Bicycle parking at heuston

Ron Burgundy · 08-02-2011, 21:33

Hi,

Does anyone leave a bike at Heuston over night and if so how safe are they.

I'd bring it on the train daily but with the charges it just would have me broke in a month.

With a new train,fingers crossed, leaving Heuston for Portarlginton at 16:25 with the new time table i will need to get down there quick smart and leaving a bike at the station is my best bet !

Could a mod move this to general rail please.........location my mistake

Colm Moore · 09-02-2011, 00:28

There have been reports of thefts from time to time.

As usual, use a bike that looks like it isn't worth much and use two locks (one cable, one D-lock) and lock each wheel to the frame and stand.

Mark Gleeson · 09-02-2011, 08:55

There is around of bike rack improvements due soon

Some stations, M3 Parkway for example have steel boxes where you can lock the bike and keep the rain off

Ron Burgundy · 09-02-2011, 12:05

Perhaps a folding bike might be my best option !

I am looking into it now.

pixiebean22 · 09-02-2011, 22:23

OP, when I was commuting everyday I cycled to and from Hueston. My bike was brand new and only locked with one lock. It was left over night and over weekends, also, left over the Christmas holidays. Never had any bother. Not saying that's the case for everyone but in my experience the bike place is secure enough.

bamurf · 19-10-2012, 07:37

What's the latest on security for bikes? I have to get an early morning intercity, so it'll be bike or taxi to heuston, returning the same day so no overnight. Have the proposed security improvements happened?

Thomas J Stamp · 23-10-2012, 09:52

i see the bike shed/area quite often in heuston, and it seems to me to be well used and quite full. there is often someone from IE wandering about as well in the general area and it is right beside the driver accomodation building.

i have only noted a few instances of valdalisim to bikes, but i know, from seeing it elsewhere, that you can whip off a bike in seconds and be gone on it.

08-02-2011, 21:33	#1
Ron Burgundy Regular Poster Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 63	Bicycle parking at heuston Hi, Does anyone leave a bike at Heuston over night and if so how safe are they. I'd bring it on the train daily but with the charges it just would have me broke in a month. With a new train,fingers crossed, leaving Heuston for Portarlginton at 16:25 with the new time table i will need to get down there quick smart and leaving a bike at the station is my best bet ! Could a mod move this to general rail please.........location my mistake Last edited by Ron Burgundy : 08-02-2011 at 21:47.

09-02-2011, 00:28	#2
Colm Moore Local Liaison Officer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,442	There have been reports of thefts from time to time. As usual, use a bike that looks like it isn't worth much and use two locks (one cable, one D-lock) and lock each wheel to the frame and stand. __________________

09-02-2011, 08:55	#3
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	There is around of bike rack improvements due soon Some stations, M3 Parkway for example have steel boxes where you can lock the bike and keep the rain off __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

23-10-2012, 09:52	#7
Thomas J Stamp Chairman/Publicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Home of Hurling Posts: 2,708	i see the bike shed/area quite often in heuston, and it seems to me to be well used and quite full. there is often someone from IE wandering about as well in the general area and it is right beside the driver accomodation building. i have only noted a few instances of valdalisim to bikes, but i know, from seeing it elsewhere, that you can whip off a bike in seconds and be gone on it. __________________ We are the passengers

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09-02-2011, 12:05	#4
Ron Burgundy Regular Poster Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 63	Perhaps a folding bike might be my best option ! I am looking into it now.

09-02-2011, 22:23	#5
pixiebean22 Regular Poster Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 101	OP, when I was commuting everyday I cycled to and from Hueston. My bike was brand new and only locked with one lock. It was left over night and over weekends, also, left over the Christmas holidays. Never had any bother. Not saying that's the case for everyone but in my experience the bike place is secure enough.

19-10-2012, 07:37	#6
bamurf New to the board Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 8	What's the latest on security for bikes? I have to get an early morning intercity, so it'll be bike or taxi to heuston, returning the same day so no overnight. Have the proposed security improvements happened?