{"id":673,"date":"2017-04-10T16:25:17","date_gmt":"2017-04-10T16:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/?page_id=673"},"modified":"2026-03-31T11:03:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T11:03:22","slug":"cycling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/sustainable-travel\/cycling\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling to the University"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-673\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-673-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-673-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_bcn_widget widget_breadcrumb_navxt panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\"><div class=\"breadcrumbs\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\"><span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Sustainability.\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\" class=\"home\"><span property=\"name\">Sustainability <\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-673-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-673-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-hero panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-673-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-hero so-widget-sow-hero-default-b650e604979c-673 so-widget-fittext-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t data-fit-text-compressor=\"0.85\"\n\t\t>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-base\" style=\"display: none\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-slider-images\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-settings=\"{&quot;pagination&quot;:true,&quot;speed&quot;:800,&quot;timeout&quot;:8000,&quot;paused&quot;:false,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:false,&quot;swipe&quot;:true,&quot;nav_always_show_desktop&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;nav_always_show_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;breakpoint&quot;:&quot;780px&quot;,&quot;unmute&quot;:false,&quot;anchor&quot;:null}\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\t\t<li class=\"sow-slider-image  sow-slider-image-cover\" style=\"visibility: visible;;background-color: #333333;cursor: pointer;\" data-url=\"{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/sites.reading.ac.uk\\\/sustainability\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/15\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/B31671-REOPEN-Cycling-posters-for-travel-stuff-A4-poster-JF-digital-final.pdf&quot;,&quot;new_window&quot;:true}\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Next On Your Bike day: Wednesday 22nd April 2026<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/sustainable-travel\/cycling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a>12:00 - 14:00 Palmer Quad: Bike sale and more<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-overlay sow-slider-image-cover\" style=\"opacity: 0.5;background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/0003-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1)\"  ><\/div>\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sow-slider-image  sow-slider-image-cover\" style=\"visibility: hidden;;background-color: #333333\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Dr Bike Sessions 2026: every Wednesday\u00a0in the\u00a0Palmer Quad from the 14th January to the 25th March!<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-overlay sow-slider-image-cover\" style=\"opacity: 0.5\" data-background=\"url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/0003-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C225&#038;ssl=1)\"  ><\/div>\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sow-slider-image  sow-slider-image-cover\" style=\"visibility: hidden;;background-color: #333333;cursor: pointer;\" data-url=\"{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/readingsu.co.uk\\\/student-opportunities\\\/view\\\/Uni-Bikes&quot;,&quot;new_window&quot;:true}\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">HIRE a bike with UniCycle<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/readingsu.co.uk\/student-opportunities\/view\/Uni-Bikes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for more details<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-overlay sow-slider-image-cover\" style=\"opacity: 0.5\" data-background=\"url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/0003-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1)\"  ><\/div>\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sow-slider-image  sow-slider-image-cover\" style=\"visibility: hidden;;background-color: #333333\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.store.reading.ac.uk\/product-catalogue\/estates-facilities\/campus-services\/onguard-cycle-locks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discounted D locks for sale<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-overlay sow-slider-image-cover\" style=\"opacity: 0.5\" data-background=\"url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/0003-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C225&#038;ssl=1)\"  ><\/div>\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"sow-slider-pagination\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"0\" aria-label=\"Display slide 1\"><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"1\" aria-label=\"Display slide 2\"><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"2\" aria-label=\"Display slide 3\"><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"3\" aria-label=\"Display slide 4\"><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"next\" aria-label=\"Next slide\" data-action=\"next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-right\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"previous\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\" data-action=\"prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-left\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-673-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #808000\">Cycling is a great way to get fit and save money at the same time. <\/span><\/strong>The Whiteknights campus offers an ideal green environment for cyclists to explore the natural beauty the campus has to offer. We welcome responsible cyclists who follow our <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/travel\/cycling\/cycle-safe-and-secure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guidelines<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/travel\/cycling\/cycle-safe-and-secure\/\" name=\"cag2-whatcanyoudo-travelandtransport-cycling_Anchor_Responsible_Cycling\"><\/a>for sharing the space safely with other cyclists, pedestrians and drivers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-673-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-673-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>On this page...