May 2025 Newsletter
Bikeep News
Pure happiness – ride your bike & product release by Bikeep.
Nothing lifts your mood like a bike ride—and Bikeep keeps that good-vibe rolling. Our smart, tamper-proof stations lock your bike in seconds and guard it until you’re ready to ride again, so the end of every trip is as carefree as the journey itself. No theft worries, no stress—just happiness, secured.
Look at these facts:
- 82 000 Scots (2001-2018) found cyclists had a 20 % lower risk of ever needing a mental-health drug and a 47 % lower risk of death from any cause – from the BMJ Public Health long-term cohort (2024)
- A systematic review of 45 studies (Travel Behaviour & Society 2022) – concludes cycling is consistently linked to higher mental well-being and lower sickness absence; walking shows smaller or inconsistent effects.
- Portland, Oregon commuters who biked had the highest “commute-wellbeing” scores and were largely immune to traffic congestion stress compared with bus and car users
And our own study when we just look at our user faces proves this all.
Just Ride It!
Use case of the month – Viru shopping center, Tallinn Estonia
Viru Keskus stands at the very center of Tallinn—and it wants to be the place your city adventure begins. To make arriving effortless for everyone, Viru is extending its embrace beyond cars and trams to cyclists and e-scooter riders.
The center has rolled out Bikeep’s app-controlled parking & charging stations, giving micromobility users the same seamless, secure experience drivers already enjoy. Viru has trusted Bikeep for years and keeps expanding its network—proof that the partnership is paying off.
Curious about the new installations? Read the full story HERE.
Key facts why a shopping center should invest in seamless and secure bike parking:
- Cyclists are valuable customers. Studies in multiple cities show that, although drivers tend to spend more per visit, cyclists shop more frequently and can out-spend motorists over an entire month.
- Destination choice hinges on parking security. Surveys of retail cyclists rank “knowing my bike is safe” as the #1 factor when picking a supermarket or mall;
- Ride-to-retail is a growth market. Global e-bike sales are forecast to more than double—USD 22 billion (2024) to USD 54 billion (2033)—bringing a wave of high-value, battery-assisted shoppers who need powered, access-controlled parking.
- Space efficiency is unbeatable. One car bay can hold 9–20 bikes; while Lower capital cost, and faster ROI. Building a structured car space now averages ≈ US $29,900 per stall, whereas an entire cluster of bike lockers that fills that footprint typically costs a fraction of that figure.
Partner updates
- Our awesome partners from New Zealand, Big Street Bikers, who operate the Kiwi-branded Locky Dock stations celebrated a massive milestone: the 100,000th bike secured – read more HERE & sign up for their Biker Bulletin!
- Thanks to a great service built up by theMetro Vancouver’s transportation authority is expanding their smart bike parking programs and adding more smart lockers and docks – a great video about their program HERE
- Viborg Municipality in Denmark have created a sleek, step-by-step video showing how to use their local Bikeep station. It’s so clear that you’ll grasp every move—even without speaking a word of Danish. Take it for a test spin and see for yourself! HERE
🔨 Bikeep Product Updates 🔨
New Product – Access Control Kit by Bikeep
Turn any bike room into a smart, secure space—fast
We’ve taken the access technology trusted in Bikeep’s outdoor stations and packaged it as the Bikeep Access Control Kit: a drop-in upgrade that talks to virtually any electronically controlled lock on the market.
Why property owners love it
- Universal compatibility – Works with magnetic strikes, electric bolts, smart lockers—if it’s powered, we can drive it.
- Zero-hassle setup – Mount the reader, plug in the controller, and connect to Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Most rooms go live in under an hour.
- All the power of Bikeep Cloud – Manage digital keys, view occupancy data, and receive security alerts from our GDPR-compliant operator portal (introduced in last month’s issue).
▶ See the 90-second demo videos and more product info — HERE
If you wish to bring smart bike parking & charging infrastructure to your city then contact us today to inquire how we can parter up – info@bikeep.com
Ride On!
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