Whether it’s a sporting, cultural or civic event, the events sector gives life to gatherings where the question of access can quickly become a headache for organisers.
At Altinnova, we’re convinced that encouraging visitors to use active modes such as cycling can be beneficial in many ways. That’s why we’ve developed an ingenious temporary cycle parking system, which is now used at many events. We’ll explain why it’s worth offering this system, and above all how to set it up easily.
Event parking: a thorny issue for organisers
Among the many challenges facing event professionals, the question of parking is a particularly delicate one. You have to be able to anticipate the number of visitors, and above all how they are going to choose to come. Added to this are questions of practicality and safety, because it is imperative that travel is safe and that customers are satisfied with their overall experience.
With this in mind, our team worked very early on to develop temporary cycle parking solutions. Our aim? To offer modules that are easy to use, yet robust enough to ensure peace of mind for cyclists who attach their bikes to them.
When should you choose a temporary bike rack system?
There is no shortage of gatherings that justify the installation of temporary bike racks.
In terms of sport, for example, they are highly relevant in the vicinity of stadiums, in anticipation of matches that are likely to fill the stands. From a cultural point of view, they are developing enormously at concerts and festivals, particularly those held in rural or suburban areas. More surprisingly, cycle parking facilities are increasingly finding their way into political events. Some local authorities are encouraging their citizens to cycle to meetings, events or to vote, in order to make it easier for everyone to get to public places, and to reserve access by car for those who can’t do otherwise.
The advantages of offering temporary cycle parking
The main advantage of an ephemeral cycle park is obviously that it makes it easier for visitors to get to events by relieving congestion in car parking areas. Organisers are keen to ensure that their visitors are completely satisfied. They are aware that driving in circles to park, or waiting long minutes to get out of the car park, is not very pleasant.
But that’s not all! Temporary bike parking facilities are also very useful for cyclists who may feel frustrated when there are no cradles available. There’s nothing like being able to securely hang up your bike so that you can enjoy the event with complete peace of mind.
The benefits of our ALTAO® Mobile system
You’ve probably already seen and used our ALTAO® Mobile temporary bike racks. We are very proud, for example, to have been chosen to equip a number of major venues (the Francofolies festival, Musilac, the Coupe Icare, the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Parc des Princes, etc.). These players have opted for our product to create their event cycle parks for the following reasons:
Efficiency
Our event cycle racks are extremely easy to deploy. In just 30 minutes, you can create over 300 parking spaces! No special skills are required, and employees and volunteers alike can take on this task even if they’ve never done it before.
Easy handling
For organisers who reuse equipment year after year, we have designed the racks so that they can be stacked. So they’re easy to bring to the event, but also easy to store until they’re needed again. 3 m² is enough to store them!
Flexibility of use
Whether indoors or outdoors, our racks can be adapted to meet all our customers’ requirements.
Self-supporting
Although this is still possible, you don’t have to fix the racks in the ground to use them. Just put them down and enjoy!
Robustness
Made from galvanised steel, our racks are built to last, so they’ll be with you for years to come. What’s more, they offer users 3-point security, so you can attach your frame and front wheel to the rack.
Compatible with all models
Whether you opt for a mountain bike, a mountain biker or a road bike, they’re all welcome on our racks!
And of course, like the rest of the Altinnova range, our temporary cycle racks are made in France in our own factory, to guarantee you the best possible quality. So whether you’re an event organiser or a local councillor, our team will be happy to discuss your temporary bike rack requirements!
