Cycle-Works

What Cycle-Works does

Cycle-Works is a UK-based specialist manufacturer and installer of advanced cycle parking infrastructure, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The company designs, manufactures, and installs a comprehensive portfolio of bicycle parking solutions, including two-tier racks, lockers, shelters, compounds, and bike stands, primarily constructed from galvanised and powder-coated mild steel. Its product portfolio spans proprietary and licensed sub-brands: Josta (a German-designed two-tier rack system with a patented wheel-holding mechanism, gas-assisted lifting, and installations at Transport for London and over 50 Merseyrail stations), Velo-Safe (compact lockers with monocoque construction and three-point locking), Velo-Box (double-sided lockers with Sold Secure Silver and Secured by Design approvals), and BikeAway Warrior (vertical lockers). The company also offers accessories including EV charging points for e-bikes and e-scooters, clothes lockers, pump and tool stations, and on-street bike corrals.

The business operates a direct, project-based sales model delivering custom quotations tailored to specification, location, and quantity. Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time hardware sales, professional installation services, and a small subscription-based locker rental network operated through cycle-parking.com in Portsmouth. Cycle-Works serves four primary customer segments: transport hubs and railway stations (Transport for London, Merseyrail), residential developments including Build-to-Rent schemes, commercial and office properties pursuing sustainability credentials, and local councils. Pricing is opaque (quote-based), with a stated lead time of 6–8 weeks from purchase order and no publicly disclosed standard price list.

The company differentiates through patented mechanical technology (the Josta wheel holding device, gas-assisted lifting), regulatory credentials (BREEAM compliance, ENE8 Cycle Storage Credits, Sold Secure Silver, Secured by Design), and a full project lifecycle service from design through installation. Notable reference projects include parking for 365 bicycles at 90 Long Acre, London (which achieved BREEAM Outstanding), over 200 bike spaces at the Morello Phase II regeneration in Croydon (delivered with Sir Robert McAlpine, Maylim, and architects Make and 3DReid), and the Brewery House Build-to-Rent scheme in Portsmouth (with Portsmouth City Council and Re-Format). The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, investors, or funding rounds, operating exclusively in the United Kingdom with a 13-employee headcount.

Name

Cycle-Works

Legal name

Cycle Works

Website

https://cycle-works.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cycle-Works is a UK-based specialist founded in 1996 and headquartered in Portsmouth that designs, manufactures, and installs cycle parking infrastructure — racks, lockers, shelters, and two-tier systems — for transport hubs, residential developers, commercial property owners, and local councils.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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)

Keywords

• Cycle parking infrastructure
• Bicycle storage solutions
• Two-tier bike racks
• Secure bike lockers
• Cycle shelters

Headquarters

HQ city

Portsmouth , Hampshire

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of bicycle parking products including racks, stands, shelters, lockers, and compounds. Products are sold with custom specifications and pricing based on quantities and site requirements.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation of cycle parking infrastructure. The company provides complete solutions from design through to installation and oversees the process.
3. Locker Rental: Velo-Safe lockers are available to hire in some locations in Portsmouth through the cycle-parking.com rental network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cycle-Works designs, manufactures, and installs advanced cycle parking infrastructure in Britain, including two-tier racks, secure lockers, bike stands, shelters, and compounds made from galvanised and powder-coated steel. The company delivers end-to-end project solutions — from design consultation through to installation — for rail operators, property developers, councils, employers, and educational institutions across the UK. It also offers a small locker rental service in Portsmouth via the cycle-parking.com network.

