Orangecycle of Tampa Bay, Inc.

Orangecycle of Tampa Bay, Inc., a non-profit organization, is Tampa's new community bicycle program. It was created by the Tampa Downtown Partnership's Transportation Management Organization (TMO), in association with The City of Tampa and many private and public agencies. The bright orange bicycles are made available throughout the downtown and surrounding areas for temporary use on the honor system and at the rider's own risk. Volunteers paint, distribute, maintain and monitor the bicycles.

The Orangecycle program encourages tourists, visitors, and downtowners to use bikes (instead of cars) to get around Downtown, Ybor City and the University of Tampa/West Bank areas. Riders are simply asked to follow the "rules of the road" (at the end of this page) when borrowing an Orangecycle. It is envisioned that the Orangecycle program will become a broader community effort with various neighborhoods and business districts participating in the program.

Supporters of the program include: The Tampa Downtown Partnership/TMO, City of Tampa, YMCA, HARTline, Hillsborough Planning Commission, Ybor City Chamber of Commerce, and the Department of Corrections. Generous donations of resources and time come from DuPont, GT-85 International, Holland & Knight, Pioneer Cleaners, Stadium Lincoln-Mercury, Speedline Athletic Wear, Dud Thames Bicycle Shop, Blades and Bikes, numerous community groups and private citizens.

For more information about Orangecycle, or to volunteer time or resources, call Orangecycle of Tampa Bay, Inc. at (813) 274-7712 or visit the headquarters at 409 E. Kennedy Boulevard.

1. Use Orangecycles AT YOUR OWN RISK.
2. Obey all city, county and state ordinances and laws which govern the use of bicycles*.
3. Try to always leave the Orangecycle in a bicycle rack when you have completed your trip. A map of rack locations is available at the Downtown Commuter Center. (Kennedy & Marion)
4. Never put a lock on an Orangecycle.
5. Call the phone number below to report Orangecycles that need maintenance or pick-up.
6. Always ride carefully, with traffic, watching out for both pedestrians and vehicular traffic.
7. Orangecycles are available for use on the Honor System - always return the Orangecycle when you have completed your trip.