UAlg Eco Bike

Objective

The main goal of this project is promoting the practice of physical and sports activity, associated to the new ways of light mobility more sustainable, through the adoption of the alternative transportation.  

The system has currently 100 bicycles, differentiated by size Small, Medium and Large.

Consult regulation here

Application

Applications are open permanently 

Application Form here

Enrollment and Bicycle Pickup

After the deadline for submitting, and after examining applications, the user will be contacted to pick up the bicycle assigned to him/her.  Pickup must be made within a period of five working days at the headquarters of the Academic Association of the University of Algarve, Campus da Penha. 

When picking up the bicycle, the user must present the following documents:

• Identification document
• Proof of link to the institution
• Proof of personal accident and liability insurance
• Term of acceptance/responsibility
• Security deposit of 30 euros (cash)

Personal accident and liability insurance here: The option presented here is the registration with the Portuguese Federation of Cycling and Bicycle Users. Registration includes sports insurance suitable for daily cycling on the public road (training and commuting) in the amount of 29.50 euros/year. It is at the current time the most affordable solution.

Acceptence/Responsability Term here

Security deposit: The security deposit will be returned to the user when returning the bike if in conditions similar to that of the pickup, except for natural wear due to use.