Free Wheeler Station Information

Free Wheeler bicycles must be returned by 7 p.m. daily or earlier depending on location operating hours. Current Free Wheeler stations include the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) and Bike Shop / Outdoor Center. Free Wheelers are available to rent mid-March through Mid-December, weather permitting.

Spring Semester Hours (Through April 30)

  • Monday - Thursday: 6:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
  • Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

CRC Holiday and Break Hours


Patriot's Day Weekend

  • Saturday and Sunday, April 19-20: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Monday, April 21: Noon - 11 p.m.

Finals Week (May 1-9)

  • Reading Day, Thursday, May 1: 6:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
  • Friday, May 2: 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Monday - Friday, May 5-9: 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Visit Us

Campus Recreation Center (CRC)
322 Aiken Street
Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978-934-5080

University Snow Closures

  • The CRC will close when the university is closed for snow over winter break.
  • When the university is closed for snow during the semester, closures or adjustments to CRC or Riverview Fitness Center (RFC) operating hours will be posted on the UML Campus Recreation Instagram page.

The Bike Shop will be closed starting May 2, 2025.

  • Free Wheelers rental bikes will be available for checkout at the Campus Recreation Center this summer.
  • Spring Semester Shop Hours (through May 1)
    • Tuesday - Friday: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
    • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    • Sunday and Monday: Closed

Visit Us

5-2 Lawrence Drive
Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978-934-6797
email: bikeshop@uml.edu