NMSU follows the Essential Elements of a Bicycle Friendly America. These “Five E’s are what makes NMSU a great place for bicycling and was designated in 2013 and 2017 as a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists.
Bike Repair & Maintenance
- NMSU DERO Fix-It Stations: Use to maintain your bike (video)
- These stations include all the tools necessary to perfomr basic repairs.
- The tools and air pump are securely attached to the stand with stainless steel cables and tamper-proof fasteners.
- Hanging the bike from the arms allows the pedals and wheels to spin freely while making adjustments.
- For repair help scan the QR code located on the front of the Fix-It station.
- Fix-It stations MAPS (coming soon!)
- NMSU Bike Shop
- Tire repair off campus (Trek Bike video)
- Tips on repairing a flat mountain bike tire (video)
- Fix a tube puncture
- Schrader & Presta tire valves & adapters
- Inflating via a Presta valve
- Fix a broken chain
- Adjust your derailleur shifter
- How to adjust bike brakes.
Bicycling Security & Personal Preparedness
- NMSU Police: Bicycle Security (Bike Registration)
- Locking Your Bike
- Bike Security (REI video)
- State of NM Bike Laws
- Bike Law University
- Basic cycling CHECKLIST
- What to bring cycling (LAB video)
WHERE TO RIDE
- NMSU Bicycle/Pedestrian/Bike Rack Map (Interactive)
- Mesilla Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MVMPO) Bicycle Facilites Map
- State of New Mexico Bicycle Map (NMDOT Map)
- Bicycling in the City of Las Cruces (Visit Las Cruces)
- Hit the Trail - The las Cruces Urban Trail System
- Local Trails routes (from Outdoor Adventures)
- Prehistoric Monument Trail (5mi)
- Tortugas Trail(4mi)
- Dona Ana Mountains (~7mi)
- Las Cruces City Trail System Map
RIDING BASICS - useful videos from the League of American Bicyclists.
BETTER CYCLING - helpful videos from the League of American Bicyclists.