<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This page outlines all the facilities and offers available to cyclists and those considering cycling to and around the University. Scroll down to find out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#acquiring-a-bike\">how to get yourself a bike<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#keeping-safe\">how to keep yourself safe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#keeping-secure\">how to keep your bike secure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#keeping-top-condition\">how to keep your bike in top condition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#showers\">where to find our showers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Important Links<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-673-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_cl-ib widget-cl-ib\" data-index=\"4\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/travel\/cycle-safe-and-secure\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cl-ib animation_caeros ratio_3x2 align_center with_title with_desc cl_custom_css_1\" style=\"width:100%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-h easing_ease\"><div class=\"cl-ib-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/11\/IMG_0115-scaled-e1763555734216.jpg?fit=640%2C889&amp;ssl=1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/11\/IMG_0115-scaled-e1763555734216.jpg?fit=640%2C889&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"889\"  alt=\"Cycle Safety\" \/><\/div><div class=\"cl-ib-content\" style=\"padding:10%;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-content-h\"><h4 class=\"cl-ib-title\" style=\"font-size:40px;\">Cycle Safety<\/h4><div class=\"cl-ib-desc\">Be sure to read our dedicated page to cycling safely, which contains all of the guidelines and laws you need to know to stay safe on two wheels.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width: 599px) {.cl_custom_css_1 .cl-ib-title { font-size:24px !important; }}<\/style><\/div><div id=\"panel-673-2-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>To keep up to date with the latest information on cycling at the University, follow us on<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/unirdg_sust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UniRdgSust\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-673-2-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>On Your Bike Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Get set for everything cycling at On Your Bike Day! <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Whether you\u2019re a keen cyclist or just thinking about getting started, come along and make the most of free services, great deals, and expert advice!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The sessions will take place\u00a0on<strong> Wednesdays <\/strong>between<strong> 12:00 - 14:00 <\/strong>in the\u00a0<strong>Palmer Quad<\/strong> on the <strong>18\/02\/2026 and 22\/04\/2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">What To Expect:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Dr Bike - <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">free checks and basic repairs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">UniCycle Bike Hire - <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">low cost bike rental.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Bike Sale - good value and mechanically safe recycled bikes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Thames Valley Police (TVP) - <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">bike security marking &amp; safety advice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">UoR Security - <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">sale of high quality heavily subsidised locks \/ lights.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-673-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Dr Bike Sessions 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">We have regular Dr Bike sessions on campus where the mechanics carry out free safety checks and fixes where possible charging for any parts that might be needed. <\/span>To keep your bike in top condition come along to one of our regular Dr Bike sessions.<\/p>\n<p>The sessions will take place <strong>every Wednesday\u00a0<\/strong>in the\u00a0<strong>Palmer Quad from the 15th April to the 10th June<\/strong>. We are usually located in the area directly outside the Palmer Building or centre of the quad.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px\">\n<td style=\"width: 32.6708%;text-align: center;height: 26px\" width=\"51\"><strong>Date*<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.9938%;text-align: center;height: 26px\" width=\"95\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6708%;text-align: center\">15\/04\/26<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.9938%;text-align: center\">12:00 - 14:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6708%;text-align: center\">22\/04\/26<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.9938%;text-align: center\">12:00 - 14:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6708%;text-align: center\">29\/04\/26<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.9938%;text-align: center\">12:00 - 14:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6708%;text-align: center\">06\/05\/26<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.9938%;text-align: center\">12:00 - 14:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6708%;text-align: center\">13\/05\/26<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.9938%;text-align: center\">12:00 - 14:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6708%;text-align: center\">20\/05\/26<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.9938%;text-align: center\">12:00 - 14:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6708%;text-align: center\">27\/05\/26<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.9938%;text-align: center\">12:00 - 14:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6708%;text-align: center\">03\/06\/26<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.9938%;text-align: center\">12:00 - 14:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6708%;text-align: center\">10\/06\/26<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 40.9938%;text-align: center\">12:00 - 14:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*Dates subject to occasional change so please check the latest update before attending.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-673-2-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_cl-ib widget-cl-ib panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/travel\/cycle-safe-and-secure\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cl-ib animation_caeros ratio_3x2 align_center\" style=\"width:100%;background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-h easing_ease\"><div class=\"cl-ib-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/11\/AG0A8995_Dr_Bike-1-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/11\/AG0A8995_Dr_Bike-1-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"  alt=\"\" \/><\/div><div class=\"cl-ib-content\" style=\"padding:10%;\"><div class=\"cl-ib-content-h\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-673-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-673-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-hero panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-673-3-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-hero so-widget-sow-hero-default-9dabb1012a54-673 so-widget-fittext-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t