How to Hire an e-Bike

 

Hire blocks for each bike as follows:

Each e-bike can be reserved for one two-week block.

When booking, you will be able to select the START date for your 2-week block of hire. Please select either the STANDARD e-Bike or CARGO e-Bike to see available dates. Pick up and Return dates for each block are listed below and will also be clearly indicated in your confirmation email.​

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Pick up's occur on a Monday at midday and returns are 14 days later on a Monday at 11am.
Drop off's and pick ups will be on a Tuesday on Jan 27, Tuesday 10 March & Tuesday April 7 due to public holidays.

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Mon 12 Jan - Tues 27 Jan

Tues 27 Jan - Mon 9 Feb

Mon 9 Feb - Mon 23 Feb

Mon 23 Feb - Tue 10 March

Tues 10 March - Mon 23 March

Mon 23 March - Tues 7 April

Tues 7 April - Mon 20 April

Mon 20 April - Mon 4 May

Mon 4 May - Mon 18 May

Mon 18 May - Mon 1 June

Mon 1 June - Mon 15 June

Mon 15 June - Mon 29 June

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Please note:

• that each borrower group may only borrow one e-bike for one two-week period during the period from 12 January until 30 June. There is a limit of one loan per household.

• there is a GPS fitted to the e-bike. For the purposes of this pilot program it will be recording the bike location and distances travelled.

 

To be eligible to hire a bike you must:*

1) be a resident of Boroondara, aged 18 and over and be able to provide proof of identity and residential address.

2) have a secure location to store the bike when not in use. You will be asked to provide a photo of where you plan to store the bike.

3) Be able to ride a bike and supply your own helmet. You will be asked to demonstrate your ability as part of the check out procedure.

4) Sign the Boroondara e-bike library registration form and waiver and release form

5) Hold a current Bicycle Network Rider insurance and be able to provide evidence of such.

 

You will need to:

a) purchase the Premium Annual Membership subscription (which includes your insurance). This is the blue tab at Premium Membership | Become a Member | Bicycle Network

b) select monthly payments ($13.58/month)

c) then cancel your membership when your hire period expires. If you fail to cancel your membership it will continue to charge your credit card monthly.

6) Be available to pick up the bike on a Monday at Midday and drop back on a Monday at 11am (or designated Tuesday as indicated)

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You will be sent a confirmation email outlining your hire times, full details and all required documentation.

Please keep an eye out for this email and check your spam/junk folder in case it doesn’t appear in your inbox.

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Join Our Waitlist

Our e-bikes are currently fully booked, and spots fill up fast! ​

If you’d like to be next in line when a vacancy opens, please register your interest using the Join Waitlist button below. When submitting your details, please include:

• Your name

• Phone number

• Email address

• Preferred booking date (in the Additional Info field)

• Preferred e-bike type (in the Additional Info field)

We’ll add you to our waitlist and contact you if a spot becomes available.

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