Getting around Norwich by bicycle

 

About 20% of UEA staff and students regularly cycle to campus. It is cost efficient, time efficient and helps to keep you fit and healthy. UEA has invested over £600,000 in improved cycling facilities in recent years including:

•Provision of high quality facilities

•Increasing secure, covered bike parking

•Maintaining cycle routes

•Working with local organisations to identify safe cycling routes

•Providing a "Dr Bike" service offering free cycle health checks and a minor repair and maintenance service plus quality used cycles

•For staff, government backed "cycle to work" scheme  

For students who are thinking of owning a second hand bike, below are some links to help you out

http://www.bicyclelinks.org.uk/

https://www.gumtree.com/bicycles/norwich

When it comes to fixing your bike and keeping you on the road (or path) the university has a cycle maintenance workshop right here on campus.

The ‘Dr Bike' repair centre is run by the Norwich Bicycle Repair Co-operative Ltd, a not-for-profit business that aims to promote cycling in an affordable and accessible way - recommending only necessary repairs with many services free of charge. If you are looking to get your bike repaired Dr Bike offers same-day repair slots on a first-come first-served basis. These start from 8.30am each day but are very popular – so it's probably best to arrive early. Staff and Students can also pre-book for a free cycle health and safety check.

Dr Bike stocks a selection of refurbished and guaranteed bikes for sale on site and also has a wide range of cycling equipment to buy including lights, locks, pumps and repair kits. Visit the Norwich Bicycle Repair Co-operative Ltd website for more information. They also offer:

•Free advice

•Free oil

•Free minor adjustments

•Free to use cycle pump

You can also donate your unwanted cycles to Dr Bike for refurbishment and recycling.

More information can be found on the UEA website https://portal.uea.ac.uk/estates/travel-and-transport/by-bike

Happy cycling! J - Joanne Sursas (Singaporean Ambassador)