Bike-sharing arrives in the Springs this summer, meaning you’ll be able to hop on a high-tech PikeRide bicycle for short rides around downtown.
“It is a transit solution first and foremost, but it is also a great amenity for residents and visitors who want to experience downtown in an interactive way,” says Jolie NeSmith, executive director of PikeRide.
Here’s your quick guide to the ride.
What’s My PikeRide?
The fleet consists of nearly 300 eight-speed smart bikes with GPS technology. Find them at 50 convenient hubs located in Colorado Springs and now Manitou Springs.
How Much Does It Cost?
A single ride is $1 then 15 cents per minute, with options for monthly and annual memberships. All pay-as-you-go trips are charged a $10 hold when you start a trip. The self-locking bikes can be dropped off back at a designated PikeRide hub (which you can find in the app), publicly accessible bike rack, or post within the service area. If you need to park the bike outside of the service area, you can expect a minimum $20 service fee.
Where Can I Go?
Now with expanded access, you can PikeRide around Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs. And the program expanded in 2022. If you want more guidance when planning your ride, you can also take a look at PikeRide’s mapped-out rides here. These rides include a brewery tour, museum tour, partial Legacy Loop ride, Garden of the Gods, or visit Manitou Springs.
Get Started
Find more info, and purchase passes at pikeride.org.
This article was originally published June 26, 2018.
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