{"id":83373,"date":"2024-10-25T13:39:30","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T12:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=83373"},"modified":"2024-11-13T12:29:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T12:29:38","slug":"the-bike-lock-where-great-coffee-meets-a-secure-bike-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/business-culture\/the-bike-lock-where-great-coffee-meets-a-secure-bike-storage","title":{"rendered":"The Bike Lock: Where great coffee meets a secure bike storage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>As a student, finding a reliable coffee shop to study in is essential, and I\u2019ve concluded that The Bike Lock always delivers the best experience.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83550\" style=\"width:770px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe4-770x434.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe4-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83550\" style=\"width:770px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe4-770x434.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe4-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hamlet Valle, the coffee manager, enjoying a coffee.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is hard to resist the inviting presence of The Bike Lock. With an array of caffeinated drinks and freshly made bites, the caf\u00e9 entices you inside to explore what\u2019s on offer. Although a delicious menu is only the tip of the iceberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe-2-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe-2-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe-2-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe-2.jpg 1605w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe-2-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe-2-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe-2-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-cafe-2.jpg 1605w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Bike Lock offers a range of hot drinks including autumnal specials. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening its doors in 2022, The Bike Lock charmed their customers with friendly, efficient staff and a unique brand ethos. The cafe\u2019s vision is to encourage people to be more active. Therefore, having a place where people can keep their bikes in a secure location is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamlet Valle, the coffee manager says, \u201cIt\u2019s a social enterprise which helps people move more and keeps their bikes safe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/icedlatte-cafe2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/icedlatte-cafe2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/icedlatte-cafe2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/icedlatte-cafe2-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/icedlatte-cafe2-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/icedlatte-cafe2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/icedlatte-cafe2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/icedlatte-cafe2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/icedlatte-cafe2-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/icedlatte-cafe2-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The staff&#8217;s positivity always makes you feel welcome. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The cafe also transforms into an events space which is available for members of the community to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have cycling events, church events, parties and we do catering,\u201d said Hamlet. \u201cCommunity is very important.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/IMG_6105-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/IMG_6105-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/IMG_6105-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/IMG_6105-3-770x434.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/IMG_6105-3-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/IMG_6105-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/IMG_6105-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/IMG_6105-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/IMG_6105-3-770x434.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/IMG_6105-3-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There is a great sense of community at The Bike Lock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With a passion for creating a space that promotes an active lifestyle, The Bike Lock supports the Critical Mass for Cyclists, a group of people who meet for a monthly cycle to advocate for improved safety for cyclists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although The Bike Lock is popular among avid cyclists, the cafe is often bustling with a range of customers intent on treating themselves to the \u201cbest coffee ever\u201d as Hamlet puts it. (Which I also agree with!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being in the heart of the city, university students frequently visit the cafe to catch up with friends or use as a place to do work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-students-studying-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-students-studying-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-students-studying-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-students-studying-770x433.jpg 770w, 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on their studying. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tamsin, a student, enjoys studying in The Bike Lock saying, \u201cIt\u2019s calm in here, it\u2019s not too noisy and the staff are really friendly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Izzy, a student, shared more positive thoughts about the cafe. \u201cIt\u2019s a good working atmosphere, there\u2019s good lighting in here, it\u2019s not too dark and the music is relaxing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-bar-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-bar-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/coffee-bar-1-300x169.jpg 300w, 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