BUG newcastle university bicycle users group

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BUG newcastle university bicycle users group
eat cake cycle fast energy in/energy out
identifies a key problem many of us face. It is
easy to eat more than we require, and often foods
that do not support a long, healthy and active
life. But you can eat (more) cake if you cycle
fast join the BUG and eat cake food should be
a pleasure. The BUG website includes a food guide
to Newcastle and surrounds. We welcome
contributions to the produce and restaurant
guide. join the BUG for a
social ride to a
nice pub!  
get (on) a bike perhaps there are things that put
people off maybe some have not tried cycling
before, dont know where to go or dont own a
bike. Thats why the BUG has a buddy scheme, and
why we support the cycle to work scheme. If you
are nervous about cycling we will link you up
with someone who will encourage and support you.
If you cant afford a bike there are other
possibilities. University employees may be able
to purchase a bicycle through the cycle to work
scheme through which you get significant savings
on the cost price, and spread payments over a 12
month period get Stern climate change fatigue?
Cycling is energising. when I cycle to work I
arrive bright-eyed. I am more productive and
concentrate better (DW, Research
Associate) Cycling does not need to be
unpleasant quite the opposite! Join a
discussion on the BUG BLOG for tips and about
gear or about global warming. be secure it is a
sad fact that without good locks and secure
facilities bicycles are prone to theft. Newcastle
University is a particularly open setting and
easy for thieves to find bicycles and/or
components worth taking.
BUG works with estates and security services on
campus to promote safe riding, safe parking and
works for better facilities for cyclists on
campus. At the same time, cycling
infrastructure around Newcastle needs improving.
Advocacy is important to the more active
participants in the BUG. politics and desire
cycling can be a good way of meeting people. It
may be a topic to get a bit hot under the collar
about. Big, small, female, male and whatever your
politics - the BUG group at Newcastle University
is non-partisan and friendly. Big, small,
female, male, left-leaning, blue, red and shades
between We encourage the participation of people
from all walks and disciplines. The aim of the
BUG is to promote and develop whatever is needed
to support cycling.
 

• who we are
• We are staff and students at Newcastle University
  (and beyond). We seek to increase the ease and
  use of cycling as a means of transport.
• Through our mailing list we encourage an
  interactive forum for cyclists at Newcastle
  University.
• Our achievements
• covered cycling racks
• more toaster racks
• better shower facilities
• CCTV coverage
• Liaison with security and estates
• BUG buddy scheme
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join us!
the BUG is open to anyone who would like to join.
Current members include staff, postgraduates,
undergraduates of Newcastle University as well as
other people who live and work around the
University campus. Everyone is welcome. BUG
membership is managed via a mailbase mailing
list. The list is low traffic so please join up.
 
60 of trips made in the UK are less than 5km
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Program (IHS) for their support