Free To All UBC Faculty & Staff: March 20th through to May 20, 2023
Have you ever wanted an alternative to crowded, unreliable public transit? Do you wish you could bypass the stress of being in a car, stuck in traffic? Well, here's a chance to try a green and healthy mode of commuting, doing errands and socialising, through the magic of riding an ebike. The University of British Columbia has teamed up with Zygg Subscription Ebikes to provide their faculty & staff the perfect opportunity to give ebiking a spin this spring. The fantastic incentive: your very own Zygg e-bike, free for one week!
This generous offer is in tandem with UBC’s framework of proactive initiatives which embraces more sustainable transport goals for its campus and community at large. With a reduction in cars, greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced, as well as the need for unnecessary vehicle parking. For those UBC Faculty and Staff who qualify, there is an additional perk of a 10% discount for subscription using a UBC code. You do not need to participate in the “UBC Try An E-bike Program” to be eligible to access this code.
UBC has assembled some awesome tips and resources for riders - like how & where to securely park your bike or ebike on campus - on the “CYCLING” section of the UBC Planning Department’s website.
There is even a video detailing the car-free and “slow-zone” areas of campus, perfect for walking and riding and a map of UBC’s cycling infrastructure and routes.
Around UBC and the University Endowment Lands there are even more awesome vistas to explore. Visiting many of the most picturesque locales (as in trekking up hills!) is made more easily attainable when riding an e-bike.
Let us know your favourite places to explore by bike.
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