May – is  National Bike Month!

National Bike Challenge starts 5/1.
Win prizes!
Help to promote active tranportation on campus and in the community!

How to register for National Bike Challenge:

1. Create an account with Strava
2. Navigate to Explore – Clubs and search for “University of Mississippi” in Strava
3. Join the club and log your rides and/or walks either manually or trough Strava app.
Other Bike Month dates:

5/10 – Walk and Bike to School Day
5/14 – Cyclofemme
5/15 – 5/19 – Bike to Work Week
5/19 – Bike to Work Day.

The City of Oxford Pathways Commission and the UM Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) are collaborating to implement Oxford’s first-ever temporary complete streets pop-up project during the month of July. We successfully raised $4,000 to pay for the materials for this project! Thank you to everyone who made this happen. Check out the video of the project construction made by Jake Jenkins. Send us your feedback on the project by clicking here.

Bike Registration Event

Is your bike not registered? Then come register your bike anytime Monday-Friday from 9-4 at the UM bike shop located across from the Turner Center in the Kennan Observatory Loop.

Registering only takes a few minutes and is completely free! Registering your bike gives you access to the UM bike shop and helps you recover lost or stolen bikes.

You can print the registration form here or pick one up at the UM Bike Shop. All forms must be turned into the bike shop in order to complete the registration process and obtain a bike decal.

University of Mississippi Receives Bronze Award as a Bicycle Friendly University!

The University of Mississippi is now a League of American Bicyclists recognized Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly University! Our campus has joined a cutting-edge group of 127 colleges and universities across the United States that are transforming the American landscape!

Learn more about the League’s Bicycle Friendly University program at bikeleague.org/university

Pictured above is Sarah Meeks, Ellen Olack, and Ari Nukherjee, three students who participated in the benefit ride.

This past Friday November 13th, students gathered at the Lyceum to bike to the UM Garden, Lenoir Hall, the Medicinal Plant Garden, and the Food Bank. This bike ride was a part of Real Food Rebels Benefit Bike Tour to help support the Food Bank’s Ignite fundraising campaign, which is attempting to raise $5,000 dollars to bring fresh produce to the Food Bank shelves.

At each garden, there was a short presentation about the gardens before the bikers headed on towards their next location. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the Food Bank and enjoy a nice bike ride!

Established in 2014, the Ole Miss Bike Shop is home to the Rebel Pedals bike rental program. Stop by the Ole Miss Bike Shop for a bike tune-up or to rent a bike.

Location: Kennon Observatory loop across the street from the Turner Center and behind Lewis Hall
Hours: M-F, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Phone: 662-915-2732