Commute by Bike

bike rider Commuting by bike is a simple way to cut down on campus congestion and help preserve the environment - but biking to work also offers other personal benefits!  Biking may improve your health, save you money, offer convenient parking and save you time in your daily commute.

Bikes on MTU. Students can ride the bus fare-free and employees can ride the bus for a minimal fare on any of the MTU's six routes throughout the greater La Crosse area as part of the U-PASS Program.  Every MTU bus is equipped with a bike rack that holds two bikes.  Bike permits are not required.  All you need to do is just ride your bike to your bus stop, load it onto the bike rack at the front of the bus, and you're set to go!  For more information, please refer to the MTU Bike 'n' Ride guide.

Bikes on Campus.  The UW-La Crosse Outdoor Connection provides a variety of services to faculty, staff, and students including renting bike lockers and bikes, providing information on bike safety, bike outings and skill clinics during the semester, and maps of bike trails in the area.

Bike Registration. It's FREE!  Register your bike with the La Crosse County Sheriff's Department or with the National Bike Registry. If your bike is stolen, its serial number is needed in order to aid police in its recovery.  Recovered bikes that are not registered have less chance of being returned to their rightful owners, since proof of ownership is often more difficult.  Watch for "Welcome Week" activities at the beginning of the fall semester and you can register your bike right on campus!