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How much does it cost?
$5.00 for up to one month. BamaBikes functions just like renting a piece of equipment from the UA Outdoor Recreation Office.
When can I check out a BamaBike?
UA Outdoor Recreation office: 9am-5pm: M-F
How do I sign up for the program?
Follow this link to the Sign-Up page
Where do I have to return it?
ALL rental and returns take place at the UA Outdoor Recreation office located on the second floor of the Student Recreation Center.
What about helmets?
Helmets are available for purchase at Outdoor Recreation. We strongly advise you to wear a helmet while riding your BamaBike. Call 348-7045 if you are interested or email BamaBikes.
How many bikes do you have? What are they like?
We currently have 36 cruiser-style bicycles with reinforced steel frames, thick tires, coaster brakes and baskets for books and groceries.
What happens if I lose the bike key?
Contact our office immediately at bamabikes@ua.edu. A replacement charge of $5 will be assessed.
What happens if I turn a bicycle in late?
Late check-ins will incur late fees and repeat offenders will incur suspension of rental privileges.
How much are late fees?
A $5 per day late fee will be charged for five days, $10 per day will be charged after five days.
What happens if the bicycle I'm using is damaged under my care?
When you check in the bike, our front desk staff will ask you about the condition of the bike. Please be honest. Depending upon the cause, type, and extent of damage done to the bike, you may not be held liable for repair work.
What happens if the bike is lost or stolen under my care?
You are fully responsible for the bike once you check it out and costs to replace the bike will be your responsibility.
Where do I pay my late fees?
All late fees can be paid at the UA Outdoor Recreation office located on the back side of the Rec Center.
I have a comment/suggestion/story about BamaBike I'd like to share. How do I go about doing that?
Please contact our BamaBikes staff at bamabikes@ua.edu with any comments, questions, or suggestions that you might have about the BamaBike Program. If you've had a good (or bad) experience with the program, we want to know about it!
