Did you know that every single vehicle in our bus fleet has racks for your bike?

That’s right! And with Bike to Work week quickly approaching, why not try loading your bike on a  bike rack without the bus?

That way, you’ll be a bus rack superstar when you use the real thing!

Well, you’re in luck!

TravelSmart and North Vancouver have paired up to provide a demo bike rack between City Hall and the library in Civic Plaza.

Have you spotted this new cycling gem?

We tested out a bike rack (we practised first!) in our first Facebook LIVE streaming.

Some tips for using the bike racks:

• Before the bus arrives, remove loose items such as water bottles, pumps, and panniers.
• Tell the driver you want to load your bike, and then lower the bike rack by pulling on the handle.
• Lift your bike onto the rack. If no other bike is on the rack, place your bike in the slot closest to the bus.
• Lift the support arm up and over the front tire. On newer racks you might have to push the black button at the end of the support arm in order to release the ratchet mechanism.
• Sit at the front of the bus and keep an eye on your bike.
• When leaving the bus, please tell the driver that you need to remove your bike. Exit from the front door.
• Remove your bike and raise the rack to the upright position if it’s empty.
• Slip-covers are recommended for folding bikes.

Check out a rider’s first hand experience documented in this great blog!

For more information on bikes on buses and transit in general, head to our website.

Author: Adrienne Coling