Borrow an ebike for a few days! Two of you? Borrow two at the same time when available!
These ebikes have been generously provided by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and are expertly maintained by Gorham Bike & Ski in Portland. Easy to use and relatively lightweight (at least compared to other ebikes), the Townie Go! 7D is an excellent ebike to help get you started with this exciting technology. Not a motorcycle, but a bike with a pedal-assist motor system, this e-bike has enough power to get you up those hills and across town.
The goal for this program is to allow you to become more familiar with this technology -- and hopefully become an ebike enthusiast!
Requirements
For insurance purposes, you must watch a series of videos and pass a simple test at the library before reserving an ebike. If you haven't completed this step, just stop by the library to watch the videos and take the short quizzes. Go to the Adult Services desk at least 30 minutes before closing to get started.
You can also do this at home so long as you bring proof that you passed the quizzes. Screenshots from your phone will suffice. Here's the link to watch them at home.
Reserve
The ebikes can be reserved for two days during the week, or three days over the weekend. Click here to find an available date and start the reservation process.
Pick-Up
When you come to the library to pick up the ebike you will be given a Terms & Conditions form to read and sign, if you haven't already done so earlier.
Please arrive on the day listed in your reservation. A staff person will quickly answer any questions you may have and check out the ebike (along with a backpack containing a helmet, bike lock, charging cable and bike wrench) to you.
These instructions, and more, will be emailed to you when you make a reservation.