1 Sep

Go ride a bike!

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Des Moines is making headlines again, this time with the launch of Bcycle. Right now the only other two cities with this are Denver and Chicago. Way to go Des Moines for embracing bike culture early on!

The business model is based on the idea of  bike sharing. You can rent a bike from convenient bike stations around the city, encouraging people to ride instead of drive to locations that may be too far to walk to. There are currently 4 bike stations in downtown Des Moines. All bikes include a basket too!

There are two membership levels, 30 day or annual or you can pay for a 24-hour rental ($5) at a B-station. This qualifies you for 24-hour bike passes for the set amount of time. Bikes can be returned to any B-station, kind of like Redbox movies.

Check out the website for more details and a map with pick-up and drop-off locations. They are offering free 24-hour passes through Sept 7.

Who already rides their bike to school and around town?

Posted in Current Students, Des Moines Events, Prospective Students

About the author -

Andrea Cooley gets paid to post on Facebook and Twitter (among other things) to promote Des Moines University to prospective students. She is a Midwest girl at heart, but loves to travel around the country visiting friends and family. If Des Moines had mountains or an ocean she’d never leave. Before joining the DMU marketing team, she was an editor for Country Home magazine. She’s still a little obsessed with magazines, so if you want to talk about decorating, remodeling or gardening projects she’s your go-to girl.

41 Responses to this post.

  1. Posted by Spam Check on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    This idea was really good. I prefer riding a bike when going to school than to ride a taxi or my car to get some exercise at the same time save fuel and our environment from pollution.

    Thanks,
    Trudis

  2. Posted by Spam Check on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    This idea was really good. I prefer riding a bike when going to school than to ride a taxi or my car to get some exercise at the same time save fuel and our environment from pollution.

    Thanks,
    Trudis

  3. Posted by Maynard hines on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    Ohh that sounds great! i highly recommend the use of bike nowadays because as we noticed, our planet is dying we need to do something to preserve it. we must minimize the use of cars. we can also lose weight to that ^_^

  4. Posted by Maynard hines on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    Ohh that sounds great! i highly recommend the use of bike nowadays because as we noticed, our planet is dying we need to do something to preserve it. we must minimize the use of cars. we can also lose weight to that ^_^

  5. Posted by Paul Hong on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    This is a great idea that I think every school should embrace. thats why I bought my 4 yr son a bike instead of a motor vehicle.

  6. Posted by Paul Hong on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    This is a great idea that I think every school should embrace. thats why I bought my 4 yr son a bike instead of a motor vehicle.

  7. Posted by Allwin19 on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    I love riding a bike, which can do good to both me and the environment!

  8. Posted by Allwin19 on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    I love riding a bike, which can do good to both me and the environment!

  9. Posted by Consumer Reviews on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    I love this idea! I think it is a great program, and hope it really works well, so other cities will adopt it. Yay for biking and improved health!
    Kind regards.

  10. Posted by Consumer Reviews on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    I love this idea! I think it is a great program, and hope it really works well, so other cities will adopt it. Yay for biking and improved health!
    Kind regards.

  11. Posted by Nick Q on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    absolutely right, I also recommend the use of bicycles, in addition to more healthy can also help reduce air pollution now day

  12. Posted by Nick Q on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    absolutely right, I also recommend the use of bicycles, in addition to more healthy can also help reduce air pollution now day

  13. Posted by Security Guard Training on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    Awesome! This is just like the zipcar service we have here in the city, but a lot more environmentally friendly!

  14. Posted by Security Guard Training on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    Awesome! This is just like the zipcar service we have here in the city, but a lot more environmentally friendly!

  15. Posted by PS3break on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    I like riding a bike to go out for a ride!It’s so cool!

  16. Posted by PS3break on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    I like riding a bike to go out for a ride!It’s so cool!

  17. Posted by hdmi media player on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    WHne i was a children, i often ride a bike to school, but now, most of children take bus to school.

  18. Posted by hdmi media player on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    WHne i was a children, i often ride a bike to school, but now, most of children take bus to school.

  19. Posted by Wealthy Affiliate on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    Cool idea.. very similar to Zipcar and City Car Share.

  20. Posted by Wealthy Affiliate on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    Cool idea.. very similar to Zipcar and City Car Share.

  21. Posted by Caleb "Muscles" Anthony on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    Bike riding is an awesome way to exercise, since a lot of the breeze can keep you cool (not always however), a good way to get around, its free (apart from the cost of the bike) and you get fit doing it!

  22. Posted by Caleb "Muscles" Anthony on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    Bike riding is an awesome way to exercise, since a lot of the breeze can keep you cool (not always however), a good way to get around, its free (apart from the cost of the bike) and you get fit doing it!

  23. Posted by Bestlaptopbrands on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    I love this idea and can’t wait for it to come to San Francisco. I think that it will take off even more than the Zip Car model, given it’s zero footprint!

  24. Posted by Bestlaptopbrands on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    I love this idea and can’t wait for it to come to San Francisco. I think that it will take off even more than the Zip Car model, given it’s zero footprint!

  25. Posted by healing quotes on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    That was great service and yes, truly environmental friendly! I wish we could have that service in our place. B Cycle..I love it! :-)

  26. Posted by HGV Training on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    This is so true. Riding bikes should be enforced within every government in every state, in every country. Such amazing benefits to a child who rides a bike. Great post.

  27. Posted by HGV Training on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    This is so true. Riding bikes should be enforced within every government in every state, in every country. Such amazing benefits to a child who rides a bike. Great post.

  28. Posted by Survival Knife on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    I think as we see gas prices rise to all time highs again, this concept will become more well received. I wasn’t aware of any programs in place which do more than just promote this healthy lifestyle. Great Post.

  29. Posted by Survival Knife on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    I think as we see gas prices rise to all time highs again, this concept will become more well received. I wasn’t aware of any programs in place which do more than just promote this healthy lifestyle. Great Post.

  30. Posted by Holiday Hacks on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    Wish I lived in an area where I could ride a bike all the time. Not even any bikes lanes here in KC!

  31. Posted by Holiday Hacks on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    Wish I lived in an area where I could ride a bike all the time. Not even any bikes lanes here in KC!

  32. Posted by First House on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    We could use something like this here in Alabama

  33. Posted by Nicholas McNally on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    Neat idea! I think Washington D.C. has an idea very similar to this. Like zip car but way better for the environment!

  34. Posted by Watch It on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    I’m all for it, the more bikes the better!

  35. Posted by how to fix a relationship on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    I’m deeply in love with the bike culture. This is definitely a brilliant idea to foster healthy living among all ages!

  36. Posted by cle providers on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    Yeah, that reminds me of zipcar with a spin, I love the idea though

  37. Posted by Casey on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    Well, I think it’s a great idea. I grew up in the country walking and riding bikes. I relocated to the city when i got older and here inHouston, TX we have railcars. All most like a trolly but it’s new age. Hey, it will do a great job at cutting back in all the nasty pollution we leave in the air in a daily basis. Great post here!

  38. Posted by top gun on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    Wish I lived in an area where I could ride a bike all the time. Not even any bikes lanes here in KC!

  39. Posted by Dan on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    Seems like a good idea, but in my city they started a similar program 2 yrs ago, but for whatever reason it was closed down about a year later

  40. Posted by Roy on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    Really good idea, but where I live there’s a long winter with a lot of snow……..

  41. Posted by Yas Island on 01.09.10 at 3:26 pm

    With the actual oil price, it seems like a great idea! And its good to loose weight. Thanks.

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