Cycling is a relatively cheap form of transport. It helps to keep you fit and healthy and is emission free making it good for our planet. 19% of our community regularly cycle to campus. The University has invested over £600,000 to improve cycling facilities. We hope this on-going programme will help encourage yet more cyclists.
Norwich Cycle Network Launched
To coincide with Bike Week, Norwich City Council have launched the new Norwich Cycle Network which includes a new waterproof map. A focus group of cyclists from UEA were part of the consultation process which aimed to ensure the new map was particularly useful to those new to cycling or to the city. Key routes were identified and these have been colour coded on the map and corresponding stickers have been adhered to lamp and other posts to help cyclists follow the routes. The reverse of the map shows each of these key routes in more detail along with gradient. The map retails at £4.95 but you can view it here.
CYCLING SUPPORT AT UEA
CYCLE HEALTH CHECK SESSIONS
We want our cyclists bikes to be in tip top condition and have organised for Dr Bike to be at the Cycle Repair Centre (recycling zone, rear of Congregation Hall),
Term Time: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10.00 am until 2.30 pm
Vacation Period: Tuesday only 10.00 – 2.30 pm
FREE SERVICES provided by Cycle Recycle under contract to the University of East Anglia:
- 40 point cycle health checks
- Oil and air.
- Labour for cable and brake pad replacement (you pay only for parts).
OTHER SERVICES provide directly and independently by Cycle Recycle LLP:
- Same Day Repair service (You can book in early, from 0745h, by advance agreement only)
- Guaranteed, quality used bicycles for sale from £50 with “Buyback option” on a sliding scale depending on date of return.
- On sale: D locks, lights, tyres, baskets etc.
New to cycling? Haven't cycled for some time? Want to try cycling before committing to buying a cycle?
The Try-Before-You-Buy scheme is for you!
We will lend you a bike and all the necessary equipment to help you try cycling for up to 1 month. We'll advise you on cycle routes, maintain your bike during the trial period and provide any other help and support necessary to get you started. At the end of the month hand the bike back and hopefully buy one of your own. To arrange your trial contact: transport@uea.ac.uk
PLEASE NOTE: APOLOGIES BUT WE ARE UNABLE TO LOAN ANY CYCLES BEFORE 31 JANUARY 2013.
Cycle to Work - Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Please note: The Government have announced some changes to arrangements. Whilst the information below is still relevant you should also visit https://intranet.uea.ac.uk/fin/payrollpensions/cycle2work for the latest information.UEA has introduced a C2W scheme which allows you to select a cycle and associated safety equipment (up to £1,000 in value) from a number of local suppliers. UEA will then purchase that package and hire it to you for a period of 12 months. Your monthly salary will be reduced by the amount of the hire charge (equivalent to 94% of the cycle cost), under a salary sacrifice scheme.
Visit https://intranet.uea.ac.uk/services/units/fin/payrollpensions/cycle2work for full terms & conditions.
CYCLE PARKING
Cycle parking is managed by the University's Security Service who are able to offer advice as to how to prevent theft of your cycle and accessories. If you would like to park your bike in a secure locked compound please complete the on-line form at:
www.uea.ac.uk/estates/Campusservices/Security/Locked+Cycle+Compound+Form
Once you have been allocated a space please REMEMBER that if you NO longer require it please email security@uea.ac.uk in order that someone else can benefit from this facility.
www.immobilise.com
Over 100,000 bikes were stolen across the UK last year; less than 5% were returned as the Police were unable to trace the owner.
Register the ownership details of your bike and make them viewable to Police nationwide FREE for life on the Immobilise Property Register. It only takes a minute and it is free of charge. All you need is your bikes make, model, frame and other identifying numbers. Please click hereto view the Immobilise scheme leaflet which indicates where you can find identifying numbers. Once registered you will have a greater chance of getting it back if it is stolen. This is because the identifiers and your contact details are viewable on the Police national stolen property database systems.
Got a Puncture and No Pump?
A universal cycle pump has been purchased and is available (free of charge) to those cyclists who find themselves with a puncture on campus but with no pump. The pump is kept at the Lodge.
UEA Bicycle User group represents the views of cyclists on campus.
