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Me han robado una bicicleta hoy dia 29 de mayo en Arinaga- gran canaria ,la bici es una Argón 18 E114 con ruedas Fast Forward 90 detrás y 60 delante. Está montada en dura Ace Di2
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The Atom by Siva Cycle transforma la energía y la pasión por el ciclismo en electricidad. Cargador de mòvil

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INTERNACIONAL
Nueva York pone en marcha el mayor sistema público de alquiler de bicicletas de Estados Unidos
Un total de 6.000 bicicletas azules en 330 estaciones en la mitad sur de la isla de Manhattan y en Brooklyn es la oferta inicial del «Citi Bike»
JÈSSICA MARTORELL Nueva York 27 de mayo de 2013 19:15
Como alternativa al metro, el autobús o el mítico taxi amarillo, neoyorquinos y turistas podrán moverse por la ciudad de los rascacielos sobre dos ruedas gracias al «Citi Bike», un sistema público de alquiler de bicicletas, el mayor de todo el país, que se pone en marcha hoy.
Un total de 6.000 bicicletas azules en 330 estaciones en la mitad sur de la isla de Manhattan y algunas partes de Brooklyn es la oferta inicial del Ayuntamiento en el lanzamiento de este sistema que busca fomentar estilos de vida saludables, una de las metas políticas del alcalde, Michael Bloomberg.
A pesar de que la Gran Manzana es conocida por sus atascos, cada vez son más los neoyorquinos que se montan sobre dos ruedas para disfrutar de la ciudad con los más de 400 kilómetros de carriles bici que se han instalado en los últimos cinco años y los más de 300 kilómetros de vías verdes.
Con esta red de alquiler, la mayor de todas en Estados Unidos, Nueva York sigue los pasos de otras ciudades como Londres, París, Barcelona o Washington, que en los últimos años han tenido un gran éxito con iniciativas similares.
El programa «es una gran victoria para Nueva York y es ya el mayor sistema de bicis de alquiler del país», afirmó el alcalde Bloomberg en la inauguración, en la que recordó que los habitantes de la ciudad tendrán más opciones para desplazarse de forma complementaria a la red de transporte público.
Las bicicletas ofrecerán también a millones de turistas «otra forma de ver la ciudad, además de que harán la zona costera más accesible», recalcó.
Inicialmente, el «Citi Bike» da servicio a Manhattan por debajo de la calle 59 y, en Brooklyn, a las zonas de Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill y algunas partes de Bedford, y ofrecerá diferentes tipos de tarifas según las necesidades del usuario, aunque básicamente está diseñada para trayectos cortos.
Según cifras del departamento de transporte del Ayuntamiento, 10.000 personas ya se han inscrito al sistema con el pago de la cuota anual de 95 dólares, que permite realizar un número ilimitado de viajes de un máximo de 45 minutos.
No obstante, el resto del público, neoyorquinos y turistas por igual, tendrá que esperar hasta el próximo 2 de junio para poder comprar pases temporales de alquiler.
Así, con una tarjeta de crédito podrán conseguir un pase de 24 horas por 10 dólares o para siete días por 25 dólares, con el que podrán realizar un número ilimitado de viajes de treinta minutos y las bicicletas podrán devolverse en cualquier estación.
Frente al precio de los taxis o los 2,50 dólares que cuesta un billete sencillo de metro o autobús en Nueva York, la tarifa diaria del «Citi Bike» se convierte en una opción atractiva para los usuarios, aunque sigue estando muy por encima de los 3,10 dólares o los 2,20 dólares que cuesta en Londres y París.
Pese a la expectación que ha envuelto la puesta en marcha de este proyecto, que ha sufrido varios retrasos por problemas diversos, el último por el azote del huracán «Sandy», no todos los neoyorquinos la han recibido con agrado.
Por ejemplo, algunos residentes de zonas como Greenwich Village han mostrado su malestar, ya que según denunciaron, la instalación de las estaciones está eliminando zona de aparcamiento y dificultando la entrada a los edificios, o lamentan que se afea algunas zonas históricas de la ciudad.
«Me encanta el concepto, pero no me gusta su aplicación», señalaba aún hoy una activista vecinal, Martha Gotwals.
La comisionada de Transporte, Janette Sadik-Khan, ha insistido en que los puntos de las estaciones fueron elegidos teniendo en cuenta las ideas de 65.000 personas durante la fase de discusión vecinal.
«Es un plan para Nueva York de los propios neoyorquinos», afirma.
Otra de las críticas ha sido que las bicicletas, de más de 20 kilos, son demasiado pesadas, aunque desde el ayuntamiento sostienen que es necesario que sean lo suficientemente robustas para soportar el uso y la exposición a la intemperie.
Pero pese a la polémica, el Ayuntamiento sigue defendiendo este plan con el que pretende reducir el tráfico y fomentar el uso de la bicicleta como transporte urbano.
De hecho anunció que sigue trabajando para poder ampliar en los próximos meses la oferta a 10.000 bicicletas en 600 estaciones para dar servicio a la parte oeste de Queens, al Upper East (Manhattan) y otras zonas de Brooklyn.
Así, la bicicleta pretende convertirse en un nuevo símbolo de la ciudad de los rascacielos gracias a sus beneficios para la vida saludable y la sostenibilidad ambiental, algo con lo que la Gran Manzana intensificará su carácter más verde.

