Bike Iowa City Bike Friendly Business Program

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Thank you for your interest in the Bike Iowa City Bike Friendly Business Program. Please read the information below and fill out the following questions. After you submit the form someone from our team will be in touch to discuss your application and, if you meet the program requirements, get you the Bike Friendly Business Program materials. If you don't currently meet the requirements, we still invite you to apply. We will help you identify steps you can take to become Bike Friendly. If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us directly at bikeiowacity@gmail.com.

About Bike Iowa City

Bike Iowa City is an initiative to make the Iowa City area recognized as the premier destination for cycling in the midwest. bikeiowacity.com is the go-to resource for both residents and visitors alike; the site offers a curated list of cycling routes, links to local bike shops, a list of cycling events happening in Johnson County, and more. The Bike Iowa City Bike Friendly Business program will connect residents of Johnson County and cycling tourists to restaurants, bars, and hotels in our community, offering them food, drink, and overnight accommodations that understands the importance of embracing cycling culture in our community.

About the Program

Bike Iowa City's Bike Friendly Business Program is a recognition and training program for restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and hotels that is aimed to:
• Help tourism-related businesses such as hotels, restaurants, and bars understand the importance of Johnson County’s growing bicycle tourism industry
• Provide tips and tools for how businesses can be Bike Friendly
• Highlight businesses who commit to enhancing the Johnson County biking experience for visitors and community members

There is no cost to participate in this program

Why your business or hotel should participate

• Cyclists have a $364.8 million economic impact on the State of Iowa (as of 2018 - it’s likely even more now). By becoming Bike Friendly, your business will be primed to tap into this growing segment of our economy.
• This free program will give your business special recognition through Bike Iowa City’s marketing channels including bikeiowacity.com and on social media (@bikeiowacity)
• Referrals from the Bike Iowa City team
• All approved Bike Friendly Businesses receive a welcome packet with a Bike Friendly Business resource toolkit, bicycle maps, Bike Iowa City stickers, and a Bike Friendly Business window cling.

First thing's first... tell us a little bit about yourself and your business!

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Name of Business or Hotel *

Your role with the business or hotel *

Owner

Staff member

Manager

Other:

Address of Business or Hotel *

How would you best describe your business/hotel? *

Restaurant

Brewery

Coffee Shop

Bar

Hotel

AirBnB / VRBO / Short Term Rental

Bed and Breakfast

Other:

Next, let's dive into program requirements!

Program Requirements

To become a Bike Friendly Business, you must meet the following criteria in the areas of Bike Enthusiasm and Knowledge, Water Refills, Storage, and Bicycle Repair and Maintenance. If you don't currently meet the requirements but are willing to take actions to meet the requirements, you may still apply to be a Bike Friendly Business. We will help you with the necessary steps to become Bike Friendly.

Bike Enthusiasm and Knowledge

Businesses and hotels must meet at least two of the four requirements below.

Staff are aware of the basic needs of cyclists and can provide community members and cycling tourists with local information (i.e. provide directions or direct them to bikeiowacity.com)

We have a bicycle trail map displayed or have trail maps available for cyclists to take

We offer incentives and discounts to bicyclists

We participate in Bike Month each May (i.e. host an event, attend an event, promote the month at your business and on social media)

Water Refills

Businesses and hotels must meet at least one of the two requirements below.

A water jug or water fountain is supplied for self-service

Staff will fill water bottles upon request

Storage

Businesses and hotels must meet meet at least one of the two requirements below. Note: Businesses — please check mark one or more of the boxes labeled [Business]. Hotels — please check mark one or more of the boxes labeled [Hotel]

[Business] We supply bike racks out of the front of the building

[Business] We supply bike hooks to hang bikes safely

[Hotel] We allow guests to store their bikes in their rooms

[Hotel] We offer a locked room for bike storage or a secure garage available for bike storage

Bike Repair and Maintenance

Businesses and hotels must meet at least two of the six requirements below.

We have a bicycle repair kit (*minimum items are required, see below)

We have a dedicated self-service bicycle repair area available for public use

We have a member of staff that can provide limited mechanical assistance

We have staff that are willing to contact local bike mechanics/shops in the area when needed

We offer a tap and hose outside that can be used for bike washing

We have a bike pump available for use

Bicycle Repair Kit required items

All items in the Bicycle Repair Kit can be purchased from local bike shops (World of Bike and Sugar Bottom Bikes) and must include:
• Floor pump
• Patch kit
• Pedal wrench
• Hex keys
• Screwdriver
• Chain tool
• Chain lube
• Spare tubes
• Tire levers

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