Excerising in a new way with bikesharing!

It's not just for youth anymore. Put the pedal to the medal. Use your arms and legs. While in Crystal City, I always have seen the bike stations. So today I decided to research more about it and write some information on it. This is another way to commute and get exercise too! You can have 24 hr, 5 day, 30 day or annual membership plans. 1^st 30 minutes of each trip are free and pay an additional fee for every 30 minutes.

MEMBERSHIP FEES
24 hr - $5
5 day - $15
30 day - $25
Annual - $75

USAGE FEES
0-30 minutes: FREE
31-60 minutes: +$1.50
61 -90 minutes: +$3.00
Each additional 30 minutes: +6.00

To view area stations, click here

They have an app for Iphone, Blackberry and Android.

Here are some ideas for looking for using the bikeshare program from Capital Bikeshare:

    Run errands and skip on the cost of parking.
    Get exercise on your way to work and save on trips to the gym.
    Go to business meetings.
    Expand your lunch options by riding to nearby neighborhoods to grab a bite.
    Ride to a ball game (Nationals, Capitals, DC United, Wizards are all accessible!).
    Visit your favorite nighttime hot spots.
    Enjoy the National Mall and monuments up close and personal.