About Cortland's Bike Project
Outdoor Pursuits goal through the Cortland Bike Project's mission is to continue to provide a healthy, alternative mode of transportation to the college campus and to support the College's commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. Weekly and semester bike rentals are available.
Fall 2023 Semester Bike Rental Hours
Monday - Friday: 2 - 6 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bike Friendly University
SUNY Cortland has been awarded Bronze status for Bicycle Friendly University.
"The Bicycle Friendly University program recognizes institutions of higher education for promoting and providing a more bikeable campus for students, staff and visitors. The BFU program provides the roadmap and technical assistance to create great campuses for cycling." - BFU
More information can be found about the BFU program on the League of American Bicyclists webpage.
Questions: Email Outdoor.Pursuits@Cortland.edu or call 607-753-5809 for more details!
Free Red Bike Checkout
- Bikes are free to check out for one week at a time during select periods during the fall & spring semesters
- Patrons cannot re-check out the same bike the same day
- Each bike comes with a lock, bell, lights, and helmet
- All routine maintenance needed is free, but obvious abuse repairs will be charged appropriately
- Renters are still responsible for Late Fees and Replacement Fees for overdue or lost/stolen equipment.
Semester Rentals
- Bikes are rented for the semester for $30 (pro-rated throughout the semester. Announcements will be made)
- Each bike rental comes with a combo U-lock, bell, helmet and front and rear lights
- All routine maintenance needed is free, but obvious abuse repairs will be charged appropriately
Mountain Bikes
- Mountain bikes are intended to be rented for trail-use only and can be rented by the day for $10
- Each bike rental comes with a combo U-lock, bell and helmet
- All routine maintenance needed is free, but obvious abuse repairs will be charged appropriately
Charges and Fees
|
Charges/Fees |
Free Bike |
Specialized Alibi Bike |
Mountain Bike |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Late Fee for bike |
$1 per day late |
$10 per day late |
$10 per day late |
|
Lost or Stolen |
$75 to replace |
Full retail value to replace |
Full retail value to replace |
|
Bike Lock |
$15 to replace cable lock or key |
$50 to replace U Lock |
$50 to replace U Lock |
|
Lights |
$15 to replace red or white light |
$15 to replace red or white light |
NA |
|
Late Fee for Lights |
$2 per day late |
$2 per day late |
NA |
|
Bell |
$10 to replace bell |
$10 to replace bell |
NA |
Note:
- Obvious abuse repairs will be accessed and charged appropriately
- Any charges may be paid by connections, check or cash
- Late fees must be paid off before equipment can be checked-in & returned