Barclays Cycle Hire

[gaz]

Is it connected to the recent Barclays branding?

I can't see any changes to the videos

 

[Bromptonaut]

Pay post and first few docking stations now installed in Malet St by Birkbeck College. I'll post pictures later.

 

[StuartG]

Any sign of a concessionary charge for Freedom Pass holders? Or do they want us to block the buses with Bromptons?

 

[yorkshiregoth]

Had my training yesterday as a Mobile supervisor on launch week.

 

[srw]

Debit cards are available from age 11 (and presumably anyone can use a prepaid card). But there may be a problem with the online 'credit check' used by Electron and similar no overdraft cards.

They need a way of recovering £400 from you if you walk off with the bike. They can't do that on anything other than a credit card.

 

[Bad Company]

Not sure I would fancy riding in London without a helmet.

 

[skrx]

Not sure I would fancy riding in London without a helmet.

Traffic speeds in central London (where the bikes will be) are very low. There are also plenty of alternatives to the main roads, and few vehicles that aren't cars/taxis or buses.

 

[gaz]

It's hard to get the bikes above 20mph. I managed 18mph in my suit, LondonCyclists managed 22mph i think.
Most people will pootle along at a slow pace.. Not much need for a helmet imo.

 

[StuartG]

Not much need for a helmet imo.

When its raining?

 

[BigSteev]

Well, bikes now in place - I'm off for a test ride at lunchtime.