Cyclist Josie Knight Finds the Best Metal Shed for her Track Bikes
When you're a world record holder with the Great Britain national team and you've just moved to a smaller house, bike storage is a priority, and Josie needed somewhere secure for her track bikes without losing half her living space.
She'd used an Asgard shed at a teammate's house years ago and knew exactly what she wanted. This time, she needed one of her own.
The Best Metal Shed for an Olympic Athlete
Josie Knight is a two-time Olympic medallist (silver at Tokyo 2020, bronze at Paris 2024) and currently holds the individual pursuit world record. At the 2026 European Championships, she set a world record time of 4:19.461, becoming the first woman to complete the individual pursuit in under 4:20. She also helped set a team pursuit world record alongside Katie Archibald, Anna Morris, and Millie Couzens.
Moving house this winter meant facing the storage challenge most cyclists know well - where do the bikes actually go?
"I moved to a much smaller house that has less space for bikes. And so I was really keen to get that out of my living space, but the garden's not super huge so I looked at Asgard Sheds because where I used to live previously and a couple of years ago a teammate had an Asgard shed. And so we used to keep our bikes there, and it was just the best thing in the world that's so secure that you just never, ever worry about them."
Small Sheds for Compact Gardens
Josie chose our Access shed, one of our most popular bike storage solutions. It's designed for cyclists who need secure, weather-resistant storage without dominating a small garden.
A Metal Shed With Floor Included
Finding the best metal shed for a compact garden means balancing size with genuine security. The Access measures 7ft 3in x 4ft 8in, small enough to fit most gardens but large enough for 3-4 bikes plus kit.
It features large double-door access, a lift-up lid with stainless steel hinges, and a full metal integral floor for strength and security. Josie added a subfloor, two shelves, and 5 hanging brackets to make the most of the space.
For someone with multiple track bikes and all the associated equipment, the Access provides organisation without taking over the garden.
Security You Don't Worry About
When your bikes are essential equipment for international competition, security isn't negotiable. Josie had experienced Asgard security before and knew what she was getting.
"It was just the best thing in the world that's so secure that you just never, ever worry about them."
The Access features a three-point locking system with stainless steel locking points and solid steel deadbolts. At 114kg (18 stone), it's not going anywhere quietly. The galvanised steel construction won't rust or degrade, and the hidden ventilation system keeps condensation to a minimum.
This may be a small shed, but the Access weighs more than most people. The steel is galvanised throughout. The three-point locking system is the same standard used on high-security doors. It's overbuilt for its size, which is deliberate.
For cyclists who need to store expensive bikes in smaller gardens, it strikes the right balance.
A Metal Shed With Floor Included
Every Access comes with an integral metal shed with floor as standard.
This metal shed with floor design adds security and stops anyone tipping or dragging the shed away. It also keeps bikes off the ground, away from damp. Josie added the optional wooden subfloor on top, which protects the metal base from scratches while maintaining all the security benefits.
Ready to Sort Your Bike Storage?
Whether you're a track cyclist like Josie with world-class bikes, a commuter who needs secure storage, or a family with bikes taking up too much space indoors, Asgard has a solution.
