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University Cycle Scheme: The University offers a salary sacrifice scheme to enable staff to obtain bicycles and related equipment, saving money on tax and National Insurance payments –

Get on Transport for West Midlands bikes: Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has launched , a new bike share scheme for the region. They launched in ̽»¨Ö±²¥ on 24 May and it costs £1 to unlock a bike then 5p per minute of cycling after that. They also offer for regular users. Download the to use the scheme.

Brompton Docks: You can hire a Brompton bike from as little as £5 a day from one of the around ̽»¨Ö±²¥ City Centre.

Free Daily Bike Hire: Free daily bike hire is available to anyone with a at some . Find out more .

Check out our Interactive Map showing locations of cycle parking, lockers, showers and water fountains.

Join the ! We have set up a Bicycle User Group on MS Teams; a place to share information and offer support to BCU staff and student cyclists, and potential cyclists. Use the group to discuss cycling-related issues, including advice on commuting, leisure routes, facilities and events.

For advice on commuting by bike, visit .

Some great tips for commuting by bike can be found in the and their . The ̽»¨Ö±²¥ City Council has some useful advice to stay safe in the saddle during winter.

Brum by Bike

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They offer a range of cycling tuition for all abilities and helpful tips and advice:

The following organisations may be able to offer cycle training:

• Find information on Cycling in ̽»¨Ö±²¥, including bike shops and cycling hubs .
• Brum by Bike have some useful in ̽»¨Ö±²¥.
• Some bike shops accept a student discount, so be sure to check in store!
• Check out second-hand bike shops in ̽»¨Ö±²¥ such as the
• - CycleStreets cycle journey planner and photomap.
• - Komoot navigation that gives numerous options for reaching your destination.
• - ³Õ¾±±ð·É¸é²¹²Ô²µ±ð°ù’s GPS with downloadable global maps.

Blue A34 Cycle Route

The new, blue surfaced route from Birchfield (Heathfield Road) to the city centre provides a wide, two-way cycle route along the A34, which is separated from other traffic wherever possible. In the city centre, the blue route ends on James Watt Queensway opposite Aston University, near to ̽»¨Ö±²¥ Children’s Hospital. From here, other off road cycle routes can be used to reach the the City Centre Campus.

. Consultation is already taking place to extend this route further to Alexander Stadium.

Blue A38 Cycle Route

This surfaced cycle route along the Bristol Road route runs from Selly Oak to the city centre. You can download a map from .

Canal Paths

Our City Centre Campus is located just off the Digbeth Branch Canal, and 50km of canal towpath has been resurfaced to make it easier to cycle along. The canal also runs near our City South Campus (which runs next to the train line from Five Ways): .

• Unless part of the University BikeScheme, take out an insurance policy for your bike.
• Get a good quality bike lock, such as a D lock.
• Lock your bike in a well-lit area and in one of the secure cycle parking facilities provided.
• Use your safety equipment, wear reflective clothing and maintain your lights.
• Service your bike at least annually.
• Carry a puncture kit and bike pump.

Brum by Bike have pulled together information about the many in ̽»¨Ö±²¥.

British Cycling

British Cycling offer a range of free guided rides through their , to encourage everyone to try bike riding in the comfort of small groups, including families, children and young people, first timers and those returning to bike riding.

Rides are led by qualified Volunteer UK Guided Ride Leaders on routes between 2 – 30 miles on traffic free routes and suburban roads. 

The platform also features - a free guided ride programme for women by women, to reduce the gap of three times more men currently cycling than women in Great Britain.

Check out ourÌýevents page for events such as Dr Bike Sessions, bike maintenance or second hand bike sales.