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Following Washington D.C.’s successful program, New York City kicks off what will be the country’s biggest big sharing project, where riders throughout the city will be able to share over 10,000 bikes with their neighbors. Although there has been plenty of negative publicity surrounding Citi Bank’s sponsorship of the program, the ad-covered bike sharing stalls, and the removal of ever-precious parking spots to make room for them, all signs still point to New York City’s Citi Bike being widely successful, giving programs on the other side of the Atlantic a run for their money. Early registration for the program began in April, where riders pay just over $100 for an annual membership to get their hands on a sturdy urban cruiser for up to 45 minutes at a time with no additional charge before locking it up at any other station. After 45 minutes, riders will incur an escalating series of charges, encouraging use for quick errands instead of jumping behind the wheel. Riders will have to provide their own helmets, but you do get a 3-speed with an adjustable seatpost, self-powered rear LED lights, a front basket, and no-spray fenders and chain guards. You can also read more about the program at the CitiBike NYC website, download the handy App to be your new co-pilot to your new bike adventures, and sign-up to get rolling.
http://www.freshnessmag.com/2013/05/09/citi-bike-new-york-city-bike-share/



Riding Tips
Riding a bike in New York City has never been better. With more than 700 miles of bike lanes citywide, including parks, greenways and on-street facilities, cycling in New York is more convenient and popular than ever. Whether you’re an experienced bike rider or new to city cycling, a few simple steps will make you feel more comfortable and confident riding in an urban environment.

Follow the Rules >
Plan a Sensible Route >
Do a Pre-Ride Check >
Be Predictable >
Wear a Helmet >
Bike Smart >
Want A Complimentary 24-Hour Pass? Take A Free Citi Bike Street Skills Class!
Follow the Rules

In NYC, cyclists must:

Yield to pedestrians
Stay off the sidewalk
Obey traffic lights
Ride with traffic
You must be at least 16 years old to ride Citi Bike.
Bicycles are defined as vehicles under New York State law. That means cyclists have all the rights and are subject to all of the duties and regulations applicable to drivers of motor vehicles.

Bicyclists are required to use hand signals to let drivers and other cyclists know where they're going.

Bicycle riders should use available bike lanes or paths whenever possible, except when making turns or if hazardous conditions make it unsafe to continue in the bike lane or path.

For more information on NYC bicycle laws, check out NYC DOT’s Bike Smart guide or download a complete list of NYC bicycle laws, rules and regulations.


Citi Bike encourages you to wear a helmet and never ever text while riding!

Plan a Sensible Route

New York City’s streets and parks offer a wide variety of bicycle lanes and paths, from shared traffic lanes to car-free greenways. Choosing a route that suits your skill and comfort levels has a significant impact on how confident you feel on two wheels.
There are many ways to plot a route that makes sense for you:

Citi Bike Station Map - Find directions between Citi Bike stations, landmarks, businesses or addresses. The Citi Bike station map uses Google Maps bike directions, which automatically suggests routes with the highest proportion of bike lanes.