Product overview

Cycle-Works is a UK-based company offering a comprehensive portfolio of advanced cycle parking solutions and infrastructure. Their product range consists of distinct product categories including: bike lockers (Velo-Safe, Velo-Box, Velo-Store, BikeAway Warrior), bike racks and stands (Rounded A Stand, Sheffield Stand, Kent Rack, Essex Rack, Triangular Wall Rack, VeloVert Wall Rack, BikeAway Free-standing Rack, Josta Wall Racks), shelters (Hamble Open Access Shelter, Hamble Lockable Shelter, Kennet Shelter, Avon Shelter), compounds (Hamble Lockable Compound), 2-tier systems (Josta 2-Tier Rack, Josta 2-Tier with Gas-Assisted Lifting), and accessories (Pump & Toolkit, Clothes Lockers, EV Charging Point, Corrals, Wheeling Ramps). The products are primarily manufactured in Britain using galvanised and powder-coated steel, serving sectors including stations, offices, residential developments, schools, and councils. The company also offers design consultation services to help customers select the right system for their space and capacity requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Josta: German-designed 2-tier bicycle rack system with patented wheel holding mechanism.
• Velo-Safe
• Velo-Box
• BikeAway Warrior

Products and services

• Velo-Store A compact multi-bike store that parks between 3 and 6 bikes with a maximum height of 1400mm. Features high/low racks at 400mm centres allowing both wheels and frames to be securely locked. Constructed from galvanised, powder-coated mild steel and finishable in any RAL colour. Designed for sites with space, height, and budget constraints.
• Velo-Safe Locker Space-efficient bicycle locker with a unique stylish triangular shape for minimal footprint. Features monocoque construction, 3-point locking system, and an optional electronic access version. Available for purchase and for hire in select Portsmouth locations via the cycle-parking.com rental network.
• Rounded A Stand A high-security bike stand with a sleek, contemporary rounded design that parks two bicycles and includes a horizontal security bar for extra locking points. Sold to BREEAM-targeted developments such as Brewery House, Portsmouth.
• BikeAway Free-standing Rack A free-standing vertical bike rack with patented hoop design that parks bikes upright. Space-efficient and cost-effective, available in single or double versions.
• VeloVert Wall Rack An individual wall-mounted bicycle rack that stores bikes vertically or horizontally. Can be installed on walls or metal frameworks with optional security bar.
• Hamble Open Access Shelter A popular weather-protection shelter for schools, councils, and employers with sleek rounded design and affordable pricing. Provides rear and side protection from the elements.
• Hamble Lockable Compound A secure compound made of two Hamble shelters facing each other with lockable gates. Minimum 20-bike capacity, modular design with no maximum length.
• Kent Rack A modern high-density cycle parking system with front wheel protection by surrounding framework and an integrated eye loop for locking.
• BikeAway Warrior Bike Locker A galvanised steel bicycle locker storing bikes vertically with patented sliding hoop. Small footprint (680mm x 1150mm), powder coated in dark green as standard.
• Kennet Shelter for 2-tier racks A modern curved shelter specifically designed to cover Josta 2-tier racks. Features opaque Alupanel cladding with graffiti-resistant design.
• Avon Open Access Shelter A simple and cost-effective shelter that can be wall-mounted or stand-alone. Customisable roofing and cladding options including PET, Alupanel, or metal.
• Triangular Wall Rack An innovative bike rack for vertical hanging with excellent bike support. Cyclists can lock front tires and frame through the cage with a D-lock.
• Josta 2-Tier Rack Space-efficient rack storing two bikes directly above each other, increasing cycle parking capacity by up to 50%. Features the patented Josta wheel holding device that prevents bikes from rolling back or bouncing out, especially important if the top rack is dropped.
• Josta 2-Tier Bike Rack with Gas-Assisted Lifting 2-tier rack with integrated gas struts for easy lifting and lowering of the top rack. Same compact design as the standard version, fitting within a two-metre walkway. Unique design without moving parts to catch fingers.
• Velo-Box Double-Sided Locker Innovative storage solution parking two bikes with diagonal divider and independent access. Strong monocoque construction; high security T-handle lock with 750,000+ key combinations. Sold Secure Silver and Secured by Design approved.
• Sheffield Stand The classic Sheffield stand — a simple and cost-effective bike stand. Available with an optional horizontal security bar for enhanced locking points.
