On Monday 7th June 2021, the large polycarbonate bike shelters on Canterbury campus are being cleaned. Therefore, there may be restricted access to some of the bike shelters whilst the cleaning is taking place.
For information on the cycle shelters, including a map of the location of all Canterbury based bike lockups and the online form to request access to cycle shelters please visit www.kent.ac.uk/transport/cycling/facilities/
Campus Security have made us aware that there has been an increase in bicycle thefts on Canterbury campus recently. Most of the bicycles that were taken were left unlocked outside of cycle shelters. We wanted to offer some tips on how to keep your bicycle safe around campus.
1. Always use a lock
Remember to always lock your bicycle up when leaving it, even if only for a few minutes. Use a D or U-lock, rather than a cable lock as these are harder to cut through. Try and choose a lock that Sold Secure (a not-for-profit company administered by the Master Locksmiths Association) has rated gold standard. University of Kent staff and students are offered a 10% discount at The Bike Warehouse in Medway and Cycles UK in Canterbury, so a decent lock just got cheaper!
It is important to lock your bike properly. Lock it through the frame to a bike stand in one of our shelters. When using a U-lock, lock it down around the bottom bracket or seat tube, as it is harder for thieves to get to it. Fill the lock with as much of the bicycle as possible. See the below poster for ideas on the best way to lock your bicycle safely.
2. Use a lockable cycle shelter
When you are leaving your bicycle on campus, we ask that you always secure it in a cycle shelter. There are 66 cycle shelters and racks over both Canterbury and Medway campuses. For extra protection, please use one of our lockable cycle shelter.
See our numbered cycle shelter map to find where your nearest cycle shelter is located.
How to gain access to Canterbury lockable cycle shelters
How to gain access to Medway lockable cycle shelters
3. Register your bicycle
It is always a good idea to register your bicycle with Immobilise. In the event that your bicycle ever was stolen, having your bicycle registers means that Police are able to identify owners of recovered goods, and it can simplify the process of insurance claims. Immobilise is free to use and takes just minutes to set up, so what are you waiting for- register your bicycle now!
4. Report any thefts
If the worst happens and your bicycle is stolen, it is important to report the theft. You can do this by ringing the Police’s non-emergency number, 101, and making a report. If your bicycle is taken on campus, please also report it to Campus Security on 01227 823300 or come in to the Security and Transport Centre.
As part of the University’s Green Travel Plans and the developing University’s Masterplan Framework, the Transport Team are always trying to find ways to encourage sustainable travel. To encourage cycling we provide many initiatives across our campuses; including cycle hire, free bicycle health checks, and discounted bicycle repair works to staff and students.
Dr Bike health checks:
We work in partnership with Dr Bike, at Bycycle, to provide free bicycle health checks. Dr Bike is a trained bicycle mechanic, who offers free cycle health checks including adjustments and advice on repairs. Major repair work and parts are available and will always be charged at a reduced rate for staff and students
Medway campus:
The service is available to all University of Kent and University of Greenwich students and staff.
When and where is Dr Bike at Medway:
Dr Bike travels to the Medway campus once a month during term time between 12:30 and 15:30. His dates for the 2019/2020 academic year are:
Monday 18th November 2019
Thursday 23rd January 2020
Thursday 20th February 2020
Thursday 19th March 2020
Thursday 21st May 2020
Find Dr Bike outside the Deep End Student Hub on the Pembroke Campus.
Canterbury campus:
The service is available to all University of Kent students and staff.
When and where is Dr Bike at Canterbury:
Dr Bike is on the Canterbury campus every Wednesday, during term time between 10:00 and 16:00.
Find Dr Bike at the Kent Sport Cycle Hub outside the Pavilion, on Park Wood road.
For any enquiries regarding bike hire or servicing, contact ByCycle on chris@easybycycle.co.uk or telephone 07842 636597. For more information see our cycling webpages.
The University of Kent supports and encourages staff, students, and visitors in using bicycles as a means of transport to and from campus. To promote this initiative, the University has provided a number of designated cycle racks. To make sure all cycle shelters are maintained, Waste and Recycling are in the process of cleaning the shelters on campus. The work is expected to be completed before the start of the academic year.
Each shelter and cycle rack on campus has been numbered and a round metal disc has been installed beside it showing the number. The cycle map on our website has been updated with the numbers. When reporting an abandoned bicycle or requesting access, please quote the corresponding number for the shelter or rack.
For access to the cycle shelters, please come to the Security and Transport Centre, where we can grant access for all card access shelters, except those within Turing.
Canterbury City Council have unveiled a new initiative for cyclists in Canterbury. Members of the public will now be able to store their bicycles in a secure cycle compound in Wincheap Park and Ride car park.
The secure compound has keycard entry and is covered by 24/7 CCTV cameras. There’s even a bicycle repair kit in the compound for emergency repairs.
Parking is free for those who use their bicycle to commute around Canterbury. The scheme is available to any member of the public, all you need to pay is a £15 deposit for the keycard.
Using Park and Pedal gives easy access to the scenic bike route into the City Centre, which takes just six minutes. Or commute to campus in just 10 minutes!
Please visit the Security and Transport Centre for a leaflet, or, to apply online, visit: www.canterbury.gov.uk/parkandpedal
The new card access cycle shelter near the Cornwallis George Allen Wing has been fully completed. The fenced cycle shelter provides storage for 26 bikes with a double bicycle rack.
Please visit Campus Security with your Kent One card if you would like to gain access to this shelter.
See Walking and Cycling map for all locations of cycle parking on Canterbury campus.
Transport Team
01227 82 3609 transport@kent.ac.uk @unikent_travel www.kent.ac.uk/transport
Estates Department, University of Kent, Park Wood Road, Canterbury, CT2 7NN
New cycle storage
Card access to cycle shelters
Dr Bike free bike check-ups
Transport Team
01227 82 3609 transport@kent.ac.uk @unikent_travel www.kent.ac.uk/transport
Estates Department, University of Kent, Park Wood Road, Canterbury, CT2 7NN
Transport Updates: @unikent_travel Transport News Blog
We are pleased to announce that the new cycle shelter at Medway campus now has card access controls. This means that your KentOne card can now be programmed to let you in the cycle shelter, providing a lockable place to store your bicycle.
The new card access cycle shelter is located behind the Rochester building. The cycle shelter design includes wooden panelling to fit in with surrounding structures and clear panels as an added security measure. CCTV is also in operation in this area.
To gain access on your KentOne card, email transport@kent.ac.uk with the number on the back of your KentOne card and we will arrange for card access to be given.
Transport Team
01227 82 3609 transport@kent.ac.uk @unikent_travel www.kent.ac.uk/transport
Estates Department, University of Kent, Park Wood Road, Canterbury, CT2 7NN
Transport Updates: @unikent_travel Transport News Blog
