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Bicycling at NC State

Bicycling is a great way to travel - it's healthy, fun, and environmentally-friendly! However, because NCSU is an urban campus and most of the routes are on-road, cyclists need to prepare and plan for the optimum, safe cycling experience.

Download the Raleigh Bike Map

Download the Capital Area Greenway Map

Make sure your bicycle is safe and adjusted correctly for the maximum amount of control, and know your skill and/or comfort level operating a bicycle on different facilities (off-road, on-road, multi-use paths).

WolfWheels
 NC State University recently kicked off a bicycle rental program called WolfWheels, which is hosted by the Campus Recreation department at Carmichael Gym. Bicycles are available for students, faculty and staff to rent at $3/day, $6/weekend and $18/week. Semester rentals also available on first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit www.ncsu.edu/wolfwheels.

CCF Bike Loan Program for International Students
The Campus Christian Fellowship organization runs a small bike loan program for international students. Bikes are available by the semester for a small deposit. More information at http://ccf-ncsu.org/home/?page_id=1399

New Bicycle Repair Classes at the NC State Craft Center!
 Say goodbye to expensive bicycle repairs and learn to properly maintain your own bicycle. Following a one-session crash course, participating NC State students will have access to the Crafts Center’s new repair facility for your entire college career! Whether you are a competitive racer or just a casual rider, this class will provide you with the necessary skills to replace/repair flats, lubricate drive trains, tune brakes and derailleurs, true wheels, and much more. Class Fee: $10. Students are encouraged to bring their own bikes to learn on. For more information or to enroll, visit http://www.ncsu.edu/crafts/classes/students_only.html

Showers & Clothing Lockers
Showers are available at a number of locations throughout campus. For a full list, click here.
Showers and clothing lockers are also available to members of Carmichael Gym. For more information, visit the University Recreation website.

Twelve clothing lockers are available for rent in the Engineering 2 Building on Centennial Campus. Application and details.

Bike Lockers
Four bike lockers are now available for rent on campus. Two units are in the Brooks Lot (Locker # 1 and # 2), near the Hillsborough/Brooks transit stop. Two units are available in the service lot on the west side of Nelson Hall (Locker # 3 and # 4). For more information and/or to rent a locker, click here.

Bikes on Buses
Bike racks are available on all Triangle Transit and CAT buses. Wolfline buses are not currently equipped with racks. For instructions on how to load a bike, visit the GoTriangle website.

What's a sharrow?
A sharrow is a shared lane marking used to indicate to bicyclists and motorists that a roadway is bicycle-friendly. <<<more>>>

Biking from Main to Centennial

While you have many bus options for traveling between NC State's two major campuses, Don't rule out biking as an option! <<more>>

Other information on area cycling:

Campus Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

Campus Police Bike Patrol

Raleigh Bike Shops

Raleigh Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Raleigh Bicycle Plan

Google Map of Raleigh Bike Facilities (BPAC Planning Map)