Bikehangar scheme with over 180 units. Council manages scheme in-house. Cyclehoop supplied and installed first Cargo Bikehangar in the country with step-free access for cargo bikes.
- Hammersmith & Fulham CouncilcoreAdapted Bikehangar installation for resident using a tricycle due to dyspraxia. Council's active travel team coordinated with Cyclehoop to create accessible space.
- The Bikeability TrustminorExpert judge for Cyclehoop Education Fund judging panel. Organisation improving active travel within schools and communities through cycle training.
- ModeshiftminorExpert judge for Cyclehoop Education Fund judging panel. National Centre of Excellence for Travel Plans in education, business and community settings.
- London Cycling CampaignminorAdvocacy group that supported resident's campaign for cargo bike storage, contributing to Westminster Cargo Bikehangar installation.
- Westminster Healthy StreetsminorLocal advocacy group that supported campaign for cargo bike parking in Westminster.
- Lambeth CouncilcorePartnership for fleet of 400+ Bikehangar units across the borough. Adapted Bikehangar installed for resident's recumbent tandem bike. Council's Kerbside Strategy targets residents within 100m of secure cycle parking by 2030.
- Wheels for WellbeingminorCharity supporting disabled cyclists. Provided input for inclusive cycle parking guide referenced by Cyclehoop. Connected residents to adapted Bikehangar solutions.
- Glasgow City CouncilflagshipMajor deployment of 130 Bikehangars across Glasgow neighbourhoods following successful pilot. Addresses cycling storage challenge for 70% of Glasgow homes in flats or tenements.
- London Borough of HackneycoreContracted to provide 71 Mobility Corrals for dockless bike hire scheme. Aim was to offer residents new sustainable transport option while managing uncontrolled parking of dockless bikes.
- Bike For GoodminorScottish cycling charity partnered with Cyclehoop to carry out maintenance of Glasgow Bikehangar units.
- Active Essex / Essex Pedal PowercoreCommunity project providing free bikes and cycling services. Cyclehoop supplied and installed 6 Bike Ports and 2 Bikehangars in Clacton-on-Sea and Jaywick Sands with custom orange branding.
- LimeminorDockless bike and scooter hire operator using Hackney Mobility Corrals. Reported 117% increase in trips in London between January and July 2022.
- City of Edinburgh CouncilflagshipFirst city outside London to install major Bikehangar network with 108 of planned 180 units installed.
- New West End Company BIDminorBusiness Improvement District partnered with Westminster Council and Cyclehoop to install first Mobility Corrals to support businesses and visitors returning after lockdown.
- London Borough of EnfieldcoreDesigned and delivered two major Cycle Hubs (50 bikes each) as part of award-winning Cycle Enfield scheme. Cyclehoop managing membership on behalf of council.
- Salford City CouncilminorFirst Bikehangar pilot in Greater Manchester with 11 units installed. Part of Transport for Greater Manchester's goal to increase cycling from 2% to 10% by 2025.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Cyclehoop competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Oonee: US-based designer of secure modular cycle parking pods and on-street bike storage solutions. Comparable as a design-led secure on-street cycle storage company addressing similar urban space and security problems, though operating in a different geography with a smaller installed base.
- Bike Fixation: UK-based supplier of public bike repair stations, pumps, and tools for public spaces. Comparable as a UK public-realm cycling infrastructure vendor with overlapping products (public bike pumps, repair stations) and shared customer base of local authorities and transport hubs.
Broad incumbents
- Broxap: Established UK street furniture manufacturer with a substantial cycle parking product line including stands, shelters, compounds, and two-tier systems. Comparable because it sells overlapping products to the same local authority customers but operates as a much broader street-furniture incumbent rather than a cycle-specialist.
- Velopa: UK supplier of cycle parking, shelters, and street furniture with installations across local authorities, transport hubs, and commercial sites. Comparable as a UK cycle infrastructure vendor serving the same public sector buyer base, but with a broader product portfolio and longer history.
- Trueform: UK manufacturer of street furniture and cycle infrastructure including cycle stands, shelters, and secure compounds. Comparable as a UK-domestic supplier of cycle parking to local authorities and developers with overlapping product categories but broader infrastructure scope.
Regional players
- Urban Cycle Parking: UK supplier of cycle parking infrastructure including two-tier racks, stands, and shelters for commercial and residential developments. Comparable as a UK cycle parking vendor serving overlapping commercial property and developer customers, though with a less differentiated product range than Cyclehoop's Sold Secure-accredited line.
Direct peers
- Falco: Dutch manufacturer of cycle parking infrastructure including secure cycle lockers, two-tier racks, and shelters. Directly comparable to Cyclehoop as a specialist cycle parking designer with similar product categories (cycle lockers vs Bikehangars, two-tier racks, stands) sold primarily to local authorities and B2B customers across Europe.
- Lockit-safe: UK manufacturer of secure on-street and residential cycle storage including bike lockers and secure compounds. Directly comparable to Cyclehoop's Bikehangar line as a specialist in secure residential cycle parking for the same UK local authority and housing association customers.
- Cyclepods: UK-based designer and manufacturer of secure cycle storage including the Cyclepod and vertical cycle parking solutions. Closely comparable as a UK-native specialist serving overlapping local authority, residential, and workplace customers with similar secure cycle storage offerings.
- BikeAway: UK provider of secure cycle parking including BikeAway lockers and storage compounds for residential, commercial, and station environments. Closely comparable as a UK secure cycle parking specialist with overlapping target customers (local authorities, transport hubs, residential developments).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance7 records
Cyclehoop financial estimates
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Cyclehoop leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Cyclehoop funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Cyclehoop M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Cyclehoop
What does Cyclehoop do?
Cyclehoop designs, manufactures, delivers, and manages secure cycle parking and infrastructure products centred on the Bikehangar line of on-street residential cycle storage units. The portfolio includes Sheffield Stands, M Stands, Hoop Stands, SecurePro Two Tier and Semi Vertical Racks, Cargo Bikehangars, Mobility Corrals, Planter Racks, Bike Ports, Cycle Hubs, repair stations, public bike pumps, SolarEye solar lighting, and a comprehensive accessories range. Services include project consultancy, design, installation with CSCS-trained teams, rental management of the Bikehangar network, and the Cyclehoop Trips smartphone app for on-demand destination cycle parking.
Is Cyclehoop a public or private company?
Cyclehoop is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Cyclehoop founded?
Cyclehoop was founded in 2008. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Cyclehoop based?
Cyclehoop is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Cyclehoop make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are bikehangar Rental Management, on-Demand Trips Parking, installation Services and cycle Hub Membership Management.
Who are Cyclehoop's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Oonee and Bike Fixation. Broad incumbents are Broxap, Velopa and Trueform. Urban Cycle Parking is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Falco, Lockit-safe, Cyclepods and BikeAway.
Does Cyclehoop have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cyclehoop.
What industry is Cyclehoop in?
Cyclehoop's product category is Cycle Parking Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMAHAD, Bike Accessories Retail (Lights, Locks, Racks, Bags), with a secondary code of EDALAKAE, Bicycle Programs & Bike Share (Parking, Repair, Rentals). Its NAICS code is 336991 and its SIC code is 3751.