The University Bicycle Resource Center (UBRC) provides a do-it-yourself space with free bicycle classes and is open for bicycle tune-ups for the entire UW campus community.
The UBRC is not open on weekends or UW legal holidays.
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UBRC Hours and Operations
The University Bicycle Resource Center (UBRC) provides a do-it-yourself space and free bicycle classes for the entire UW campus community.
The UBRC 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
Fall 2025
Hours beginning Wednesday, October 1:
| Mondays | 5:30 - 8 p.m. |
| Tuesdays** | Noon - 8 p.m. |
| **Special hours Tuesday, Nov. 11: 5:30 - 8 p.m. | |
| Wednesdays | 5:30 - 8 p.m. |
| Thursdays | 5:30 - 8 p.m. |
| Fridays | 2 - 8 p.m. |
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.
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 first-come, first-served and no registration is required.
Fall 2025 class schedule
Front Wheel Flat Fix
Tuesday, Sep. 9 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Rear Wheel Removal & Reinstallation
Tuesday, Oct. 7 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Brake Maintenance
Tuesday, Nov. 4 – 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Bike Through Winter
Tuesday, Dec. 2 – 5 to 6:30 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:
