Bike security is an important issue in and around campus. Many people use their bikes as primary forms of transportation, and simply cannot afford to have their transportation taken. Unfortunately, a high percentage do not lock their bikes in a proper manner to the racks provided, or simply do not purchase themselves a good locking system for their bike. Cable locks (with the exception of very few) are not a good deterrent for theft, and can be easily defeated by most would be thieves. Bike thieves are opportunists, and are looking to simply "cut and leave", with minimal time spent hanging around the racks, and will usually not take the time or effort to defeat a properly secured bike utilizing a U-lock. The use of a U-lock, along with a good quality cable or chain, may deter thieves as they need to bring along two different tools to breach the locks.
To properly lock a bike, it is desirable to back your bike into the rack provided, and remove the front wheel (if it is a quick release wheel). Place the front wheel and back wheel together, "sandwiching" the rack bar between the two. A good quality U-lock should then be placed through the front wheel, back wheel, and the frame of the bike itself, while all being connected to the rack. Keep the lock high off the ground with the keyhole pointed down. This makes it more difficult for a thief to tamper with the lock. As well, it is crucial to remove any options such as seats, bags, bike computers, lights, etc., from the bike after you secure it, since components are also highly valued among bike thieves.
It is NOT a good idea to leave your bike in an unlit or low-traffic area, as this presents the thief the opportunity of time, which he usually does not have. It is worthy to note that if a bike thief does steal a bike from a rack, minus a seat, or a wheel (carrying the bike), he WILL be stopped and questioned by our members on patrol. By making it as difficult as possible to remove your bike from the rack, most bike thieves do not have this precious time to waste (or equipment to remove good quality locks) and usually move on.
We also offer a free bicycle registration for the Campus Community. It can be accessed at
Bicycle Registration
Bike racks are located on campus at the following locations:
3 near main entrance of Beaverbrook Street, on Dineen Drive
1 at Lady Beaverbrook Gym
3 on pad in front of Head Hall - "C" level
4 at Gillin Hall - "B" level off Windsor Street
2 at Harriet Irving Library
1 at Ludlow Hall (back entrance)
1 at IUC Library
1 at Enterprise UNB
2 at Magee
1 at the SUB
1 at Kierstead
2 at Forestry (1at front of Old Forestry and 1between Old & New Forestry)
1 at Wu Conference Centre
1 at Marshall D'Avary Hall front entrance area
We encourage you to use the racks provided and just a reminder that bikes are not permitted inside any of the buildings on campus.