What’s your bike’s home away from home?
Cycling to VGH? You have several options for securely storing your bike during a work shift.
Bike racks best for quick visits
Bike racks are located across the VGH campus (typically near entry doors). These are recommended for visitors or staff making quick visits. The most popular racks are located along the southern stretch of Laurel Street at W. 12th Avenue, where several new racks have been installed on the east side of the street across from the Starbucks. While working, staff are encouraged to use one of the more secure facilities.
Bike cage access is easy
Bike cages are located inside many of the buildings and parkades around VGH. These cages are free with a swipe of your Health Authority ID badge to unlock the door mechanism – but, first, you’ll have to register your ID.
VGH
Two bike cages are located on W. 12th Avenue (N-side: ground floor entry of Jim Pattison Pavilion and S-side: ground floor of parkade). To activate your ID badge for access, complete a request via the following link: http://fhworkspaces/sites/PhotoIDAccessRequest/Pages/Form.aspx.
Note: If you already have an ID badge, simply fill in the required items (red *) and list the “Department” as the VGH Bike Cages.
Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre
For staff working full-time at the Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre, please contact the facility management office for access to the building’s bike cage.
VGH Cycling Centre an award winner
Our VGH Cycling Centre is an award-winning end-of-trip indoor bike facility located just east of Emergency (866 W. 10th Ave). With room for 182 bikes, it offers showers, towels, storage lockers, bike stands and air pumps and tools. Membership fees vary according to usage, and range between $3 and $12/month. The Cycling Centre co-ordinates workshops, tune-ups and seminars throughout the year for any staff/cyclist to attend. Also, this year’s VGH Bike-apalooza will take place on Thursday, September 8 (3-6 pm).
- More info at VGH Cycling Centre
- For questions, to arrange a tour of the facility or to be on the monthly email information list, contact VGHCyclingCentre@vch.ca
- To apply, please complete a Membership Application
Learn more
For further information and other cycling resources, stop by the Bett Lauridsen Commuter Centre at VGH – 1st floor JPP North (behind the Information Desk) or call 604-875-4118.
Thank you for cycling to work!