One part blender, one part bike – the Fit Together Blender Bike encourages consuming fruits and veggies AND trying physical activity. Plus, it’s loads of fun!
There are two options for Blender Bike rentals. 1. You can rent the bike along with the assistance of a Fit Together Team Lead, or 2. you can rent it independently for your healthy community events and classroom activities. Please review the details below and Contact Us for more information.
Blender / Smoothie Bike Basics
What: The Blender Bike is a stationary bike with a blender attached to the front.
How: After adding your own healthy ingredients to the blender, participants can peddle to start blending the ingredients into a delicious smoothie.
Who: Anyone 8 years of age and older and able to physically pedal can use the bike. And, all other participants can enjoy the resulting smoothie.
Why: It’s a fun way to encourage consuming fruits and vegetables and working out on a stationary bike. It also allows you to offer a delicious, nutritious smoothie to participants.
Option 1: Fit Together Team Lead
If you are having a large community health event and need some assistance, you can schedule the support of a Fit Together Team Lead. Following are some guidelines for this option:
- The event/activity must be booked within 3 months and approved by the Fit Together Steering Committee
- For Large Community Events – for health fairs or other local community events, Fit Together will set up the Blender Bike and provide education materials and smoothie samples.
- Classroom Settings – for in-school or after-school education engagements, Parks & Rec events, or other organization-specific events desiring health education, Fit Together will set up the Blender Bike and provide education materials and smoothies for up to 20 people.
*Please note this option is dependent on staff and funding availability.
Option 2: Community Rental
This option is ideal for both larger community events and smaller classroom engagements. We are happy to offer Blender Bike rental for free. However, your organization is responsible for:
- Signing the Fit Together Blender Bike Agreement [Download the “Blender Bike Rental Agreement“-(PDF)]
- Bike Transportation – [Download the “Transporting the Blender Bike“-(PDF)]
- Maintaining Bike Safety
- Smoothie Ingredients and Supplies
- Education Materials (or use these printable handouts)
- Blue Banana Smoothie Recipe (PDF, English and Spanish)
- Fit Together Berry-licious Smoothie Recipe (PDF)
Not to worry! We have compiled a Blender Bike Manual to help you make your health event a success.