Freewheelin is about fun and freedom. The Freewheelin bike-sharing program is designed to engage people in their health, the health of their environment, and encourage alternate transportation through the use of a bicycle.

Biking is a classic activity we all remember. Freewheelin provides a functional and tangible way to address health challenges, the improvement of the environment, and the economic burden of gas-powered transportation for short trips. A bike sharing experience, wrapped in a social networking program, Freewheelin is designed for communities, universities and corporate campuses alike.

Freewheelin provides each of us with the opportunity to positively impact the communities in which we live, work, and play.

Even though the conventions will be over in early September, the Freewheelin experience will remain in Denver and Minneapolis-St. Paul. As a commitment to green and health, Humana is leaving behind a Freewheelin pilot system for each of the cities to enjoy well after the convention activity has died down. Each city will be customizing the system around its needs.
The Freewheelin system will track each user’s activity wirelessly. During each and every ride, the distance traveled, calories burned and carbon footprint equivalent will be recorded on the user’s personal “myfreewheelin” web page. While viewing this personal page, Freewheelers can record favorite routes, issue ride challenges and even connect with each other to build a network of riders.
 
Unlike the Freewheelin concierge stations you may have visited at the conventions, the Freewheelin stations that are being left behind in the convention cities consist of automated kiosk-controlled bike stations. Each is solar-powered with battery back-up and is activated by a personalized Freewheelin member card.
 
What will Freewheelin look like in Denver and Minneapolis-St. Paul? Well, the options are nearly limitless. Because the system is customizable, city officials can design it around the cities’ needs. A kiosk can hold anywhere from 6-18 bikes. The configurable rack can be double-sided with bikes on both sides, or if there is a long, narrow area, the stalls can remain on just one side of the rack. Because the kiosks and rack are bolted to the ground – no digging is required – the system can easily be moved after initial placement. With the impending success of Freewheelin at both conventions, we hope the pilot systems we’re leaving behind continue to be utilized as a fun, healthy and green transportation alternative. Freewheelin, it’s just a great way to go.




• Automated, unattended kiosks
• Use either a Freewheelin member card or a proprietary card
• Check out a bike at any station in the cycle network
• Choose a bike at check out
• Return a bike to any station in the cycle network
• Set up a “myfreewheelin” page where you can see the number of rides, duration of rides, distance traveled, carbon offset and calories burned
• Each bike is equipped with an onboard lock allowing you to shop, stop, eat or play wherever you choose
 
• Remotely check the number of bike stalls at a given kiosk
• Remotely check the status of each stall at any given kiosk (empty, available, unavailable)
• Uniquely name and label each kiosk in the cycle network
• View battery power level status
• Robust reporting functionality for bike usage in the cycle network
• Solar powered w/battery backup for cloudy days (or optional AC power)
• Wireless connectivity (cellular or wifi)
• Minimal impact to surroundings – no digging required, simply bolts to the ground
• Intuitive graphic display for checking out a bike
• Capable of reading both contact (magnetic stripe) and contact-less (proximity cards)
• Portable – if the system isn’t getting usage in one location, it’s easily relocated
• Expandable up to 18 stalls per kiosk • Configurable – system can be configured with bikes on one side or both sides of rail
• Modular design allows for easy customization and maintenance
• Plug ‘n’ play functionality of system components
• Systems can be installed by maintenance personnel – no special skills required
• Upkeep of system and bikes through partnerships with local vendors