News & Insights
Latest news, press releases, and insights about smart bike parking infrastructure from Bikeep.
February 2026 Newsletter
The new Bikeep Smart Socket tackles e-bike fire safety in shared bike rooms with one-button activation, an automatic 4-hour shut-off, and zero app or Wi-Fi setup required.
January 2026 Newsletter
Bikeep Newsletter Reaches 1,000+ Subscribers We’re excited to share a major milestone for the Bikeep community – our newsletter has now reached over 1,000 subscribers and...
November 2025 Newsletter
CEO Kristjan Lind reflects on 10 years leading Bikeep, plus our Smart City Expo Barcelona recap and the new A-A Internal Bike Rental Station for workplaces and campuses.
October 2025 Newsletter
New Bikeep Station at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. We’re proud to announce the installation of a new Bikeep smart parking and e-charging station at Live! Casino &...
Casino & Hotel Philadelphia – New Installation 2025
Bikeep has installed a new smart bike parking and e-scooter charging station at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, supporting sustainable and convenient micromobility for employees and guests.
September 2025 Newsletter
Bikeep at Nationella Cykelkonferensen 2025 in Sweden, Have og Landskab 2025 in Denmark, Big Street Bikers' 89th Locky Dock station, and new product updates including the Success Dashboard and Operator Console.
August 2025 Newsletter
New Station Powering up green mobility in Kerry! We’re proud to see Bikeep smart charging stations helping drive sustainable and active travel across Ireland. Kerry County...
Southend-on-Sea Expansion London UK – New Installation 2025
Southend-on-Sea has completed its smart bike-parking rollout, with ten fully-connected bike rooms now live across the city, powered by Bikeep's access-management platform and IoT hardware.
Kerry County Ireland – New Installation 2025
Bikeep's partner Civic Group has launched the first two Bikeep e-bike charging and docking stations in Kerry County, Ireland — located in Tralee and Killarney, supporting Kerry County Council's active travel goals.
Finland – New Installations 2025
Bikeep has partnered with Bauer Media Outdoor Finland and Citycon to deploy smart bike and e-bike parking stations across five major shopping centres in Finland, adding 30 docks in total.
Southend-on-Sea London UK – New Installation 2025
Bikeep has expanded its UK network with new smart cycle hub installations in Southend-on-Sea, delivered in partnership with Cyclepods for Southend-on-Sea City Council.
Panparken Norway – New Installation 2025
A new Bikeep smart bike parking station has been installed in Panparken, Gjøvik, in collaboration with Baia Mobility, supporting sustainable urban mobility across Norway.
Tallinn Estonia – New Installation 2025
Bikeep has partnered with the City of Tallinn to expand the city's smart bike parking network with 10 new bike and scooter stations ahead of the 2025 cycling season.
Imperial College London – New Installation 2025
Bikeep, in collaboration with Cyclepods, has installed a smart bike parking station at Imperial College London — one of the world's top-ranked universities and a leader in STEM research and sustainability.
Norddjurs Denmark – New Installation 2025
Together with Inventarrum A/S and Palle Poulsen, Bikeep has installed two new smart bike parking stations in Norddjurs Municipality, Denmark, expanding secure cycling infrastructure across the region.
City of Calgary – New Installation 2025
Bikeep has launched its first-ever installations in the City of Calgary in collaboration with Monashee Racks. Two new locations are now live at CPA Lot 25 on Tenth Avenue in downtown Calgary.
July 2025 Newsletter
Bikeep and Bauer Media Outdoor bring free e-bike and e-scooter hubs to Citycon malls in Finland, funded by ad screens. Plus: Southend-on-Sea expands its smart bike-parking network, and a sneak peek at new Bikeep products in testing.
May 2025 Newsletter
Pure happiness – ride your bike & product release by Bikeep. Nothing lifts your mood like a bike ride—and Bikeep keeps that good-vibe rolling. Our smart, tamper-proof stations...
