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They’re more affordable than a taxi. And unlike public transportation, you need not worry about missing your stop in a language you don\u2019t speak. So what better way to explore a new city on your next vacation<\/a> than by bike? You can rent a bike on-the-fly from any station\u2019s automatic kiosk, and most offer on-screen payment instructions in multiple languages including English. Simply swipe your card and complete a few simple steps. When you\u2019ve reached your destination, dock the bike at a nearby station and you\u2019re off on your next adventure.<\/p>\n

Itreally is<\/em> that simple. Still, here are a few things you should know before you ride off into the sunset in a foreign city.<\/p>\n

\"Shared<\/center>How it works<\/strong>
\nSystems differ from city to city, but generally you can buy a pass for a few hours, or daily. Most passes cover rentals for the first 30 minutes, then charge you extra if you go over.<\/p>\n

The average ride is about\u00a020 minutes, which keeps bikes moving through the network. If a longer ride is planned (or if you get turned around and your time is almost up), you can always dock the bike and grab a different one from the nearest station\u2014which starts a new 30-minute rental period.<\/p>\n

Tips for smooth, worry-free rides<\/strong>
\nFollow these rules of thumb to ensure you don\u2019t get stuck witha broken bike, get charged extra, or even get your bike stolen\u2014unfortunately this author speaks from experience.<\/p>\n

+ Before swiping your credit card, check to see that the bike you want is in good shape. Test the brakes and make sure the tires are inflated. An ever-so-gentle kick on each tire is a good way to check.<\/p>\n

+ When returning your bike, double check to make sure it\u2019s properly docked and fully locked before you walk away. If not, someone could come along and swipe it while it\u2019s still technically under your watch.<\/p>\n

+ If the station where you want to return your bike is full and your time is nearly out, you can often use the kiosk to request an extra 10-15 minutes for free and locate a nearby station with available spaces.<\/p>\n

+ Most bike sharing systems have apps you can use to find the closest locations with available bikes or spaces.<\/p>\n

+ Trying to get somewhere fast? Renting from a bike share system might not be the way to go. Since they\u2019re built for heavy-duty use by riders of all levels, these bikes tend to be a bit clunky and typically have just three gears.<\/p>\n

1. Hangzhou Public Bicycle in Hangzhou, China<\/a><\/strong>
\n65,000 bicycles across 2,674 stations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sixteen of the 20 largest bike-sharing cities in the world are in China<\/a>. Hangzhou houses the largest, most comprehensive bike-sharing network. It\u2019s also one of the most affordable. Operated by the Hangzhou Public Transport Corporation, you\u2019ll find a station every 1,000 feet or so. The easy availability of bikes almost everywhere you turn makes this system popular with locals and tourists alike. By 2020, the bike-share system is rumored to be 175,000 bikes strong.<\/p>\n

\"Hangzhou\"<\/a><\/p>\n

2. V\u00e9lib in Paris, France<\/a><\/strong>
\n 20,000+ bikes across 1,230 stations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paris<\/a> has one of the world’s oldest and most extensive bike-sharing systems. You\u2019ll find a station roughly every 1,000 feet\u2014but that doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ll always find a bike. Because V\u00e9lib is an aging system, many older and completely broken bikes are docked throughout the city, and during rush hour or Metro strikes it can be tough to find an available bike or space to dock. That said, thanks to V\u00e9lib you can bike along the cobblestone Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es with a baguette tucked under your arm; it doesn’t get more Parisian than that!<\/p>\n

\"Velib\"<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Boris Bikes in London, England<\/a><\/strong>
\n 10,000 bikes across 700 stations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Officially called Santander Cycles, London’s public bikes are more commonly known as Boris Bikes\u2014named after Mayor Boris Johnson. You\u2019ll find stations in nine London<\/a> boroughs and in several city parks, specifically in South West London, Shepherds Bush, Canary Wharf, Wandsworth Town and Camden Town. Check out Transport for London\u2019s Leisure Routes<\/a> for maps that guide bikers through London\u2019s gardens, markets, boutiques and more.<\/p>\n

\"Santander\"<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Veturilo in Warsaw, Poland<\/a><\/strong>
\n 2,926 bikes across 198 stations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Launched in 2012, Warsaw<\/a> leads Eastern Europe in bike sharing. Since this system is newer than some of the longer-standing networks, the technology is more advanced; you can rent via an app, each bike has GPS, and you can return your bike by parking it in one of the \u201cvirtual\u201d docks, which use wifi instead of a physical locking mechanism. Just keep in mind that Veturilo stations are closed in December, January and February\u2014it\u2019s just too cold!<\/p>\n

Additionally, Veturilo is operated by nextbike<\/a>, a bike sharing network that also operates in 70 cities across 14 countries including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, New Zealand and Latvia. Once you\u2019re a nextbike member, you can hop on any of 20,000 bikes across their expansive European network.<\/p>\n

\"Warsaw\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Villo! in Brussels, Belgium<\/a><\/strong>
\n 5,000 bikes across 350 stations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brussels<\/a> has been in the bike-sharing game since 2006, but its first system failed because it was too limited. JCDecaux\u2014the same company that operates bike sharing in Paris and several other French cities\u2014brought Villo! to Brussels in 2009 and it\u2019s caught on. To encourage improved service, there\u2019s even a community-run website called Where\u2019s My Villo!<\/a> that taps into server data and publishes the worst stations for finding a bike and for finding parking.<\/p>\n

\"Villo\"<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Tel-O Fun in Tel Aviv, Israel<\/a><\/strong>
\n 1,000 bikes across 125 stations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Known for their distinctive bright-green color, the Middle East\u2019s first bike-sharing system just turned five. Grab a Tel-O Fun bike to explore the city\u2019s old Jaffa alleyways or to ride down the Mediterranean seashore promenade. This system is a bit different than the others in that its cable locking system<\/a> doubles as a lock if you need to make a quick stop at one of Tel Aviv\u2019s<\/a> many caf\u00e9s. Unlike other systems, you can\u2019t return a bike and immediately grab another to restart the rental period. Wait 10 minutes in between rentals to avoid being charged extra.<\/p>\n

\"TelAviv\"<\/a><\/p>\n

7. BIXI in Montreal, Canada<\/a><\/strong>
\n 5,200 bikes across 406stations<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve biked Divvy in Chicago<\/a>, Citi in New York<\/a> or Hubway in Boston<\/a>, you have Bixi to thank. Non-profit PBSC Urban Solutions brought Bixi to Montreal in 2009. With more than 40 miles of protected bike lanes, Montreal\u2019s flat landscape is perfect for exploration on two wheels. Just as in Warsaw, the system is closed to riders in the winter. Despite being heralded as a success, Bixi declared bankruptcy in 2014. Even so, the city of Montreal<\/a> has committed to keeping Bixi afloat until 2019.<\/p>\n

\"bixi\"<\/a><\/p>\n

So next time you want to cover new ground on your trip, look into bike sharing. You\u2019ll see more of the city at a faster-than-walking pace and just might stumble across a gem you wouldn\u2019t have noticed otherwise.<\/p>\n

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