Cycle
Cycling is a popular mode of active travel, and a great way to commute to our campuses.
Our campuses benefit from a great range of cycling routes nearby and we have a variety of facilities available to those choosing to cycle to campus.
You can find some helpful advice on cycling to work or college by visiting the Cycling UK website here.
Benefits of Cycling
Improves health and fitness
Great for the environment
Popular leisure and social activity
Low cost compared to other transport modes
Plan Your Route
The Cycling UK website offers a useful tool to help you plan your route to any of our campuses.
Click hereCampus Facilities
We have a range of facilities across all our campuses to enhance safety and convenience, and to ensure a better commuting experience for staff and students.
Bike Lockers
We have individual bike lockers outside across all campuses, which are available with completion of a user agreement and a returnable deposit.
Storage Lockers
We have individual lockers inside the building at every campus to store belongings. Heated lockers are also available in Falkirk and Stirling for daily use.
Changing Facilities
We have changing facilities for use at all campuses, located near our gym facilities.
Showers
Showers are available at all campuses in the changing facilities. Hairdryers are also available. There are also GHD straighteners at the Falkirk Campus.
Bike Maintenance
Our Active Travel Team work with a range of partners to provide advice and services in regards to bike maintenance.
This includes regular Dr Bike and Bike Maintenance events to help with a range of issues from puncture repair to replacing a chain.
Emergency maintenance kits are also available at all reception desks.
Led Rides
The Active Travel Team regularly organise for Cycle Scotland trained ride leaders to hold social rides around our three campuses.
Those taking part can bring along their own bike or try one of the e-bikes available.
Safety and Accessibility
Wear a helmet
Wear bright or reflective clothing
Follow traffic rules
Stay alert
Maintain your bike
Use bike lanes & safe routes
Buy or hire a bike
For information on purchasing a second hand bike or bike hire, we recommend visiting the sites below.