April 2025 Newsletter
This time, we’d like to introduce the value our comprehensive back end delivers to our Partners and Customers. We begin with the question: “What is a Smart City?” There are many...
March 2025 Newsletter
We’ve Been Parked, Now We’re Ready to Roll again with Bikeep Newsletter After some silence we are starting with the Bikeep newsletter series again! As the spring is approaching and cyclist are taking...
Bikeep: Empowering Urban Communities with Smart Micromobility Solutions in New Zealand in collaboration with oOH! Media
Bikeep's partnership with Big Street Bikers and oOh!media has brought the Locky Dock network to New Zealand, delivering secure, free bike parking and charging across Whangārei and Christchurch while generating advertising revenue.
Bikeep: Empowering Urban Communities with Smart Micromobility Solutions in Belgrade in collaboration with A1
Bikeep, in partnership with A1 Srbija, has installed free bike and scooter parking and charging stations across 12 key locations in Belgrade, combining smart infrastructure with advertising and free WiFi.
Bikeep’s Global Reach Grows: Whistler Embraces Smart Bike Parking Following Vancouver Wins
Whistler, British Columbia has adopted Bikeep's smart bike parking technology through a partnership with Urban Racks, building on the success of existing deployments across the Vancouver metro area.
Innovative Business Models Using Bikeep’s IoT Solutions
Bikeep's IoT platform opens up a range of business models for operators, cities, and entrepreneurs — from corporate campus bike lockers and university mobility hubs to transit station parking and retail bike storage.
Revolutionary anti-theft bicycle parking docks unveiled at Belmont Forum
Belmont Forum has unveiled Western Australia's first anti-theft bicycle and e-bicycle parking and charging docks, introduced by emicro and installed by Perth EV Charging Co, to reduce theft, cut emissions, and promote healthy commuting.
APCOA reveals impact of CiTTi Award-winning urban mobility hub: Transforming Urban Mobility with Bikeep
Parking management company APCOA has revealed the sustainability benefits of its Urban Mobility Hub in Carmarthen, Wales, one year after its official launch — and following a win at the 2023 CiTTi Awards.
Introducing Bikeep Network for Cities – where bike parking meets the Internet of Things
Cities are embracing smart infrastructure to support active travel. Bikeep Network gives municipalities a connected, IoT-powered bike parking solution that boosts cycling rates, enhances safety, and supports zero-emission goals.
APCOA Launches First Urban Mobility Hub In The UK With Sustainable Services And Bike Parking And Charging Station Powered By Bikeep
APCOA has opened its first UK Urban Mobility Hub at St Catherine's Walk Car Park in Carmarthen, Wales, featuring Bikeep-powered smart bike parking and e-bike charging alongside EV chargers, delivery lockers, and more.
Is this the future of bike parking in Australia?
Electronic bike parking docks are gaining traction globally — and Australia could be next. Bikeep's CEO visited Hobart to explore how smart bike parking could transform the city's cycling infrastructure.
Roskilde Municipality has set up secure bicycle parking at the railway stations
Roskilde Municipality has installed Bikeep secure bike parking and e-bike charging stations at three railway stations, making it easier and safer for cyclists to commute by train.
American Bike Parking Industry Veteran Dero and Bikeep Announce a Strategic Partnership in the U.S.
Bikeep and Dero announce a strategic partnership making Dero the exclusive U.S. distributor and North American manufacturer of Bikeep's Smart Bike Parking Stations.
Bikeep is the World’s Best Parking Charging & Hubs Company in 2023
On January 19th, 2023, Bikeep was awarded the Best Parking Charging & Hubs Company at the Rider's Choice Awards, organized by Micromobility Industries — a testament to our commitment to smarter urban mobility.
The Big Switch event in New Zealand
The Big Switch event, held by Big Street Bikers in Auckland, celebrated people-first streets and the rollout of 100 more Locky Docks across Aotearoa, with Bikeep CEO Kristjan Lind among the speakers.
