Bike parking is emerging as a powerful economic catalyst for businesses and communities alike. Recent studies from The League of American Bicyclists, Momentum Magazine, Bloomberg News, and Headwaters Economics have revealed that cyclists often outspend their car-driving counterparts. From bustling metropolitan areas like Portland, Oregon, and Manhattan's East Village to smaller cities across the United States, installing bike lanes and bike parking infrastructure has consistently increased retail sales and local economic growth.

As E-Bikes continue to gain popularity, property owners, including multi-family residential, higher education institutions, and corporate campuses, face a critical challenge: providing safe, secure, and protected parking and charging solutions. Sportworks’ Tofino™ E-Rack is designed to address the unique needs of parking and charging the lithium-ion batteries on E-Bikes and scooters.

As schools increasingly prioritize active transportation, investing in high-quality bike parking solutions becomes crucial. At Sportworks, we are dedicated to enhancing safety, security, and sustainability by equipping schools with the necessary tools to encourage cycling among students and staff.

The world of cycling is rapidly changing with new technology and revolutionary styles. Behind the scenes the team at Sportworks has been working to deliver the next enhancement to support this innovation for the cycling community.

We’re passionate about assisting planners and designers craft a bike room that is aesthetically pleasing and provides seamless functionality for cyclists. Our team guides clients through the entire process – from initial design conceptualization to a fully functioning space that can meet unique requirements, supply a long-term, easy to use, easy to maintain, and durable solution.

Cycling has seen a remarkable rise in popularity and funding in recent years, as more people seek eco-friendly, active transportation. However, amidst creating a more cycle-friendly environment, one crucial aspect often gets overlooked: bike parking.

With the increasing popularity of bicycles, and added features like electric power, the value of bicycles has increased exponentially in recent years. This makes it more important than ever to ensure that bikes are protected from damage and theft.

With the rise in demand for bike-friendly accommodations comes the need for denser bike parking solutions, especially in highly trafficked spaces such as university campuses, parks, and residential units.

A key consideration of placemaking is transportation. Cities are making the effort to become more bicycle-friendly across America, so what is the key to planning for this growing need for environmentally friendly, active transportation?

The expectations for bike parking have raised in recent years – and for good reason. With corporations focused on attracting the best employees, and residential spaces seeking modern ways to stand out – a sleek bike parking facility is the focused amenity of 2023. As people look towards sustainability and well-being as a priority in post-pandemic life, the days of dingy bike parking in a basement corner are out, and posh multi-purpose spaces are in.

Proper placement and product selection of bike parking racks results in a positive pedestrian and cycling experience – keeping spacious walkways and paths clear while supplying premium bike parking amenities. What are the best practices for meeting ADA requirements, while creating shared space that meets the needs of cyclists and pedestrians of all abilities?

When creating an attractive space that accommodates a variety of users who can park and navigate their bikes with ease, it can be challenging to meet budget, bike parking density, and usability requirements. At Sportworks, we're passionate about making bike rooms functional and accessible, no matter the budget, size, layout, or specifications. Here are three unique bike rooms that demonstrate a variety of solutions available across the spectrum.

The Terrace™ is a modular two-tier bike parking system with unlimited parking capacity. Featuring no moving parts, Terrace offers the fastest installation of all bike parking systems and is easy to use.

The company, under the new name, Sportworks Global LLC, will continue to manufacture products from its facility in Woodinville, Wash., and uphold the high-quality standards Sportworks is known for throughout the industries they serve.

Between 2020 and 2023, upwards of 130 million electric bicycles are expected to be sold worldwide. How can bike rooms be designed or modified to handle this influx of larger, heavier, expensive bikes that require charging? We’ve outlined the top challenges, and tips on how to tackle them.

With E-bikes offering an efficient and environmentally friendly “last mile”, how do transit authorities ensure they can support this new trend with existing services and leverage this opportunity to increase ridership?

There are many reasons to try our Sportworks Apex bicycle racks. Read more about all the benefits of our Apex racks and check out our case study featuring Big Blue Bus.