Leading up to Bike to Work Week, we talked to cyclists on campus to hear their favourite part about biking at UBC and their tips for other bikers.
Leading up to Bike to Work Week, we talked to cyclists on campus to hear their favourite part about biking at UBC and their tips for other bikers. Check out their advice and visit our cycling website to become more familiar with resources and the biking community on campus.
Featuring Lily, student, 1st year Faculty of Arts
Lily’s advice to others on campus is “definitely buy a lock – or two if you can afford it. A u-lock though the wheel and another through the frame”.
Featuring Cougar, student, 2nd year Biology & Oceanography
Cougar bikes to UBC because it takes almost half the time as the bus, saying that “Vancouver’s such a bike-friendly city so it’s a great way to get around”. Cougar’s piece of advice to other bikers is “waterproof shoes! And fenders are key”.
Featuring Kai, student, 3rd year Economics
Working away at the UBC Bike Kitchen, Kai says "volunteers are really helpful and friendly. It’s a great place to learn more about your bike”. Kai’s advice to others biking on campus is to “give way to pedestrians at crossings – you’re not exempt from the law!”
Featuring Maryam, student, 4th year Kinesiology
Having had a bike stolen her first week at UBC four years ago having used a u-lock recommended at a local bike shop, Maryam says “don’t leave it in a very secluded area. Trust your instincts when you know you’ve left it in a sketchy place”.
Featuring Alison, graduate student, Physics
Alison’s piece of advice is “being familiar with where bike lanes are” to not end up on the sidewalk.
Featuring Carole, staff, Campus + Community Planning
Carole says "it's dark and wet out there, but don't let that stop you". Her piece of advice to other bikers on campus is that "good rain gear and bright lights go a long way in keeping you safe and dry. Ride on winter warriors".
Check out more tips and tricks, as well as UBC related bike resources and updates.