Let’s meet at Smart City Expo in Barcelona
Bikeep is heading to Barcelona as part of the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency delegation to showcase our smart parking solutions at Smart City Expo 2022, November 15–17.
Baia Mobility brings Bikeep bike stations to cyclists in Kolsås
After challenges with bike theft at Kolsås, Bærum municipality chose to replace simple bike racks with Baia's Bikeep parking station — providing safe, secure parking for daily train commuters.
[Gallery] Smart bike parking station opening in Bydgoszcz
The first smart bike parking station in Poland was officially unveiled in front of the Focus Shopping Center in Bydgoszcz. Take a look at photos from the opening ceremony. 🚲
Poland now has the first smart bike parking station installed in Bydgoszcz
The first Bikeep smart bike parking station in Poland has been installed in front of the Focus Shopping Center in Bydgoszcz, in partnership with local representative Rowerado.
The first smart bike parking station has been installed in Latvia
Bikeep's first smart bike parking station in Latvia is now live at Galerija Centrs shopping center in Riga, featuring 24-hour surveillance, a reinforced metal bar, and an alarm system.
Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson likes Bikeep
Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson visited a Bikeep smart bike parking station in Örebro and remarked: "These bike racks would be needed all over Stockholm."
Rimi and Bikeep are working together to make shopping trips safer and more comfortable for cyclists
Rimi (a major retail operator in the Baltic states) and Bikeep are working together to make shopping trips safer and more comfortable for cyclists. In total, nine new Bikeep smart bike parking...
The first Bikeep smart bike station in Latvia will be installed at the “Galerija Centrs” T/C
Bikeep is installing its first smart bike parking station in Latvia at Riga's Galerija Centrs shopping mall, offering city residents and visitors free, secure bicycle parking powered by multi-level security technology.
Bikeep is now available at Vinge Station bicycle parking in Denmark
Bicycle parking at Vinge Station in Frederikssund, Denmark is now complete. 171 new covered spaces, including a Bikeep smart bike parking station, are open to cyclists.
Denmark already has ‘smart’ bike anti-theft solution
Bikeep's representative in Denmark, Jens Peter Hansen, makes the case for smarter, safer bicycle parking — because every bike ride starts and ends with a parked bike.
Bikeep stations are now available at Bedford parking hub
Bedford and Kempston MP Mohammad Yasin has opened a new cycle parking hub at Bedford station, featuring Bikeep Smart Bike Racks, two-tier storage for up to 322 bikes, and seven e-bike charging bays.
Bikeep FREE charging and parking stations NOW in the UK
Bikeep and APCOA have installed smart bike parking and e-bike charging stations at rail stations in Harpenden and Bedford, supporting the growing demand for micro-mobility infrastructure across the UK.
Äripäev- Bikeep doubled revenue in a year
Estonian Business Daily (Äripäev) reports on Bikeep's impressive growth, covering how the smart bike parking company managed to double its revenue within a single year.
AUTONOMY Paris & the Urban Mobility Weekly talks with Bikeep CEO Kristjan Lind
World's leading sustainable mobility network AUTONOMY Paris & the Urban Mobility Weekly covers Bikeep! Join us at Autonomy Paris 2022 on 16-17 March to see our smart bike parking solutions in action.
Bikeep in Mass Transit Magazine
Mass Transit Magazine covers the cooperation between Bikeep and FABB, featuring the launch of app-activated, zero bike theft smart parking racks at Reston Town Center with Boston Properties.
Talking Smart Cities — Bike Parking with Bikeep. Interview
Miguel Mósca sits down with Bikeep CEO Kristjan Lind at Velocity 2021 in Lisbon to discuss micromobility, smart bike parking, and the future of urban mobility.
50% of all motorised trips could be done on bicycles and cargo bikes
The smart and simple bicycle has many forms. The cargo bike is the vehicle that seems to lose all need for cars in city centers altogether. During the pandemic, both delivery companies and commuters...
