Frequently Asked Questions

Please find answers to our most frequently asked questions in all the categories below.



Who Can Buy Discounted Bikes and Accessories?

All students, faculty and staff are eligible for our unbeatable bike and accessory discounts. To browse the products that we offer go to the BUY page.

Some discounts and incentives have limited eligibility. For more information on our offers go HERE.

Do the Discounted Bikes Come in “Ladies Frames”?

Most of the Fuji bikes offered through BIKE.EMORY.EDU come in “ladies” or step-through frames.

To see a photo of the step-through versions of our bike models (if applicable) please:

  1. Click on a bike model.

  2. Click on the yellow “Enlarge & View Colors” button.

  3. Once the photo of the bike enlarges, click the “next” link in the upper right-hand side of the photo to view all of the versions of that particular bike.

Who can use Bike Share?

The Bike Emory Bike Share program is open to all Emory students, faculty and staff. You must show a valid Emory ID to check out a bike. The program is free and the bikes are for daily use only. Overnight check-outs are not permitted.

Why won’t Emory build bike lanes on Clifton Road?

Emory does not own the road right of way on Clifton Road. Emory is committed to improving conditions for cyclists on the roads that it controls and manages where necessary and feasible. Bike Emory works with campus planners to represent the needs of Emory cyclists.

Does Emory’s Bike Share operate like Decatur Yellow Bikes?

No. Decatur Yellow Bikes used an Adopt-a-Bike method of distribution: you visit their shop, pick out a bike, they fix it, you take it home. Bike Emory allows Emory faculty, staff and students to check out a bike from one of our Bike Share stations free but for daily use only. The intention of the Bike Share program is to have a network of bicycles for short trips not for overnight use.

What is the Inclement Weather Policy for the Mobile Repair Center?

The Mobile Repair Center inclement weather policy is below:

For the morning session, if the temperature is below 40 degrees or it is raining at 11:00 am, there will not be a Mobile Repair Center. For the afternoon seesion, if it is below 40 degrees or raining at 3:30 pm, there will not be Mobile Repair Center.

Does Bike Emory offer bike safety classes?

Yes. The Atlanta Bicycle Campaign holds classes at Emory. For information on the upcoming classes please visit the safety page

What is the Cliff Parking Permit?

If you are a Emory staff member and you want to become a full time bicycle commuter one of the incentives that you receive is an Cliff Parking Permit. This permit entitles you to 24 free parking swipes a year in select designated parking decks. You may purchase additional Cliff Permit swipes for $75 (for an additional 20 daily uses at $3.75 per day). Participants must bring their Cliff Permit to the Parking Office to make additional purchases.

Students can register as a cycling commuter and purchase an “Eagle Pass”. An “Eagle Pass” costs $75 and provide 20 swipes an academic year in an assigned parking deck.

All parking programs are managed by Emory’s Transportation and Parking Office. For more information please visit the Transportation and Parking page at transportation.emory.edu

Do I have to give up my parking pass if I want to try riding a bike to work?

No. No one has to give up their parking permit to try riding a bike to work or class.

What is Bike Emory?

Bike Emory is a nationally unique partnership, created in 2007, between Emory University, national partner Fuji Bikes and local partner Bicycle South.

This exclusive partnership allows Bike Emory to provide Emory cyclists with deep discounts on Fuji bicycles, exceptional bike service at two on-campus Mobile Repair Centers, a Bike Share program and much more.

How do I know what bike is right for me?

Bike Emory offers a range of different styles of bicycles to suit the needs of the cycling community at Emory. If you are not sure what bike is right for you can visit the ”what’s my style?” section of this website or just visit Bicycle South. The pros at Bicycle South can answer all of your questions and will get you perfectly sized for your new bike.

Who manages the Mobile Repair Center?

Bicycle South (located at Clairmont and North Decatur roads) manages the Mobile Repair Center in partnership with Bike Emory. Bicycle South is owned by Emory Alumnus Fred Boykin. Bicycle South has been in business serving the Emory area since 1972.

When did Bike Emory start?

Bike Emory launched in July 2008 with the launch of the BIKE.EMORY.EDU website.