Platform 16 bike storage in advance of travel at Euston?

[tornado]

Is it possible to store a bike on platform 16 at Euston if you are travelling later in the day?

I am planning on taking the evening sleeper, and want to keep the bike there at lunchtime.

 

[bengley]

I can't imagine it would be a problem. Bikes are only removed if they are seen to have been abandoned for a significant length of time (months +)

 

[tornado]

OK, but I would have to pass through the barriers and then back out again so would need agreeable gateline staff.

 

[bengley]

There are no barriers on platform 16

 

[blue87]

Are the bike racks still there on platform 16? Last time I was there that area where they were was behind the fence protecting the HS2 construction site.

 

[Techniquest]

Near the taxi rank, outside the station, is a large area for cycle parking. Obviously this doesn't need access through any ticket barriers, although it does leave the cycle prone to the elements. My opinion is though that it is better there than it was, as the old area near Cafe Rouge was much less pleasant!

I've used both the old parking area and the current one, I can tell you from experience the new one is better. It does have a roof, but it doesn't stretch out too far. It helps protect a cycle, but not as much as other parking areas do. Those used at places likes Evesham and Croy (to name just two I've used) cover cycles much more efficiently.

Here's an alternative with potential, depending on your afternoon plans. Paddington has a nicely undercover cycle parking area, between platforms 10 and 11 (I think those are the right numbers, it's been a while since I was last there), and I am pretty sure there's no need to pass through ticket barriers for it either. This is relying on my memory of a part of Paddington I've never personally used, so I could be wrong, please do check in advance!

Your cycle would be much better protected in there, although of course your plans may make it more challenging to get to/from Euston in time for the sleeper. However, it is worth considering if you have the time to divert to Paddington.

I will be using that cycle area myself in a few weeks' time, as part of a multi-function adventure. More details on that will be forthcoming nearer the time, or at the least in the trip report If it is any good, I will make mention of it that's for sure.

Final thought, I took my mountain bike with me to Edinburgh on the Down Lowland in October 2020. While it is a modern space, well away from passengers, the cycle spaces on the MK5s are a bit small with narrow corridors to access them.