The ZAP! bike commuter program is a biking incentive program. Student participants receive gift cards and employees earn health insurance premium reductions just for riding their bikes.
Program details
Getting Started
- Get your bike(s) tagged at the University Bike Center
- Register your newly attached ZAP tag
- Bike past one of the campus ZAP readers and start earning prizes
How it Works
Benefits
Students: Students who ride at least 12 times a month will receive a gift card of their choosing to a local business such as Afro Deli, The Market at Malcolm Yards, Nico's Tacos, Acadia Cafe, UMN ReUse Center, and more!
Faculty and Staff: PTS and the University Wellbeing Program have teamed up to offer any UPlan medical program member an incentive to bike to work. Bicycle commuters may earn points in the University's Wellbeing Program to reduce their UPlan Medical Program rates.
Team Competitions
ZAP has a series of seasonal competitions open to any team of at least two people. Teams are split into divisions based on group size. To join a team, all you have to do is email biking@umn.edu with a team name and members. Once you become part of a team, you will be able to see the current team standings under your personal calendar.