Download the PikeRide Electric Bike Share app in the App Store or Google Play Store and create an account.
Choose from over 80 hubs throughout Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs with available ebikes to rent.
Start riding in minutes and return your ebike to any PikeRide hub when you are finished.
Learn to PikeRide like a pro with our comprehensive tutorials covering everything from finding a bike to ending your trip.
Tap each video tutorial below.
Setting Up Your Account
Beginning Your Trip
Parking Your eBike
Taking an End Trip Photo
View our interactive hub map to find where to rent and return PikeRide ebikes below. To view hubs in addition to available ebikes, open the map in the PikeRide ebike sharing app.
Turn Wi-Fi off, Bluetooth on when using PikeRide
To prevent frozen loading screens, incorrect location reading, and other technical issues with the app.
Enter coupon codes or select your membership option before riding
Your trip will be charged with our Pay As You Go option if no voucher is entered or no membership is selected.
Locate PikeRide hubs to rent and park ebikes in the bike share app
Each hub displays the number of available bikes in real time. Choose from over 80 hubs around town.
Enable the e-assist by pedaling, disable by pedaling backwards
All bikes are electric-assisted to provide just enough boost to power your ride. Disable the e-assist to slow down.
Trips must be ended within the service area outlined in the map
Park at any PikeRide hub for free, or any public rack or post within the service area for a $1 convenience fee.
Take end trip photos from behind the rear wheel of the ebike
Include the lock, cable loop within the lock, and cable around a public rack or post in your end trip photo.
For more tips, see our FAQ Page.
Safety Tips
Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to ride with confidence.
Wear a properly fitting helmet
You may ride in bike lanes or streets where a bike lane is not available
You may ride on sidewalks, unless marked as dismount zones
Yield to all pedestrians
Avoid unpredictable behavior such as weaving in and out of lanes, ride in a straight line when possible
Be aware of vehicular traffic and make eye contact with drivers when crossing intersections
Use hand signals and eye contact to communicate with road users
Indicate turns by pointing in the direction you are turning
Indicate stopping or slowing down by extending your left arm downward, palm facing backward
Sound the bell on the right handlebar grip when approaching pedestrians and other cyclists
Always pass pedestrians and other cyclists on the left
Follow all traffic laws and signals
Respect pedestrian crossings
Walk your ebike on any sidewalks marked as dismount zones to ensure pedestrian safety
Be aware of signage indicating construction zones, detours, and road closures, and follow alternative routes as directed to ensure your safety
All PikeRide ebikes are equipped with a powerful front light and a rear reflector featuring a solar-powered, motion-activated LED that blinks as the ebike is moving. These features ensure that riders can see clearly and be seen by other road users, enhancing safety at any time of day or night.
