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Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme

Cyclists at traffic lights (©Toby Jacobs)

Bikes make up one sixth of Central London traffic, says TfL

Boris Johnson says record-breaking figures justify investment in infrastructure

Mon, Feb 02, 2015 11:20
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London Cycle Hire Scheme Bikes On Docking Station (copyright Simon MacMichael).jpg

London Cycle Hire charges to be overhauled in January

TfL says new pricing structure easier to understand - but it doubles cost of journey of 30-60 minutes

Mon, Dec 15, 2014 08:19
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River Lea and Olympic Stadium (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Cycle Hire scheme to expand to Olympic Park – but not until nearly 4 years after London 2012

Sponsorship clash between Barclays and London 2012 partner Lloyds TSB meant site missed out in initial expansion

Mon, Nov 10, 2014 22:52
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Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme bikes on hire station © Simon MacMichael.jpg

Free Boris Bikes on 16 and 17 August to mark scheme’s 4th birthday

Celebrations also include mass ride in Hyde Park and women-only ride in Regent's Park

Sat, Aug 02, 2014 14:17
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London Cycle Hire Scheme Bikes On Docking Station (copyright Simon MacMichael).jpg

Boris Bike turns up in Wolverhampton – 3 years after disappearing in London

Hire bike found 12 hours’ ride from capital in Bradley – well, 12 hours’ ride if your surname is Wiggins, maybe

Mon, Jul 21, 2014 18:35
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London Cycle Hire Scheme Bikes On Docking Station (copyright Simon MacMichael).jpg

Top brands up for sponsoring London Cycle Hire Scheme as tender process opens (+ video)

TfL expects to announce new partner for scheme in early 2015

Wed, Jul 09, 2014 11:00
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Barcelona Bicing Hire Scheme copyright Simon MacMichael.png

US bike hire schemes linked with greater risk of head injury – or are they?

Study claims US cities with share programs see greater proportion of head injuries among all bike-related injuries - but the number of head injures went down

Sat, Jun 21, 2014 07:00
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Boris Beast

Boris Bikes need a new sponsor – help turn them into Boris BEASTS with this crowdfunding campaign

Help give Boris Bikes a jungle makeover - complete with tail - by crowdfunding new £37.5m sponsorship bid

Sat, Jun 14, 2014 06:00
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Boris Bike (creative commons license by Jack999:Flickr)

Feeling VERY fit? Why not race a Boris bike around Smithfield Market?

Get in line for the chance to sprint round 5 laps at the London Nocturne

Sun, May 25, 2014 19:52
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Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme bikes on hire station © Simon MacMichael.jpg

Boris bikes fuel rising prices in London rental market, says lettings agency

Research shows soaring demand - and rents - in previously unfashionable areas as bike hire puts tube stations within reach

Wed, Apr 23, 2014 07:22
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