The world’s seven most successful bike-share cities
Barcelona —
Barcelona's bike share program, Bicing, was introduced in 2007 and averages 10.8 trips per bike per day and 67.9 trips per 1,000 residents. Unfortunately, Bicing is by membership only and not available for tourists.
Courtetsy Bicing Barceloa
Lyon, France —
Lyon's bike sharing program sees an average of 8.3 trips per bike each day, with 55.1 trips per 1,000 residents. Tourists can sign up for this one. More info is available on the local Lyon tourism website.
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Mexico City —
The Mexican capital's Ecobici bike share system averages 5.5 trips per bike each day and 158.2 trips per 1,000 residents. This one's off limits to those without a Mexico-issued credit card or proof of local address.
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Montreal —
Montreal's Bixi programaverages 6.8 trips per bike and 113.8 trips per 1,000 residents. Tourists are welcome to sign up while visiting.
Courtesy BIXI Montreal
New York City —
NYC's CitiBike system averages 8.3 trips per bike each day and sees 42.7 trips per 1,000 residents on average. Tourists are free to use it.
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Paris —
The French capital's bike sharing program averages 6.7 trips per bike per day and 38.4 trips per 1,000 residents. Tourists are welcome to borrow bikes and can sign up online at En.velib.paris.fr.
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Rio de Janeiro —
The city's Samba bike sharing program has 60 stations and 600 bicycles that average 6.9 trips per bike a day and 44.2 trips per 1,000 residents. This one's open to anyone visiting the city, though you'll need someone who speaks Portuguese to help you sign up.
