Cycling is a great way to keep active and can be quicker than travelling by car in congested conditions. It's increasing in popularity with more people cycling to and from the campus, and we aim to make it as easy as possible to get here by bike. We have a variety of places to park your bike across campus, as well as facilities for you to shower and change.
Planning your route
One of the first things you need to do when cycling to and from campus is plan your route. Check out the Go Smarter Online Cycle Maps or use an online tool like Komoot to navigate journeys by bicycle (select bike touring as your sport for off-road cycle routes).
Bicycle security
It is important to keep your bike secure. Use a good lock and double lock your bike where possible. Staff and students can request a free D lock by emailing sustainability@sunderland.ac.uk.
Free bicycle maintenance
There is a bicycle maintenance stand located outside the Cycle Hub at City Campus and beside the bike hangers at St Peter's. If you require any further maintenance, you can take your bicycle to St Peter's Cycle Hub located on the riverside.
Free Bicycle Hire
Staff and students can loan a bicycle on a short-term or long-term basis from St Peter's Cycle Hub located on the riverside at St Peter's. Call 07776 317 524 to check opening times and availability.
Visitors
Visitors are welcome to use the on-street cycle racks located around campus. It's important to keep your bike secure. Use a good lock and double lock your bike where possible. Contact parkingservices@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3366 if you have any issues.
Cycle Facilities at City Campus
Cycle Hub for staff and students at City Campus
The Cycle Hub is a secure bicycle storage facility on City Campus, between Edinburgh Building and City Space, featuring secure storage for 32 bicycles, lockers, a bike maintenance stand with pump, internal CCTV and an alarm system. The access control system has been recently upgraded to a secure maglock system, and access is now restricted to those with a campus card only.
Advanced CCTV analytics and alarm alerts were also implemented to monitor the perimeter and threshold of the storage area. The system is designed to detect loitering and trespassing, providing a safe and reliable area for students and staff to store their bicycles free of charge. All staff and students can gain access using their staff ID card.
Places to park your bike at City Campus
- Murray Library (on-street racks)
- The Gateway (on-street racks)
- CitySpace (on-street racks)
- CitySpace (secure cycle hub – ID card required)
- The John Dawson Sciences Complex (on-street racks)
- Quadrant (on-street racks)
- Fleming (on-street racks)
- Hope Street Xchange (cycle lockers – padlock required)
- Hope Street Xchange car park (on-street racks)
- Helen McCardle House (cycle lockers – padlock required)
- Helen McCardle House (on-street racks)
Shower facilities available
- CitySpace (changing rooms on floor 1)
- Darwin Building (room 003 on the ground floor)
Cycle Facilities at Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's
Secure Cycle Parking at St Peter’s Campus
Two bike hangers are located between Prospect Building and David Puttnam Media Centre, featuring a secure access-controlled lock and bicycle maintenance stand with a pump. All staff and students can gain access using their staff ID card.
Places to park your bike at Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's
- Prospect (secure bike hangers – ID card required)
- Prospect (on-street racks)
- David Goldman Technology Centre (on-street racks)
- David Puttnam Media Centre (on-street racks)
- Reg Vardy Centre (on-street racks)
- Wearside View (covered cycle shelter)
- Chaplaincy (on-street racks)
- St Peter's Gate (cycle lockers – padlock required)
- National Glass Centre (on-street racks)
Shower facilities available
- David Goldman Technology Centre (accessible toilet and shower, room 012 on the ground floor)
- Wearside View (room 012 on the ground floor)
Published: 2 June 2025