NYC bike share starts tomorrow

[Jolt]

I did a Citibike test ride today. The bike was reasonably comfortable (well, not the saddle). Gearing is really low -- I wobbled at first. I'm still undecided about signing up.

Saw two bikes with the saddles turned backwards -- and here's the reason for that:

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/06/citi-bike/

I did a test ride of the bikeshare in Boston this weekend...I found the gearing really low on those bikes as well. Didn't feel like I could get enough speed even in the highest gear to feel confident in traffic. That said, it's somewhat understandable that the bikes would be geared on the low side for people who aren't used to riding and don't want to work up a sweat on their way to work etc. What I didn't understand was why the grip shifter was backwards...

[PamNY]

Here's a wild turkey with a Citibike rack in the distance. Zelda the turkey has lived in Battery Park since 2003.

I see Zelda often, but not until yesterday did I get a chance to photograph her with an obviously urban background. I was absurdly pleased that a Citibike rack was in the mix.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8867349@N08/9902839354/

On a serious note, a blog post about Citibike success and expansion plans.

http://www.citylimits.org/blog/blog/...e#.UkCf0FNdCaQ