Cycling events
Cycle clinics, cycle lessons and other cycle events
Cycle Clinic and Bike Security Marking Events Programme
The University runs regular cycle events throughout the year which are detailed in:
We do not yet offer cycle clinics or cycle security marking at the Langford campus again. However, this is under review and we will notify staff and students of any developments.
Cycle Clinics
- FREE cycle clinics happen every two weeks throughout the whole year on the Clifton campus.
- The cycle clinics at the Clifton campus will alternate between Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Between May and September the cycle clinics at the Clifton campus are held on the grassed area outside Royal Fort Lodge (opposite Senate House). During the winter months, the clinic is outside Senate House in front of the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health.
- At the cycle clinics, mechanics from Taylored Cycles can give your bike a free tune-up and carry out basic repairs.
- If you would like to receive a reminder the day before the clinic, sign up to ourUniversity Bicycle Users Group.
- Regular FREE bike security marking sessions are offered to University students and staff. These are currently held monthly on the Clifton campus. Check the cycle events programme PDF above for further details.
- You can also get your bicycle security marked for free on request by the University Police Officer at Royal Fort Lodge. Please email the University Police Officer to arrange a mutually convenint time.
- When your bicycle is security marked, it is permanently marked with a unique code on a tamper proof sticker and a bike register sticker. You will be given your bike register number and a link to an online form which you will need to fill in with your details. The University will then arrange for these to be uploaded onto the BikeRegister database. This database is checked by the police in the event that a bike that has been security marked is reported to them as stolen.
- If you would like to receive a reminder of when the bike security marking sessions are taking place please sign up to our University Bicycle Users Group.
Cycle Lock and Light Sales
- Buy your lock and lights at:
- Lock and light sales held alongside the cycle clinics on an occasional basis. Check the cycle events progammes above.
- Cycle Locks and lights (6 batteries included) can be bought from Security Services at Royal Fort Lodge on the Clifton campus during their opening hours Monday to Friday 8 am–4 pm. Card payments only.
- Locks and lights can also be purchased via the Bristol SU online shop with the physical shop open for click and collect Thursdays, 10 am–4 pm.
- Gold Sold Secure Cycle locks are £10 (student discounted price) and £22.32 (staff).
- Cycle lights sets including batteries are £2.75 (student discounted prices) and £5.47 (staff). Further details and prices.
Cycle to Work Scheme Roadshows (Virtual)
- Cycle to Work Scheme roadshows are run by our provider Halfords and are available free to all University staff. They will discuss in detail how the cycle2work scheme works, explain in detail what the actual requirements are for you to join the scheme and save money. They will answer any of questions you have around the scheme or about cycling in general.
- The dates, times and sign up links can be found in the Virtual Cycle to Work Roadshow Programme 2022 (PDF, 108kB). A recording of one of the recent roadshows is available here.
Cycle Lessons
- Free one to one cycle training is available to all University staff and students. Training is provided by a fully qualified National Standard Cycle Instructor. Whether it is getting on a bike for the first time or tackling particularly tricky sections of a journey, the training is tailor made to your needs and suitable for all levels of cyclist. More information on adult cycle training can be found on Lifecycle UK web pages. If you would like a bespoke lesson for a specific route (such as home to work), email transport-plan@bristol.ac.uk.
