How to Rent Bikes

Every college student knows that money goes quickly.   By renting from Free Bikes, you can have a bike at your fingertips for as long as you need it. 

Plus, you don’t need to worry about storage come winter!  Just turn it in to one of the convenient drop-off locations, and we’ll take your bike off your hands.  


  • Want an environmentally friendly way to get to and from your classes?
  • Don’t want to spend the cash to buy a bike?
  • Only need a bike for semester?

We provide students on the UW-Madison campus bicycle rentals for FREE

All you need is…

  • A credit card*
  • A valid student ID

We are currently only accepting waiting list applicants for Free Bikes. All spaces have been filled for the first allotment of bikes. Please email Matt@FreeBikeRentals.com to be added to the list.

*Credit Cards are required to serve as a security deposit should anything happen to the bike -  your card will not be charged unless your bike is returned with excessive damage or not returned at all.