Last week, London Bicycle Cafe had the pleasure of hosting the Sustainable Business Lunch & Learn, a gathering designed to inspire and educate local businesses on the power of sustainable practices. With a room full of passionate institutional leaders, business owners, city transportation planners, and sustainability advocates, the event was an incredible success.
Spotlight on Our Speakers
We were honored to have Arcy Canumay and Andrew Hunniford as our featured speakers, each bringing valuable insights to the conversation.
🔹 Arcy Canumay presented on Smart Bike Parking solutions, showcasing Bikeep’s innovative approach to secure bike parking. He shared how Bikeep has enhanced business appeal and reduced bike theft globally, with installations across 23 countries and over 2 million bikes parked with only two recorded thefts. Attendees witnessed a live demonstration of a Bikeep unit and learned how secure bike parking can support sustainability and attract more customers.
🔹 Andrew Hunniford took the stage to highlight the Bikes for Business Program, introducing attendees to the Tern GSD, HSD, Vektron, and Carla Cargo Trailer as viable solutions for businesses. He shared success stories from Dough EV, Lola Bees, and Play Away, emphasizing how compact, powerful, and all-weather-capable e-bikes can reduce operational costs and improve delivery efficiency. The live demonstration gave participants a hands-on experience with cargo e-bikes designed for business applications.
Key Takeaways
🚲 Smart bike parking benefits businesses – Secure parking reduces theft, increases accessibility, and makes cycling a more viable transportation option for employees and customers alike.
🌱 E-bikes can transform business logistics – With lower costs, high efficiency, and a positive environmental impact, businesses using e-bikes can move goods and services in a cost-effective, eco-friendly way.
🌍 London businesses are leading the way – From sustainability coordinators to commercial property managers, the enthusiasm in the room showed that London businesses are ready to embrace smart, green mobility solutions.
What’s Next?
If you missed the event but want to learn more, check out our Bikes for Business Program and other sustainability initiatives at London Bicycle Cafe. Whether you’re looking for secure bike parking solutions or ways to integrate e-bikes into your business operations, we’re here to help.
Let’s keep the momentum going—together, we can build a more sustainable London! 🚲💚