Traveling E-bike Lending Library - Booked for the 2021 Season!
There are no more openings to host the Traveling E-bike Lending Library in 2021. If you are interested in being placed on a wait list to be a host site first check out this Getting Started Guide.
Then complete the form below to add your organization to the waitlist.
Traveling E-bike Lending Library - Information for Borrowers
Check back in early spring for a schedule of where you can find the Traveling E-bike Lending Library and try out an e-bike for free!
Upper Valley Lending Library (check back for updates about 2021)
New in 2020! Local Motion has partnered with a group of dedicated volunteers from the Upper Valley to bring a localized E-bike Lending Library to the area. Hosted by libraries, energy committees, and volunteers, three e-bikes will be traveling around the Upper Valley and available to borrow for set loan periods.
2021 Schedule: TBD
Norwich:
Thetford:
Cornish/Plainfield:
Hartland:
Hanover:
Thank you to our program partners:
Rad Power Bikes for donating the RadWagon and Yepp seats
VSECU for providing financial support
Our e-bike hosts at Rutland Rec
How it Works for Borrowers
Please Read Below Before Reserving a Bike! - Important Borrowing Details!
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The e-bikes:
Rad Power Bikes RadWagon
The RadWagon is a cargo e-bike that can carry you and your kids, groceries, and other valuable cargo around town and some mild backroads. You have the option to borrow one or two Yepp kid seats that are rated for kids up to 48lbs each. The 5 pedal-assist levels and throttle help take the buckets of sweat away from your bike commute and the cargo carrying ability makes this a true car replacement!
Available to purchase online only at the Rad Power Bikes website. (MSRP: $1,599).
Watch the overview video here (operations info starts at 7:30).
Minimum rider height: about 5'2"
E-bike weight: 73 pounds
Transport: ride home
Specialized Turbo Como
This e-bike feels like a rocket ship (if you want it to). Its over-sized road tires absorb bumps and cracks in the road. The e-assist propellers you over hills and across flats. The Turbo Como is great for commuting any distance, from 2 miles to 20 miles. With a range of up to about 60 miles, the Como will take you far! This bike fits folks who are 5'6" and taller. Available to purchase at Skirack (MSRP: $2,700).
Minimum rider height: about 5'26"
E-bike weight: 48 pounds
Transport: ride home, truck bed, van
Specialized Hard Rock with an E-bike Conversion Kit
This bike was updated with an e-bike conversion kit and battery, but it rides just as smoothly as an integrated bike. Give this bike a try to see if a conversion kit could work in your life.
Size: S/M