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Bike Week

Wednesday 12-06-2024 - 11:27

Bike Week

By Your SU

Bike Week runs from 10-16th June and is a time to remind ourselves of all the positives that riding a bike can bring, both to our own health and wellbeing, as well as the wider impacts on our communities and the planet.

We'd like to celebrate all those who cycle and encouraging more cycling, so we have pulled together some key information ahead of the UK's biggest awareness-raising moment of the year for cycling.

Two people cycling next to the River Wear

Free Bikers Breakfast

BetterPoints offers anyone who cycles to campus during bike week a free breakfast.

Here's how it works:

  • Register with BetterPoints using your university email address.
  • Log at least one journey by bike to campus during Bike Week.
  • You will be issued with a voucher on your BetterPoints app (capped at one breakfast per person).
  • Exchange your voucher at participating cafes across the university campus before Friday 14 June at 10am.

Win an ebike - BetterPoints are also running a prize draw during bike week to win an electric bike. All you need to do is opt into the ebike competition on the app during bike week.

Secure Cycle Storage Facilities at City Campus

Did you know…

There has been a significant reduction in bike crime since upgrading the security of the Cycle Hub at the City Campus. No bikes have been stolen since January 2023 when an enhanced access control system and CCTV with analytics and alerts was installed in the 40 capacity covered cycle storage facility.

Cycle Routes

Download Regional Cycle Maps

St Peter's Cycle Hub

Do you have an old bike lying around?

The Cycle Hub located on the riverside at St Peter's Campus are looking for donations to fix up and pass onto people in the community who can't afford a bicycle.

Free Bicycle Maintenance

You can take your bicycle down to the Cycle Hub for a free MOT. They will advise you if any parts are required and if you purchase them yourself, they will fit them for free! The St Peter's Cycle Hub is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (9-11am), and Saturdays (9am-12pm).

Sign Up to the Big Bike Ride

The Active Sunderland BIG Bike Ride, on Sunday 14 June is a staple of the city's cycling calendar.

Take your friends on a 5-mile traffic free led ride, conquer a 12-mile adventure, stretch your legs on the 20-miler or challenge yourself to the 38-mile route.

Free Adult Cycle Training

Want to brush up on your cycling skills?

The Sunderland Young People’s Bike Project (SYPBP) have sessions and courses throughout the summer. Register for events on the SYPBP Eventbrite Page.

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