BCycle joins the cycling industry as the first transportation sector united under battery recycling solution

Photo courtesy: BCycle

WATERLOO, Wis. (April 28, 2022) Starting today, BCycle bike share systems across the country will begin participating in Call2Recycle’s landmark E-Bike Battery Recycling Program.

The program unites the cycling industry as the first transportation sector united under a single battery recycling solution. BCycle, a subsidiary of Trek Bicycle, is the sole shared mobility participant in the program.

 BCycle is proud to take part in a program that provides on-demand training and the necessary materials to recycle e-bike batteries, making responsible e-bike battery lifecycle management easier for our operators.

“As a bike share operator and supplier of electric bikes to cities across the U.S., BCycle is committed to leading the industry in building sustainable, responsible bike share programs,” said BCycle Executive Director, Morgan Ramaker. “Our product longevity is unmatched, and the Call2Recycle program further incorporates sustainability into our bike share ecosystem by giving e-bike batteries a new life after BCycle.”

BCycle currently operates eight bike share systems in the U.S., while supplying electric bikes and equipment to 28 additional bike share systems across the country. Last year alone, there were over 1.5 million rides taken on BCycle e-bikes.

Bike share and e-bikes have proven to be solutions to some of the world’s most pressing concerns- including physical wellness, traffic congestion, and carbon emissions from personal vehicles.

“With more electric bikes being ridden than ever before, now’s an important time to establish a battery recycling solution that bike share operators and the cities they call home can be proud of,” said Ramaker. "I hope BCycle’s participation in the Call2Recycle program will set the standard in the shared mobility industry for responsible recycling of e-bike batteries.”

To learn more about Call2Recycle, visit their website.

Riders across the country will have access to free e-bike rentals from coast-to-coast in eight cities over Earth Day weekend

The free ride pass can be accessed by downloading and using the BCycle app by selecting ‘Bosch Earth Day Pass’ in participating cities and at kiosks in applicable cities, allowing consumers to check out an eBike for free to experience the ease of using an electric bike all weekend. There is no cost to register for the pass, which grants riders unlimited 60-minute trips. For rides that are more than 60 minutes, riders will accrue the same usage fees that would be applied otherwise in their local BCycle system. Participating BCycle stations include Madison BCycle (Madison, Wis.); Santa Barbara BCycle (Santa Barbara, Calif.), Broward BCycle (Broward, Fla.); San Antonio BCycle (San Antonio, Texas); Boulder BCycle (Boulder, Colo.); Encinitas BCycle (Encinitas, Calif.); Nashville BCycle (Nashville, Tenn.); and Greenville BCycle (Greenville, S.C.).

"Earth Day is an important reminder of how we must be more mindful of our impact on the environment. Mobility accounts for more than one fifth of all CO2 emissions worldwide, and riding an eBike is an amazing way to help lower this amount," said Claudia Wasko, Vice President of Bosch eBike Systems Americas. "We're thrilled to partner with BCycle to offer free rides in celebration of Earth Day, exposing riders to a sustainable mode of transportation that is fun, safe, and efficient. We're excited to invite existing riders out for a day of fun and introduce new riders to the endless benefits and joys of riding an eBike."

BCycle currently operates eight bike-shares in the U.S., supplying eBikes and equipment to over 25 additional bike-share programs. Bosch eBike Systems power BCycle's electric fleet, including those at the participating stations. In addition, the Bosch drive systems, which are used by over 100 of the world’s leading bicycle manufacturers, offer bike pedal-assist technology that enhances the ride experience, whether riding through a city leisurely, heading to work, or running errands.

"With help from Bosch powering our electric bikes, BCycle e-bikes are changing how communities move," said BCycle Executive Director Morgan Ramaker. "Our ultimate goal is to change the world by getting more people on bikes. And thanks to our friends at Bosch, we can introduce more people across the country to bike share as an alternative transportation option with free rides this Earth Day."

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An electric bike share program is coming to Truckee this summer.

At its Tuesday meeting, Truckee Town Council unanimously approved to enter into an agreement with BCycle Inc. to install electric bike-share docking stations on town-controlled property.

