Those looking to get around campus easily and affordably will soon have a convenient option as the university debuts a new bike share program. Red bicycles will be parked across campus for quick and convenient rentals beginning Tuesday, April 24.

A kickoff event for the new service will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Promenade Lounge of the Holmes Student Center, featuring games, raffles, food and bike rides

A group ride-out event will take place at 1 p.m. (Registration is required at the booth before 1 p.m.)

The new bike share program is offered through a campus contract with VeoRide and will allow users to rent a bike by using a smartphone app available via the Apple Store or Google Play.

For more information, see go.niu.edu/bike-share.