Benefits of cycling

UWA encourages cycling as an alternate mode of transport to and from campus. It is a great option especially if you live within 10-15kms of campus - the time difference between cycling and driving is minimal and you avoid the cost and hassle of car parking.
- Improves health, fitness and well-being
- It's free
- Replace commuter stress with fresh air
- Save money on driving expenses and parking
- Reduce carbon emissions and pressure on the local environment
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End of trip facilities
Open to UWA staff and students, our end of trip facilities, which incorporate showers, toilets, lockers, benches, change rooms and clothes drying spaces, are available at the Mathematics Building (223) and the Chemistry Lecture Theatres (210).
To use these facilities, please register your bike with Bikelinc and send an email to UWA Security with confirmation. Please send the email from your UWA provided Student/Staff account or attend the Security office to confirm your identity.
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Bike cage facilities
Our bike cage facilities are available to UWA staff and students, at the following locations:
104 Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
142 Music (Solar Bike Cage)
210 Wilmore and Tattersall
223 Maths
441 Business School
658 7 Fairway (staff only)
4601 55 Broadway (staff only)
To use these facilities, please register your bike with Bikelinc and send an email to UWA Security with confirmation. Please send the email from your UWA provided Student/Staff account or attend the Security office to confirm your identity.
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Maps for cyclists
Need help finding the easiest and safest cycling route to UWA?
The Department of Transport produce a series of comprehensive bike maps covering the Perth metropolitan area. Download bike maps from www.transport.wa.gov.au/cycling or pick up copies from most bike shops.
Google maps provides 'Get Directions' for cycling as well as public transport and walking.
Bike security
- Invest in a good bike lock. D-locks are generally the most secure.
- For expensive bikes, use a D-lock as well as a cable lock, it's the best deterrence.
- Lock both wheels and the frame when using outdoor bike racks.
- Lock your bike even if it's inside a bike cage.
- Do not leave bikes out overnight or on weekends.
- If your bike is stolen report it to UWA Security and the Police.
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Electric bikes
- Electric bikes give you the option of pedalling when the path is easy and switching to power when you need it.
- Crawley campus has a bike shed designed especially for electric bikes with a capacity for 16 bikes.
- Each bike space has a battery recharging point that is powered by solar panels on the roof.
- The electric bike shed is located between the tennis courts and the Fitness & Recreation Centre.
- Contact Security for access to the electric bike shed.
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Road rules
WA road rules apply on campus. For cyclists this means you must observe speed limits and wear a helmet.
If you are involved in a car or bike crash, it is important you contact UWA Security.
Useful links
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