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
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)
Biking around Norwich has literally saved me money I would have spent on a bus pass.
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