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Bicycling is ideally suited to Stanford's mild climate and flat terrain. Riding a bike is the fastest way to get around—there is capacity to park over 12,000 bikes on the campus. You don't need a car. The Marguerite shuttle, Zipcar (car sharing), Enterprise Rent-A-Car and other options are available for trips not suited to cycling.
Free class! Learn all the rules of the road when riding. If cited, you may attend this class in lieu of paying your fine.
Class is hosted twice a month by Stanford Public Safety. Sign up via the Department of Public Safety website.
Protect your brain! Wear a helmet every time you ride.
The Campus Bike Shop is a full service bike shop for repairs and sale of bike gear and equipment.
Request a bike or transit plan, and we’ll show you how to get there! Send email to Stanford’s Commute Club for a free bike or transit plan or other assistance.
While riding your bicycle, obey all traffic laws and buy and wear a bicycle helmet! Helmets can greatly reduce the risk of head injuries and death. Don't "hit the road" without one! However, even the best helmet has limitations. Defensive cycling is the key to bicycle safety. According the California Vehicle Code, every person riding a bicycle upon a street or highway has all the rights and responsibilities of the driver of a motor vehicle. You may be cited for running stop signs, riding at an unsafe speed for conditions, riding on the wrong side of the road or upon sidewalks, wearing headphones while riding, talking on a cell phone without a hands-free device, not having legal brakes, etc. Cyclists are required by state law to use front white lights, rear red reflectors, pedal and side reflectors at night. Additional lights are a good idea, especially red rear flashers, light colored clothing, and extra reflectors.
