Digital Eskimo recently converted our single car space into a company bike park and repair shop. This initiative was launched as a way to support the cycling culture in our company and neighbourhood by catering to the needs of both our fleet as well as the local Surry Hills community.
It’s no secret we love bikes at Digital Eskimo. To us they are more than just another way to get around. They provide a solution to traffic and parking problems, promote health and fitness, reduce stress and build communities. Most importantly, they are eco-friendly and motivate people to think about sustainability. We consider them to be an integral part of who we are and we actively encourage cycling for daily commuting purposes amongst our staff.
To support the Eskimos who are keen cyclists, we decided to set aside room in our garage so that they had a space to carry out any necessary repairs. We offer a range of tools for basic maintenance, from pumping up the tires, fixing punctures, degreasing and cleaning to minor adjustments. By sharing tools at work it means everyone doesn’t need to buy their own, which is a great way to saves resources. The repair station also parks up to ten bikes - pretty impressive when you consider that the space that would usually fit only 1 car!
Because we’re conscious of the fact that there’s a lack of bike shops in the area, we want to share what we have with our neighbours too. We’ve extended an invitation to any cyclists who live or work in the community to give us a call if their bike needs a bit of light work. Just look for the cycling sign out front and ring your bell.
