Bicycle Registration and Locks
Registration
Bicycle registration is strongly recommended for everyone who bikes on campus. Along with a good lock and proper locking technique, it is also the easiest way to keep your bicycle safe.
Current Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ students, faculty, or staff who register their bike are eligible to receive a free helmet and light. Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ has partnered with 529 Garage to provide free, easy, and fast registration.
- Sign up
- Pick up the 529 Garage decal at either of the University Parking offices and affix the decal to your bike.
University Parking office locations:
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Evanston campus: |
Chicago campus: University Parking Abbott Hall Room 100 710 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60611 Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:00 – 5:00 |
To receive your free bicycle helmet and light
- Fill out the Bike Helmet Request Form. Be sure to know the size helmet that is needed by first measuring your head. The manufacturer recommends:
- Small/Medium if less than 22.75 inches
- Large/Extra Large if over 23 inches
- Bring your valid Wildcard and 529 Garage registration confirmation to the University Parking office to receive your helmet and light.
| Evanston campus: University Parking (entry at northwest corner of Segal Visitors Center) 1841 Sheridan Road Evanston, IL 60208 Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:00 – 4:00 |
Chicago campus: University Parking Abbott Hall, Room 100 710 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60611 Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:00 – 5:00 |
Check out for tips on how to correctly adjust your helmet for the safest fit.
How to purchase a bike lock
can be purchased by University faculty, staff, and students with the presentation of an active Wildcard with cash, check, or credit cards from either the Evanston campus or Chicago campus University Parking offices (locations and hours above). We have 9" locks ($67) and 5.5" locks ($50) available.