Cycling

One of the most sustainable ways to travel to, from and around campus is on two wheels. UBC has a number of programs, initiatives and resources to help make your cycling experience safer, enjoyable and easier.
Featured Resources
UBC Try an E-Bike Program
UBC has partnered with Friiway e-bike subscription and rentals to allow UBC staff and faculty to try an e-bike for free for two weeks. The program will open soon and run to end of November, 2025.
https://planning.ubc.ca/e-bike
UBC E-Bike Discount
UBC faculty and staff are eligible to receive a $400 rebate with the purchase of an e-bike for the purpose of commuting to and from campus. This pilot program is running from May 26, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
https://planning.ubc.ca/e-bike-subsidy
Bike Buddy Program
Join the Bike Kitchen's Bike Buddy program, a bike commute mentorship program to help overcome barriers cycling to/from campus. They will pair a novice cyclist with an experienced cyclist.
https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/bikebuddy
Explore cycling resources, discounts and programs for the campus community
A map of all Bike Cages in UBC as of 2025. For more information, see list below.
Cycling Basics and Maps
Explore bike routes on and around campus and get cycling tips and tricks to make your cycling experience safer and easier.
https://planning.ubc.ca/transportation/cycling/cycling-basics-and-maps
Mobi bike share program, expansion to UBC Vancouver campus
Bike Share Programs
Take advantage of bike share programs to help you travel to, from and around campus and sign up for discounts exclusively for the UBC community.
https://planning.ubc.ca/bikeshare
Bike Buddy
Discounts and Resources
From secure bike parking to community bike clinics and exclusive discounts for the campus community, learn more about the resources available to cyclists on campus.
https://planning.ubc.ca/transportation/cycling/discounts-and-resources
UBC staff on e-bike
Go by Bike Week
Go by Bike Week is a great way to get healthy while reducing your carbon footprint. This event takes place twice every year, once in the spring and once in the fall.
https://planning.ubc.ca/go-bike-week