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Green Bikes

A page within Rec Sports

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The Green Bike program is a bicycle recycling program supported by UWL's Green Fund and implemented by UWL Outdoor Connection. 

How it Works

Renting a Green Bike

If you are UWL student, you can rent a Green Bike! Renting a Green Bike from Outdoor Connection is very affordable and simple. It only cost $25 to rent a Green Bike and lock. Payment of a $25-$100 deposit (depending on the quality of the bike) is also required. Deposits will be returned when the bike and lock is returned. Just complete the request form and then stop by Outdoor Connection to view the available bikes and find your ride.

Bike Donations, Recycling & Sourcing 

We source our bikes from those abandoned on campus and in the local community. In addition, we take donations of adult bikes that are in repairable condition. To make a donation, complete the donation form in advance of dropping off the bike. Once we receive the bikes, we will repair them so they are in safe and operable condition or strip them for usable parts and recycle the remaining metal rather than throwing it away. 

More Information

Benefits 

The Green Bike program promotes better health, less automobile traffic congestion, cleaner air, fewer parking problems, and keeping waste out of the waste removal system.

History

The UWL's Environmental Council started the Green Bike program in 2004.  Originally, council members and volunteers fixed up old donated bikes, painted them green, and released them to function as free community bikes. Currently, the program is housed in the Outdoor Connection. The program has refurbished and rented over 500 bikes and recycled more than 60,000 pounds of metal!

 

Recreational Eagle Center (REC) Hours  

Regular Hours

Monday-Thursday:  6am-11pm
Friday:  6am-10pm
Saturday: 8am-10pm
Sunday: 8am-11pm

Adjusted Hours (December 11-January 1)

Thursday, December 11:  6am-10pm   
Friday, December 12:  6am-10pm   
Saturday, December 13:  8am-10pm   
Sunday, December 14:  8am-10pm  
Monday, December 15:  6am-10pm  
Tuesday, December 16:  6am-10pm  
Wednesday, December 17:  6am-6pm  

December 18-January 1:  Closed

Facility Schedule

View the facility schedule to see what is going on at the REC.

Contact Us

608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu

Outdoor Connection (OC) Hours

Regular Hours

Monday-Friday:  12pm-6pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm

Adjusted Hours (December 11-January 1)

Thursday, December 11:  12pm-6pm 
Friday, December 12:  12pm-6pm   
Saturday, December 13:  10am-6pm   
Sunday, December 14:  11am-6pm 
Monday, December 15:  12pm-6pm  
Tuesday, December 16:  12pm-6pm 

December 17-January 1: Closed

Contact Us

608.785.8860
outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu

Fitness Center Hours

Regular Hours 

Monday-Thursday:  6am-11pm
Friday:  6am-10pm
Saturday: 8am-10pm
Sunday: 8am-11pm  

Adjusted Hours (December 11-January 1)

Thursday, December 11:  6am-10pm   
Friday, December 12:  6am-10pm   
Saturday, December 13:  8am-10pm   
Sunday, December 14:  8am-10pm  
Monday, December 15:  6am-10pm  
Tuesday, December 16:  6am-10pm  
Wednesday, December 17:  6am-6pm  

December 18-January 1:  Closed

Live Facility Counts

Contact Us

608.785.5210
recoffice@uwlax.edu

Climbing Gym Hours

Regular Hours 

Monday-Friday:  4pm-9pm
Saturday:  3pm-6pm
Sunday:  5pm-8pm

Bouldering Only
Tuesday & Wednesday:  11:30am-1pm

Adjusted Hours (December 11-January 1)

Thursday, December 11:  4pm-9pm 
Friday, December 12:  4pm-9pm   
Saturday, December 13:  3pm-6pm  
Sunday, December 14:  5pm-8pm 
Monday, December 15:  4pm-9pm  
Tuesday, December 16:  11:30am-1pm, 4pm-9pm  

December 17-January 1:  Closed

Contact Us

608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu

EZONE Esports & Gaming Hours

Regular Hours

Monday-Thursday:  3pm-11pm
Friday: 3-10pm
Saturday:  12pm-10pm
Sunday:  12pm-11pm

Adjusted Hours (December 11-January 1)

Thursday, December 11:  3pm-10pm   
Friday, December 12:  3pm-10pm   
Saturday, December 13:  12pm-10pm   
Sunday, December 14:  12pm-10pm  
Monday, December 15:  3pm-10pm  
Tuesday, December 16:  3pm-10pm 

December 17-January 1:  Closed 

Contact Us

608.785.8921
recsportsesports@uwlax.edu

Mitchell Hall Pool Hours

Regular Hours 

Monday:  12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10:30pm
Tuesday:  8pm-10:30pm
Wednesday:  12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10:30pm
Thursday:  8pm-10:30pm
Friday:  12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10pm
Saturday:  12pm-3pm
Sunday:  1pm-4pm

The pool will be closed for open swim the following days due to varsity swim meets:

January 31
February 7

Adjusted Hours (December 11-January 1)

Thursday, December 11:  8pm-10pm  
Friday, December 12:  12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10pm  
Saturday, December 13:  12pm-3pm  
Sunday, December 14:  1pm-4pm  
Monday, December 15:  12pm-12:50pm, 8pm-10pm 

December 16-January 1:  Closed

Contact Us

608.785.8698
recoffice@uwlax.edu

Hetzel Fieldhouse Hours

Access to the Hetzel Fieldhouse during open rec hours is restricted to those who have a current REC membership (student, faculty/staff, alumni).

Regular Open Rec Hours
Sunday:  6pm-10pm
Monday:  6pm-10pm

Adjusted Open Rec Hours (December 11-January 1)

December 11-January 1:  Closed

Second Floor Track Hours
Monday-Friday: 11am-1pm
Managed by the Athletic Department. Each fall semester, January term, and spring semester when classes are in session.

Contact Us

608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu