How to ride the bus with your bike?

Roll along with bikes on buses!

All buses except the 16th Street FREE MallRide are equipped with bike racks on the front of the bus. RTD's easy-to-use bike racks can hold two bikes and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bikes can be loaded at all bus stops except those marked “Non-bicycle stop.”

How to use the bus bike racks:

• Signal bus operator to let him or her know you want to load your bike.
• You must be able to lift the bike and place it on the rack yourself.
• To release the rack, squeeze the center handle and slowly lower it down.
• Place front wheel on side labeled “front wheel.”
• Pull up and out on the support arm and hook the arm securely over the top of the front wheel closest to the fork.
• When boarding, let the driver know the bus stop location where you will be exiting.
• Stay toward the front of the bus and watch your bike to ensure its safety.
• Exit at the front door and tell the driver you are removing your bike
• If you are the last person to unload your bike, return rack to its upright position

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Squeeze the handle to release	Lower the rack	Place front wheel on side labeled "front wheel"	Pull support arm over the wheel

If the bus operator determines that the passenger load will be light enough to safely accommodate a bicycle throughout the trip, he or she may allow a bicycle inside the bus. However, if the bus becomes full or a disabled passenger boards, passengers with bicycles must be prepared to comply with all requests from bus operators to move from the priority seating and wheelchair securement area.


Tips for bringing bikes on Regional and SkyRide buses

• Use front-mounted bus bike racks if available. If racks are occupied, your bike may be loaded in the baggage bin if space is available. Always allow the bus operator to open and close the baggage bin doors.
• When the bus arrives, remain in line with your bike. Luggage and bikes will be loaded before the passengers board the bus.
• Load your bike as compactly as possible into the baggage bin. You may need to quick-release your front wheel.
• Once your bike is loaded, return to your place in line to board the bus.
• Bikes may be placed inside the bus at the sole discretion of the bus operator. If the bus operator determines that the passenger load will be light enough to safely accommodate a bike throughout the trip, he or she may allow a bike inside the bus. However, if the bus becomes full or a disabled passenger boards, passengers with bikes must be prepared to comply with all requests from bus operators to move from the priority seating and securement area.