Bike Resources

Bicycle safety is a top priority at Harvard. The CommuterChoice program promotes safety through maintenance opportunities, incentives, and educational campaigns. 

HUPD Bike and Micromobility Device Registration 

University affiliates are strongly encouraged to register their bikes and micromobility devices with the Harvard University Police Department. Registration serves as a deterrent to theft and can help in the recovery of stolen items. 

Discounted Bike Helmets 

The League of American Bicyclists recommends that cyclists frequently check their helmets for wear and damage, and replace the helmets every few years and immediately after a crash. 

• Harvard affiliates have access to discounted Bern helmets. You can purchase these helmets with a 25% discount by entering code: KB2025.
• Harvard affiliates have access to discounted FEND folding helmets. You can purchase these helmets with a 20% discount by entering code: HARVARD2025 and using a Harvard email address.
• Sample Bern and FEND helmets are available at the CommuterChoice office to try on.

Bike Repair Classes 

Faculty & Staff Benefit 

Benefits-eligible employees based in Cambridge or Allston interested in learning about bicycle safety or repair techniques can take classes at any location and be reimbursed for expenses. Employees must verify eligibility prior to class registration by emailing CommuterChoice

• For tips, videos, and additional safety resources utilize the City of Boston's Urban Cycling Guide.  

Lock Rentals 

Forgot your lock at home? Rent one of ours for free! 

• CommuterChoice offers Harvard affiliates with free, 24-hour bike lock rentals. Simply stop by The Campus Service Center, sign one out, and return it within 24 hours. Failure to return the lock will result in a charge of the full price of the lock.

   

Locking Your Bicycle 

Bicycles should be locked in a rack or in a covered bike parking shelter where available. Locking to a street sign is okay, but never in the path of pedestrians or in a way that blocks handicap access. The City of Cambridge asks cyclists to leave at least 36 inches of an obstruction-free path for travel. Additionally, bicycles cannot be parked against fire hydrants, hand railings, benches, trees, trash receptacles, or parking meters. 

Cyclists should lock their bikes using a U-lock, chain, or cable. Most cyclists lock their frame and one wheel to a bike rack. If a U-lock is used to lock the front wheel and frame to the rack, looping a cable through the back wheel and locking it to the U-lock is a good idea, especially if the bike has a quick-release system on the wheels. 

• Bike racks and routes around campus can be found on this interactive campus map. 

Bike Repair Stations 

Repair stations are equipped with an air pump and basic hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, and tire levers. They are located at:

• Pound Hall – 1563 Mass Ave in Cambridge
• i-lab - 125 Western Ave in Allston,
• 46 Blackstone St South
• Francis Ave Bike Shelter - 25 Francis Ave, 35 Divinity Ave (no pump)
• Science Center Plaza across from Memorial Hall

For help with repairs, use the Quick Read (QR) code on the front of the station to view detailed instructions on your smartphone. 

Please report any damaged or malfunctioning parts.