05/06/2025
"Bike to UNM Day highlights a fun, sustainable way to get to campus that’s good for your health and the environment,” said Anne Jakle, Director of UNM’s Office of Sustainability. “When you bike to campus, there’s no traffic, parking stress, expense, or air emissions. On May 7 we will celebrate those who cycle to UNM and also hope to encourage people who are curious about biking to campus to try it."
Welcome stations will be available from 7:30 to 10 A.M. on North and Central Campus. When riders reach campus, they will be greeted with food, coffee, and bike-related swag. Multiple services will be available, including bike registration by UNM Staff Council, e-bike demos by Kickstand Cycles and PNM, and a bike tuning package raffle by the Outdoor Adventure Center’s Lobo Bike Shop. The Lobo Bike Shop provides bicycle services to the UNM community, including tune-ups, repairs, rentals, bike part sales, and educational workshops.
Arrival Locations, click here for a map:
• Main Campus: Cornell Mall near Johnson Gym
• North Campus: College of Nursing and Public Health Excellence Building (CONPHE)
Participants in Bike to UNM Day can bike to campus on their own or can sign up to participate in group rides starting at one of two locations at 8 A.M.:
8 A.M. Group Ride Departure Locations:
• Civic Plaza Downtown (group ride leader, Brian Haney)
• Eastern side of Altura Park at Aspen and Hannett Avenue (group ride leader, Eric Scott)
“Bike to UNM Day is a great way to get active and engage in low-impact cardiovascular exercise,” said Miles Cargas, Outdoor Program Specialist at UNM Recreational Services. “Plus, it helps reduce stress and increase energy levels before your busy day. Attending Bike to UNM Day will not only be a fun time, you will also have the ability to meet fellow cyclists, engage in fun giveaways, free snacks, and free bicycle diagnostics provided by the UNM Lobo Bike Shop!”
The University of New Mexico is committed to reducing our impact on the environment and making best use of the state’s resources in a responsible manner.
