The Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-Being
Bike Share
- 10 bikes
- Bikes are stationed outside of The Bowers Center
- Students and employees may borrow the bikes for up to one week at a time by checking out a bike through the Director in office 216 Bowers Center
- Students and employees wising to check out a bike must email recwell@etown.edu in advance to schedule a time to reserve and pick up the bike
- Bike rentals must happen between regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
- Students or employees will receive a bike lock key and will then be able to access their specific bike at The Bowers Center bike rack
- Students or employees should return the bike to The Bowers Center rack, lock it, and return the lock key to the Director in office 216 Bowers Center
- Students or employees are able to use the bikes both on and off campus
- The Elizabethtown College Ride-Etown Bike Share Program is a free service for full-time Elizabethtown College students and employees
Checking Out/In a Bike
When you want to check out a bike, email recwell@etown.edu to schedule a time to pick up the bike. This must be done during regular business hours. When a time is arranged, go to 216 Bowers Center. The Director will provide you with a bike key and scan your bike out using your Etown ID. You will need to complete a liability waiver form to check out the bike. Bikes can be reserved for one week at a time. You will then walk over to the Bike Share rack located on Patio of The Bowers Center, where you will locate the bicycle corresponding to your key number. You can then unlock your bike and ride it!
At the end of your bike share time, you will arrange a time to return the bike, lock it to the same rack, and return the bike lock key to the Director.
What if I damage the bike?
It is your responsibility to email recwell@etown.edu if there has been any damage to the bike. Please include “damage” in the subject line. Choosing not to report damages may result in fees. If you have been in an accident please call Campus Safety immediately at 717-361-1111.
Where can I ride?
You are allowed to ride the bikes throughout campus and off campus. We highly recommend that you do not ride your bike at night. If you must ride when it is dark outside, wear light colored, reflective clothing.
What to Do in the Case of an Accident
If you get in an accident and you are injured on campus call Campus Safety immediately at 717-361-1111. If an accident with the bike occurs off campus, call 911 immediately and then also notify Campus Safety. If you get in an accident and you are not injured but the bicycle is no longer functional, lock the bike to an appropriate spot, note the location, and report that to Campus Safety and Director.
How Late Fees Work
If you do not return your bicycle, lock, and lock key at the end of your borrowing period you will incur a $5 late fee charge. For every day that you do not return the bicycle, lock, and other gear, you will incur a $10 late fee charge. After 10 days the bicycle, lock, and bicycle gear will be reported stolen to Campus Safety and you will be charged for the full price of the bicycle, lock, and bicycle gear. If you are missing only one item you are responsible for the cost of that one item. If you lost the bicycle lock key you are responsible for the cost of a new lock.
If on the given return day you are unable to return the bike due to emergencies of other important engagements, please email the Director at recwell@etown.edu to avoid late fees. Please inform and explain to us ahead of time that you will not be returning the bike on time and when you will be able to return it. You may not use the Bike Share program until you have paid all late fees. You will pay your late fees at the Business Office.
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