iCYCLE MANCHESTER
About
iCYCLE MANCHESTER is now up and running. This cycling project is set up as a bike rental business within the Students Union building on Oxford Rd. The project will be student led with a major focus on providing low cost sustainable Bike Hire to Students, Staff and Members of the public.
How much will it cost?
- The cost for a new bike is ONLY £6 per week
- The cost of a refurbished bike is £4.50 per week
You will also need to pay a refundable deposit of £50 for a new bike and £25 for a used one. You will need to sign a hire agreement and you will be expected to look after the bike, ensuring it is kept in good condition.
Who can participate?
All students, staff and members of the public can hire a bike, no matter whether new or existing, undergraduate or postgraduate, full-time or part-time, Home, EU or International. Bikes are hired out on a first-come first-served basis.
How does the scheme work?
iCYCLE MANCHESTER are launching the Student Bike Hire Scheme in June 2011 from the ground floor of MMU Students Union. Quality bikes are available for hire from one week up to the total of the academic year. All bikes are ready to ride, and come complete with lights, lock, and a full year long maintenance package. You will also receive a 10% discount voucher to use at Cycles Recycled to purchase bikes and accessories, access to a free maintenance class run by iCYCLE MANCHESTER, free beginner/refresher cycle training, plus support from the iCYCLE MANCHESTER team.
Hiring a bike
To a hire a bike, come and find us on the ground floor of MMU Students Union or you can simply register your interest by contacting us via email or telephone.
In person:
Ground Floor Reception
MMUnion
99 Oxford Road
Manchester
M1 7EL
Email:
icycle@mmu.ac.uk
Telephone:
07800 867815
opening times
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
10am – 3pm