data-fit-text-compressor=\"0.85\"\n\t\t>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-base\" style=\"display: none\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-slider-images\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-settings=\"{&quot;pagination&quot;:true,&quot;speed&quot;:800,&quot;timeout&quot;:8000,&quot;paused&quot;:false,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:false,&quot;swipe&quot;:true,&quot;nav_always_show_desktop&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;nav_always_show_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;breakpoint&quot;:&quot;780px&quot;,&quot;unmute&quot;:false,&quot;anchor&quot;:null}\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\t\t<li class=\"sow-slider-image  sow-slider-image-cover\" style=\"visibility: visible;;background-color: #333333;background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/07\/1dd7e0_d3617f8daec04061b87e2afd728a5e1b_mv2.jpg?fit=857%2C648&#038;ssl=1)\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"sow-slider-pagination\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"0\" aria-label=\"Display slide 1\"><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"next\" aria-label=\"Next slide\" data-action=\"next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-right\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"previous\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\" data-action=\"prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-left\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-673-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><strong><a id=\"acquiring-a-bike\"><\/a>Acquiring a bike<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>There are lots of options for getting going on two wheels at the University, for both our staff and students.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-673-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-673-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-673-4-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>HIRE a bike with Unicycle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to use a bicycle while you are in Reading but do not want to buy one, you can take advantage of the <a href=\"https:\/\/readingsu.co.uk\/student-opportunities\/view\/Uni-Bikes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unicycle scheme<\/a> run by RUSU and loan recycled bicycles by the term or year.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;text-align: center\">Bikes can be hired for \u00a340 per term or \u00a380 for the full year + a \u00a3100 refundable deposit (includes a secure D-lock, lights and insurance).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Enquire quickly, as they only have a limited number of bicycles available! To find out more information, contact <a href=\"mailto:cycling@reading.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cycling@reading.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;color: #333333;font-style: italic\"><span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69dc8bd4ee7d8\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"More information\"    >More information<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"target-id69dc8bd4ee7d8\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The University also hosts sales of 2nd hand bicycles. These are bicycles which have been mended by offenders in local prisons as part of a scheme providing them skills training. Look out for the 'On Your Bike' events, usually at the start of Autumn and Winter terms (October and January), for more information. <span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;color: #333333\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-673-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>BUY a second hand bike<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">A great way of re-use and save money at the same time! <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">We have a range of good value second hand bikes available on campus which have all been fully checked by our on-site mechanics. For more information contact <a href=\"mailto:cycling@reading.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cycling@reading.ac.uk<\/a> or come along to any Dr Bike session and ask to see the bikes available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Online community pages and second hand stores such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readingbicyclekitchen.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reading Bicycle Kitchen<\/a> can be useful places to find a used bicycle.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">While a great way to reuse old equipment, ALWAYS BE CAREFUL when purchasing from somebody you don't know. Follow these tips to stay safe and ensure you aren't getting ripped off:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">Ask for the frame number and check it online with a database such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeregister.com\/bike-checker\">www.bikeregister.com\/bike-checker<\/a> to confirm it hasn't been reported stolen.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">Check the average price for the model and brand online before purchasing to gauge an idea of market value, or else consult a local bicycle store to ask their opinion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-673-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-673-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>LOAN a bike with Easit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">If you only need a bike for a short period of time, or want to have a trial with one in Reading before committing to buy, then you can loan a bike for a month with Easit first. This offer includes fixed frame, electric and folding bikes - perfect to see if cycling to work is right for you!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">You can <a href=\"https:\/\/easit.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sign-up\/log in<\/a>\u00a0to Easit to take advantage of this offer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-673-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>CYCLE2WORK scheme (for staff)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>University staff can use salary sacrifice to make considerable savings on new bicycles.