Do you want to be a user of one of the bikes? Apply Now!

To be a user of one of the U-Bike - Polytechnic of Leiria bikes, you will have to apply in one of the defined periods for this purpose. There are two application times per year. During these periods just fill the application form here.

Do you want to express your interest outside of the application periods?

Although the application periods, the entire academic community may, at any time, express interest in being a bike user.

In this way the interested parties can understand the requirements of the application and help the U-Bike - Polytechnic of Leiria team to improve the system that will be implemented.

To express your interest simply fill out the form here.

Please never forget, the use of helmet is mandatory!

Plan your trip

Do not forget that the shortest route is not always the best. Choose the safest route!

Unlock the bike

Use the mobile APP or tap card below screen to unlock bike.

Take the bike out of the dock or release the secondary lock.

Before use the bike

Check the bike, lights, pressure of the tires (3 bar) and battery charge.

Adjust the seat height for your confort and safe.

Docking

In an empty docking point, push the bike firmly. In other places, always use, at least, the secondary lock.

Message on screen confirms if the bike is securely locked.

Follow the step instructions and enjoy your ride!

Please don't forget, obey the road code! (note: to translate the portuguese legislation use your browser translation page tool)

Keep in mind also our U-Bike - Polytechnic of Leiria regulation.

Please don´t forget the Safety Riding Tips!

Keep an eye on battery level.

During the trip make sure you have a sufficient battery level to reach your destination and return to the charging point.

Need to park during the course?

When you need, park your bike and, at least, put the secondary lock in the slot and wait for the lock signal.

To remove the secondary lock, use the mobile application or tap your Polytechnic of Leiria ID card below the bicycle display, in the middle of the handlebar.

You can continue your journey.

Support

Use Mobile APP or dial (+351) 300 009 800 (working days from 09h00 to 17h30).

Travel assistance 24h/day, 7 days a week

If your bike is broken and/or you can not return where you want it, please contact one of our partners here.

Do not forget, park your bike safely!

ATTENTION!

If you are using the Mobile APP to unlock your bike, never lock it with the secondary lock in places without access to the mobile network of MEO (the operator provider of the mobile communications integrated into the U-Bike - Polytechnic of Leiria bikes).

Despite all the safety measures incorporated into the U-Bike - Polytechnic of Leiria bikes, remember that there are several types of stands or racks. The inverted U stand is one of the most common and one of the most safest, in this stand you can protect the frame and/or booth of the wheels of the bike.

If you find that the use of your bicycle's secondary lock is not enough, purchase and use other locks.

Always park your bike in places that are visible and safe!