BikeLNK June News!

The (402) Month in Review:

Make this Summer a BikeLNK Summer!

BikeLNK is thrilled for the return of summer weather and summer riding! There is no better time to prioritize healthy and sustainable transportation. With over 134 miles of trails to explore in Lincoln and hundreds of downtown businesses to visit our Classic or Pedal-Assist bikes are the ideal way to travel.

2022 has seen an ever growing number of monthly bike trips for Lincoln bike share, already topping over 10,600 total trips for the year. Last month alone there were 3,140 trips with BikeLNK - great job embracing National Bike Month, Lincoln!

For just $100 you can access BikeLNK for a full year with unlimited 1-hour rides. Prefer to adjust your transportation patterns more frequently? Our Monthly Member rate is just $17 per month. Friends and family visiting the capital city? There are BikeLNK passes for them to enjoy as well!

Whatever you do, wherever you go, and whoever you are with:
get outside and enjoy the ride!

Ride BikeLNK Today!

Enjoy Downtown Events with BikeLNK

It's no surprise there will be plenty to do in Lincoln this summer. Here are just a few of the signature events that BikeLNK can help connect you to across the downtown area:

Jazz in June - Jazz Music Every Tuesday Night in June
Haymarket Farmers Market - Every Saturday Morning through October 15
B.Y.O.B(ook) Club - At Bennett Martin Library on June 15, July 20, August 17 and September 21
Lincoln Community Foundation Gardens Performance Series - Every Wednesday through September 14

BikeLNK can serve as the perfect first-mile, last-mile option for your downtown trips. Our stations are conveniently located within walking distance of other transportation stops and hubs, making BikeLNK the perfect addition to wherever your journey takes you.

Downtown Lincoln Event Calendar

Warm Weather Riding Tips!

While we often think of winter as the time to take extra caution while on the bike, it's just as important to do so during warmer weather. Here are five tips to keep you riding with health and happiness even as the temperatures rise:

Bring Water - Bring more water than you think you need in the event your trip takes longer than expected.
Slow Your Pace - The harder you ride the faster your body will warm-up, sweat, and drain your energy. Give yourself extra time to arrive at your destination, and dial your effort back a notch.
Wear Lightweight Clothes - These will keep you breathing easy and enjoying the ride. It's also a good idea to pack a rain jacket just in case the weather changes.
Apply Sunscreen and Wear Sunglasses - Protect your skin and eyes from harmful UV rays. Sunglasses can also help you see on those bright and sunny Nebraska days!
Consider Bike Bags to Carry Your Gear - Removing heavy bags from your back can help you regulate your body's heat and encourage air flow while riding. (And remember BikeLNK bikes are equipped with a front basket to help carry your summer essentials essentials!)

Join our BikeLNK Team

BikeLNK is hiring a Field Technician (Part-time) to support our operation of Lincoln's favorite bike share system. Join a vibrant team dedicated to the power of bikes!

The Field Technician is expected to maintain bikes as a primary responsibility with additional responsibility for stations, docks, and batteries which are crucial to the system. Full position details can be found at the link below.

Please submit a letter of interest and resume with a list of names and contact information for appropriate references with the subject line “Lincoln Field Technician” to: jobs@heartlandbikeshare.org

Complete Position and Application Details HERE

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Municipal Code prohibits riding bicycles on the sidewalks in downtown Lincoln

BikeLNK is operated on behalf of the City of Lincoln by Heartland Bike Share.
Heartland Bike Share is a 501c3 nonprofit that exists for the development, promotion, and operation of bike sharing programs throughout the Heartland region for the benefit of the general public, aimed at promoting health and quality of life as well as mitigating climate change and promoting the use of sustainable and equitable forms of transportation.