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Welcome to the Transport Newsletter September 2017

We are constantly aiming to reduce our local, national and global environmental impact by increasing sustainable modes of transport. Find out how in the latest edition of our Transport Newsletter.

In this edition we have news of…

  • Student Bike Hire
  • Big Bike Giveaway
  • Dr Bike
  • Nikita's cycling experience
  • The cyclist's winter warmer: Vegetable Soup
 

We hope you had an enjoyable Welcome Week. Yet again this year you can hire bicycles from us. Come over to the Bike Hub (City) or Bike Fix (Headingley) to pick up your bike. On top of that, we are offering you the chance to win a FREE bicycle. Follow, like and share our social media pages for a chance to be the lucky winner.

We wish you all the very best in your studies.

 

Student Bike Hire

One of the wonders of studying here is that you can hire a bicycle from us for a very low cost. Bike maintenance, a D-lock, front and rear lights, puncture resistant tyres, pannier luggage racks, and mudguards are all included.

As bike hire contracts are for three months at a time only;

1st semester: £35

Next rolling 3 months: £10

Final rolling 3 months: £5

Plus a £50 deposit.

For more information, click here: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studenthub/cycling/

 

Big Bike Giveaway

We are giving away a FREE brand new bicycle to a lucky Leeds Beckett student! To be the winner, simply do the following:

The contest ends on 1st October at midnight. Remember the more you do, the more entries you will have in the draw. Good luck!

 
 
 
Find out more about the competition →
 

Dr Bike

We provide free monthly bicycle medical checkups every first Monday of the month at Rose Bowl, 1st floor opposite Student Hub. This is a pop-up session where you can access the following:

  • Free bike checks
  • Free brake and gear adjustments
  • Lock and lights sales
  • Replacement parts (small charge)
  • Advice on routes and cycling in Leeds

Date: Monday 2nd October

Time: 10.00 to 14.00

 
 
Find out more →
 

Nikita's experience with Bike Hire Scheme

Read what Nikita, a Masters student at Leeds Beckett, had to say about the Bike Hire scheme and why she recommends it to any student.

 

"I feel it's our responsibility as citizens of the world to look after the planet"

 
Read the interview →
 

The cyclist's Winter Warmer

This classic vegetable soup is the perfect meal for cyclists as wintertime is approaching. Easy, nutritious, and tasty, the vegetable soup will warm you up after a rainy ride back home. 

 

Savour it with slices of French baguette.

 
Read the recipe→