Bicycle parking facilities:
Sheffield stands
- Stands are provided across campus to which bicycles may be secured.
- Under no circumstances should any bicycle/motorcycle obstruct walkways, disabled access points or emergency exits.
- All cycles parked at the owner’s risk. All property left is at the owners risk. The University will not accept liability for any losses or thefts.
Cycle shelters
- There are nine shelters around campus, accessible to staff and postgraduate students to use.
- To obtain access, please either visit the Car Parks Office during opening hours, or email a picture of your University ID car to carparking@manchester.ac.uk. If sent via email, it may take up to 5 working days for processing.
- Terms of use:
- Please ensure you close the door and do not hold the door open for others. Thieves often gain access by tailgating legitimate users.
- All property left in the cycle shelters is left at the owners risk. The University will not accept liability for any losses or thefts from the cycle shelters
- The cycle shelters are for use during periods of work/study at the University ONLY and should NOT be used for long-term storage of bicycles or locks e.g. during holidays, sabbaticals etc.
- Any bicycle or lock left in a shelter for an extended period of time (more than 4 weeks) may be removed and donated to charity under the provisions of the policy for dealing with abandoned bikes.
- The University will not accept liability for any loss or damage to bicycles or locks removed under the terms of this policy.
Storing e-bikes or e-scooters in University bike shelters:
The bike shelters on campus can be used to store Electrically Assisted Pedal Bikes (EAPC’s), provided they meet the EAPC Requirements below:
- e-bikes must be "electrically assisted pedal cycles" (EAPCs), meaning they must have pedals that can be used to propel the bike.
- the maximum continuous rated power of the electric motor cannot exceed 250 watts.
- the electrical assistance must cut out when the e-bike reaches 15.5 mph.
Your bike is not an EAPC, and is categorised as a moped or motorbike if it:
- can be propelled at more than 15.5 miles per hour (mph) by the motor
- has a continuous rated power output higher than 250 watts
- does not have pedals that can propel it
e-bikes which do not meet the EAPC Requirements, or e-scooters, cannot be stored in the University bike shelters. Any non-compliant vehicles found in University bike shelters may be removed without notice, and users risk losing access to University-provided cycle storage.
Security of your bicycle while on campus
- We recommend always using a good quality D-lock to secure your bike.
- Discounted D-locks are available for staff and students by registering your bike on the University’s cycle registration scheme.
- All property left in the cycle shelters is left at the owners risk. The University will not accept liability for any losses or thefts from the cycle shelters.
Abandoned Bicycles
Abandoned bikes take up valuable bike parking space across campus. With many locations operating at capacity effective management is important to maintain access and support and encourage cycling.
The Abandoned Bikes Policy aims to reduce the number of abandoned bikes by providing a consistent approach to tagging, removing and disposing:
- Sweeps will be undertaken four times per year.
- Abandoned bikes will be tagged with a notice explaining the bike will be taken away in three weeks if not removed by the owner.
- Bike locks will be tagged with a notice and cut off after four weeks if not removed by the owner.
- Abandoned bikes will be collected and stored for three months to allow adequate time for owners to come forward.
- If no claim of ownership is received within three months bikes will be donated to a registered charity.
Please direct all abandoned bike enquiries to es@manchester.ac.uk.
Information on abandoned bike charity use can be found at: https://www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/news/february-2022/abandoned-bikes-donated-to-charity/