Semester Bike Rentals
Semester rental renewals, rentals and returns will take place May 5-7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CU Bicycle Warehouse. We are located on the southwest corner of 3100 Marine Street (40°00'46.1"N 105°15'04.8"W). Please book an appointment. We purposefully overbook so please be aware that signing up does not guarantee you a rental bike. If the site shows no appointments, the calendar is full. If you miss your appointment, you will be moved to the back of the line. If the calendar shows no appointments, please email semesterrental@colorado.edu to express your interest, and with any other questions.
- A semester rental bike costs $50 per semester, with a $200 deposit. The deposit will be refunded on the final return of the bike in good condition.
- A U-lock is included as part of the rental.
- Helmets are not included. We recommend bringing yours or purchasing one from a local bike shop.
- You'll need your 9 digit Student ID # and a Buff OneCard to rent a bike.
- Credit/debit only. No cash or checks will be accepted.
- Bikes are first come, first serve, with rentals usually taking place the first week of each semester (weather depending).
- Bikes must be returned at the end of each semester. Even if re-renting for another semester, we need to see the bike and do basic maintenance before sending the bike out again.
- A non-returned bike will reported to CU Police and the Office of Student Conduct.
- Another great option, and now with electric bikes, is the BCycle bike sharing. Students recieve a free membership.
You will be contacted via email 2 weeks before your due date as a reminder.
Once your bicycle has been returned, a Semester Bicycle Rental employee will assess any damages and deduct the appropriate amount from your deposit (if necessary).
Your Deposit Return
Your deposit check will be returned to the card used at time of rental. If your original card has been lost or destroyed, please let us know before hand. Please allow up to 21 business days for processing.