UCSC Bike Programs
Biking is one of the fastest and easiest ways to travel around campus and the surrounding areas...and its great for the environment. To help keep you biking safely, TAPS offers several bike programs for UCSC students, faculty and staff.
Slug Bike Life is your resource to all things biking at UCSC. We've got free bike lights and helmets, sweet upcoming giveaways, fun e-bike riding events, and more to get you stoked for riding all year.
BCycle e-bike sharing provides Santa Cruz County residents and visitors with a convenient, fun, and affordable way to get around the County. UCSC affiliates are eligible for significantly reduced annual BCycle membership rates.
One of TAPS' core values is safety for all, including bicyclists. This includes tips for avoiding accidents when cycling as well as information about licensing your bike with the State of California and help with avoiding and reporting bike theft.
In addition to bike racks near bus stops and throughout campus, there are also bike lockers available for a small fee. All bikes on campus must be parked at a bike rack or in a bike locker, including e-bikes.
The Class I bike path through the Great Meadow offers stunningly beautiful views on the downhill journey. The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission also produces a map of bike routes throughout the county.
While the UC Santa Cruz campus offers sweeping ocean views and beautiful, scenery, the ride uphill to campus can be difficult...so TAPS operates a bike shuttle from the west side of Santa Cruz to the base of campus every weekday morning.
If you commute to work on your bike, you know getting up the hill can be a sweaty business. Make sure you're fresh for the day with the Bike Shower Program. This program is provided as a collaboration of TAPS and AthRec.
Check here to see if you're eligible for a Bike Shower Membership.
Biking is a great way to get around UCSC and Santa Cruz. It’s healthy, fun, and helps fight climate change. Buying a quality bike or an e-bike can be an expensive investment, but there are great financing options and rebates available.
Slug Bike Life
E-Bike Share
Bike Safety & Licensing
Bike Parking
Bike Routes
Bike Shuttle
Bike Shower Program
Bike Financing Offers, Rebates, and Rentals
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