• Josta Wall Rack on Frameworks A wall rack mounted on sturdy frameworks for sites where wall fixing is not possible. Provides neat vertical parking with optional security bars.
• Clothes Lockers Helmet and clothes lockers available in various sizes and colours. Built with the same durable construction as Velo-Safe lockers, with multiple locking options.
• EV Charging Point Charging station for e-bikes and e-scooters via standard 13-amp socket. Features double charging point for two vehicles simultaneously with overload protection.
• Corrals On-street bike corrals converting car parking spaces into bicycle parking. Can be combined with benches or tables to form parklets.
• Essex Rack A modern high-density cycle parking system with front wheel protection. Easy to relocate with no groundworks required.
• Pump & Toolkit V2 A maintenance station featuring a bike pump and essential tools. Industrial galvanised steel construction with Presta/Schraeder/Dunlop valve compatibility.
• Design, Installation & Project Delivery Service Cycle-Works oversees the full project lifecycle — from design consultation and product specification through to professional installation — for customers including councils, developers, employers, and architects across the UK.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increases bicycle parking capacity by up to 50%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Portsmouth City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Portsmouth City Council and local architects Re-Format to deliver cycling infrastructure at Brewery House - a conversion of historic building into 17 Build to Rent homes. Features include folding bike lockers, Rounded A racks, and wheeling ramp.
• MaylimcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorking for Maylim on Morello Phase II project in Croydon - a 445-home regeneration scheme with 200+ bike spaces installed.
• Sir Robert McAlpinecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor on Morello Phase II project in Croydon where Cycle-Works installed over 200 bike spaces.
• Make ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural input on Morello Phase II project in Croydon.
• 3DReid LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural input on Morello Phase II project in Croydon.
• Re-FormatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal architects collaborating with Cycle-Works and Portsmouth City Council on Brewery House project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Falco: Dutch-headquartered cycle parking and street furniture manufacturer with UK operations. Comparable 2-tier and locker products, serving similar rail, commercial, and residential development customers in the UK market.
• Autopa: UK manufacturer of cycle parking, shelters, and street furniture serving local authorities, schools, and commercial developers. Directly comparable product portfolio and B2B project-based sales model.
• Cyclepods: UK designer and manufacturer of secure cycle parking solutions including 2-tier and vertical storage systems. Comparable technology approach and B2B customer base in commercial and residential developments.
• Broxap: UK-based street furniture manufacturer with a dedicated cycle parking product range (racks, shelters, compounds). Closely comparable to Cycle-Works in offering and customer base of councils, developers, and transport operators across the UK.
• Lockit-safe: UK-based manufacturer of secure bicycle lockers and storage solutions. Closely comparable to Cycle-Works' Velo-Safe and Velo-Box locker product lines, particularly in the secure commuter and last-mile parking segment.
• Cyclehoop: UK cycling infrastructure provider offering cycle parking, hangars, and shelters, with strong London and council presence. Comparable product range and project-based sales model targeting urban cycling infrastructure.
• Velopa: UK manufacturer and supplier of cycle parking, shelters, and street furniture. Directly comparable product categories, sales channels, and customer segments including councils, transport hubs, and developers.

Broad incumbents

• Glasdon: Established UK manufacturer of street furniture, including cycle parking products, with broader product portfolio and larger scale. Comparable in the cycle parking niche but operates as a much larger generalist street-furniture incumbent.

Emerging players

• Bicycle Parking Solutions: Specialist UK cycle parking installer offering racks, lockers, and shelters. Smaller, emerging player with partial overlap in product offering and target market, useful as a competitive reference for niche project work.

Others

• Josta: German designer and manufacturer of the Josta 2-tier rack system that Cycle-Works distributes and integrates in the UK. Less a competitor and more a technology partner, but a key upstream dependency in the value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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