NYC Cycling Map - Download the NYC Cycling Map, published annually by NYC DOT, for a detailed look at bike lanes throughout the five boroughs. Call 311 or visit any bike shop in NYC for your own free paper copy.

Citi Bike App - The official Citi Bike app is the perfect copilot for your biking adventures around the city. Featuring a full-station map, up-to-date bike and space availability for each station, search and routing functionality and much more, it will be available soon to download in the Apple iTunes and Google Play stores.

Ride the City - Ride the City offers an interactive route planning service for New York City bicyclists, which allows you to save locations and routes if you create a (free) profile.

Do a Pre-Ride Check

NYC Bike Share maintains every bike to help ensure they are in good condition and working properly. It’s always a good idea to give the bike a look over before starting a ride.
If a bike isn’t working properly, lock it back into any Citi Bike dock, press the wrench button on the dock and unlock a different bike.

Check the following before you set off:

Seat Height - Citi Bike seats are easily adjustable. Just release the clamp on the side of the seat post, raise or lower the seat to your preferred height and re-tighten the clamp. Make sure the clamp is tight and the seat can’t twist or sink. Typically a seat is at the right height when you can almost fully straighten your legs when pedaling.

Air - Push each tire hard against a curb or the ground. If you can flatten it, it needs air.

Wheel Spin - Lift each wheel up and give it a slow spin (spin the back wheel forward so the pedals don’t move). Check that the wheel spins freely and doesn’t rub against the brake pads or anything else.

Tires - Turn each wheel slowly and look for cuts, bulges or bubbles in the tire.

Brakes - Squeeze both brake levers to check that brakes are functional and feel strong.

Be Predictable

The more predictably you ride, the safer you are.

Don't weave in and out of traffic.
Use hand signals to let drivers and other cyclists know where you're going.
Ride about four feet away from parked cars, avoiding "the door zone."
Don't ride distracted. It is illegal to ride with both headphones on. And never text and bike.
Use your bell to alert drivers, pedestrians and other cyclists of your presence.
Use marked bike lanes or paths when available, except when marking turns or when it is unsafe to do so. If the road is too narrow for a bicycle and a car to travel safely side by side, you have the right to ride in the middle of the travel lane.

Bicycling is permitted on all main and local streets throughout New York City, even when no designated route exists.

Wear a Helmet

Citi Bike encourages you to wear a helmet when you ride. Doing so dramatically reduces the risk of head injury in the event of a crash while bicycling. (In New York City, children 13 and under and working cyclists are required by law to wear a bicycle helmet.)
Always buckle the chin strap, and replace your helmet after any crash or whenever you see signs of damage.

Your helmet will look and feel better (and will be more effective) if it’s adjusted properly.
1. Wear it level on your head, about two finger-widths above your eyebrows.
2. Make sure the straps are snug. Only about two fingers should fit beneath the chin strap.
3. Your helmet should fit snugly on your head and not rock side-to-side. Use the foam pads that came with the helmet or the internal adjustor to fine-tune.

Need a helmet? Here are two ways to get your own:

Buy a helmet from a local bike shop or helmet retailer. Visit our Resources page to view a list of NYC bike shops. Along with their Citi Bike key, every Annual Member receives a coupon good for $10 off one helmet at any bike shop in NYC.
Receive a free helmet and fitting from the Department of Transportation. NYC DOT fits and gives away the official New York City bicycle helmet at events throughout the city. Call 311 or visit the DOT Web site to find a list of upcoming events.
Bike Smart

Want to talk to an expert about urban bike riding? In cooperation with Bike New York, Citi Bike will offer free and convenient classes on city cycling called Citi Bike Street Skills. Each attendee will leave with a complimentary 24-Hour Pass to try out the Citi Bike system. Visit bikenewyork.org for more information and to find an upcoming class.

Bike Smart: The Official Guide to Cycling in New York City, is a helpful handbook with information on making your cycling safer and easier, including tips on using newer bike facilities such as protected lanes and bike boxes.


Download Bike Smart in English
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/dot_bikesmart_brochure.pdf




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