Security won't let me in Morrisons with my bike

[PeteXXX]

Don't bother with email. Just telephone the store manager for a friendly chat to explain your problem. (bypass 'Customer Services')
Maybe she or he would be more than happy to help?

 

[shouldbeinbed]

The yobs don't sit there now as he keeps moving them on, instead they sit outside on the benches..... near to the bike stand! If i were to leave my bike they would probably target it. Ok they couldn't steal it if it was locked up but i reckon they'd vandalise it in some way. It seems the innocent have to suffer because of these yobs. Anyway, i won't be shopping there if i have to leave my bike outside.

You could follow my suggestion and ignore the provided racks if you feel them inadequate for whatever reason.

Every supermarket I've frequented locally has bikes locked to the trolley enclosures that look like very big Sheffield stands. They are invariably very close to the main doors, in full view of the car park and often the door security staff, busy with customers coming and going and not really suitable for undesirables loitering around.

There will be plenty of sign and lamp posts too that are too tall to lift a bike over no doubt too.

Cycle parking is like cycle lanes - generally not designed by cyclists or with our best interest in mind, often an afterthought / box ticking exercise to meet a mandatory requirement. If its no good don't use it and find a better alternative that suits you. If it inconveniences the site management and they approach you, it enables you to explain; clearly and politely; why you feel unable to use the provided stands & that you'll happily use it when they make it safe and fit for purpose. Until then if they want your custom they'll have to agree a suitable alternative with you.

 

[Crackle]

I'm wondering if they let you in without the bike, Accy.

 

[jefmcg]

Do you think the kids should be able to bring their bikes into the store? If not, I think they are doing the only thing they can. I'd hate the guard to be profiling each cyclist to decide if they are "our sort" or "riff raff".** And they don't need to be dealing with "he can bring his bike in, why can't I?"

OTOH, I've arrived at a supermarket a few times without a lock. I've never been turned away, sometimes the guard will watch it, sometimes I leave it near the entrance with a cafe lock and on occasions I've wheeled in round the store. These have always been quick trips (eg drink and a sandwich mid-audax) and never at a supermarket with an ASBO problem.

**It's morrisons, the difference is pretty subtle. #Markymark

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Easy, buy a Brompton and either fold it and carry in a trolley OR half fold and wheel around as a shopping trolley with the 32l T bag.

 

[User16625]

I have to say I agree with the security guard and the store policy, they provide bike stands where you can lock your bike.

a mobility scooter is essential for "most" people using them, a bike isnt.

If you use the store a lot buy a lock and keep it on the bike railing to avoid having to carry a lock around, bit presumptious that youths standing near your bike have the intention of damaging or stealing it.

Change your store, go at a different time, walk to the shops.

Dont blame the store/employee for doing their job.

Yes but it was curiosity that killed the cat, and assumption is the mamma of all fudge ups. Cant help but think that presumption saved Accy's bike. I wouldnt like to leave my bike (locked or otherwise) near a group of youths. I would half expect to come back to a bike that was on fire.

 

[0lonerider]

I use the coop at wrekenton Gateshead sometimes and the bicycle rack is over the road in a recess and behind the postbox so it gets parked in the store lobby under the cctv camera

 

[Banjo]

I look for something suitable to lock to next to the cash machines which are usually covered by cctv.

 

[ColinJ]

Easy, buy a Brompton and either fold it and carry in a trolley OR half fold and wheel around as a shopping trolley with the 32l T bag.

Alternatively (what I would do if I lived more than a 15 minute walk from the shops rather than the current 5-10 minutes) - put together a really cheap and tatty-looking bike just for local shopping trips. The ne'er-do-wells would probably ignore it as not being worth nicking/messing with, or from time to time they would do their yob thing and the bike would then need replacing or fixing, but that would be no great loss. If it started to happen too frequently though, it would be time to consider a plan 'B'.

 

[outlash]

You can't bring that thing in here, leave it outside said the little jobsworth.

I pointed out the 20 odd stone mama down the aisle with her electric scooter.

Given the way you talk about people, it wouldn't surprise me that the 'jobsworth' probably didn't like the tone of your voice, you charmer.

 

[PhilDawson8270]

Given the way you talk about people, it wouldn't surprise me that the 'jobsworth' probably didn't like the tone of your voice, you charmer.

I always remember being told.

"What you say about others, says more about yourself, than it does about the others"

 

[Kevin Alexander]

Yes but it was curiosity that killed the cat, and assumption is the mamma of all fudge ups. Cant help but think that presumption saved Accy's bike. I wouldnt like to leave my bike (locked or otherwise) near a group of youths. I would half expect to come back to a bike that was on fire.

All depends on what sort of bike he is using, I wouldnt take my pride and joy down to pick up a few bits and bobs.

I would walk or go when its busy and plenty people are there to put these "yobs" off.

 

[rideswithmoobs]

This has to be a joke, right ? Expecting to take a bike in a supermarket and prop it against newspaper stand ? Security guards are jobsworth for not letting you do so ? Disabled women is a "fat mama".... Are you royalty or feckin Tom cruise???
Take your head out your arse and park the bike in the crack it vacated. Problem solved

 

[KneesUp]

My local little Tesco has no bike rack. I used to be allowed to leave it at the security station, but apparently I can't anymore.

I solved this some problem by using another shop 200 yards away, which does have bike racks.

 

[vickster]

Do you think the kids should be able to bring their bikes into the store? If not, I think they are doing the only thing they can. I'd hate the guard to be profiling each cyclist to decide if they are "our sort" or "riff raff".** And they don't need to be dealing with "he can bring his bike in, why can't I?"

OTOH, I've arrived at a supermarket a few times without a lock. I've never been turned away, sometimes the guard will watch it, sometimes I leave it near the entrance with a cafe lock and on occasions I've wheeled in round the store. These have always been quick trips (eg drink and a sandwich mid-audax) and never at a supermarket with an ASBO problem.

**It's morrisons, the difference is pretty subtle. #Markymark

No go at waitrose in Weybridge or Vauxhall IIRC