{"id":83,"date":"2016-02-29T20:16:10","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T02:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/?page_id=83"},"modified":"2022-12-30T14:04:35","modified_gmt":"2022-12-30T20:04:35","slug":"bike-and-ride","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/bike-and-ride\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike &#038; Ride"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>We Love Pedal Power!<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re big on two-wheelers because doubling-up your bike with Metro transit is eco-friendly, saves money and offers a fun way to exercise. When you ride the Metro transit system, you can store your bike on MetroBus bike racks, bring your bike on MetroLink or park it at one of our station bike racks. And don\u2019t forget that many MetroLink stations and MetroBus routes connect to bike trails throughout the area, so you can take our rails to the trails and our buses to the bike paths. Fun!<\/p>\n<p>(Sorry, non-electric motorized bicycles, scooters and motorcycles are not permitted.)<\/p>\n<h2>When You Bring Your Bike on MetroLink<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re 13 or older, or a child accompanied by an adult, you\u2019re welcome to bring your bike on MetroLink. Here\u2019s what you do: After all the other passengers have boarded or exited the train, enter the train at the rear door of the first train car or the front or rear door of the second train car. Only two bicycles can be accommodated in each area. If a MetroLink train is too crowded, you might have to wait for the next train before boarding with your bike.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24966\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/CM160847_Metro-Slider-New-2-300x120.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration of door locations where bicycles can be accommodated.\" width=\"550\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/CM160847_Metro-Slider-New-2-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/CM160847_Metro-Slider-New-2-768x308.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/CM160847_Metro-Slider-New-2-1024x410.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After you\u2019ve boarded, please stand with your bike and don\u2019t leave it unattended or put it on its kickstand (it could fall and hurt someone, or block the aisle).<\/p>\n<p>In consideration of the safety of others, please be courteous and don\u2019t ride your bike on station platforms (they\u2019re not meant for bike riding). Instead, please walk your bike to the elevators or ramps, and carry it when on stairs.<\/p>\n<h2>When You Bring Your Bike on MetroBus<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve equipped all MetroBus vehicles with a two-bike bike rack, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check out the steps below for how you can bring your bike with you. Instructions are also on every MetroBus bike rack.<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Squeeze center handle and pull the rack down.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-217147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CM200718-Bikes-On-Metro-Rack-Card1-300x144.jpg\" alt=\"Bring your bike on MetroBus step 1: Man squeezing the center handle to pull the bike rack down.\" width=\"351\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CM200718-Bikes-On-Metro-Rack-Card1-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CM200718-Bikes-On-Metro-Rack-Card1-768x368.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CM200718-Bikes-On-Metro-Rack-Card1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 2: Lift bike onto rack and place tires into rack slot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-217146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CM200718-Bikes-On-Metro-Rack-Card2-300x144.jpg\" alt=\"Bring your bike on MetroBus step 2: Man lifting up a bike to place the tires into the bike rack slots. \" width=\"351\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CM200718-Bikes-On-Metro-Rack-Card2-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CM200718-Bikes-On-Metro-Rack-Card2-768x368.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CM200718-Bikes-On-Metro-Rack-Card2.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 3. Pull and lift tire hook to secure over top of front tire.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-217145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CM200718-Bikes-On-Metro-Rack-Card3-300x144.jpg\" alt=\"Bring your bike on MetroBus step 3: Man pulling and lifting the tire hook to secure it on top of the bike front tire. \" width=\"351\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CM200718-Bikes-On-Metro-Rack-Card3-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CM200718-Bikes-On-Metro-Rack-Card3-768x368.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CM200718-Bikes-On-Metro-Rack-Card3.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>When You Get the Urge to Get Started<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking about adding a bike to your commute, get started by checking out some great tips and inside information on the best way to bike around the region from our partners:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scctd.org\/metrobikelink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SCCTD MetroBikeLink<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.greatriversgreenway.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great Rivers Greenway<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/trailnet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trailnet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcttrails.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madison County Transit Trails<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Happy biking!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We Love Pedal Power! 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