Cycling

DO

• Lock your bike to a University cycle rack or in a University cycle cage. These racks are located all over campus.
• Invest in a good quality D-lock. Use one recommended by www.soldsecure.com. These are available for £20 from both of our workshops or can be bought via the online store and collected from Queen Square House reception.
• Lock both wheels and the frame to the cycle stand if you can.
• Fill the D part of a lock with as much of the cycle as possible to reduce the chance of it being smashed open.
• Secure your lock so it does not touch the ground.
• Remove all your bike accessories every time you leave it unattended.

DON’T

• Leave your bike locked in a secluded location. 
• Let your lock lie on or near the ground as it can be smashed.
• Leave space inside a D-lock where tools can be inserted.
• Rely on a cable lock at the Rose Bowl it is a theft hot spot.

Our BikeFix and Bike Hub facilities are open to both students and staff to help you get the most out of cycling and keep your bike in top condition.

We offer everything you need to maintain your bike, as well as the opportunity to get maintenance advice from bike mechanics and perform routine maintenance on your bike yourself.

BikeFix

Headingley Campus is home to the BikeFix workshop, in Room B07 at the rear of the James Graham Building, providing a base and facilities for bike hire and servicing, bike maintenance, safety information and route advice.

Facilities:

• Three bike repair stands
• Bicycle track pumps
• Basic spares eg inner tubes, puncture repair kits, lights, locks
• Good range of tools
• Lubricants and cleaning materials
• Maps and information

Opening times:
Monday: 12:00 - 16:00
Tuesday: 08:00 - 11:00

There will be experienced members of the team, usually our qualified mechanic, available for advice and guidance.

Self-help maintenance sessions are available during our usual opening hours. Simply turn up and use the tools, materials and equipment with guidance from the team, to help you keep your bike safe and fit for the road.

Bike Hub

The Bike Hub is a shared facility with the University of Leeds and is only 5 minutes from the Rose Bowl, ideally situated for students and staff based at City Campus. It provides a base and facilities for bike hire issuing and servicing, bike maintenance, safety information and route advice.

Facilities:

• Bike repair stands
• Bicycle track pumps
• Basic spares eg inner tubes, puncture repair kits, lights, locks
• Good range of tools
• Lubricants and cleaning materials
• Maps and information

Opening times:
Tuesday: 12:00 - 16:00
Wednesday: 12:00 - 16:00
Thursday: 12:00 - 16:00

There will be experienced members of the team available for advice and guidance, along with a qualified bike mechanic to give you the support you need.

Drop in sessions run during our usual opening hours to provide free self-help maintenance sessions to all students and staff. Just turn up and use the tools, materials and equipment with guidance from the team.

Dr Bike sessions

We  provide monthly Dr Bike sessions during the summer months where your bike can have a free health check with the bike doctor! This is a pop-up surgery where you can access the following services: 

• Free brake and gear adjustments.
• Lock and light sales
• Replacement parts (small charge).
• Advice on routes and cycling in Leeds.
• Free bike check.

It is open for staff and students generally on the first Monday of the month between March and August, 10:00 – 14:00, in the Rose Bowl Atrium, level 1

We run maintenance session during the winter months to give you better skills to help  yourself keep bike your bike in the best condition.

 

 

There are a range of secure parking, shower and locker facilities available to students. These interactive maps or this printable list will help identify them. Please note some facilities are staff only. If you are unsure or need help email transport@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Headingley

City

We have our own student bike hire scheme. You can hire a bike for £35 for the first three months or £50 for the whole academic year (£35 for first quarter, £10 for second quarter, £5 for the third quarter and free for the final quarter - summer period).

How to Get a Bike

• Bikes can be collected from our Bike Hub (on the University of Leeds campus but only a few minutes walk from the Rose Bowl), or BikeFix, our workshop at the back of the James Graham Building on Headingley campus.
• The Bike Hub is normally open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12.00 - 16.00 and BikeFix is open Monday 12:00 - 16:00 and Tuesday 08:00 - 11:00.
• Take your Student ID or proof that you have registered with the University, payment, a valid email address and a mobile phone number.

Charges and Payment

A hire agreement needs to be signed and the hire fee and deposit paid on receipt of the hire bike. Hirers need to look after the bike, ensuring it is maintained in good condition.

• Up to a full academic year: £50.00 (£35 for first quarter, £10 for second quarter, £5 for third quarter, free for the final period - summer period)
• Up to 3 months: £35.00
• Short term hire 1 week: £20.00 (each additional week £5.00)
• £50.00 returnable deposit is required for all hire and payments are by cash, cheque or the online store in advance.

We recommend that insurance is taken out on the bicycle.

Contact Numbers

Bike Hub: 0113 343 9179

BikeFix: 0113 812 9350

Beat the traffic and get there quicker than sitting on a bus by using the tools suggested below to plan your cycle journey.

This video shows the quietest route between the two campuses.

The West Yorkshire Online Cycle Map shows all the cycling infrastructure in the area

For step-by-step directions, a map of your route and journey times try the Cycle Streets journey planner. You can also choose from the quickest or most recreational routes.

Download our Cycling and Walking Map or pick up a copy from the Student Hub.

Leeds City Council have produced guides to cycle routes in Leeds that avoid the busier main roads, including routes to our campuses. Click on 'Documents' at the left of the page to view a list of cycle route maps available.

• All train companies allow cycles to be taken on board free of charge, though you may have to book in advance on some trains. Find out more about taking your bike on the train.
• Bikes can be stored on Platform 1 at Leeds Station and the secure storage outside should re-open soon.
• The National Rail website provides details about cycle parking facilities at other train stations.

We are always happy to welcome volunteers to work with us in our maintenance workshops and to help promote the benefits of cycling.

What we are looking for:
We have opportunities for student volunteers to work in the Bike Hub and Bikefix helping with bike hire, maintenance and administration.

Benefits of volunteering:
An interest in cycling is just the start. You will be working with people who are passionate about cycling and sustainability. Volunteering with us will give you the chance to enhance your CV through learning about bikes and cycling and we will arrange training by approved organisations so you are competent and confident in your skills. Many volunteers manage to use quiet times in the workshop to keep their own bikes in top condition. We send out committed volunteers on accredited cycle training courses to help improve their skills.
Interested?
contact transport@leedsbeckett.ac.uk