Bike Library & Workshop
-- Location -- 1-13 South Academic Building - Find us with Google Maps
Walk down the ramp, through the double doors, then take your first right.
Hours of Operation
Summer Hours: Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Our Services
We rent bicycles from April to Mid-November. A bike costs $5/day or $10/week.
Want to rent a bike? Fill out this form!
We will teach you to fix your bike! Our workshop space has everything you need to fix your bicycle! Even a professional bicycle mechanic.
About Us
The Bike Library and Workshop is a fully equipped community bike workshop on campus at the University of Alberta. We provide the space and tools necessary to repair and maintain your bike and the services of our hired bike mechanic and skilled volunteers to teach you how to do it! We also provide bike rentals and have a wide variety of new and used parts for sale. We are run with the aid of several dedicated volunteers and sponsored by the Office of Sustainability.
Our full list of services includes:
- Bicycle rentals
- A workshop space with everything you need to fix your bicycle! Even a professional bicycle mechanic.
- New and used parts for sale
- Workshops and other opportunities to learn about bike safety, bike maintenance and cycling in Edmonton
- Volunteer opportunities
Volunteer With Us!
Interested in learning useful bike mechanic skills? Want to meet other cycling enthusiasts? Looking for a way to get involved in sustainability on campus? If you answered yes to one or all of these questions then the Bike Library and Workshop is the place for you! Fill out this google form or stop by during our drop in hours to receive more information.
Why become a Bike Library Volunteer?
- Learn and practice bike maintenance skills
- Volunteer in a fun, fast paced, hands on environment
- Attend “Volunteers Only” skill building workshops for free
- Receive a discount on bike parts
Sign up for our newsletter!
We'll send you bi-weekly updates on upcoming workshops, events, and volunteer opportunities.
With the support of the Office of Sustainability, the Bike Library & Workshop provides access to affordable transportation with a lower carbon footprint.
Renting A Bike
The Bike Library and Workshop rents bikes to campus community members (students, staff and faculty). We have approximately 50 bikes available to rent for up to 4 weeks. Our bike selection ranges from mountain bikes, cruisers, road bikes and various hybrids. All Sustain SU bikes come equipped with a U-lock, front and back lights, and a bell. The bike rental season begins in early April and closes in late October.
Rentals Include:
- Sustain SU bicycle
- Sturdy U-lock
- Front and back lights
Rental Prices:
- $5/day
- $10/week up to 4 weeks
Rental Deposit:
- We ask for a $60 deposit with all rentals. This deposit will be returned to you upon the return of all rented materials in good condition.
Payment Options:
- Cash
- ONECard. Need to put money on your ONEcard? Visit the ONEcard website to learn how.
Late Fees:
- We will deduct $10/week from your deposit for each week you are late returning your bike.
Loss, Theft, and Damage:
- If your bike and/or any of the accompanying accessories are lost or stolen, the value of the item will be deducted from your deposit. These deductions from the deposit allow us to replace or repair the bike and continue operating the program.
Renewals:
- The maximum amount of time you may rent a bicycle for is 4 weeks. After four weeks you must return your bicycle to the Bike Library and Workshop for a safety check up
- If there is no Wait List then you may renew your bicycle.
- If there is a Wait List we will have to pass your bicycle to the next person waiting. This is to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to access our service.
- If you are unable to renew your bicycle due to the wait list keep checking back as it usually takes about one week for a bicycle to become available for you.
Submit your Rental Agreement and Waiver of Liability before you come in via this Google Form. Then stop by the Bike Library & Workshop (SAB 1-13) in person during drop in hours.
Note: please allow yourself enough time for bike rentals. Demand is high in the summer and you may be waiting up to 15 minutes for service. We will require your completion of a Rental Agreement and Waiver of Liability.
For information about cycling in Edmonton, check out the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters website.
Phone
780-492-1648
Email
bikelibrary@su.ualberta.ca
Wednesday/Thursday
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SAB 1-13
South Academic Building (SAB)
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G7
