New bike co-op offers rentals, repairs

“It’s meant to be a grassroots kind of program,” says Alison Fine, co-chair of the Purple Bikes program “There’s the fun aspect, the health aspect, and it’s a great way for students to connect with the community, go to the parks and head downtown instead of being stuck on campus.” 

The program is currently recuiting volunteers and accepting donations from the community in the form of financial support or bicycles, bicycle parts and tools. To assist the Purple Bikes program, contact the group by visiting their office in the University Community Centre (Room 315C), e-mail purplebikes.london@gmail.com or search for ‘purple bikes’ on Facebook.