Oxford is a recognised 'cycling city' and the Oxford City Council cycling pages have information on local cycling routes and amenities, as well as guidance on bike safety, security and recycling.
Oxford Brookes University students and staff can take advantage of a range of transport discounts and offers.
The University encourages cyclists to insure their bike, and use a good quality lock, for the bike's and their own protection.
Security Services offer students and staff:
These can be purchased via the University online shop or direct from Security Services team.
Walton Street Cycles provides staff and students with Bike Dr sessions for an on-campus while-you-wait maintenance and repair service. You will need to present your valid University ID and Labour is free - you only need to pay for parts.
For session details, staff and students can subscribe to the Bike Dr Calendar.
Booking is not necessary but can be arranged by emailing brookes@spoke.co.uk. Please include the session date and time and your bike details (e.g. make/model, nature of work).
Walton Street Cycles stock a range of used and recycled bicycles for all budgets and needs to help facilitate cycling in and around Oxford.
All used bikes have been fully serviced and are sold with a 3-month no-nonsense warranty. Please contact them for more details.
The University Cyclist Forum is a great way to get in contact with other Brookes cyclists and is our first point of contact for all cycling communication.
To become a member, please email transport@brookes.ac.uk.
Brookes Active is a collection of activities, events and campaigns to help you enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle with Brookes.
They have a number of cycling based incentives, such as their Active Routes and you can sign up to the University Strava cycling group to see how you stack up against others in the University.
Broken Spoke Bike Cooperative provides Bikeability accredited cycling training. If you would like to become more confident whilst cycling, visit the Broken Spoke Bike Cooperative website for further details and FAQs.
Cyclox is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) aiming to put cycling at the heart of Oxford’s future.
They have some great information on local cycling routes and events to encourage and support cycling in the city.
Cycling UK is a national organisation offering a great cycle network, promoting bike events, routes and encouraging active travel.
They also provide a range of guides, routes and information about cycling around Oxford and local cycling groups.
Joyriders Britain aims to empower women by introducing them to the joys of cycling.
They post upcoming Oxford rides on their Eventbrite page which is updated each month. You can also join the Joyriders Facebook group to receive future updates.
Oxford has a number of great independent bike hire companies, so if you do not have your own pair of wheels, hire bikes are a great option.
Oxford County Council are also piloting e-scooter hire in the city. Working with a company called Voi, they aim to offer an alternative option for commuter travel utilising geofencing technology with designated hire / parking points situated within Oxford, including near Halls of Residences and the Oxford based campuses.
Personal e-scooters remain illegal in public areas and the use of any e-scooters (hired or personal) is not permitted on University campuses or Halls of Residence.
If you have a query or would like to report a hire vehicle causing an obstruction, please contact the hire operator directly.
E-bikes are recognised to be a viable alternative to travel and they allow more people to enjoy cycling. The benefits have been well documented in health, environment, finance and improved fitness.
Oxford charity CyclAbility have a limited number of e-bikes that they are able to lend out, especially for those with mobility issues and a number of local cycle stores (including, but not limited to those below), offer e-bike test rides.
Just give them a call to arrange a test ride and you will require some valid photographic identification (e.g. driving licence or passport).
Oxford Cycle and Walking Routes - Oxford County Council have published this map outlining the cycling and walking routes predominantly inside of the ring road, with some on the periphery. It distinguishes between high and low traffic routes.
Willow Walk - Walkers and cyclists can enjoy a new riverside route into Oxford, following the completion of the Willow Walk scheme, linking between North Hinksey Lane and Ferry Hinksey Road. The Willow Walk project ties in with a new shared cycle path on King George’s Field, providing an off-road path for cyclists and pedestrians linking into the existing cycle network to Oxford from the west of the city.
Designated cycle parking facilities and bike racks can be found across the Campuses and Halls of Residences.
Some of the facilities will have restricted access. The John Henry Brookes Building on the Headington Campus is accessed via your Oxford Brookes University ID card and offered on a first come, first served basis. If it is at full capacity, please use one of the other nearby cycle parking facilities or bike racks.
Some Halls of Residences and campuses will have facilities with restricted access managed by the halls reception. Halls may have single bike storage bins that can be hired for up to a year. Bike bins are limited, issued on a first come, first served basis and require a £20 deposit. In the first instance, availability inquiries should be raised with the applicable Halls/ Campus reception.
For active travel commuters, university shower facilities available are located:
If your bicycle is stolen at:
Report a theft to Thames Valley Police non-emergency line on 101.
Your bike travels free on most trains. Please see below for details on each train company
Broken Spoke Bike Co-op - St Thomas School, Osney Ln, Oxford OX1 1NJ
Cycloanalysts - 150 Cowley Road, 01865 424444
Beeline Bicycles - 205 Cowley Road, 01865 246615
Cycle King - 128-130 Cowley Road
Bike Zone - 28-32 St Michael's Street (City Centre), 01865 728877
Bike Zone loyalty card - Now offering all partnership business and group employees the opportunity to a FREE sign up to our in store loyalty card to replace your basic standard discount. All that’s required is your work ID or staff card and your email address. This will then give you enhanced discounts at Bike Zone and our sister shop Summertown cycles.
What you get:
Electric Bikes Sales - 125 Magdalen Road, 01865 243937
Walton Street Cycles - 78 Walton Street
Warlands - 63 Botley Road, 01865 723100
Summertown Cycles - 200 Banbury Road, 01865 316885
Halfords - Halfords offer a number of cycling accessories and services.
Please contact Halfords directly for further information on the initiatives they offer.