Cycling Friendly Campus
Help your students to stay active, support their mental health and save on transport costs.
Our Cycling Friendly Campus programme supports colleges and universities promote cycling as a healthy and sustainable travel option for staff and students through a development fund, an award accreditation and an internship programme.
Cycling Friendly Campus internship
With funding from Transport Scotland, we embed Campus Cycling Officers within host institutions. Their work complements the development fund and award, and supports campuses to become cycling friendly.
We're currently inviting applications from prospective host colleges and universities.
The deadline for application is Wednesday 3rd June 2020, 5pm.
Cycling Friendly Campus Award
The award recognises colleges and universities who are improving their campuses and making it easier and more accessible to cycle.
Find the colleges and universities who we're working with:
Cycling Friendly Campus development fund (currently closed - register your interest)
What? Funding of up to £25,000 can be used to install facilities that will make it easier for students and staff to cycle.
Why? By improving facilities, more students will be able to stay healthy, support their wellbeing and save on transport costs.
Who? Colleges and universities looking to promote cycling as a sustainable travel choice can apply to the fund.
How? To find out more and register your interest, send us an email.
Though the fund is currrently closed you can email us to register your interest and we'll be in contact when funding is next available.
Cycling Friendly Campus success stories
Colleges and universities are getting more students cycling through the Cycling Friendly programme. Read their stories...
Do your students need cycle training?
We also offer a range of training to help students and staff be more confident cycling to and at university or college. You might be interested in:
- Essential Cycling Skills to build confidence cycling
- Cycle Ride Leader so you can take group rides
- Training for learner drivers to help them drive safely around people on bikes
Get in touch with training@cycling.scot or 0141 229 5350 for more information.
Who to contact for more information?
To find out more, contact us on cyclingfriendly@cycling.scot or 0141 229 5350.