Charles Sturt University (CSU) staff and students will be able to recharge their mobile phones and devices like iPads, iPods and laptops while they exercise when the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andrew Vann, launches 'Ride and Recharge' at the CSU Library Learning Commons in Bathurst on Wednesday 30 April. Ms Kate Hadley, acting Manager Business Services in the University's Division of Library Services said the stationary exercise bike connects to a generator creating battery power which then connects to an inverter. The 'cyclist' can recharge their mobile phone or device by plugging it into the inverter. The energy output data is displayed on a screen in front of the 'cyclist'. "This fun and interactive sustainability initiative by the Division of Library Services will engage students and staff, and instil an energy conservation message," Ms Hadley said. "The 'Ride and Recharge' initiative will provide an alternative reliable, clean, green source of power in the University Bathurst Learning Commons. By simply riding the bike, users can produce sufficient human-generated power to charge low power consumption items while increasing fitness and reducing energy costs and their carbon footprint." The 'Ride and Recharge' initiative was funded through CSU Green's Sustainability Grant program and developed with the assistance of many stakeholders.