Bicycle Storage, Riding and Cycling in Adelaide
Students of Carnegie Mellon University Australia who own and ride their own bicycle (bike) are welcome to ride to the campus.
At present the only location that bike scan stored is in the central courtyard or on the bike racks outside the front of the Torrens building on Victoria Square.
Please note that bikes are not to be wheeled in through the front of the building or chained to the rails at the front entrance of the building.
Students are highly advised to purchase a secure lock for their street-legal bikes and it is required by law for people to ride with a helmet.
A bike storage area will be considered should a majority of students wish to cycle into the University
CYCLING IN ADELAIDE
Adelaide is a great city for cyclists. You can cycle from the coast to the hills along Linear Park and the River Torrens, passing straight through the centre of Adelaide without ever venturing onto a road.
As the University is located on the corner of Wakefield Street and Victoria Square you will no doubt find yourself riding in traffic. Cycling next to trucks, buses, trams and cars can be dangerous. It's crucial to stay alert and be very aware of everyone else around you.
There are a series of bike routes in and beyond the city. Cycling maps can be found at:
http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/rss/content/safer_people/road_users/cycling_maps.htm
THEFT
Bikes can be a major theft target item. To protect your mode of transport and reduce the likelihood of its theft, use the following guidelines:
• Use a D lock or other high end security device designed for securing bicycles.
• Lock both wheels and the frame to a rack.
• Do not leave bicycles out overnight or on weekends.
• Lock bicycles in a well lit, well travelled area.
• If students have a late class consider using a storage facility rather than the street racks.
• Remove all accessories such as helmet, light, pump, drink bottle and personal effects.
• Keep a copy of the bicycles serial number to aid the identification and recovery in the event of theft.
Carnegie Mellon advises that whilst any bicycle is on campus neither the University nor any of its' authorised persons are liable for any theft, loss or damage to any bicycle and/or accessories.
NEW BICYCLE PURCHASES
In Adelaide, bike stores sell specialist equipment. You can purchase bikes at very cheap prices from chain stores, such as: Rebel sports in the Myer Centre, Target, Kmart and Big W. Approximate cost is $160 - $200. Refer to the Yellow Pages to find the store nearest to you.
SECONDHAND BICYCLE PURCHASES
A great place to find a cheap bike is in the ‘ Advertisements’ and ‘For Sale’ section of the local paper.
- see the Saturday edition of The Advertiser. There is also a newspaper called the Trading Post where people advertise second hand items for sale.
BikeSA also runs an online trading section on bicycles and bike parts.
Bikes can be purchased cheaply at second hand stores, the nearest location is:
Adelaide City Cash Converters
110 Gouger Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: 08 8212 7344
Fax: 08 8212 5729
Email: GougerStreetSA@au.cashconverters.com
Website: http://www.cashconverters.com.au/
Other second hand stores include charity shops like the Salvation Army and St Vincent De Paul. Search on yellow pages to find the nearest locations in Adelaide.
EVENTS FOR CYCLISTS
Bicycle SA is the peak recreational and educational cycling organisation in South Australia. It has about 2,000 members and attracts about 12,000 participants to its events each year. Events include a daily rides program, bicycle education in schools, and a range of on road and off road cycling opportunities. Bicycle SA also represents cyclists in a range of forums particularly advocating for cycling opportunities for the recreation cyclist
WEBSITE LINKS
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Adelaide City Bikes Scheme
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http://www.southaustralia.com/9006725.aspx
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| BikeSA
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http://www.bikesa.asn.au/page.php?section=69
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| Transport SA
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http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/
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| Yellow Pages
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http://www.yellowpages.com.au/
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| Trading Post
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http://www.tradingpost.com.au/
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| The Advertiser
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http://classifieds.theadvertiser.com/
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