Cycling

You can hire a bike from Velocampus Leeds for a semester or the whole academic year. Each bicycle comes with lights and a security lock.

Bicycles can be collected from the Velocampus Bike Hub on the University of Leeds campus. The hub is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12.00 - 4.00pm. Charges and Payment:

A hire agreement needs to be signed and the hire fee and deposit paid on receipt of the hire bike. Hirers need to look after the bike, ensuring it is maintained in good condition.

• Up to a full academic year: £50.00
• Up to 1 semester: £35.00
• Short term hire 1 week: £20.00 (each additional week £5.00)
• £100.00 returnable deposit is required for all hire and payments are currently by cash or cheque.

We strongly recommend that insurance is taken out on the bicycle.

How to get your bike:

• Go to our Velocampus Bike Hub on the University of Leeds campus (open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12.00 - 4.00pm).
• Take your Student ID or proof that you have registered with the University. We will require a valid email address and mobile phone number.
• Our staff will find a bike that is right for you.
• Pay your hire fee + £100 deposit cash or cheque.

• For step-by-step directions, a map of your route and journey times try the Transport Direct Cycle journey planner. You can also choose from the quickest or most recreational routes.
• Download our Cycling and Walking Map or pick up a copy from the Student Hub.
• Leeds City Council have produced guides to cycle routes in Leeds that avoid the busier main roads, including routes to our campuses.
• A map of the cycle route between our campuses and the main student areas is available here.
• If you would like to be accompanied by an experienced cyclist the first time you cycle to University, you may consider the Leeds City Council Bike Buddy scheme.

• Cycle parking, showers and lockers can be found on both campuses. 
• To request access to secure cycle parking contact transport@leedsmet.ac.uk
• Secure cycle boxes for day hire are available at City and Headingley Campuses. There is a £20.00 deposit required and keys can be collected from Security Helpdesks in the entrances to Leslie Silver Building, City Campus and James Graham, Headingley Campus.
• Emergency spares such as a pump and puncture repair kit is also available to borrow from Security Helpdesks.

Our Velocampus Bike Hub offers everything you need to maintain your bike, including tools, maintenance classes and cycling skills sessions.  

You can sign up for a cycle training course and learn safe cycling techniques at the Velocampus Bike Hub. A variety of courses are available, from beginner to expert. The first session is free if you hire a Velocampus bike.

• All train companies allow cycles to be taken on board free of charge, though you may have to book in advance on some trains. Find out more about taking your bike on the train.
• Leeds Cycle Point at Leeds City train station offers short or long term secure cycle storage and short term bike rental.
• The National Rail website provides details about cycle parking facilities at other train stations.