Islington Council and Tfl have recently added new cycle lanes, making the roads safer for cycling, walking and wheeling, in line with Islington Council and TfL’s goals for sustainable transport. Despite this, the pavements lack amenities that reflect these improvements, especially safe cycle parking which was highlighted during the engagement.

The Cycle Hub would encourage cycling as a way of travelling to and from Nag’s Head Town Centre by adding new cycling infrastructure next to the public toilet on the corner of Holloway Road and Camden Road where the pavement is wide. This would link up with the cycleway C50 improvements and include a maintenance station with tools to quickly fix your bike on the go. The Cycle Hub would also include a new water station and an upgrade to the existing public toilet kiosk. This could be paired with installing more cycle stands along Holloway Road and Seven Sisters Road.

To further activate this space, another kiosk serving refreshments or offering bike repairs could be installed. Beyond cyclists, these features would benefit local people, creating a spot for rest and services in the centre of the town centre.

In the long term, the Bike Hub could be scaled up to address the need for secure and safe bike storage in the town centre. This could further encourage cycling, attract more visitors and allow for longer visits to the area. Potential locations could include underused spaces in the town centre like vacant shops or unlocking parking spaces in the Morrisons car park.