You can get low cost, high quality reconditioned second hand bikes from Lifecycle or Bristol Bike Project.
You can also buy second hand bikes at the Bike Workshop and Jake's Bikes.
Staff are also able to get financial assistance if they cycle for work purposes as well as help towards the purchase of a new bike through the University's Cycle to Work Scheme.
The University buys cycle locks and lights in bulk and passes this saving on to University staff and students.
During term time cycle locks and lights sales take place once every four weeks alongside the Cycle Clinic or you can buy a cycle lock or cycle light from the Student's Union shop, The Basket, located on the Ground Floor, next to the Balloon Cafe in The Richmond Building
Item |
Description |
Student discounted price |
Staff Price |
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Master Lock U-bar |
Gold Standard security rating |
£10 | £22.32 |
Bike Light Set
|
Steady and flashing settings. LED lights. Small, sleek and compact in design. Both lights are easily removed to help prevent theft. |
£2.75 |
£5.47 |
Company |
Discount |
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Assos-branded cycling garments and accessories at 10% discount. Discount code: EDU10 |
|
Embassy House, Clifton,BS8 1SB Tel: 0117 929 3500 |
10% on parts and accessories. Students also recieve 5% on bikes |
40 The Grove,Harbourside,BS1 4RB Tel: 0117 929 2151 |
10% across all products and services |
Temple Cycles |
10% on bikes, parts and accessories. Free lock and light set with purchase of any bike. |
If you are a bike shop and would like to offer our staff and students a discount please email transport-plan@bristol.ac.uk
Staff cycling on University business can claim a mileage allowance of 20 pence per mile by completing expense claims in the normal way, but specifying that they have travelled by bicycle. Journey must be undertaken in the course of the University's business and excludes journeys between one's home and normal place of work.