Cycling at Ulster University
Cycling continues to grow in popularity and we all know the benefits; it’s cheap, great for the environment and really is good for you.
Ulster University has a staff and student cycling community with hundreds staff and students regularly travelling to campus by bike.
The University aims to encourage more staff and students to travel by bike and offers a range of facilities and incentives for current or potential cyclists.
The information below provides a summary of:
- Cycle Parking Locations
- Shower Facilities
- Locker Facilities &
- Cycle to work scheme
Check out Sustrans on tips to make sure your bike is safe to ride and how to make your journeys active, healthy and sustainable.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Ulster University operates a cycle to work scheme giving staff the opportunity to obtain a bicycle and safety equipment as part of a salary sacrifice scheme.
If you choose to join the scheme, the University will provide you with a bicycle (and bicycle safety equipment if required) on loan, in return for you agreeing to nominate a specified deduction from your salary for this purpose for a 12 month hire period.
The nominated amount will not be subject to tax or National Insurance deductions.
Cycling Parking Locations
The following sites are available for staff and students to secure their cycles around the University:
| Campus | Building/Location |
|---|---|
| Belfast | Block BA - York Street |
| Belfast | Block BA - Academy Street |
| Campus | Building/Location |
|---|---|
| Coleraine | Blocks A, B & C - South Buildings |
| Coleraine | Block E - Catering |
| Coleraine | Block G - G2 Science Block |
| Coleraine | Block J - Tower |
| Coleraine | Block L - Car Park 4 |
| Coleraine | Block R - Residences |
| Coleraine | Block U - Teaching Block |
| Coleraine | Block W - CMB Building |
| Coleraine | Block Y - SAAD Building |
| Coleraine | Podium Steps (available Autumn 2017) |
| Campus | Building/Location |
|---|---|
| Jordanstown | Block 5 - Entrance |
| Jordanstown | Block 11 - Sports Centre Entrance |
| Jordanstown | Block 13 - Library |
| Jordanstown | Block 17 - Physical Resources Entrance |
| Jordanstown | Block 26 - Car Park 5 |
| Jordanstown | Block 27 - Fire SERT Building |
| Jordanstown | Blocks 24 & 48 - Courtyard Residences |
| Jordanstown | Dalriada Complex, Car Park 11 |
| Jordanstown | Car Park 2 - Coach Parking |
| Campus | Building/Location |
|---|---|
| Magee | Block MC - Side Entrance |
| Magee | Block ME - Back Entrance |
| Magee | Block MF - Opposite Student Union |
| Magee | Block MG - Beside Jitters Cafe |
| Magee | Block MM - Library |
| Magee | Block MS - Computing Intelligence Systems Building |
Covid-19 restrictions
Showers currently unavailable due to Covid-19 restrictions
Shower Facilities
The University provides shower and changing facilities to encourage employees to cycle and walk to work, as a sustainable alternative to the private car.
Facilities are available in the following areas:
| Building Locations | Facilities Available |
|---|---|
|
Block BA Ground Floor Main Toilet Block beside Academy | 1 Male & 2 Female Showers |
|
Block BA Cycle Hub | 1 lockable unisex changing room (BA-00-034) |
| Building Locations | Facilities Available |
|---|---|
|
Block I First Floor |
1 x Male/ 1 x Female Shower (I109 & I110 via I108) |
|
Block J Cycle Hub | 2 lockable unisex shower and changing rooms |
|
Block U Ground Floor | 1 x Male/ 1 x Female Shower |
| Block X | 1 x Male/ 1 x Female Shower |
| Sports Centre | Male/ Female Showers |
| Sports Pavilion | Male/ Female Showers |
| Building Locations | Facilities Available |
|---|---|
| Sports Centre | Male/ Female Showers |
| Building Locations | Facilities Available |
|---|---|
| Sports Centre | Male/ Female Showers |
|
Block MG Cycle Hub | 2 lockable unisex shower and changing rooms |
|
Block MU Ground Floor | 1 x Male/ 1 x Female Shower |
Cycle Hubs
Dedicated cycle hubs, comprising locker storage, shower and changing and cycle parking, are available for FREE* on the Belfast, Coleraine and Magee campuses.
Each Hub is access controlled, with applications for their use made via carparks@ulster.ac.uk.
Once your application has been received you will be notified by email and arrangements made for you to have your staff/student card activated to allow access to the controlled area.
Although each Hub is access controlled, cycles must be secured to the hoop in the cycle store room. It is recommended that the cycle lock used is minimum Sold Secure Bronze standard.
When entering and leaving the compound please be aware of people 'tailgating' and gaining entry to the compound without using an authorised staff or student card.
*Access to Cycle Hubs is FREE for 2019/20 as part of a one year trial – sign up now at carparks@ulster.ac.uk.
Terms and Conditions
- Access Control Cycle Storage is available for Students and Staff.
- Access Controlled cycle parking does not mean secure. Individuals park cycles at their own risk.
- The University does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage to cycles parked, whether in locked or unlocked facilities.
- Space in facilities will be offered on a strictly first come first served basis.
- Entry to access controlled cycle areas will require your staff/student card to be activated, and access is limited to personal use.
- Breach of these terms and conditions may result in the facility being withdrawn and/or disciplinary action.
Belfast by Bike
The Belfast Bikes scheme have a docking station at the Belfast Campus which is one of 33 docking stations located across the city centre.
The public hire bikes provide a low cost, convenient way to travel about. Register as a casual user or annual subscriber and the first 30 minutes of each trip is free!