our community bikes are currently undergoing maintenance and are not available for hire

Community Bike Library

Bookings now open

The City of Vincent Administration and Civic Centre will be handling all the bookings for the Community Bike Library - give us a call or visit the Centre to find out more.

• Address: 244 Vincent Street Leederville,WA 6007
• Phone: 9273 6000 
• Opening hours - 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
• Email: mail@vincent.wa.gov.au

The Vincent Community Bike Library is an initiative created by the City and supported by the RAC and ZAP Electric Vehicles. Providing a wide range of well-maintained bikes for the community to access on a short-term basis greatly reduces the barriers for people to try cycling.

Library bikes and equipment includes:

• ZAP Electric cargo bike with seats
• Zap Step through Electric Bikes
• 3 x Adult pedal bikes
• 6 x children's bikes
• 1 x cargo trailer
• 1 x Pacific kiddie trailer with seats and seatbelts for two children

Fees

Rules and Guidelines

• People must present proof of identification (a copy will be taken) to borrow a bike
• Bikes and equipment can be borrowed for a minimum of 3 hours and maximum of 3 days
• Follow the safe cycling advice below
• It is recommended to reserve a bike by calling the Vincent Administration and Civic Centre on 9273 6000 or emailing mail@vincent.wa.gov.au
• The last available time to hire a bike is 4.30pm (office closes at 5.00pm)
• You must return the bike at the time agreed so as not to inconvenience the next booking
• If you return the bike/equipment late, an additional $10 fee will be charged (applies also to residents)
• An Australian Standards helmet will be supplied and must be worn at all times
• If the bike is stolen while in your care, report to police immediately and then to the Vincent Administration and Civic Centre

FAQ's

Safe Cycling

• Always wear a helmet. If you do not own a helmet the City can provide one
• Obey traffic signals and signs
• Give hand signals when turning
• Have one hand on the handlebar while in motion
• Must not ride within two metres of the rear of a motor vehicle, over a distance of more than 200 metres
• Must not hold onto another moving vehicle or be towed by it
• Must not ride on a freeway or other road that has designated restrictions that prohibit bicycle riding
• Must not be more than two bicycles abreast on a road
• Must not ride recklessly or carelessly