Cycling

Cycle facilities

A range of facilities are provided and maintained by the University to encourage active travel to campus, including cycle parking, showers and changing facilities.

Cycle parking

We offer a variety of cycle parking across campus, this ranges from sheltered Sheffield Stands to swipe access storage shelters, and individual lockers. Contact Estates General Enquiries to arrange swipe access to the secure shelters, alternatively collect a key for the individual storage lockers from the main University Reception.

View the facility locations on the Cycle parking and tool station map, and further images of the different types of cycle parking spaces.

Shower and changing facilities

There are a range of shower and changing facilities available. View the full list of shower and changing facilities The shower and changing facilities located in the Sport Centre on level 3 of the Student Central Building are open to students who are not members of the gym. Speak to a member of staff on reception at the Sports Centre to gain access. 

Cycle maintenance equipment

There are two cycle repair areas available on campus. These can be found at the Harold Wilson cycle parking area and the Sparck Jones cycle parking area.

The kits contain:

• Bike pump
• Multi-tools (such as screwdrivers, allen keys and spanners)

 

   

Emergency maintenance equipment

The Sustainability Team have purchased a small pool of emergency bike maintenance equipment including: 

• Bike Pump
• Puncture kits

This equipment is located at the University Reception and can be borrowed free of charge students on campus. 

 

Please contact Estates General Enquiries to report an issue with a cycle facility on campus. 

 

 

 

Abandoned cycles procedure

It is important that our buildings and cycle parking facilities are used correctly and safely. Where cycles are inappropriately parked or suspected to be abandoned they will be removed my Security Servces. For full details please read the Abandoned Cycles Procedure.

Cycle safety

Cycling is a great way to stay active; here are a few hints and tips to keep you safe while cycling:

• Consider wearing a securely fastened helmet and hi-vis clothing. 
• All bikes should be fitted with a white front light, and a red rear light, this is a legal requirement in the dark and when lighting is poor.
• Be aware of other road users, using clear signals when necessary.
• Cyclists must obey traffic signs and light signals at all times, and must not use the pavement.

Cycle security

•  We recommend that you register your bike with a national property databade, this will increase the likelihood of your cycle being returned to you in the unfortunate event of it being stolen.
• You could also fill in a Pedal Cycle Passport for your bicycle, as suggested by West Yorkshire Police. Either print off a copy, or collect one from PC Phil Hardy located in SB4/18. 
• Use a good quality D-lock to secure your bicycle, filling as much of the space within the D-lock with the bicycle. Where possible use two different types of lock. Always use the designated cycle parking facilities.
• Check your insurance! While your bicycle may be covered under your home contents insurance it is important to check the small print, many policies do not cover you away from home, and have a maximum bike value. If you aren't covered consider getting yourself and your bike insured.
• Remove any accessories, including lights from your bicycle when parked.

 

Should you suspect your bicycle of being stolen on campus please contact Security Services via email or on 01484 47 2220. 

Planning your cycle route

Find your route using the National Cycle Network provided by Sustrans to plan your journey by bike.

Outside of West Yorkshire, and across the rest of the UK take a look at Cycling UK's Journey Planner, allowing you to plan your route depending on the journeys quietness, speed and distance.