Choose two wheels to get to BU – and you could win! We’re thrilled to host Bike To Campus Week from Sept. 9–13 and all you need to do is ride.

Brandon University, the Brandon University Students’ Union, and Bailey’s Café have partnered with local bike shops, with Bike Brandon, and with the Brandon Police Service to provide great prize packs. Each day next week, we’ll select a few bikes on campus and leave a little note saying thanks for choosing to bike— you win! Simply bring that note to the BUSU offices in the Knowles-Douglas building to claim your prize. (Make sure to have your bike with you, as we’ll be taking pictures of the winners to prevent anyone from claiming a tag from someone else’s bike.)

Prize packs include gift certificates, bike accessories, and energy bars from A&L Cycle and from Stream N Wood. Thanks to both shops for their generous support!

We’re also planning a couple of group rides! Meet in the Kavanagh Courtyard on Monday at 2:30 p.m. for a brief demonstration from the Brandon Police Service of how to register your bike with 529 Garage, which helps prevent theft and track your bike if it ever is stolen. Then we’ll head out as a group for a short 5 km group ride, doing a loop to 34^th Street and back to campus, where we’ll convene in Bailey’s for refreshments. It’s a chance to meet fellow campus cyclists, stretch your legs in the middle of the afternoon, and have a great time. We’ll do a second group ride on Thursday, Sept. 12, leaving at 11 a.m.

Cycling is fun and healthy for you, good for the environment, and depending on your route, can even be faster than driving. It also helps ease traffic congestion and parking worries for those who do need to use a motor vehicle. As construction on 18^th Street picks up steam next week, biking could be even more convenient. Please always watch for the latest detours as work begins, and stay alert to changing traffic patterns or construction workers who are directing you to take alternate routes. Remember to stay safe by wearing a CSA-approved helmet, locking up your bike with a high-quality lock, and removing all valuables.

We encourage everyone to bike to campus, and we support those who choose a cycling commute. Happy Bike to Campus Week!