Bikeep and FABB in strong cooperation- A Partnership formed to get more people on bikes
Bikeep has become a Corporate Partner of the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling (FABB), reinforcing a shared mission to make cycling safer, more convenient, and more accessible in Fairfax County.
A 360-degree experience in one micromobility and smart home ecosystem now available as two platforms integrate
Mosino and Bikeep have integrated their platforms to deliver a unified micromobility and smart home ecosystem, enabling users to park, charge, and manage building services all in one app.
Scooters and bicycles lead the way to a greener world with the support of the Estonian startups
Bikeep CEO Kristjan Lind explores how speed limits, travel distances, and smart bicycle parking infrastructure can significantly cut CO₂ emissions in urban transportation.
Bikeep CEO on the cover of Director: “Bikeep aligns with my personal beliefs”
In the December issue of Director, Bikeep CEO Kristjan Lind reflects on growing the team from 13 to 26, his passion for the company's mission, and his vision for the future of urban mobility.
Universities are fighting climate change by reducing the on-campus carbon footprint
Cyclepods launched a Bikeep smart bicycle parking and charging station at the University of Hertfordshire, enabling students and staff to move around campus sustainably while reducing reliance on private cars.
Cities are reclaiming streets as e-scooter operators are stepping up
E-scooter operators are stepping up as cities crack down on street clutter. Bikeep CEO Kristjan Lind shares his vision for vendor-neutral, connected micromobility infrastructure and the 15-minute smart city.
Boston Properties launches app-activated zero bike theft racks in Reston Town
Boston Properties became the first Washington DC-area company to partner with Bikeep, deploying app-activated, zero-theft smart bike parking stations at Reston Town Center in Virginia.
The cycling haven the Netherlands introduces Bikeep solar-powered e-bike station
Bikeep is expanding its smart e-bike parking and charging network across the Netherlands — the world's leading cycling nation — with solar-powered stations supporting the country's growing e-bike infrastructure.
The Untold Secret to Changing the Urban Landscape
Bikeep has closed a $3M investment round to expand smart bike parking across the US. The funds will support a partner network rollout and accelerate the company's IoT-driven, on-demand parking platform.
Techcrunch The Station: Bikeep in the US
Bikeep closed a $3 million investment round to build a U.S. partner network. TechCrunch covers the news alongside a real-world example from British Columbia's TransLink.
Taas Magazine publication on Bikeep
Bikeep was featured in TaaS Magazine Issue XII (2021), exploring how smart bike parking infrastructure supports sustainable urban mobility and reduces bike theft as a barrier to cycling.
Smart Bike Parking Provides Cyclists Ease and Convenience for Daily Commute
Urban Racks has launched Canada's first on-demand, app-activated bike parking solution powered by Bikeep IoT, now live at multiple TransLink stations across Metro Vancouver.
ITS International: Canadian Translink now offers secure bike garages with the Bikeep IoT
TransLink in Canada now offers smart, secure bike garages at transit stations through a partnership with Urban Racks and Bikeep's IoT technology, helping commuters combine cycling with public transit.
Colonial Parking now brings micromobility infrastructure to customers and clients
Colonial Parking is proud of its history of providing innovative solutions to customers and clients all over the Washington DC Metro area. With the rise in micromobility and focus on sustainable...
Bikeep CEO on 15-minute cities
Bikeep CEO Kristjan Lind shares his perspective on 15-minute cities — why supportive urban environments, active mobility infrastructure, and reducing car dependency are essential to liveable cities.
TransLink in Canada joins Bikeep through IoT solution
TransLink in Vancouver, Canada partnered with Bikeep and Urban Racks to deploy smart IoT-enabled bike lockers at transit stations, supporting seamless multimodal commuting.
Crisis has been an accelerator to micromobility growth
Bikeep CEO Kristjan Lind spoke on Äripäev radio about how the global crisis has acted as an accelerator for the micromobility sector and what it means for Bikeep's growth.
