Cycle to Work Scheme 

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Staff members at Birkbeck, SOAS, and LSHTM are entitled to apply for the Cycle to Work Scheme - a government initiative providing a tax free benefit on the cost of a new bike and equipment. 

To find our more about each scheme, click your respective University above. 

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Saftey

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Staying safe whilst cycling, and also protecting your bike from theft, are important things to consider. Click here for some key safetey tips when cycling in London. 

To secure your bike properly consider investing in a D-lock instead of a cable lock. 

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Maintenance  

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There is a bike repair stand located at the south end of Torrington Square (next to the steps) - installed by SOAS Students Union. This is free to use by all Bloomsbury college students, staff, and visitors. 

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SOAS Bike Fixing Society also run regular maintenance sessions available to students and staff. Check our events listings on the main page for more information.    

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Cycle Routes 

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Take a look at Transport for London's Routes and Maps webpage to see some of the convenient Superhighways and Quietways (namely Quietway 1 North) in proximity to the Bloomsbury campuses. 

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Apps such as Citymapper can also recommend quieter routes that will get you to your destination. 

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Tips and Advice  

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TfL's 'Cycling Tips and Advice' webpage can be a useful resource for protecting your bike from theft, and finding cycle spaces across the city. 

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