The Swiss renting agency Rent A Bike and the Swiss Intersport, whose equipment rental operations specialize in winter sports equipment, have signed a long-time cooperation for bike rentals in Switzerland, starting with the spring of 2014. Rent A Bike and Intersport will develop a network of rental stations together via Intersport's franchise partners in Switzerland, with a special focus on the alpine region of the country. Intersport Rent, with 130 locations in the alpine region, and Rent A Bike, with 185 stations mostly located in the low lands, will establish a cooperation between their respective booking platforms. Intersport is taking advantage of its leading position for winter sport rentals in Switzerland by adding a bike-rental service that its franchise partners will be able to offer during the warmer months.