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The Outdoor Connection Center is trying to make the University of Arkansas campus and the City of Fayetteville more bicycle friendly. Please join us in keeping our campus, city trails and roadways green, ride your well tuned bike safely today!

The bike shop is located in the OCC which is on the first floor of the HPER Building, Room 102. Hours of operation for the fall semester: Tuesday - Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm. For more information on the bike shop and its offered services, please call 479.575.6834.

 

Why ride with the OCC?

  • Car broken?  Want to leave less off an impact on the environment? Rent a bike at the OCC.  
  • Not sure if you’re a commuter cyclist, but want to try it out?  Come by the OCC and get the neccessary information on riding around Fayettteville from our bike-enthused staff.  Check out a bike and see how it suits you.
  • Can’t make it to the fitness center?  Renting a bike is a great way to work out and enjoy the flowers in bloom.
  • Need a cheap date idea?  Check out some bikes, ride on the Scull Creek Trail, and go to one of the many great restaurants Fayetteville has to offer. Businesses in Fayetteville have bike racks to encourage riding!

We Offer:  

  • Bike Rentals/Check Out
    We offer 3 different types of bicycles for you to check out: Mountain, Road, and Cruiser bikes. Click here for to visit the equipment rental page:
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  • Free Air Station. Visit the OCC during normal hours of operation to properly inflate your tires to the correct pressure. 
  • Maintenance and adjustment workshops. Workshops are offered Tuesday through Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm. Additional workshops may be added with interest. Workshop includes instruction from one of our knowledable staff, repair items, use of repair station, & a bike assessment. Workshops are a first come basis, no registration is necessary. Please stop by the shop for registration fees.
  • Bike assessments. Bring your bike during our bike shop hours of operation and get your bike assessed by one of our bike knowleagable staff. There is no charge for this wonderful service!
  • Use of our 7 bike repair stations. Know how to make repairs but need the tools? Stop by the OCC during bike shop hours to utilize tools, truing stand, and bike stands.
  • Tube installation and repair. 
  • Full service bicycle repair. Visit the bike shop for offered services and costs.
  • Free install on Transit and Parking U-locks.


Bicycle Decals:

The Outdoor Connection Center bike shop is now a bicycle permitting station. There is no charge for registration. Each bicycle that will be parked on campus must be
registered. Cyclists will need to know the serial number of their bicycle to register it. As a reminder:
Please park your bicycle at a designated bike loop or rack. If a rack is not available in the desired area, please avoid placing the bicycle in an area that restricts or hinders accessibility. Also, avoid green spaces and trees that cause unnecessary erosion and damage to the natural environment. Bicycles creating safety hazards or blocking building access may be impounded. Eventually there will be ample bicycle loops and racks on campus.  Transit and Parking will be corresponding with the university community regarding the location of additional loops and racks.

 

    Page last updated: 10/27/2009 11:23