Operation of Bike Rack

Loading Bikes

1. Prepare your bike for loading.  Remove water bottles, pumps and other loose items that could fall off while the bus is in motion.
2. Inform the bus driver that you will be loading your bike.  You must load your bike from the curb or in front of the bus.  Do not step into oncoming traffic to load your bike.
3. Squeeze handle up to release latch, then fold down the bike rack.  You only need to use one hand to unlatch and pull the bike rack down, so you can hold your bike with your other hand.  It is not necessary to lean your bike against the bus.
4. Lift your bike onto the bike rack, fitting wheels into proper wheel slots.  Each wheel slot is clearly labeled for the front wheel.  The purpose of the directional placement is to make the bike nearest the bus easier to unload.
5. Raise the Support Arm over the front tire.  The Support Arm’s number one purpose is to add lateral support when the bus is in motion or at rest.  Many bikes will sit in the wheel well without the use of the Support Arm, but rims and tires will sway back and forth without its use.
6. Board the bus and enjoy the ride!  Choose a seat near the front of the bus to keep an eye on your bike.  DON’T FORGET you have a bike with you when you get off at your stop.  New riders often do!