Cycling

The Cycle to work scheme enables Leeds Met staff to loan a bicycle and safety equipment as a tax-free benefit. Full details can be found here.

Use the Transport Direct cycle journey planner to get step-by-step directions, a map of your route and journey times.

Choose from the quickest or most recreational routes.

Pick up a copy of the Cycling and Walking Map at the Student Hubs on Headingley campus and at the Rose Bowl, or download a copy.

Leeds City Council produce a Leeds Cycling Map with over 500 miles of recommended cycling routes. A core cycle network is also being implemented with signed routes completed that connect West Park, Headingley Campus and City Campus and Kirktsall Brewery Halls to City Campus.

Copies may also be available in the Student Hubs.

Secure cycle parking is available exclusively to staff at both City Campus and Headingley campus.

Some cycle parking areas are accessed using keys, some by access codes.

To request access to secure cycle parking contact transport@leedsmet.ac.uk or call 26019.

Details of staff cycle parking areas are shown on the Walking and Cycling Map.

Secure cycle boxes for day hire are available at Headingley Campus. There is a £20.00 deposit required and keys can be collected from Security Helpdesks.

DO

• Lock your bike to a University cycle rack or in a University cycle cage. These racks are located all over campus
• Invest in a good quality solid lock such a D-lock. Use one recommended by www.soldsecure.com.
• Lock both wheels and the frame to the cycle stand
• Fill the D part of a lock with as much of the cycle as possible to reduce the chance of it being smashed open
• Ideally, use TWO secure-rated D-locks for maximum security
• Secure your lock so it does not touch the ground
• Remove all your bike accessories every time you leave it unattended
• Get your bike marked with a Police identification sticker. Security run the bike marking scheme, for more information please email Security@leedsmet.ac.uk.

DON’T

• Leave your bike locked in a secluded location
• Let your lock lie on or near the ground as it can be smashed
• Leave space inside a D-lock where tools can be inserted.

Shower and locker facilities are available for use by staff at City Campus and Headingley Campus.
 
Download this information sheet or contact email transport@leedsmet.ac.uk or call 26019.

Leeds Met staff and students can sign up for a cycle training course and learn safe cycling skills from Velocampus Leeds.

Choose from a variety of courses, from beginner to expert. Even experienced cyclists are likely to find a cycle training course useful.

All train companies carry cycles free of charge, though space is limited, particularly at peak times, and you may have to book in advance on some trains. Folding bikes can be carried on all trains.

Find out more at: http://www.wymetro.com/TrainTravel/cycles

Leeds Cycle Point offers short or long term secure cycle storage and short term bike rental. See: http://www.cyclepoint.org/

Bike maintenance equipment and tools are available to all Leeds Met students and staff at the Velocampus bike hub on the University of Leeds campus.
 
Get maintenance advice from expert bike mechanics and perform routine maintenance on your bike. Bike maintenance training courses are also available.

Full details: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/velocampus/