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Bike Resources

A Guide to Campus Cycling by Wolverines on Wheels

Wolverines on Wheels (WoW) is a student organization dedicated to building a safe, accessible, and sustainable bicycling community on the Ann Arbor campus. The group aims to support and advocate for all members of the Ann Arbor bicycling community and guarantee that students, faculty, and staff can benefit from and contribute to a bike-friendly campus. Whether you're a complete beginner or seasoned cyclist, we are excited to welcome you to U-M’s biking community!

The students at WoW compiled a list of resources and tools for bike enthusiasts on campus. Check back often for updates and information on group rides! For peer-to-peer support on biking or bike resources, email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu

Student riding a bike on campus

Where to Get a Bike

Earn a Bike

The Cycling Forward Program, by Wolverines on Wheels, offers refurbished bicycles from the bike recycling initiative and gives them back to the campus community at no cost.

  • Participating members will earn points through September and October by joining group rides, supporting community events, and volunteering for advocacy initiatives. All participants who earn 8 points are eligible for the bike distribution lottery in mid-October. Bikes come with locks, helmets, and lights, plus access to our repair workshops and cycling community.

Rent a Bike

At MRecreation Adventure Leadership, bike rentals are first-come, first-served and can be reserved for up to a month at a time. All bikes come with a helmet, lights, and a lock.

Buy a Bike

Common Cycle, Ann Arbor’s bike cooperative, provides free bike repair education and workshop space where you can connect with volunteers and community cyclists.

Daily Commuters

Commuting by bike promotes a culture of sustainability at U-M, reduces our carbon footprint, helps riders stay healthy, reduces traffic, and allows riders to enjoy the beautiful scenery and design of Ann Arbor.

Bike Parking on Campus

8,500+ spaces across campus through Logistics, Transportation, and Parking

  • Outdoor racks for quick stops
  • Indoor storage for security (at cost)
  • Lockers for premium protection (at cost: located at Wolverine Tower, Space Research, and the Medical Campus)

How to Secure Your Bike

Register your bike with the Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS). This program was created to deter theft and assist in the recovery of property in the event of a loss.

Review the Common Cycle’s Bike Lock PSA. This guide provides resources on properly securing your bike to prevent theft.

Student in striped shirt observing as volunteer repairs bike

DIY Repairs & Maintenance

  • Bike Resource Distribution & Repair Pop-ups

    Wolverines on Wheels (WoW) is actively using advocacy research, resource partnerships, and community building to make the campus a safer place to cycle. This is an excellent way to receive free resources on campus.

    Check their events page for updates on resource pop-ups. If you can't make it to WoW's DIY repair workshops, Ann Arbor's Common Cycle also runs workshops on Sundays.

  • Additional Safety Resources

    Winter Bike Maintenance Guide

    This guide is designed for cyclists looking to safely navigate winter conditions while maintaining their bikes year-round. This comprehensive guide covers essential winter biking preparation, including bike upgrades (tires, fenders, lights), the ABC-Quick Check system (Air, Brakes, Chain, Quick Release), and crucial post-ride maintenance to protect against salt and ice damage. Download WoW's Winter Bike Maintenance Guide

    Information on Bike Safety & Crashes

    Dive into the comprehensive safety guide from Logistics, Transportation, and Parking. If you do get into a crash, read Common Cycle’s Crashes in Ann Arbor guide for the best next steps!

  • Wolverines on Wheels Repair Drop-In Hours

    Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly?

    Come to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p in the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level).

    Sign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnose bike problems, guide you through repairs, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding.

    This is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!

    Only one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups.

    If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@​umich.edu

    The Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches, grease, etc). https://calendly.com/​wolverinesonwheels-admin-​umich/30min

  • Wolverines on Wheels Beginner Repair Education Workshops

    Want to be ready to fix a flat in a pinch? Adjust your gears for smoother riding? Interested in learning basic bike repair?

    JOIN WOLVERINES ON WHEELS FOR OUR MONTHLY BEGINNER BIKE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS! SIGN UP REQUIRED. Events to be updated on all platforms found on our LinkTree.

    You will be working on recycled WoW bikes so please do not bring your own bike into the facilities for these workshops--you can get repair support on your own bike at our drop-in hours.

    These workshops will center on ABCQuick Checks and the basics of bike maintenance. All bikes, tools, and materials will be provided so please just show up with an enthusiasm to learn and participate with our volunteers. Sign up here! 

    Interested in volunteering or have other questions? Email wolverinesonwheels-admin@​umich.edu

Accessible Bike Tools

  • Bike Repair Toolkits

    Student Life Sustainability is working to increase the number of bike repair toolkits across campus, and you can currently rent a bike repair stand, bike pump, or bike trailer. Bike repair toolkits are available on campus at various locations. Make sure to check building hours, as this may impact its availability!

    In addition, the Ann Arbor District Library has bike repair toolkits that anyone with a library card can borrow.

  • Student Life Buildings

  • North Campus: Duderstadt Center

    Located inside the Fabrication Underground is a section where one can work on their bicycles. There is an air pump, bike stand, and many tools at your disposal to your bike.

    Hours: (starting 8/25/2025)
    Mon-Fri – 9 am – 6 pm
    Saturday & Sunday Closed
    Walk-ins Welcome!

    Location: B430 (Lower Level) Duderstadt Center

    Contact: (734) 763-3665
    dc-fabrication@umich.edu

Navigation & Safety

Many different partners across the Ann Arbor campus and community are working to enhance the safety of commuters and recreational bicyclists throughout the year. Navigate Ann Arbor safely and confidently!

Finding resources on the go can be challenging; we have created an interactive map of all bike repair resources on campus.

Click to Open the Interactive Google Map

Join the Community: Wolverines on Wheels

WoW meets weekly, and your ideas shape the next group ride, pop-up event, or campus initiative! Email us at wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu

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