CEO of Bikeep: 130M additional e-bikes will enter the streets in the following few years
With 130 million additional e-bikes projected to enter streets in the coming years, Bikeep's CEO outlines what the micromobility boom means for smart bike parking infrastructure and the business.
Local news on Reston Town installation
Local news outlets in Reston Town Center covered Bikeep's latest installation. New smart bike racks have been installed at Reston Town Center, activated via the Bikeep app or a Metro SmartTrip card.
Denmark now offers secure bike parking and charging with solar power
Bikeep and Danish partner Jens Peter Hansen have installed solar-powered smart bike parking and e-bike charging stations at the Vestjylland transit station, free for all commuters to use.
Skeleton Technologies founder Taavi Madiberk and MeetFrank CFO Marko Virkebau join Bikeep
Taavi Madiberk, founder of Skeleton Technologies, and Marko Virkebau, CFO of MeetFrank, have joined Bikeep as strategic investors, bringing both capital and industry expertise to the growing smart bike parking company.
FABB covers the new bike parking option at Reston Town Center
The Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling (FABB) highlights new Bikeep smart bike parking stations at Reston Town Center, where cyclists can lock up using a Metro SmartTrip card or the Bikeep app — free of charge.
ZIEGLER & BIKEEP: Pioneers of the intelligent two-wheel infrastructure
Bikeep has partnered with German distributor Ziegler to bring smart bike parking and e-scooter charging infrastructure to the German market, supporting cities in their transition to sustainable urban mobility.
Bikeep in Serbia making waves with smart secure parking and charging
Serbian media covers Bikeep's smart station installation at Belgrade's iconic Kalemegdan fortress, where locals and tourists can securely park and charge their bikes and e-scooters for free.
Bikeep is helping the Örebro community park more securely
Bikeep has partnered with One4Tech and ICA in Örebro, Sweden, to offer free, secure smart bike parking in front of grocery stores — reducing bike theft and encouraging cycling for everyday errands.
Bikeep moving strongly towards tech
Estonian tech portal Digi Geenius reports on Bikeep's record-breaking performance and the company's strategic shift toward technology, enabling a full micromobility platform for customers worldwide.
Kiel publication: High-tech bicycle station, where you can charge your e-bike for free
A new high-tech bicycle station at Kiel's Hörncampus offers cyclists secure parking and free e-bike charging, supporting the city's push toward sustainable urban mobility.
Bikeep receiving warm welcome in Denmark
Bikeep's Danish partner Jens Peter Hansen is a leading cycling advocate helping bring smart bike parking solutions to one of the world's most cycle-friendly nations.
Creating Future Cities that make us proud—first stop Germany, Kiel
Addix and Bikeep have partnered to advance multimodal smart mobility in Tallinn, Kiel, and San Francisco, launching their first Smart Dock bike racks at Hörncampus Kiel near the city's central transport hub.
Bikeep in Äripäev- logistics news
Bikeep's Q1 results were featured in Äripäev's logistics news, highlighting how the rise of micromobility is driving demand for smart bike parking and charging infrastructure across Europe.
Tallinn installs Bikeep Smart lockers in public transport stops in the city centre as part of its smart city concept
The City of Tallinn installed Bikeep smart bicycle lockers at public transport stops across the city centre, offering commuters safe, weatherproof bike parking as part of its broader smart city strategy.
Bikeep lockers in transit stations enable municipalities plan urban commute more efficiently
Bikeep smart lockers at transit stations support mixed-modal commuting by providing secure, weatherproof bike parking. Cities like Tallinn are using the data and flexibility of Bikeep's admin platform to plan urban mobility more effectively.
Radio 4 covers Bikeep as the peak season of cycling takes off
Bikeep's Business Development Manager Aleksei Jeršovski joined Radio 4 to discuss how Bikeep started, the rise of micromobility, and what the 2021 cycling season holds for smart bike parking.
