Why Bike?
Cycling offers a fun, eco-friendly way to stay active. Whether you're commuting or enjoying nature, biking provides a faster, healthier, and more sustainable alternative to other forms of transport.
Health
A bike ride a day keeps the doctor away!
Biking to campus can help to improve your overall health. In fact, according to the League of American Bicyclists, biking just three hours a week can reduce your risk of heart disease by 50%. Biking is also a great way to combat the effects of a sedentary lifestyle. If you sit all day at work or in class, biking is a great way to sneak in some extra physical activity!
Environment
Burn fat, not oil
Rethink your commute! Most faculty, staff, and students live within biking distance of campus. Taking your bike instead of your car reduces the amount carbon emissions released into the atmosphere and minimizes the amount of car maintenance related waste, like tires, you use.
Financial
Don’t be fuelish
Biking to campus instead of bringing a car just one day a week could help you save money on gas. According to the League of American Bicyclists, the average annual operating cost for a bicycle is $308, compared to more than $8,000 for a car.
Cost Comparison: Bike Registration vs. Car Decal
University parking decals range from $100-400 each year, while registering your bicycle with the Ole Miss Bike Shop is free and valid for four years!