The Ride & Refresh program makes it easier for 91社区 students and full-time employees to bike to the downtown Campus. With access to on-campus shower, towel and basket facilities, participants get to enjoy an active commute and arrive at their destination clean and refreshed.
About the program
The Ride & Refresh program is designed to help 91社区 full-time employees and students reap the benefits of biking to the downtown campus 鈥� without the sweaty consequences. The program offers access to on-campus shower and locker room facilities at the , as well as a towel and basket service, on-site bike parking, and community events, for a one-time program fee of $39.99 plus tax.
The 2025 season runs from May 5th to November 3rd.
For more information, please visit the 91社区 Sports Complex鈥檚 .
How to sign up
You will find the sign-up form at the end of this page. Further instructions on payment and registration with Athletics & Recreation will be provided upon submission of the form.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the 91社区 Sports Complex located?
The is located at .
When are showers and basket services available?
May 5 to November 3, 2025, Monday to Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Is an access card required to enter the facility?
Yes, your 91社区 staff ID will serve as your access card. Upon arrival, please scan your ID at the front desk to enter the Complex.
Why has the cost of Ride & Refresh increased?
The first year of Ride and Refresh was made possible through funding from the Sustainability Projects Fund. This initial year of programming subsidized program fees and provided key infrastructure to help kickstart the project. Since the subsidy is no longer in effect, the sign-up fee now accounts for the full operational costs associated with running this program.
Where are the nearest bike racks and BIXI docking stations?
Bike racks are located outside of the 91社区 Sports Complex. See for an interactive map of bike locations at the Downtown campus.
There are also three BIXI docking stations within a five-minute walk of the 91社区 Sports Complex. They are located on the corners of Hutchinson and des Pins, Aylmer and Prince-Arthur, and University and Prince-Arthur.
Who is eligible for the Ride & Refresh program?
91社区 students and full-time permanent 91社区 staff and faculty members who commit to biking to the downtown Campus for the duration of the season from the time of registration (weather permitting) are eligible. The 2025 season runs from May 5 to November 3. Payment must be made prior to the first visit.
What to bring
路 A good quality bike lock
路 Hygiene products (e.g. soap and shampoo)
路 Shower shoes (e.g. flip flops, slip-on sandals)
路 A lock (if you will be using a locker)
Where are the locker rooms located?
The women's locker room is located in room G-71, which is located on the ground level in the hallway close to the Equipment Room. The men's locker rooms are located in room 106 on the 1st floor near the Gymnasiums and in room B-5 on the B1 level. All changing rooms are equipped with showers, washrooms and lockers.
How does the towel and basket service work?
You will be assigned a specific basket (via email) for the duration of the summer. Baskets are located in front of the Equipment Room (ground floor, room G-48). Baskets are large enough to store a pair of shoes, a change of clothes and a few accessories, such as a water bottle, soap or shampoo. During your first visit, you can get the combination for your basket鈥檚 lock at the Equipment Room desk, along with a towel. You will then be asked to replace the existing basket lock with one of your own for the duration of the season.
Towels must be stored in your designated basket. Please note that clean towels are available in exchange for used towels.
You must return your towel and remove the lock from your basket by the end of the biking season, on November 3, 2025.
Are there gender neutral washrooms/changing facilities?
Yes. There are three gender-neutral washrooms, two of which also feature a shower in the 91社区 Sports Complex. A single-stall bathroom is located on the ground floor, just beyond the entrance and two bathrooms with showers are located on the 3rd floor (rooms 312 & 313 - just across from the Sport Medicine Clinic). See .
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