Pool bikes @ HP Bristol
Pilot Project first year
Summary
David Callaghan
HP Bristol Site Council
December 2011
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USAGE SUMMARY
HP pool bikes since start (Feb 2011 to end October 2011)
# days pool bike loans Feb to Oct '11
2F, 6
1M, 8
2M, 7
217
175
195
1F, 10
208
165
B, 13
1M
1F
B
2M
• Total individual loans = 44
• Average loan period = 21.8 days
2F
Bike model code
B= Brompton
1M/F = Globe “1” Male/Female
2M/F = Globe “2” Male/Female
Red lettering on graphic is frame size
This does not include an additional 8 bikes loaned for 2 months from Bristol City council or our new e-bikes.
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INCIDENTS/ISSUES
HP Bristol Pool/Loan bike scheme – first year.
–  Number of accidents causing injury or damage = 0
–  Incidents of theft / damage to equipment = 0
–  Mechanical issues = very minor
•  several
punctures
•  broken
light brackets [mainly part quality rather than user abuse]
•  Torn
pannier [fair wear and tear rather than user abuse]
–  Lost parts = 1 light set, 1 helmet
•  Blame
the pool bike coordinator for failing to track properly!
–  Wear and tear of bikes = Low to medium
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Bikes looked after but some components rusting on bikes as they have been left out in the rain.
•  General
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mechanical wear and tear low and mechanical reliability very good.
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KEY LEARNINGS FROM PILOT PROJECT
HP Bristol Pool/Loan bike scheme – first year.
–  “Loan” requests far outweighed “pool” bike requests
•  All
bikes converted to longer term loans therefore.
–  Number and type of bikes was about right. Mix of frame sizes and Male/female
styles gave good coverage for needs. Folder proved very popular.
–  Demand far outstripped supply
•  Borrowed
an additional 8 bikes for a 2 month period over summer from Bristol City Council scheme to
help get the waitlist down.
–  “Temporary” HP Bristol employees were responsible for just over half of the
demand
•  HP colleagues
from HP Bangalore mainly, over in Bristol for a 6 to 12 month assignment or training
period were main beneficiaries of the scheme.
•  HP labs secondments also.
–  Scheme did reach many of the employees’ we originally intended to target.
•  The
“try before you buy” new commute to work crowd. Several have since bought their own bikes and
are continuing to commute by bike.
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E-BIKE ADDITIONS TO POOL BIKE FLEET
Reaching out further to the non-converted…
–  Wellness initiative funding gave a unique opportunity to build on pool bike
project in Bristol with the addition of 2 electric assist bikes.
–  Agreement negotiated with “Sustainable Travel Solutions” to purchase Giant
Twist Power bikes.
•  This
company specialises in leasing e-bikes.
•  These
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are “top of the range” bikes and were bought in October 2011.
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CYCLE RACK EXPANSION
Supported by South Gloucestershire Council
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Back up information
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Bikes and Equipment selected
Purchased by HP Site council with matched funding from cycling city
project
–  Globe Daily 1 and Daily 2 cycles
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Good quality cycle (Specialized parent brand)
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Very low maintenance sealed hub gears (non derailleur)
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3sp and 7sp for local use and longer journey (and hill) possibilities. Mix of “pool” and “loan” use.
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“Suit friendly” with chain guards and mudguards
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Mix of front rack and rear rack options
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Each bike to include:
1 x RSP light set, 1 x Kryptonite Lock, 1 x Pannier Set, 1 x Pump
–  Brompton folder
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Brompton M Type bars with 1015mm grip height
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Basic M3L Brompton still offers best folding design and weight. Cheaper alternative brands have
limitations.
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Folder selected to encourage mixed mode commute options (Bus/Train/Cycle)
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Background
–  Encouraging cycle commuting for employees is to be a key part of HP Bristol’s travel
plan.
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The commute situation is very poor along the North Fringe and is likely to get worse as our neighbours MOD
and UWE have very significant expansion plans.
–  HP Bristol already enjoys a high percentage of employees that commute by cycle, well
above the national average, thanks in part to the reasonable facilities on this site. This
number can be increased greatly as from past surveys there is a large pool of
employees that could cycle commute but do not do so yet.
–  One significant barrier cited by employees to this is the capital cost associated with
buying a bicycle for this purpose (also the uncertainty of what type of cycle to buy),
before the employee is certain of the ease/time saving/enjoyment/savings that can result
from commuting in by bike.
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“Loan Bikes” for this exact purpose are available currently from Bristol City Council which a number of
employees have taken advantage of. However, there are limited resources and a waiting list.
–  This proposal aims to eliminate this barrier (and give a local employee benefit) by taking
advantage of Cycling City project matched funding to assist HP in purchasing a small
number of bikes.
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These can be used for work related journey needs “pool bikes” as well as loaned to employees that are
considering taking up cycling “loan bikes”.
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Benefits
–  Employee health and morale
cycling regularly to work has been shown to be the most effective thing an individual can do to
improve health and increase longevity, and this applies even to people who are already active in
sport and other physical activities.
2.  Cyclists typically have a level of fitness equivalent to being 10 years younger
3.  It is accepted that the value/benefit of cycling is highest where:
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Inactive people become active
Older people are persuaded to cycle
Where cycling replaces a car trip, particularly in urban areas
Where the journey is a regular trip.
–  Improved accessibility
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Easier, shorter and more time consistent commute for employees with reduced load on site car
parking allocations.
–  Enhanced HP reputation/PR and Sustainability credentials
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North Bristol Sustainable Commuting membership
Local and Corporate HP Sustainability Networks
Local and national HP PR possibilities
–  Department of Transport “Bike4life” contribution
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Part of government sponsored cycle to work guarantee
Andersen LB, Schnohr P, Schroll M, Hein HO. All-cause mortality associated with physical activity during leisure time, work, sports, and cycling to work. Arch Intern Med 2000 Jun 12;160(11):
1621-8
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Tuxworth W et al. Health, fitness, physical activity and morbidity of middle aged male factory workers. British Journal of Industrial Medicine vol 43. pp 733-753, 1986
3. 
http://www.dft.gov.uk/cyclingengland/site/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/valuing-the-benefits-of-cycling-exec-summary.pdf
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HP’s obligations: Health and safety
–  Cycling need not be any more risky than other activities carried out during the working
day. In fact, the British Medical Association has stated that the benefits of cycling
outweigh the risks. However, employers still have a responsibility to provide public
liability insurance and safe equipment, and make sure their employees know how to use
it.
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The relevant regulations include the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Management of Health and Safety
at Work Regulations (1999), Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (1998), and Employers’
Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969.
–  The legal requirements must therefore include the following which will are detailed in a
more comprehensive slide deck. Please contact [email protected] for more
information:
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Bikes must be safe to ride
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Riders must be competent to ride the bikes
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Appropriate safety equipment must be provided and maintained
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The employer, riders and bikes should have the correct insurance cover
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