“We are thrilled that the Truckee town council has approved moving forward with BCycle to provide an e-bike share program,” said Morgan Ramaker, Executive Director of BCycle. “Truckee is an ideal community for electric assist bike sharing. We’ve seen the positive impact of e-bikes in communities across the country and look forward to bringing the same benefits to Truckee’s residents and visitors.”

Read more about bike share coming to Truckee here

In partnership with Boulder Bike Sharing and World Vision, Boulder BCycle will donate red pedal bikes to underserved communities

Boulder, Colorado - Boulder BCycle today announced that their bike share system has surpassed one million lifetime bike trips, a milestone that represents roughly 2.5 million miles traveled on BCycle bikes, equivalent to 100 trips around the Earth. This momentous occasion was more than a decade in the making and emphasizes the immense power of bicycles to support ecological sustainability and social equity. To celebrate, Boulder BCycle is working with previous system operator Boulder Bike Sharing to donate the original red pedal bike fleet to World Vision, an organization dedicated to supporting underserved communities, and is launching a “Path to Two Million” campaign to reach the next million shared e-bike trips in the region by the end of 2024.

“We are thrilled that our community members have taken more than a million bike share rides since B-Cycle first began operating in Boulder,” said Erika Vandenbrande, director of the Transportation and Mobility Department for the City of Boulder. “Having a robust e-bike share program is key to reaching Boulder’s goals to make biking a more convenient option for trips around town and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.”

While the first million Boulder BCycle trips took place throughout the city, much of the system’s recent growth has occurred at the University of Colorado Boulder. “BCycle has been instrumental in helping CU get more of our affiliates out of vehicles and onto bikes,” said Brandon Smith, Assistant Director of Sustainable Transportation at the CU Boulder Environmental Center. “I’m looking forward to continuing to grow the system and hitting two million rides in the next few years.”

On the Path to Two Million, Boulder BCycle is prioritizing equity and the environment by:

• Offering more shared e-bikes: Boulder BCycle hopes to expand within Boulder and in the region, adding hundreds more shared e-bikes.

  Increasing rider access: As part of the City of Boulder’s micromobility program, Boulder BCycle will be adding stations in underserved areas and enhancing their equity program offerings as part of an effort to establish relationships with a more diverse group of riders.
  

• Ensuring positive environmental impacts: Bike share seeks to provide positive environmental benefits by replacing car trips and supporting multimodal transportation. BCycle is also investigating enhanced solar power generation and carbon neutral operations, and more. Aligning with the Trek Bicycle Sustainability Report, BCycle will place a focus on lowering bike production impacts and removing plastic waste from packaging.
  

Learn more about Boulder BCycle at boulder.bcycle.com and follow them on Instagram. All BCycle bikes are designed in Waterloo, WI by Trek Bicycle. To learn more about BCycle visit bcycle.com or follow BCycle on Instagram. Download the BCycle app in the App Store or Google Play Store.

Photo by Tanner Tait / Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (Jan. 13, 2022) – The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is pleased to announce a partnership with BCycle, an all-electric bicycle subsidiary of Trek Bicycle. This partnership, launching February 14, 2022, brings a fleet of bikes to the property available for guests to use just in time for Valentine’s Day as couples can enjoy a scenic bike ride while celebrating.

BCycle bikes can transport travelers up to 30 miles on a single charge at a maximum speed of 17 mph. If guests decide to go beyond the maximum range, the bike can simply be pedaled back to the resort just as one would a traditional bike. This partnership gives guests the freedom to explore the very best that Santa Barbara has to offer and encourages them to do so outside of a car in an adventurous and more sustainable way.

“Having lived in Santa Barbara for over two years, I have seen an exponential increase in the popularity of electric bikes,” says Steve Janicek, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. “We are thrilled to be the first hotel partnering with BCycle, offering our guests an exciting, new way to explore this beautiful city. The feedback we have heard from our guests about the Cruiser Bikes currently offered here at the resort has been tremendous, so we expect this new technology will be welcomed with open arms.”

Backed by the pioneering electric bike company TREK, BCycle plays a vital role – not only in the advancement of electric bike technology – but supporting critical socio-economic causes including the fight against racial injustice with their program “All In” which addresses the staggering need for transportation in developing countries with its “World Bicycle Relief” program, and so much more, all while continually seeking to create a safer world for underrepresented communities such as LGBTQ+ and BIPOC.

Read more about BCycle at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara here