Green Bikes
A page within Rec Sports
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
December 18-January 2: Closed
Winter Term Hours January 3-23
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 12pm-6pm
Sunday: 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
Thursday, December 18 -January 2: CLOSED
Winter Term Hours January 3-23
Monday-Friday: 12pm-6pm
Saturday: 12pm-6pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Contact Us
608.785.8860
outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu
Fitness Center Hours
December 18-January 2: Closed
Winter Term Hours January 3-23
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 12pm-6pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Contact Us
608.785.5210
recoffice@uwlax.edu
Climbing Gym Hours
December 17-January 25: Closed
Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu
EZONE Esports & Gaming Hours
December 17-January 23: Closed
Contact Us
608.785.8921
recsportsesports@uwlax.edu
Mitchell Hall Pool Hours
December 16-January 25: Closed
The pool will be closed for open swim the following days due to varsity swim meets:
January 31
February 7
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).
December 11-January 24: 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