\u00a0Our scheme is run by Halfords but your bicycles can be purchased from any participating retailer. You can choose a bike and accessories up to the value of \u00a32,500 and you can make savings of up to 42%! (For an accurate quote, use the Savings Calculator on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cycle2work.info\/bikes\/savings-calculator\">www.cycle2work.info\/bikes\/savings-calculator<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>For more information, see the HR benefits+ website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/human-resources\/working-life\/salary-exchange\/cycle2work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cycle2Work<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-673-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-673-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-hero panel-first-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-673-6-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-hero so-widget-sow-hero-default-4b03cd109d1e-673 so-widget-fittext-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t data-fit-text-compressor=\"0.85\"\n\t\t>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-base\" style=\"display: none\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-slider-images\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-settings=\"{&quot;pagination&quot;:true,&quot;speed&quot;:800,&quot;timeout&quot;:8000,&quot;paused&quot;:false,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:false,&quot;swipe&quot;:true,&quot;nav_always_show_desktop&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;nav_always_show_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;breakpoint&quot;:&quot;780px&quot;,&quot;unmute&quot;:false,&quot;anchor&quot;:null}\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\t\t<li class=\"sow-slider-image  sow-slider-image-cover\" style=\"visibility: visible;;background-color: #333333;background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/07\/istockphoto-157475434-612x612-1.jpg?fit=612%2C410&#038;ssl=1)\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"sow-slider-pagination\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"0\" aria-label=\"Display slide 1\"><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"next\" aria-label=\"Next slide\" data-action=\"next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-right\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"previous\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\" data-action=\"prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-left\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-673-6-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 id=\"bike-safety\"><strong><a id=\"keeping-safe\"><\/a>Keeping yourself (and others) safe<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h5>Improve your cycling skills and cycle responsibly with these tips! You can find our Security Service's 'Safe Cycling' page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/estates\/campus-services\/security-services\/staying-safe-and-secure\/sec-safe-cycling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-673-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-673-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>IMPROVE your cycling skills!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We want to ensure that all cyclists at the University have the right skills to keep both themselves and other road users safe on the roads and paths. We offer fun, free cycle courses for complete beginner to more advanced commuting tips\" on Wednesday afternoons, 12.00 - 18.00.<\/p>\n<p>To book your space or find out more information, contact <a href=\"mailto:cycling@reading.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cycling@reading.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;color: #333333;font-style: italic\"><span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69dc8bd4ef25a\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"More information\"    >More information<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"target-id69dc8bd4ef25a\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ideal for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cyclists from overseas to brush up on local rules and laws.<\/li>\n<li>Those looking for improved confidence to cycle on the roads<\/li>\n<li>Training addicts<\/li>\n<li>Experienced cyclists looking to train as ride leaders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Email <a href=\"mailto:cycling@reading.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cycling@reading.ac.uk<\/a> if you\u2019re interested and we will forward your name and contact email address to our training providers * to arrange a session.<\/p>\n<p><em>*<\/em><span style=\"color: #808000\"><em>B<\/em><em>y signing up to the scheme you consent to your details being shared with our training providers, Avanti Cycling<\/em><em>. Your details will only be used for the provision of cycle training and safety communications. <\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;color: #333333\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-673-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><strong>KNOW your route and SHARE the road<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The paths on campus can be extremely busy at times so please be careful and considerate of other users and do not speed. We have made significant investments in making more space for cyclists and pedestrians to share pathways safely<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reading-travelinfo.co.uk\/cycling\/reading-cycle-network.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reading Travel Info<\/a> provide useful information on cycling routes around the town, to help you plan your journey to and from campus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-673-7-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-7-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><strong>USE a helmet and lights at night!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Having the correct equipment is vital to safe cycling. Wearing a helmet is not a legal requirement in the UK, but is highly recommended by us in all instances of cycling, not just to and around our campuses.<\/p>\n<p>It is also important to use front and rear lights when cycling at night. This is a legal requirement in the UK and you could be fined for not having them. These are available to buy from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.store.reading.ac.uk\/product-catalogue\/estates-facilities\/campus-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Security Services online<\/a> or else in Whiteknights House.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-673-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-673-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-hero panel-first-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-673-8-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-hero so-widget-sow-hero-default-9dabb1012a54-673 so-widget-fittext-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t data-fit-text-compressor=\"0.85\"\n\t\t>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-base\" style=\"display: none\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-slider-images\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-settings=\"{&quot;pagination&quot;:true,&quot;speed&quot;:800,&quot;timeout&quot;:8000,&quot;paused&quot;:false,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:false,&quot;swipe&quot;:true,&quot;nav_always_show_desktop&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;nav_always_show_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;breakpoint&quot;:&quot;780px&quot;,&quot;unmute&quot;:false,&quot;anchor&quot;:null}\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\t\t<li class=\"sow-slider-image  sow-slider-image-cover\" style=\"visibility: visible;;background-color: #333333;background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/07\/WEB...Reading-Uni-Library-Refurb.