Bicycling at UB
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Bicycling is a fun and exciting form of exercise that is a surefire means of improving your physical and mental health. Bicycling can help prevent chronic disease, raise your metabolic rate, and lead to your feeling more energized and fit! Biking is the transportation alternative that infuses fun and healthy energy to get you where you need to be.
UB has racks to support over 300 bicycles, located on its campuses.
Key locations include residence halls and apartments, Main Circle, Flint Loop, Student Union, Putnam Way/Academic Spine, and the front of each UB Stampede bus. In addition, there are seven Buffalo Blue Bicycle hubs on campus. On the North Campus, at the entrance to the Ellicott Tunnel, at Flint Loop and the Student Union. On the South Campus, at Main Circle, Clement Hall and the Rotary Road (side of 220 Winspear).
Register Your Bicycle
It is to your advantage to register your bicycle with Parking and Transportation Services!
Bicycle registration is free! Register now and receive your UB Bicycle Stickers:
- A registered bicycle deters theft and aids in recovery/return if stolen.
- Owners of registered bicycles can be contacted in the event that their bicycle needs to be removed or was impounded. Bicycles may be impounded if they are impeding construction, vehicle or pedestrian traffic, or emergency vehicle access.
- Any clearly abandoned bicycle will be tagged with a written warning and impounded by the University after 30-days.
- Any impounded bicycle unclaimed after 90-days will be donated to charity.
- Bicycles locked to trees, signs or light poles will be tagged with a reminder to lock to the nearest bicycle rack.
- When locking your bicycle, a U-lock is recommended. Never lock bicycle by the front wheel only, include the frame and wheel within lock.
Getting Your Bike Between UB Campuses
The following instructional video 
outlines using bike racks on Stampede buses.
Bicycling Safety Tips
Bicyclists must obey all local and state Traffic Rules. Bicyclists have the same rights, privileges, and responsibilities as other vehicle operators. Given this, bicycles must be driven in similar fashion as other vehicles in order to be taken seriously by motorists.
Safety tips:- Wear a Helmet
- Never Ride Against Traffic
- Use Hand Signals when Turning
- Use Lights at Night
- One Person per Bicycle
- Be Careful at Intersections
- Lock Your Bike!
Additional Bicycling Resources
General:
Buffalo Blue Bicycle
Good Going Western New York
New York Bikes
League of American Bicyclists
Bicycle Maps:
UB Campus Rides: North to South Campus Route Map:
Amherst Bike Path
Town of Amherst Bike & Exercise Path
Bicycle Safety:
Bike Safety for College Students
How Not to Get Hit by Cars
Local Bicycle Shops:
Campus Wheel Works
Rick's Cycle Shop