The University Bicycle Resource Center (UBRC) provides a do-it-yourself space and free bicycle classes for the entire UW campus community.
Location
The UBRC is located in the Helen C. White Garage (Lot 6), in the northeast corner of the ground level of the parking garage. Find on Google Maps.
Questions?
Contact the Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator at 608-263-2969 or charles.strawser@wisc.edu.
UBRC Hours
Spring 2025
| Monday | 1 to 8 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8 to 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 to 8 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8 to 10:30 a.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 8 p.m. |
| Friday | 2:30 to 7 p.m. |
The UBRC does not have staffed hours on weekends or UW legal holidays.
The University Bicycle Resource Center is open for do-it-yourself bicycle tune-ups. We provide:
- 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
The UBRC 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.
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 2025 class schedule
Bicycle Traffic Skills 101
Tuesday, Feb. 11 – 12 to 1 p.m.
Chain Cleaning and Maintenance
Tuesday, March 4 – 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Derailleurs and Shifting
Tuesday, April 1 – 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Hub Overhaul Demo
Tuesday, April 29 – 6 to 7:30 p.m.
How to Plan a Bicycle Commute Route
Tuesday, June 3 – 12 to 1 p.m.
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:
