Originally Posted by
NyoGoat
Concerning bikes banned at work: I work at an industrial plant. A new plant manager recently started and feels like it is unsafe to ride onsite. The offices are located in the center of the plant, I used to ride up to my office. They installed turnstyles with badge entry at each gate except for the main gate that is one mile from my office. So I can't get my bike in through the turnstyle, I have to come in the main gate and walk to my office. I have convinced them to install weather proof bike lockers, that is just taking a bit of time. My current commuter bike is a shiny CAAD10 and i'm not willing to just lock it up outside because there is high risk of theft.
Can you drive a car through those gates? Or does everyone have to walk a mile from the parking lot to the job site?
If you can drive a car through that gate they should let you ride a bike through. The whole 'bikes are legit roadworthy vehicles in the eyes of the law' thing. But if it's private property...their rules. And arguing about the rules with the employer is usually a bad idea.
Maybe the boss would let you sign a waiver removing all liability from the factory in the event that you rode your bike into a machine or something.