UCLA
Recreation

Bike Shop

The UCLA Bike Shop offers fee-for-service bike repairs, bikes for sale or rent, do-it-yourself workshop space, repair/maintenance classes, and instruction on how to ride, commute, and use University bike-related services.

About the Bike Shop

The UCLA Bike Shop offers comprehensive services to help you obtain, fix, and use your bike.

Location
The shop is located in the northwest corner of the John Wooden Center, as shown on the below map. Patrons may bring their bike into the shop through the garage door in the back of the John Wooden Center, but not through the main entrance at the front of the building.

Map of Bike Shop Location

Services

Bicycle repairs

Does your bike need a tune-up, new parts, or a custom repair? Bring your bike by the UCLA Bike Shop during open shop hours. Our mechanics will assess your needs and provide you with a fee estimate for us to perform the repairs for you. We recommend you email bikecenter@recreation.ucla.edu to schedule a repair appointment, as there may not be time or space to accommodate your bike as a same-day drop-in. We are unable to store your bike while you wait to be scheduled for a repair.

Bicycles for sale

Are you considering buying a bike? While we do not keep bikes in stock ready for sale, our team can help you identify and order a bike that is suitable to your needs. Your bike will be shipped to the UCLA Bike Shop where we will assemble it for you and ensure you are outfitted with appropriate riding safety gear, such as a helmet, lights, and a lock.

Bicycles for rent

Fees: $89/quarter or $20/week

Eligibility: Renter must be a current UCLA student, staff, or faculty member to be eligible.

Included: One commuter bike equipped with a rear rack, U-lock and cable, saddle bag, flat repair kit, mini pump, helmet, and lights. All quarter-long rentals include the following services at no additional charge: flat fix, derailleur adjustment, brake adjustment, and lateral wheel true.

How to rent: First, inquire if any rental bikes are available by contacting the Bike Shop via email (bikecenter@recreation.ucla.edu), phone (310-488-9527), or come by in-person during open hours. If bikes are available, come to the Bike Shop in-person during open hours to see which bike (if any, of those available) fits you. If the Bike Shop identifies a bike that fits you, and you wish to proceed with renting it, you will complete the rental agreement and pay for your rental.

Policies:

  • By renting the listed equipment, renter represents that they am familiar with the type of equipment and knowledgeable in the proper and safe use of such equipment. They agree to inspect the rental equipment and report any problems with the equipment immediately to the Bike Shop staff. They understand that they are solely responsible for the rented equipment from the time they take possession of the rental to the time that they return the rental to the Bike Shop
  • Payment: Full payment of all rental fees is required by day of pick-up.
  • Refunds:No refunds are available once the rental begins, including if the rental is returned earlier than scheduled.
  • Pick-up and drop-off: Items may only be picked up and returned during Bike Shop open hours, which are posted on the website.
  • Late fee: If items are not returned by the listed due date, a $5 late fee will be added for each day the items are returned late. Renter is responsible for knowing shop hours and planning their return accordingly.
  • Damages: If items are returned damaged, repairs will be assessed, and renter will be charged for parts and labor based on the Bike Shop’s rates.
  • Destroyed/stolen/lost equipment: If equipment is lost, stolen, and/or destroyed, a replacement fee will be assessed. The replacement fees are equivalent to the MSRP for each item.

Do-it-yourself workshop space

Online reservation system coming soon.
Do you already possess the knowledge and skills on how to fix your own bike? Would you like to have access to our tools and a bike stand? Email bikecenter@recreation.ucla.edu to schedule workshop time. Workshop time is available during open shop hours only; refer to Bike Shop open hours calendar. You must already have the skill and knowledge to independently perform your repair. While Bike Shop staff may be available to offer occasional answers to specific questions, they are not available to teach you to perform your repair nor to check your work. You are responsible for your own safety and bike functionality. If you would like to learn more about how to fix/maintain your own bike, we encourage you to sign up for our classes!

Classes

Would you like to how to repair or maintain your bike? Or perhaps you’d like to learn how to be a conscientious rider, or plan your commute to campus? The UCLA Bike Shop hosts quarterly classes on skills/knowledge essential to bike maintenance, riding, and planning your commute. View the current schedule and enroll via the Recreation online store.

Resources

Public Workstations

Public workstations are located in many places around campus, for your convenience. Most of them have a workstand to suspend your bike in the air, a pump to inflate your tires, and a small selection of tools for repairs.

View Public Workstations Map

BikeLink Lockers

BikeLink cards are available to purchase at the UCLA Bike Shop. For more information about this secure bike parking service, please visit UCLA Transportation’s Bicycle Resources page and open the “BikeLink Lockers” drop-down tab.

Routes for Rides

We often get questions from aspiring and active bicyclists about how to ride to campus from various parts of the city. In response to these inquiries, we've mapped dozens of routes that we've found useful over the years:

Routes to campus from the East

Routes to campus from the North and West

Routes to campus from the South

Special-Event Routes

You may also plan your route to campus using tools like Google Maps'Bicycling-Directions (click "Get Directions," then click on the bike icon).

Tips

As demonstrated by UCLA's Gold designation in the Bicycle-Friendly University program, UCLA is committed to supporting your bicycle-commuting endeavors.

Videos

Bikes for All is an inspirational video filmed by a UCLA student. Bike-U-mentary, produced by UCLA Transportation, documents two bicycle-commutes to campus. Sharing the road can be challenging when everyone's in a hurry, so Watch for Bruins.

Locking

Most thefts can be deterred by securing the bicycle frame with a U-lock to approved parking-infrastructure (e.g., a bicycle rack). We recommend this humorous video about (in)effective locking produced by BikeUCLA Films, The Bike Bandit.

Riding

The League of American Bicyclists recommends the following guidelines for a smooth commute: 1) Follow the law; 2) Be predictable; 3) Be conspicuous; 4) Think ahead; 5) Ride ready; 6) Keep your cool. These videos about how to ride on the road provide guidance, too; for more information, we recommend our Smart-Cycling Classes.

Links

The following links are provided for informational purposes.

A sampling of On-Campus Organizations and Resources:

A sampling of Bike Shops, DIY Workshops, and Bike-Rental Services in LA:

A sampling of Rides, Events, and Classes in/near LA:

A sampling of Governmental and Non-Governmental Bike-Programs:

Hours & Contact

View Bike Shop Hours

bikecenter@recreation.ucla.edu

310-488-9527

Location

Northwestern corner of the John Wooden Center