UCSD encourages commuting to campus by bicycle as an alternative to driving. Bicycling provides exercise, reduces campus parking needs, and doesn't pollute the environment. The following resources aim to help you get around on 2 wheels safely and responsibly.

Congrats to all who took the Campus Bike Challenge!

Thank you to everyone who logged their miles May 12–16 to make our first-ever Campus Bike Challenge a success!

• One hundred fifteen people — 11 of them competing as individuals and the remainder competing in 10 teams — logged more than 6,000 commuting miles.
• We treated more than 228 cyclists for breakfast and raffle prizes at the campus pit stop on May 16 for Bike to Campus Day. A similar event at Hillcrest Medical Center drew 36 riders.
• Winners:
  • Total team miles: Ocean Riders, 19 members, 1,128.28 miles
  • Team member mean miles: Slutter Guts, 127.33 average miles per rider
  • Individual total miles: David Chavez, 210.51 miles
  • Teams with 100% daily ridership: Awesome Bike Team and Slutter Guts
  • Raffle grand prize winner: Paul Shragg

Check back for notice of an upcoming informal awards ceremony.

Campus resources:

• UCSD Pedal Club: Commit to bicycling to campus regularly each week and reap the benefits of being a Rideshare member, including the Guaranteed Ride Home program, a free Occasional Use parking permit, and more.
• UCSD Bicycle and Skate Guidelines: Learn about campus bicycle policy to stay on the right side of the law.
• Triton Bikes Program: Free refurbished bicycles get you around campus. Learn how to reserve a bike for yourself or set up a program for your department.
• UCSD Bike Safety Quiz: Test your knowledge of bicycle safety and courtesy.
• Revolve Newsletter: Keep up with issues and events for those who bicycle to campus.
  • Fall 2007 (PDF)
  • Spring 2008 (PDF)
• UCSD Bike Shop: Get your bike fixed, shop for accessories, or register your bicycle.
• Campus Police: Report a stolen bike or discuss other enforcement matters with campus police.
• Campus regulations concerning bicycles (PDF): Stay abreast of formal campus policies on bicycle riding and storage to avoid citations and impoundments.

Other local resources:

• 511 San Diego: Traffic conditions, transit information
• SANDAG bicycle and pedestrian page: Projects, committees, and publications related to walking and biking
• Regional bike map: Dedicated bike paths, marked bike lanes, shared bike routes, and other bike-friendly features all over the county
• Ridelink biking page: Events, safety, lockers, and other resources
• Caltrans bicycle program: Bicycle transportation policy, funding, planning, and technical expertise
• San Diego County Bicycle Coalition: News, events, classes, and more

General bicycling resources:

• BicyclingInfo.org: Web-based library of pedestrian and bicycling-related materials and documents
• League of American Bicyclists: Advocacy and support for bike-friendly communities
• Bicycle Street Smarts: Legal and safe bicycling techniques for public roads

Have a question or comment about bicycling at UCSD? Contact Rideshare Operations, (858) 534-RIDE (7433).