Bicycle Friendly University
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ has been recognized as a Bicycle Friendly University by theÌý. The Norfolk campus is ideal for bicycling. Situated on the Elizabeth River Trail, the interior of the campus is flat, protected from perimeter streets, and criss-crossed with tree-lined paths. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ proudly offers a number of bike-friendly services to the Monarch community, including: FREE bicycle registration, bike rental & recycling programs, fix-it stations around campus, bike racks at all residence & classroom buildings, and more!
Bicycle Registration
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ offers FREE bicycle registration throughÌý.
Register your bike online to save important info, have proof of ownership, reduce the risk of it being stolen, and greatly increase the chances of recovering it if it ever gets stolen.
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Biking in Norfolk
With adjustments to the existing roadway network and the development of trails and neighborhood loops, Norfolk is evolving into a bike-friendly city. View the current Norfolk Bike NetworkÌý, explore theÌý, and learn more about biking in the city on the City of NorfolkÌý.
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Abandoned Bike Collection
Is your bike tagged? That means it is considered abandoned.
The university places aÌýyellow tagÌýon bikes that are identified as abandoned due to: missing tire, bent frame, missing parts, etc. Tagged bicycles must be repaired within 7 days, after which locks will be cut and the bicycle collected.
Is your bike missing? It may have been collected for being abandoned.
You may reclaim your bike within 120 days of collection by emailingÌýparking@odu.edu. If you wish to donate your bike, please contactÌýBikeÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÌýfor more information.
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Bike Rental Services
Rent a bike with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's bike rental program through the Outdoor Adventure Program located in the Student Recreation Center. Visit the Outdoor Adventure ProgramÌýwebsite for more information about Weekly & Semester bike rentals!
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Bicycle Learning Lab
The Outdoor Adventure Program hosts a bike maintenance workshop open to the community to learn how to repair simple bike issues including flat tires, broken chains, and the day-to-day maintenance of riding.
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