Electricity + Bicycles? The Future of Urban Mobility
Skyrocketing e-bike sales, growing appeal among non-cyclists, and expanding infrastructure all signal the same shift: micromobility is at a transformation point — and e-bikes are leading the charge.
Bikeep’s new scooter station in the March issue of Landscape Architecture Magazine (LAM)
Landscape Architecture Magazine (LAM) featured Bikeep's smart scooter parking station in the bikes and transit category in its March 2021 issue, highlighting the role of smart micromobility infrastructure in urban design.
These 6 tips will ensure your success in getting your next e-bike
Thinking about buying your first e-bike? From landscape and distance to charging options and price, these six practical tips will help you make the right choice.
Bikeep CEO in Äripäev radio
Bikeep CEO Kristjan Lind shares insight into production, marketing strategies, the micromobility industry, and the business side of Bikeep on Estonian Business Daily Äripäev radio.
Micromobility is booming – busy times ahead for Estonian Bikeep
Bike use surged in 2020 as the pandemic reshaped urban mobility habits. Bikeep, an Estonian micromobility infrastructure company, has been navigating exciting growth as cities invest in smarter, greener transport solutions.
Bikeep CEO on micromobility in Äripäev
Bikeep CEO Kristjan Lind shares his predictions on the micromobility industry and its current state in Estonian Business Daily Äripäev.
Bikeep Smart Bike Lockers, now also in Andorra
Bikeep Smart Lockers are now installed at Andorra Guarda TOT, offering keyless, app and RFID-based access, optional e-bike charging, and centralized management — protecting bikes in all weather conditions.
Rae County January issue covers Bikeep installation
Rae County marks its 155th anniversary with smart cycling infrastructure, installing Bikeep bike parking stations to promote sustainable mobility. The installation is featured in the January issue of Rae Sõnumid.
Rae County celebrates its 155th birthday in style with innovation
Rae County marks its 155th birthday by installing its first Bikeep smart parking station, part of a broader push to build micromobility infrastructure and reduce car dependency across the region.
First ever Bikeep Scooter Rental Station in Radisson Meriton hotel
Bikeep's first Scooter Rental Station is live at Park Inn by Radisson Meriton in Tallinn, offering a dock-based solution for organized e-scooter rental at commercial properties.
Bikeep cooperation with Radisson Hotel Group
Bikeep has partnered with Radisson Hotel Group to bring smart e-scooter rental to Park Inn by Radisson Meriton Hotel in Tallinn, making city exploration seamless for hotel guests.
Bikeep used as a platform for an e-bike charging network in New Zealand
Big Street Bikers partnered with Bikeep to launch Locky Docks, a branded e-bike and e-scooter charging network expanding across New Zealand, with stations already live in Christchurch and Wellington.
Bicycle parking in Lahti, Finland is now safer and easier
During European Mobility Week, Lahti residents were introduced to Bikeep's smart bicycle parking stations, with guidance on using the docks via a local bus card — making secure bike parking simple for everyday commuters.
The first installation of Bikeep in Wallonia
Bikeep's first installation in Wallonia was inaugurated on September 16, 2019, at the LLN Science Park in Ottignies — funded through the Walloon Region's Sustainable Mobility and Business programme.
APAG introduces bike parking as a service in Aachen
APAG, the leading parking services provider in Germany partnered with Bikeep to offer bike parking as a service to its clients alongside the conventional car parking solutions it offers. “We are...
Brussels leaves bicycle thieves no chance with Bikeep
Bikeep is helping to eliminate bicycle theft in Brussels. Strong locking arm, loud alarm and stress signals leave no chance for bike thieves. Brussels cyclists can relax now and keep enjoying...
Dublin is fighting against bike theft with the best means possible
Bikeep is happy to announce that it has launched its pilot project for Dublin City Council today in cooperation with The Civic Group. The first pilot station is installed in Dublin’s smart city...