Argonne’s Bike Share bicycles will be deployed on March 30, 2017. The Bike Share Program provides employees with bicycles as a healthy, sustainable and fun way to travel on Argonne’s campus.
Before using Bike Share bikes, participants must complete training course ESH561: Bicycle Safety. Non-employee students, subcontractors and long-term visitors must also complete and submit a Non-Employee Bike Share Liability Waiver (ANL-877).
One free helmet is issued to participants who complete the training.
Where to pick up your free helmet
- Earth Day: Bring your printed course-completion certificate to the Bike Share display at Argonne’s Earth Day event on April 20, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Building 213 cafeteria.
- Monday through Friday: Bring your printed course completion certificate to Building 046, Room 125 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Employees are responsible for replacing lost or damaged helmets.
Reminders and tips
- Helmets are required when riding Bike Share or personal bikes on site.
- Cell phone use, including hands-free devices, are prohibited while riding bikes on campus.
- Bike Share bicycles must remain on site at all times and are not allowed in the surrounding forest preserve.
- Come to a complete stop at stop signs.
- Yield to pedestrians.
- Do not ride bicycles on sidewalks.
- Follow the Illinois Bicycle Rules of the Road at all times.
- Be aware that there are some two-way-only stops at some intersections on campus.
Hand versus coaster brakes
The Bike Share Program provides bicycles with hand brakes and other bicycles with only coaster brakes (i.e., foot pedal brakes). To ensure a safe and comfortable ride, check to see which type you have before getting on the bike.
Pre-ride bike check
- Tires inflated?
- Brakes in good working order?
- Seat at appropriate height?
Additional information about the Bike Share Program including FAQs is available on Inside Argonne. Questions about the program can be sent to bikeshare@anl.gov.
[Image courtesy of the Leo Baeck Institute.]