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New Bike & Scooter Registration Process

Stanford University has partnered with Bike Index, the nation’s largest and most effective bike registration and recovery service, to provide Stanford University bike owners with this service. Register online, then find us at an upcoming event to get a free front and rear light for your device and your Stanford Bike Index QR Code Sticker. 

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Bike

At Stanford, biking is one of the most sustainable ways to navigate the campus and commute to work. Our bike program, nationally recognized as a four-time Platinum Level Bicycle Friendly University, incorporates the five E's of a successful program: Education, Equity, Engineering, Encouragement, and Evaluation. We strive to ensure biking is an efficient and safe commuting mode. Learn more about our resources and join the 10,400+ bicycles traversing the campus daily. 
 

Meet Felipe, who bikes daily from East Palo Alto

Bike commuting remains at an all-time high at Stanford, with 22% of commuters choosing to pedal their way to campus. Are you interested in our team helping you plan your commute?

Schedule a Free 1:1 Bike Chat

Bike Classes

Explore and sign-up to participate in various hands-on classes or virtual webinars Stanford Transportation offers, including basic bike maintenance and fix-a-flat training or view prerecorded webinars at your convenience.

Interactive Bike Safety Class on STARS

Ride Smart: Take Stanford’s interactive online bike safety class to master roundabouts, road rules, and safe, courteous cycling.

Register through STARS

Bike & Scooter Registration

Stanford University has partnered with Bike Index, the nation’s largest and most effective bike registration and recovery service, to provide Stanford University bike owners with this service.

Bike Safety Tips

Stanford has compiled this list of key bike safety tips to help you prepare and stay safe while riding.

Bike Safety Repair Stands

Bicycle repair stands enable bicyclists to make minor repairs and pump up their tires for free, making it more convenient for the campus community to maintain safe bicycles.
Bike parked correctly

Secure Your Bike

Stanford Transportation has compiled these resources to learn the most effective way to park and secure your bike.

Bike Routes and Maps

Find maps and resources to help you navigate Stanford and the surrounding communities by bike.

Reserve a Bike Cage

Daily bike storage is only available to Stanford affiliates commuting to campus. The information found on this page will help you learn more about how to find and reserve storage.

Get Ready to Roll

You’ll just need a few essential accessories. These items will cost a little extra, but they’ll keep you commuting safely and comfortably for years.

1:1 Virtual Bike Chat

Bike commuting remains at an all-time high at Stanford, with 22% of commuters choosing to pedal their way to campus. Are you interested in our team helping you plan your commute?

Schedule a Bike Commute Chat

Bikes on Transit

All the public transportation options in the Bay Area are bike-friendly. Caltrain, VTA buses, VTA Light Rail, BART, Golden Gate Ferries, and even Stanford Marguerite shuttles accommodate bicycles with bike racks to mount bikes.

Additional Resources