Chicago now has these cool bike rental stations! I had heard about them on the news and was pleasantly surprised to run into a bank of them in Daley Plaza. How very European of us to have this great system for locals and tourists alike to rent bikes for a ride around town. I have yet to look into the cost but I’m definitely pretty excited about these new additions to the city!
Here’s all the info you’ll need:
| Bike sharing has arrived in Chicago! Chicago B-cycle, operated by Bike and Roll Chicago, offers residents and visitors an entirely new, and green, way of exploring of the city. With B-cycle, Chicago joins Denver, Colorado; Montreal, Canada; and cities throughout Europe in offering bike-sharing to the public.
Chicago B-cycle is designed to make all your short excursions fun and healthy. Simply check out a B-cycle when you need one, and return it to any open station when you arrive at your destination. It’s quick, easy, affordable, and kind to the environment!
Bikes may be dropped off at any location above, or at Bike and Roll Chicago’s rental stations at Navy Pier, North Avenue Beach and Millennium Park. Visit www.chicagobcycle.com to download a map of B-stations and a FREE iPhone app (coming soon…) showing bike locations and availability. |
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| Dates: Jul 30, 2010 – Oct 31, 2010 |
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| Hours: Daily, 5 am – 10 pm |
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| Location: Daley Plaza (and other locations) Dearborn St. & Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602 |
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| Admission: Temporary Pass – purchase with credit card at any B-station and pay as you go.
Monthly Memberships – First hour is FREE; $2.50 per additional 30 minutes; maximum charge per day is $40. Membership fees are as follows:
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| Website: For additional information please visit, http://www.chicagobcycle.com |
