UMN Bike Center & Zap Program

06/11/2026

The Summer 2026 ZAP Challenge starts Monday, June 15 – contact [email protected] to create your team and join the fun!

05/08/2026

Monday, May 4th was the last day of our Spring Challenge, and the final standings are in! Congratulations to VersusU, Donhowe Derailleurs, and Sexy and Sustainable for winning in their respective divisions!

Prizes can be picked up at our Bike to Work Day next Tuesday, May 12, 8 - 10 am at the Bike Center at Oak Street Ramp. If you cannot pick up your prize at the event, please email [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Spring Challenge!

05/08/2026

Join us at the Bike Center or Pleasant & University on Tuesday, May 12th to celebrate Bike to Work Day! Come get a tune-up, prizes, and FREE FOOD!

04/17/2026

This week's standings for the 2026 Spring Challenge are in!

The Spring Challenge ends on May 4th--there's still time to climb the leaderboard and catch up!

04/14/2026

We'll be sampling the donuts at the Spring Cops and Coffee and doing a Bike Center Pop-up. Come join us for treats and get bike registration stickers, Zap tags or quick bike check.
Wednesday, April 15: East Bank @ Union St Plaza/Eastbank LRT Station
Thursday, April 16: St Paul @ Coffey Hall
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03/27/2026

Protect your bike and win some gear!

The University of Minnesota works with Bike Index to keep your bike safe and make recovery easier if it’s ever lost or stolen. Registration is free and only takes a couple minutes!

Register by April 30th for a chance to win:
One iPad A16,
One of 10 limited-edition Bike Center hoodies, OR
One of 10 coupons for a free basic bike tune-up service from the Bike Center!

Registering your bike is easy:
Grab a sticker from the Bike Center, the Off-Campus Safety Center in Dinkytown, or your residence hall.
Scan the QR code on the sticker to enter your bike’s serial number and sticker ID.
Confirm your email from Bike Index and place your sticker on your bike’s seat tube.

Register today to keep your bike safe and help reduce theft on campus!

01/29/2026

The Bike Center is available as a meeting spot for those participating in the Unity Ride on Saturday. Bikers should plan to depart the Bike Center at 12:30PM, and be prepared for a 15-20 mile round trip ride, which includes the Unity Ride. For tips on staying warm while riding, visit: https://www.bikemn.org/tips-for-winter-biking-2/. For more information on the Unity Ride, refer to Angry Catfish Bicycle Shop and Coffee Bar

09/30/2025

Join us this Tuesday, October 7 for our Homecoming Bike Center Celebration! We will be having an open house at the Bike Center, a bike ride around campus, and free food and music afterwards!

08/14/2025

Don't miss this opportunity to get to know the Twin Cities on 2 wheels.

From cities across Minnesota and neighboring states, each year 1,000 or more cyclists gather in St. Joseph to wind their way along quiet byways and rolling hills, savor treats at rest stops and relish the verdant summer morning. Join the tradition typically on the secondary Sunday every July.

07/29/2025

Join us on Thursday, August 7 at the UMN Employee Wellbeing Fair!