Welcome!

The UEA Bicycle User Group is an information resource for cyclists and would-be cyclists at UEA. We also try to further the cause of cyclists both on campus and on the routes around it. There is a mailing list for announcements and we hope to have a discussion forum of some sort soon.

Our information is organised into four sections:

About UEA BUG
Our aims; current cycling issues at UEA; our mailing list.

Cycling at UEA
Routes to UEA; campus cycle parking; UEA-specific information.

Cycling in Norwich and Norfolk
Local cycling information; bike shops; leisure cycling; cycling groups.

General cycling information
Why not cycle? And other miscellaneous useful links and information.

Be seen, be safe!

The start of term unfortunately coincides with the onset of winter gloom, and there are always cyclists who put themselves and others at risk by not making themselves visible enough in the winter gloom and darkness. The Police do issue fixed penalty notices to cyclists without lights, particularly in the University area, but some of those who are caught complain that they were not aware of the law. So, a reminder:

It is illegal (and dangerous) to cycle without lights when it's dark!

Have a look at our be seen, be safe advice for more information.

Latest news

Charity Bike Auction Bracon Ash Garage presents its annual Charity auction in aid of East Anglia Childrens Hospices (EACH) in conjunction with UEA, Norfolk Police, HMP Wayland and a consortium of independent cycle vendors and mechanics. One hundred bikes will be on sale to the public - including a retro Dutch bike, folding bikes, vintage 3 speeds, step throughs, road bikes, mountain bikes and hybrids. All bikes have been pressure washed, renovated and serviced.
Viewing: on morning of auction.
Auction: 12.30pm Thursday 29th Sept
To donate a bike for future auction, contact Paul on 01508 570642

Dr Bike can be found at the Cycle Repair Centre, by the recycling bins between the Congregation Hall and Britten House. During term-time the team are usually there on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am to 3pm. Dr Bike offers free cycle checks, repairs (hourly rates subsidised by UEA), and sales of used bikes and accessories. You can now find Dr Bike on Facebook and become a fan to receive updates, or of course just pop along when they are open to find out more.

Three ways to get on your bike! UEA offers staff and students three ways to get, or try, a bike: Try Before You Buy, Cycle 2 Work (salary sacrifice, i.e. staff only), and Buy-Cycle (fully guaranteed second-hand bike with a buy-back guarantee). For more information on all these schemes, click the above link or contact the Transport Team: email transport@uea.ac.uk.

Do you think BUG could do more? Suggestions always welcome, volunteers even more so!

Last modified: September 2011

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