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Check Out A Bike With Your Library Card

Ride the trails through Kopf Family Reservation, explore the community, or ride to the beach on a sunny Lake Erie afternoon on one of our bikes. Bikes are available during the warmer seasons.
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Getting Started

  • Must be 18 years old and up.
  • Hold a valid ALPL library card.
  • Wear a bicycle helmet.
  • Sign and date library bike agreement.

How It Works

  • Bikes are loaned out for one (1) day and are not renewable.
  • Bikes cannot be placed on hold.
  • One bicycle per library card.
  • Return same day half-hour prior to library closing.
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Safety & Other Perks

  • Chrome “ding-dong” bells
  • Reflective flashing head and taillights
  • Bike helmets (adult & children’s sizes)
  • Bike locks with individual combos
  • New bike racks
  • Bike FixIt repair service station.

Available Bikes

General Note: Helmet checkout required with bike checkout (if borrower does not provide their own), and must be worn while operating the bicycle.
Keep bicycle locked and secured when unattended.
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Adams Trail-A-Bike

Hitched to the back of mom or dad’s bike, the Trail-A-Bike makes family rides a breeze. When little ones get tired, they can leave the work to the grown ups and simply enjoy the ride.

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Sun Traditional Trike

Built with comfort, stability, durability, and practicality in mind. A super low step-through frame, upright riding position, Sun custom tractor saddle, and rear basket are just a few features that make our trike an ideal choice for small trips.

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Adult Electra Townie 7D

The Townie is the perfect ride-around-town bike. An upright riding position lets you see the world better and plant your feet flat on the ground whenever you want, setting a new standard for comfort and control.

The "Borrow a Bike" program is funded by interest earned on the Avon Lake Public Library Endowment Fund. Bicycles were purchased from Marty's Cycle Center in Avon Lake, OH.