Grab your free D-lock and learn about bike safety on campus
Cycling to and from campus is a great way to travel - it’s cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and can halve your commute time but it’s also important to know how to secure your bike.
UoB can help. We’ve compiled a list of measures we’ve taken to crack down on bike theft, as well as general safety tips to keep your bike safe.
Pick up your free D-lock during Bike Safety Week
Bike Safety Week is happening on campus from Monday 7 October to Friday 11 October. The Community Safety Team will be on hand to issue free D-locks between 12 and 4pm at UoB accommodation and key building locations. Plus on the Wednesday you can have the chance to win a £100 voucher to spend at Gear Up, the University's cycle shop. Find out more.
Learn how to lock your bike securely
Head to the bike safety intranet page to watch a tutorial on how to properly secure your bike with a cable and lock.
Get to know the lockable bike shelters
UoB has invested in secure facilities on campus for you to use. These are found on many locations around campus.
- Muirhead Tower and Alan Walters building
- The North-East Multi-storey car park
- Outside the Medical School
- Outside the Geography and Biosciences building
- Inside the Sport & Fitness car park
If you’re living in University accommodation, there are lockable bike stores there too. Just ask at your accommodation reception to find out more. Visit our cycling pages for more information on locations and how to access these shelters.
Bike lockers
If you prefer to keep your bike and personal belongings locked away, then for £4 a month you can hire 1 of our 42 bike lockers around campus. Register your interest sustainabletravel@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Make the most of cyling around campus
From bike hire schemes and cycle routes, to salary sacrifice schemes for staff to buy a new bike, check out the bike safety intranet page for more information.