B-Cycle is a relatively simple bike sharing system similar to the ones you will find in other mid-to-large cities. It’s $8/day but can get expensive if you don’t use the following tips to avoid additional charges:

• Check-in the bike within 30 min of checking it out
• Once checked-in, you can check it right back out for free using the same credit card
• Map out your destination and a back-up destination in case the bike racks are full
• Get the app so you know where the stations are located

The ideal ride is a 15-20 min ride from the Capitol, down Congress to the river and then along the trail to the station at Zilker Park with a couple alternate options (an early check-in/out at the Lamar pedestrian bridge or a back-up check-in at Barton Springs Pool). Link to Directions