Getting around Bristol by bike is cheaper, quicker and easier, whatever type of student you are. Cycling rates have doubled in the last decade, let’s double that again!
As part of The Students' Union offering, we run a bike loan scheme which offers year-long bike loans to our student and staff community. This academic year (2024/2025) the loan scheme is offered free of charge, with a refundable deposit of £100 held for the loan period. The bike loan scheme offers students who are struggling with transport a sustainable, carbon neutral, healthy and cost-effective way to travel.
This year, the bikes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis via our FIXR site from 12th September 2024. Here, you will be able to book a bike size of your choice, provide your personal and contact details, and pay your deposit. You cannot ‘reserve’ a bike before this date. The link can be found here: https://fixr.co/event/bike-loan-scheme-tickets-123270633
Please note, the booking will incur a non-refundable fee of £2.75.
Once your bicycle has been confirmed, you will be contacted to arrange a slot for collection. This date will be before the end of September. You will have a choice of booking slots, and if you are unable to attend, we can arrange an alternative date. Once this slot is booked, please arrive to your appointment on time (or contact us to let us know your circumstances have changed) otherwise you risk losing your bike and forfeiting your deposit. At the appointment, your details will be confirmed, you will be given your allocated bike and be able to ride it away.
There will be no other opportunities this year to hire a bike, we will not be doing any ad-hoc hires throughout the year.
The loan period is the academic year, all bikes will be returned by Friday 23 May 2025.
Included in the hire is the bicycle and a D-Lock (+ key).
We strongly recommend that your travel wearing appropriate clothing, a bike helmet and, if riding in the dark, a set of lights. If you do not own these, they are available online or in store at a variety of retailers.
The Bike Loan Scheme has a dedicated email address (su.bikeloan@uwe.ac.uk) which you can contact for further information. We will try to answer and address any queries and questions in a timely manner but please understand if there is some delay in response. Feel free to head to the shop/reception if your query is particularly urgent.
You can find more information about routes and parking across all campuses here: Getting to and from UWE Bristol campuses - Campus and facilities | UWE Bristol