Cyclists in Richmond will soon be able to store their bikes in one of the 20 bike hangars that are coming to the Borough.

Bike hangar is a secure solution to long-term cycle parking and an effective way to protect bikes from tough weather conditions and vandalism.

Cllr Alexander Ehmann, Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sport Committee, said: “ For many people the challenge of storage is a major hurdle to owning and freely using a bicycle.

“We have received many requests from residents who want bike hangars in their streets.

“Having analysed these requests and evaluated suitable locations close to where the demand exists, we have drawn up an initial list of 20 locations where we now plan to install hangars, subject to the current final consultation.

“Renting a space in a Bike hangar is the kerbside solution for those in flats or smaller properties where space can often be at a premium and, I am delighted that we are in a position to offer more locations across the borough and hope residents will take the opportunity to let us know where they want them.”

Last year, the Council asked residents to apply for bike hangars to be installed in their street.

An initial list of 20 proposed hangers has been drawn up following requests from local residents and will now be the subject of a final round of consultation that will be held in the spring.

Residents have until April 8, to complete an online survey so that they can select a bike hangar.

Richmond will also be issuing letter to residents who live near to the proposed locations so that they can participate in the online survey.

The proposed locations are as follows:

• West Twickenham – Camac Road

• Teddington – Cambridge Road, Springfield Road, Walpole Road

• Mortlake and Barnes – Charles Street, Cowley Road

• South Twickenham – Edwin Road (Hamilton Road), Lauren Avenue, Talbot Road

• Fullwell and Hampton Hill – Fullwell Road

• St Margarets and North Twickenham – Godstone Road (Winchester Road), Hartington Road

• Twickenham Riverside - St Margarets Road

• South Richmond – Kew Road, Onslow Avenue, The Green

• Barnes – Lyric Road, Merthyr Terrace

• Hampton Wick – Normansfield Avenue

• North Richmond – Townshend Road

The hangars can safely and securely store up to six bikes and are accessed by people who have signed up to the scheme, paid a membership fee and been given a key.