Cycling is one of the most efficient transportation modes to access the University and is ideal for short to moderate journeys. 

Maynooth University is committed to making the University a cycle friendly campus, providing covered cycle shelters and endeavoring to increase cycle lanes in and around the campus. The shower facilities at the sports hall, museum and the KC changing rooms are available from 8.00am.
Getting out of your car and onto your bike will not only help reduce traffic congestion and improve the environment on campus, it will make you healthier as well. Cycling reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and lowers cholesterol. It also helps tone up calves, thighs, and hips and can burn off calories at a rate of up to 700 per hour!
You will be amazed at the distance a 15-20 minute cycle will achieve.  

This map shows average cycling times to access the University: Maynooth University Cycle Times

New Cycle Clinic

Located at the cycle shelter beside the Phoenix Restaurant
The Cycle Clinic will be on campus to look after all your cycling needs. Repairs, sales, trade ups, servicing, parts and advice will be available.
  
Dates/Times of operation 2018/2019

First Semester
26/09/2018 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
10/10/2018 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
24/10/2018 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
07/11/2018 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
21/11/2018 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
05/12/2018 - 10.00am to 2.00pm

Second Semester
06/02/2019 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
20/02/2019 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
06/03/2019 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
27/03/2019 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
10/04/2019 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
01/05/2019 - 10.00am to 2.00pm

Basic Service:
• Brake adjustment
• Set Gears
• Lube cables & chain
• Tourch all bolts
• Check tyre pressure
• Wash bike
Price: €15 – €20​

Full Service:
Same as basic plus
• Wheel truing
• Replace cables if required
Price: €25 – €35​

Standard charges:
Puncture Repair new tube (fitted): Price: €7
• Brake cable replacement: Price €6
• Gear cable replacement: Price: €6
• Bottom bracket replacement: Price: €30 – €35
• Bearing replacement, Headset & Bottom bracket: Price: €15 – €20 each
• Wheel straightening: Price: €5 – €10
• Raleigh Mountain bike tyre (free fitting): Price: €15
• Road tyres (free fitting): Price: €20 – €35
We offer free tyre pressure checks​

Second-hand bikes available
We also have a range second-hand bicycles which are fully cleaned and serviced, and can be bought from our mobile unit. Prices from €50 to €99.
 You can also trade in your own bicycle against any of our new and second-hand bikes.

Discounts available on all of our clothing lines and accessories.
We have vast experience at bicycle restoration, so if you have an old bike why not talk to us about restoring it to it's former glory. Come over and talk to us regarding all your cycling requirements.

We also cater for the cycle to work scheme.
 

Cycle to Work Scheme

Maynooth University is delighted to be participating in the Cycle to Work Scheme.
This is open to all permanent full/part time staff and to staff on fixed term contracts. You could save up to staggering 49.5% on the cost of purchasing a bike through this scheme.
See HR for further details.

The university will host two (2) cycle to work showcases during the 2018/2018 academic year. The showcase will be located in the Iontas Foyer from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Coyne Cycles Ltd; the cycling specialists who look after the cycle clinic on campus will again be hosting the event, so quality is assured.
You don't have to do or bring anything with you (just staff ID number), all the paperwork required will be supplied.
No cash exchanges hands as all will be done through salary deduction over the course of a 12 month period.
There will be a large range of bikes on display for everyone to view, showing the cost and the price you'll actually pay.
 All bikes sold will have a lifetime guarantee on the frame and 1 year guarantee on components.
Dates for the showcases as follows:
31/10/2018 - 10.00am to 4.00pm.
20/03/2019 - 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Cycle repair kits are located across the campus:

  • Security Room (Nth. Campus)
  • Traffic Management Office (Nth.. Campus)
  • Campus Service Office (Sth. Campus)
  • Security Room (Sth. Campus)
  • Students Union (Nth. Campus)

Cycle Repair Stand

The cycle repair stand is located in the cycle shelter between the Bio-Science Building and the Phoenix Restaurant on campus nth..
The stand will help facilitate with small repairs to your bike that will allow you to get on your way.