Get on a BCycle and ride! Nashville Public Library offers free access to BCycle’s electric pedal-assist bicycles throughout Nashville. Get unlimited 2-hour trips, for one week, with a BCycle pass (fob) from the library.

How it Works

Borrow a BCycle Fob

• Place a hold in the library catalog to send a BCycle fob to any Nashville Public Library location.
• Checkout a BCycle fob with your library card.
• One BCycle fob checkout per library card.

Riding a BCycle

• Take the BCycle fob to any Nashville BCycle station.
• Press the silver button on the dock, tap the BCycle fob on the text. The lights will turn from yellow to green and the dock will beep/flash. Pull the bike from the dock. Enjoy your ride.
• Take as many trips as you like. Any time you’re on the bike you have up to two hours before you should return it to a station. Don’t worry, you can check it right back out if you need it longer.
• Need inspiration on where to ride? Check out Community Bike Routes from BCycle.
• BCycle encourages all Riders to wear protective helmets.
• Return bike to any Nashville BCycle station.

Return NPL BCycle Fob

• Return your BCycle fob to any Nashville Public Library checkout desk or book return.
• BCycle fobs checkout for one week. No renewals.
• Fine for losing BCycle fob: $5.00

Eligibility

• Borrow a BCycle fob with your library card. Your card must be in good standing.
• You must be at least 18 years old to ride.
• You must sign a waiver absolving BCycle and Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County of responsibility for any damage or injuries incurred when riding a BCycle.