Facilities for cyclists

We're a cycle-friendly campus and have introduced dozens of facilities to help make it easy and enjoyable for you to cycle to and from campus, as well as our accommodation villages.

Map of facilities 

There are 1,800+ cycle parking spaces and 50+ showers across campus, open to University staff and students.

  • The green cyclist logo represents University-managed cycle parking facilities 
  • The blue cyclist logo represents non-University cycle parking facilities 
  • The blue pushpin represents showers open to all staff and students
  • The red pushpin represents showers open only to those authorised to enter that part of the building

These facilities can also be found on our campus map, available as a mobile app and through MyUoB

Keep your bike secure 

Gear Up Cycle Hub 

Gear Up is our campus cycle shop and repair service, located by the steps of Staff House.

No ordinary bike shop, Gear Up is a social enterprise run by expert bike mechanics who train and mentor young people, giving them skills for life and inspiring hope, one bike at a time. 

Student smiling while talking to cycling expert at campus cycle shop.

Services include:

  • Free bike checks for University staff and students
  • Servicing, maintenance and new parts
  • Bike and cycling accessories sales 
  • Self-service track pump
  • Discounted D-locks

To book in with the team, please use the booking system on the Gear Up website.  

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