Cal Cycling/Bringing bikes

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Hey fellow Bears,</p>

<p>I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on whether I should bring my road bike to Cal or not. Shipping is not an issue because I only live a city away...</p>

<p>The issue is that it is a rather expensive bike, and anyone who has even the faintest knowledge of good bikes could easily spot it a mile away. That's what makes me worried. I have a road racing bike (Red Specialized Allez 24spd - looks like an S-works frame though) that I would probably never part with, and I am afraid that someone at Cal could come along and take some of my parts while my bike was parked and locked somewhere.</p>

<p>This brings me to my next concern: I want to join Cal's cycling group, but I don't know where I'd put my bike. Where do Cal cycling team members put their fancy, $2000 bikes? Surely not in a public bike locking place thing right? Not in their dorms?</p>

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<p>if you live in a suite, there's space in the main room</p>

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<p>Oh, I think I will be living in Deustch Hall...will there be room there?</p>

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<p>i don't know anything about deustch hall, but what kind of housing situation do you have there? double? triple? suite?</p>

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<p>Deutsch is unit 1 and there are no suites there. The room will be too small for the bike. Bike racks for unit 1 are located in the middle of the inner courtyard. There's no way I'd leave a bike like that there.</p>

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<p>I know nothing about it, but Google found me this:</p>

<p>P&T</a> : Programs : Secure Bicycle Parking</p>

<p>Also, make sure to register your bike with the police. It's technically required but many people overlook this step.</p>

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<p>green, I would say wait awhile before shipping your bike. Try to secure a safe indoor parking spot first and then ship your bike. Bike theft is pretty high, especially with a nice bike. Someone at the Cal cycling club might eventually help you out there.</p>

<p>This being said, Berkeley is a great place to ride, the roads up on grizzly Peak and east of that are a fantastic riding park, for either road or mountain bikes.</p>