How can I save money on the cost of a bicycle and bicycle accessories?You can get low cost, high quality reconditioned second hand bikes from Lifecycle and Bristol Bike Project.
Staff are also able to get financial assistance if they cycle for work purposes as well as help towards the purchase of a new bike through the University's Cycle to Work Scheme.
It is important to use a good quality cycle lock (silver rated or higher) and cycle lights.
The University sells Gold-rated D-Locks and cycle lights at heavily discounted prices for students, and at wholesale prices for staff members.
Locks and lights can also be purchased from Security Services at Royal Fort Security Lodge during their opening hours Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00 (Card payments only are accepted) and via the The Bristol SU Shop online shop with the physical shop open Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm. The University also holds adhoc cycle lock and light sales which will be advertised on cycle events programme, through the University's Cycle mailing list as well as other channels.
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Item |
Description |
Student discounted price |
Staff Price |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Master Lock U-bar |
Gold Standard security rating |
£10 | £22.32 |
|
Bike Light Set
|
Steady and flashing settings. LED lights. Small, sleek and compact in design. Both lights are easily removed to help prevent theft. |
£2.75 |
£5.47 |
|
Company |
Discount |
|---|---|
|
Embassy House, Clifton,BS8 1SB Tel: 0117 929 3500 |
10% on parts and accessories. Students also recieve 5% on bikes |
|
40 The Grove,Harbourside,BS1 4RB Tel: 0117 929 2151 |
10% on parts, accessories and labour for students and staff. |
| Temple Cycles |
10% on bikes, parts and accessories. |
If you are a bike shop and would like to offer our staff and students a discount please email transport-plan@bristol.ac.uk
Staff cycling on University business can claim a mileage allowance of 20 pence per mile by completing expense claims in the normal way, but specifying that they have travelled by bicycle. Journey must be undertaken in the course of the University's business and excludes journeys between one's home and normal place of work.
