If you are one of the pioneering users of the cycle hire scheme then the rest of us owe you a pint! As a pioneer you’ve struggled with bikes that don’t dock, over tightened bicycle brakes that require extra pedalling effort and call centres that won’t call you back. Here are some of the tips [...]
London Cycle hire scheme – Your thoughts?
by Andreas on 06. Aug, 2010 in Cycling in London
It has been an eventful first week for the Cycle Hire Scheme. First we were told a few days before the launch that you had to pre-register. Then lots of people had problems registering and their cards being accepted. Upon launch a number of people reported bikes whose brakes were overzealous. Other people reported cycle [...]
3 great routes to try on the cycle hire bikes
by Andreas on 30. Jul, 2010 in Routes
Over the weekend there will be plenty of time to get some good testing of the new cycle hire bikes. Hop on them while they are still nice and shiny! Here 3 great rides you might want to try and here is a map of the cycle hire docking stations for you to refer to. [...]
How to use the cycle hire docking stations
by Andreas on 28. Jul, 2010 in News
Friday is the big day of the cycle hire scheme launch. If you have a key that is and if you’ve activated that key. Apparently 10,000 keys such as the one below (Thanks Adam) have been sent out. Along with the key you also get various maps and information about staying safe. Wokingham Cyclist has [...]
Will you be registering for the Cycle Hire Scheme?
by Andreas on 23. Jul, 2010 in Cycling in London
Registration for the cycle hire scheme was today launched and if you want to be one of the first to use the scheme you need to register. Registration for the year costs £45 which is generally considered the best value for money. Otherwise you can also choose weekly and daily plans. This can be completed [...]
Delays to the Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme
by Andreas on 19. Jul, 2010 in News
Alongside with today’s Cycle Superhighway launch Boris also pointed out to everyone that from the 23 of July you’ll be able to register for membership of the cycle hire scheme from: www.tfl.gov.uk/barclayscyclehire The bad news is that unless you register you won’t be able to use the bikes for another month. The reason given is [...]
Barclays cycle hire arrives on the Android
by Andreas on 15. Jul, 2010 in Features
If you own an Android phone and think your going to give the cycle hire scheme a try then you’ll be glad to hear an App has been developed. It is called London Cycle Hire and can be downloaded from Android Zoom for just 50p. The app helps you find the nearest cycle hire station. [...]
The lessons London can learn from the Velo’V cycle hire scheme
by Andreas on 13. Jul, 2010 in Cycling in London
Last month residents of Lyon in France celebrated 5 years of their cycle hire scheme by cycling up to the mountain that overlooks the city. The hire bikes have become a part of every day life and are considered to be a big success. In London, on the 30th of July, our Cycle Hire Scheme [...]
Barclays Cycle Hire
by Andreas on 28. May, 2010 in Cycling in London
The long awaited London cycle hire scheme is making progress every day. Whether that be new bollards springing up in the ground where the cycle hire bikes will be placed or announcements such as the name of the scheme. In fact this is one of the announcement’s I was most eagerly awaiting. After all there [...]
Riding around London on the new cycle hire bike
by Andreas on 27. Apr, 2010 in Cycling in London
Scrambling down the stairs, looking for a clean pair of jeans it dawned on me. I am going to be late to yet another meeting! TfL had contacted me last Friday to see if I wanted to test the new cycle hire scheme bike. I was happy to oblige but with a pending trip to [...]
Sneak peek inside the new Cycle Hire app
by Andreas on 13. Apr, 2010 in Cycling in London
After chatting to Alex who is developing the London Cycle Hire App I managed to nab some screenshots and hear a little bit more about how the application will work
Where is your nearest London cycle hire stand?
by Andreas on 24. Mar, 2010 in Cycling in London
Map showing the locations of the London Cycle Hire Scheme
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