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Business: Wheelskeep, a Monitored Bicycle Parking Solution for the ChangeNow Summit

by Meriem Belghith 29 January 2020 in press

Wheelskeep technology identifies each bicycle through a photograph combined with SMS or QR code identification (via the dedicated application). Wheelskeep “Keepers” will accommodate all vehicles, whether electric or active, skateboards or cargo bikes. Visitors committed to environmentally friendly mobility should appreciate this complimentary valet service…

Bicycle theft: A Lyon resident develops a secure, staffed parking system

by Meriem Belghith 20 November 2019 in press

Mathieu Labey is an avid cyclist. But every time he leaves his bike somewhere, he keeps a close eye on it. “Worldwide, the cyclist’s number one problem is theft,” sums up the forty-something. “Bike theft, but also wheels, the saddle, the bell… It is the main obstacle to its wider adoption.”

A Lyon-based entrepreneur offers secure bicycle parking facilities throughout France

by Meriem Belghith 3 November 2019 in press

In 2017, Mathieu Labey launched Wheelskeep, providing supervised and mobile bicycle parking solutions for major sporting events, festivals, beach locations, and most recently, in the Lyon peninsula.

Lyon Startup: Wheelskeep, Free, Secure, and Temporary Bicycle Parking

by Meriem Belghith 11 October 2019 in press

A study by Nova7 revealed that one in two cyclists has already had their bike stolen. With Wheelskeep, Mathieu Labey offers a temporary, free, and secure parking solution.

How to improve bike parking to promote cycling

by Meriem Belghith 1 July 2019 in press

We are stepping into a new era built upon the in-depth analysis of public behaviour and the underlying social factors. Nowadays, the public space is increasingly shared amongst several types of users, with a growing number of bus and cycle lanes as well as the emergence of electric scooters, electrical unicycles and small autonomous delivery vehicles

Wheelskeep is expected to raise 500,000 euros in 2019

by Meriem Belghith 23 October 2018 in press

Mathieu Labey, founder of Wheelskeep, established in Lyon in 2017, pitches his startup.

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Wheelskeep wants to shift gears

by Meriem Belghith 7 August 2018 in press

The Lyon-based company founded by Mathieu Labey (photo), Wheelskeep, offers a bicycle parking service in public spaces. Present until September 9 on Quai Claude-Bernard (Lyon 7th) in front of the Rhône swimming pool, it allows cyclists to drop off their bicycles and know they are being monitored, and even have them repaired. Established in April 2017, Wheelskeep is planning a fundraising round in September and aims to raise nearly €500,000 to expand across France in cities such as Nantes, La Rochelle, Bordeaux, and Toulouse.

Monitored bicycle parking facilities to be tested in Lyon

by Meriem Belghith 6 August 2018 in press

We don’t know about you, but we have already had three bicycles stolen right outside our home despite using heavy-duty locks. To prevent theft, a Lyon-based startup plans to install monitored parking areas entirely dedicated to bicycles and scooters in the city.

WheelsKeep: if you want to go far, keep an eye on your ride

by Meriem Belghith 13 April 2018 in press

Unfortunately, we all know it—and the results of the FUB’s recent bicycle survey confirmed it—one of the main obstacles to the growth of cycling remains the fear of having your beloved bike stolen.

It was on this premise that the young Lyon-based start-up WheelsKeep was founded. Its founder, Mathieu Labey, came up with an interesting concept: creating bicycle parking areas (or using existing ones)—nothing new so far. But the “garde-roues” concept goes further, as it places a real person on site, dedicated to monitoring this parking area—a keeper.