Visit London Blog » cycle http://blog.visitlondon.com Enjoy the very best of London Fri, 17 May 2013 11:59:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Boris Bike Milestone: 1 Million Hires in July http://blog.visitlondon.com/2012/08/boris-bike-milestone-1-million-hires-in-july/ http://blog.visitlondon.com/2012/08/boris-bike-milestone-1-million-hires-in-july/#comments Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:31:09 +0000 Jo http://blog.visitlondon.com/?p=28383 Barclays Cycle Hire, Tower BridgeIt was announced today that the Barclays Cycle Scheme surpassed 1 mission hires in July. There were almost 47,000 hires on 26 July, the most ever hires in one day. Since their launch in 2010, “Boris Bikes” have become a familiar sight on our city’s streets.

Open to everyone – including non-UK residents – the scheme was expanded earlier this year to include more of East London. There are now 8000 bikes and 560 docking stations.

Cycling is a great way to see the city whilst getting some exercise - plus it can often be quicker than other forms of public transport. I’m guessing cycling will become even more popular in London following Team GB’s stellar London 2012 Olympic performance!

Have you tried the bikes? Tell us about your best journey?

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