-3.jpg?fit=1500%2C1125&#038;ssl=1)\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"sow-slider-pagination\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"0\" aria-label=\"Display slide 1\"><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"next\" aria-label=\"Next slide\" data-action=\"next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-right\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"previous\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\" data-action=\"prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-left\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-673-8-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 id=\"bike-security\"><strong><a id=\"keeping-secure\"><\/a>Protecting your bike from theft<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h5>Unfortunately cycle thieves operate everywhere, including at the University. Help us to protect you and others by looking after your bike! For tips from our Security Services, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/security-services\/staying-safe\/sec-Safe-Cycling.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">you can access their website here.<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-673-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-673-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><strong>LOCK your bicycle securely<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Make sure you lock your bicycle securely to a solid object, using a solid D-lock, or even better using two locks. Make sure you are locking you bike securely by following <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/travel\/cycling\/cycle-safe-and-secure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these tips.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Decent locks are available to purchase from the Security Window in Whiteknights House - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.store.reading.ac.uk\/product-catalogue\/estates-facilities\/campus-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">you can pay online here and then collect<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-673-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><strong>SECURE your cycle in our compounds<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Any staff or student wishing to use the gated bicycle compounds available on Whiteknights can do so by visiting the Security Window in Whiteknights House. You just need to bring along your Campus ID card.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif;color: #333333;font-style: italic\"><span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69dc8bd4efc2d\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"More information\"    >More information<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"target-id69dc8bd4efc2d\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>(Conditions of use include using a secure D-lock to lock your bicycle, and having a Security sticker on the bike). To access the compounds you will also need to know the PIN number for your personal campus card (unique for everyone). You can obtain this number by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/cardfinance.reading.ac.uk\/webcentre\/\">campus card pages<\/a> and signing in, using your University of Reading username and password.<\/p>\n<p>Gated secure cycle parking compounds are located at Whiteknights beside the following buildings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Library<\/li>\n<li>Chemistry (Car Park 10)<\/li>\n<li>Harborne<\/li>\n<li>At the rear of RUSU (Car Park 4)<\/li>\n<li>Earley Gate, near Agriculture building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These locations can be seen on the\u00a0<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/10\/Whiteknights-cycle-shelters-map-2019.pdf\">map of Whiteknights cycle racks and secure cycle compounds<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additional gated compound are available for Halls residents, access to these is arranged though the individual Halls receptions.<span style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;color: #333333\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-673-9-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-9-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><strong>PROTECT your bike with a security label<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A security label is a unique and unremovable ID tag that you can attach to your bike. It acts as a strong deterrent to thieves, as it helps tracking stolen goods and allows police to prove a bike does not belong to the thief. Free labels and advice available from the Security Window in Whiteknights House. For more information, read the Security Services page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/estates\/campus-services\/security-services\/staying-safe-and-secure\/sec-bicycle-passport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-673-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-673-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-hero panel-first-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-673-10-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-hero so-widget-sow-hero-default-6e283e92799f-673 so-widget-fittext-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t data-fit-text-compressor=\"0.85\"\n\t\t>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-base\" style=\"display: none\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-slider-images\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-settings=\"{&quot;pagination&quot;:true,&quot;speed&quot;:800,&quot;timeout&quot;:8000,&quot;paused&quot;:false,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:false,&quot;swipe&quot;:true,&quot;nav_always_show_desktop&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;nav_always_show_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;breakpoint&quot;:&quot;780px&quot;,&quot;unmute&quot;:false,&quot;anchor&quot;:null}\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\t\t<li class=\"sow-slider-image  sow-slider-image-cover\" style=\"visibility: visible;;background-color: #333333;background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/06\/AG0A5089_EDT-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&#038;ssl=1)\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"sow-slider-pagination\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"0\" aria-label=\"Display slide 1\"><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"next\" aria-label=\"Next slide\" data-action=\"next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-right\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"previous\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\" data-action=\"prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-left\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-673-10-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 id=\"bike-maintenance\"><strong><a id=\"keeping-top-condition\"><\/a>Keeping your bike in top condition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h5>There are a lot of options for maintaining your bike at the University.<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-673-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-673-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><strong>Dr Bike<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We regularly run Dr Bike sessions on the Palmer Quad, Whiteknights campus. A professional mechanic will check and fix your bicycle for free, charging only for any parts that might be needed.