UMN Bike Center & Zap Program

The mid-challenge standings are in!

There is exactly one month left in the Summer ZAP Challenge—the standings are close, but there is still plenty of time for any team to catch up and take the lead!

Parking & Transportation Services is launching a brand-new Earn-A-Bike pilot program! We're looking for 5 current Gopher Bike renters to trade volunteer hours at the Bike Center for their very own refurbished bike, helmet, and lock.

If interested, contact Bike Center manager Eamon O'Hara at [email protected] and ask about the Earn-A-Bike program! Applications close July 22nd.

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

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!

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!

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!

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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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!