The University Bicycle Resource Center (UBRC) is open to the campus community and provides a do-it-yourself space for people interested in performing tune-ups to their own bicycles. The University Bicycle Resource Center is staffed by Commuter Solutions student employees who work to encourage the use of active and alternative forms of transportation–especially bicycling, walking, and transit.
The University Bicycle Resource Center is located in the Helen C. White Garage (Lot 6), in the northeast corner of the ground level of the parking garage. Find the UBRC with Google Maps.
What the University Bicycle Resource Center offers:
- Do-it-yourself space and free use of tools, air pump and grease, lube and other supplies as available
- Bicycle repair manuals
- Bicycle maps
- Active transportation expertise of our student employees
- Monthly bicycling events, such as classes, clinics and more
Did you know there are bicycle air and repair stations all around campus? Find them on the Bicycle Air and Repair Station Map. (PDF)
If you have any questions, please contact the Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator at 608-263-2969 or charles.strawser@wisc.edu.
Biking and Walking

UBRC hours
Spring 2023
The UBRC will be closed March 11 – 19 for spring break.
Day | Hours |
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Monday, March 6 | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Tuesday, March 7 | 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Wednesday, March 8 | 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Thursday, March 9 | 12:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Friday, March 10 | 2:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
The UBRC does not have staffed hours on weekends or UW legal holidays.

UBRC classes
All events are free and open to the UW community. Classes are held in the University Bicycle Resource Center. Attendance is a first-come, first-served and no registration is required.
Spring 2023 class schedule
Intro to Bike Traffic Skills 101
Wednesday, February 8
12 – 1 p.m.
Chain Cleaning & Annual Maintenance
Wednesday, March 8
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Derailleurs & Shifting
Wednesday, April 5
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Hub Overhaul Demo
Wednesday, May 3
6 – 7:30 p.m.
How to Plan a Bicycle Route
June date & time TBD
Virtual class video recordings
Classes were held online for the 2020-21 year.
Class recordings are available in a YouTube playlist, which is also embedded below: