Cycling
Swap your car for a bike to improve your health, save you money, and reduce your carbon footprint. You can also collect points and get rewards by taking part in our EcoGo Challenge.
Rewards for cyling
From the 27 September 2021, you can use your commute to campus to save money and help us be one of the most sustainable universities in the world through EcoGo.
For every sustainable travel choice that you make you can earn money off at your favourite shops and leisure locations and help fight the climate crisis.
Download the BetterPoints app and register with your University of Sussex email address to earn points and give it an EcoGo!
EcoGo Accessibility Statement
The EcoGo mobile application and website have been developed by BetterPoints. As EcoGo is an application which contains third party content this means that some aspects of the website and application accessibility are outside of the University of Sussex’s control.
EcoGo is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, improvements are needed including improving colour contrast and some navigational issues. The University of Sussex is committed to making the EcoGo website and mobile app fully accessible and are actively working to address these issues. The University is working with BetterPoints to improve accessibility in the new version of their app, which is currently in development.
If you have any trouble using or accessing parts of EcoGo, please contact us here: web-accessibility@sussex.ac.uk
The University of Sussex’s full accessibility statement can be found here.
Useful information
Sussex is a bike friendly campus with cycle paths throughout and over 20 bike rack locations and free shower facilities available. Brighton also has many cycle lanes, including along the main route to campus along Lewes Road, making cycling a great option for commuting to and from campus.
- Brighton & Hove City Council has a map of cycle routes across the city to help you plan your journey
- Check out our map of bicycle parking on campus
- Find out about our cycling facilities on campus, including shower facilities
Staff Cycle to Work scheme
A government-backed initiative, the Cycle to Work scheme allows staff to obtain a bike and/or cycling accessories to use for riding to work while making tax and National Insurance savings from your gross pay. You choose your combination of bike and accessories and then rent the equipment through salary sacrifice from the University.
Find out more with our Cycle to Work scheme FAQs
Beryl BTN Bikes
Don’t have a bike? You can hire one! BTN Bikeshare are a bike hire scheme with 780 bikes available from 80 hubs across the city. We have two solar-powered bike hubs on campus – at the Sports Centre and Bramber House, and there are two more close by in Stanmer Park.
Costs start from 4p per minute and there are a choice of passes or pay as you ride.
Find out more about the scheme and download the Beryl app here
Cycle Training Courses
Brighton & Hove City Council offer cycling training to fit everyone’s needs. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or are experienced at riding a bicycle, they can help! Their friendly and professional cycle instructors can help people sharpen your cycle craft and become more confident riding a bike.
Visit the Council's City Cycling Skills webpage to find out more information about the courses.
Bike Maintenance
Make sure you’re cycling safely by learning how to maintain and repair your bike.
You can learn to repair and maintain your bike with the Bike Shack. They’re a student run society that can help you fix your bike, and teach you how to do it yourself in future. They run from 1-3pm on weekdays, closed on Tuesdays.
Dr Bike Workshops will be organised each term to give free bike checks and minor repairs.