<\/p>\n<p>Check the top of this page for latest dates (dates subject to occasional change so please check the latest update here and on social media before attending).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-673-11-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-11-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><strong>Reading Bicycle Kitchen<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.readingbicyclekitchen.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reading Bicycle Kitchen<\/a> is a volunteer run, not-for-profit organisation founded to encourage cycling by making low cost bicycle maintenance available to all in Reading. They <a href=\"https:\/\/bookwhen.com\/bike-fix-course\">run regular sessions on our campuses<\/a> and around Reading that will give you the skills to fix your own bike, so you can repair pesky punctures or bothersome bars wherever you are!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-673-11-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-11-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"29\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><strong>Tools for cycle maintenance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Basic cycle maintenance tools are available to borrow from the Chaplaincy on Whiteknights Campus. If you need to pump up a tyre or make a few minor adjustments, just pop along to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/chaplaincy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chaplaincy<\/a> which is <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9oJopDpois2cgC7c7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">located<\/a> on the path between the Palmer Quad and the JJT building.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-673-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-673-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-hero panel-first-child\" data-index=\"30\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-673-12-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-hero so-widget-sow-hero-default-90113b0de617-673 so-widget-fittext-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t data-fit-text-compressor=\"0.85\"\n\t\t>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-base\" style=\"display: none\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-slider-images\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-settings=\"{&quot;pagination&quot;:true,&quot;speed&quot;:800,&quot;timeout&quot;:8000,&quot;paused&quot;:false,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:false,&quot;swipe&quot;:true,&quot;nav_always_show_desktop&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;nav_always_show_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;breakpoint&quot;:&quot;780px&quot;,&quot;unmute&quot;:false,&quot;anchor&quot;:null}\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\t\t<li class=\"sow-slider-image  sow-slider-image-cover\" style=\"visibility: visible;;background-color: #333333;background-image: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/Earley-Gate-aerial-view.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&#038;ssl=1)\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slider-image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"sow-slider-pagination\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"0\" aria-label=\"Display slide 1\"><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"next\" aria-label=\"Next slide\" data-action=\"next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-right\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-slide-nav sow-slide-nav-prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-goto=\"previous\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\" data-action=\"prev\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em class=\"sow-sld-icon-thin-left\"><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-673-12-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"31\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 id=\"bike-facilities\"><strong><a id=\"showers\"><\/a>Showers and further information<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-673-13\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-673-13-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-13-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"32\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><strong>SHOWERS at Reading<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To ensure you can be comfortable and hygienic following your cycle to campus, we have a number of available showers to use. Follow our links to see the locations across our <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/04\/B20080-Cycling-Shower-Map-2017-Whiteknights.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whiteknights<\/a> and <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/04\/B20080-Cycling-Shower-Map-London-Road-2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">London Road<\/a> campuses.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any issues with access, or general feedback, please let us know at <a href=\"mailto:sustainability@reading.ac.uk\">sustainability@reading.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-673-13-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-13-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"33\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/07\/Abandoned-bike-policy-version-32-July-2024.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abandoned bike policy<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>If you spot a bike that you think has been abandoned on campus please alert our Security Service on ext7799. They can begin the process of labelling to free the parking space and recycling the abandoned bike for our bike recycling scheme.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/nmsruntime\/saveasdialog.aspx?lID=100420&amp;sID=297900\" name=\"London_Road_Shower_Map\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/nmsruntime\/saveasdialog.aspx?lID=100420&amp;sID=297900\" name=\"London_Road_Shower_Map\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-673-13-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-673-13-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"34\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-673\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/10\/Besafebeseenp1.jpg?fit=641%2C911&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"641\" height=\"911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/10\/Besafebeseenp1.jpg?w=641&amp;ssl=1 641w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/10\/Besafebeseenp1.jpg?resize=211%2C300&amp;ssl=1 211w\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-673-14\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-673-14-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-673-14-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"35\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>We are constantly working to improve facilities for cyclists on campus. 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