Education

One-On-One Tutorials

All of our student mechanics are fully prepared to help anyone with any issues on their personal bikes! We aren’t a bike shop that will fix up your bike for you, instead we will teach you how to fix it up yourself. We can teach you how to lube your chain, patch a tube, true your wheel, replace your bottom bracket, and more! We are constantly learning, and are happy to tackle larger projects with you, but some things are beyond our expertise and we may refer you to some of the excellent local bike shops that Cache Valley has to offer.

How to Schedule

Students: You can come in and use our tools and tool boards to fix your bike for FREE (if you are currently enrolled in classes). We prefer that you give us a call and schedule an appointment, but walk-ins are also welcome. No previous mechanical experience is needed - our mechanics can teach you just about anything you want to know! USU Employees / Community Members: Access to our tools and tool boards are only $6 an hour. We prefer that you give us a call and schedule an appointment, but walk-ins are also welcome. Our mechanics are always ready and willing to help you solve any bike related problem!

Safety Concerns

We want to make biking around USU and Cache Valley convenient, fun, and most importantly safe. If you have had an accident, please report it to the Campus Safety Police or the Logan Police. For near misses, reporting potholes, places where your bike gets tampered with, or other safety concerns on or near University property report it directly. You can also report issues or concerns on bikemaps.org, a website that makes it easy to report and strives to create safer cycling networks.

If you are interested in making our cycling networks safer, please consider joining the USU Bike Advisory Committee. If you would like instruction or assistance on how to commute, safety classes are offered on a rotating basis. You can sign up for classes by emailing avery.cronyn@usu.edu

Bike Parking Recommendations

Use a U-lock and a cable. Small cable locks can be easily cut. If using a cable lock, get one that is at least 10 mm thick. A great resource can be at Kryptonite.

When locking up your bike, position your U-lock so that it secures the front wheel to the frame of the bike, as well as the object that you’re locking your bike to. Use your cable to loop through your rear wheel, and secure both ends to the U-lock.

Avoid locking your bike to trees, street signs, handrails, and other street furniture. This can create obstructions for other pedestrians, especially those who are disabled. Parking your bike in these areas is inconsiderate, and can lead to a higher likelihood of theft. It is best to park your bike on racks that are secured to the ground. If your bike is abandoned for more than 2 weeks on the USU campus, USU police may take it.