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Capital Bikeshare

Capital Bikeshare BicycleThe nation's largest bikesharing system launched in September 2010 with stations located in the District of Columbia, Arlington, Virginia and as of September 2012, Alexandria, Virginia!

The regional system provides members access to 200+ stations. Annual memberships are available for $75 and 30-day memberships are available for $25. The 3-day membership is $15 or you can purchase 24-hour memberships for more casual use for $7/day.  Designed for shorter trips, the first 30 minutes are free and usage fees apply after 30 minutes.

Membership and Usage Fees
*30-day and annual members receive a 25% discount on usage fees

Bikesharing is designed to be another option for commuters, tourists and residents alike for short trips around town. Rather than getting in your car, you can hop on a bike and head to your destination. You can return the bike to any station so you never have to worry about parking. Each bike is the same with a built in basket to carry your bags, pedal-generated light and fenders to protect your clothing from the occasional puddle or mud.

View this helpful video to see tips on how to use Capital Bikeshare.

    Events

    Check our Events calendar for upcoming activities in the District and around the region.


    Helpful Links

    Capital Bikeshare

    Gain 24/7 access to over 1,500 bikes by signing up for Capital Bikeshare!

    Stay up to date with Capital Bikeshare on Facebook and Twitter.


    New Bike Trip Routing Tool!

    Use BikePlanner.org to plan your next biking trip. Developed by OpenPlans in partnership with Mobility Lab, this handy new map plans routes based on your preference to time, safety or ease of route. They even threw Capital Bikeshare stations on there! Read more about the launch of the bike planner on Mobility Lab's website.


    Safety First

    It's important that you obey all traffic laws and know how to ride safely. Check out Capital Bikeshare's safety icons for a quick refresher on how to keep yourself safe while riding.


    Bike Forum

    Visit WashingtonAreaBikeForum.com to share stories and post questions with your fellow bicyclists from around the region. Topics range from bicycle mechanics to upcoming rides to Capital Bikeshare.

    The Washington Area Bike Forum is hosted in partnership with WABA, goDCgo and BikeArlington.


    Contests

    We enjoy some friendly competition every now and then. Click below to visit our contest pages from the past.

    Winter Weather Warrior - Winter, 2011

    Reverse Rider Rewards - Summer, 2011

    Design a Commemorative T-Shirt - Fall, 2012