By Micheline Maynard
Capital Bikeshare
Curbing Cars backer Michael Leland is an avid cyclist who spends lots of time on the road in Wisconsin, where he is the news director for Wisconsin Public Radio.
In our inaugural Bike Share Review, Michael writes about his experience testing out Capital Bikeshare in Washington, D.C.
“A few years ago, I was staying in Crystal City, (Arlington), Virginia for a conference, and there was a Capital Bikeshare station in front of the hotel. I bike a lot at home in Wisconsin and try to exercise when I’m on the road, so I thought it would be nice to use on of the bikes for early-morning rides along the Potomac.
The station instructions were straightforward and I was easily able to adjust the bike so that I fit on it comfortably. Several mornings that week, I rode a 6-10 mile loop along the river, and crossed into D.C. to ride past the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. Continue reading