What station do you consider to be your “home station”? Are there other stations that are key to your use patterns and getting you around the city? “My ‘home station’ is St. Clair West / Osler St. I frequent many of the stations in Junction and West Toronto, along with those outside Union and and other subway stations, as I use Bike Share to connect to higher order transitRead more The post October Member of The Month appeared first on Bike Share Toronto.
What station do you consider to be your “home station”? Are there other stations that are key to your use patterns and getting you around the city?
“My ‘home station’ is St. Clair West / Osler St. I frequent many of the stations in Junction and West Toronto, along with those outside Union and and other subway stations, as I use Bike Share to connect to higher order transit quite often.”
What would you consider to be the “local gems” or spots you love to frequent in your community using Bike Share?
“I particularly like to use Bike Share to connect to the Humber River trail, so that I can spend more of my time walking in nature and less time getting there!”
What do you love the most about using Bike Share and what value do you find in using the system?
“One of the most valuable aspects about Bike Share for me is the flexibility it offers. Cycling is a very quick way to get around the city compared to other modes of travel, but it’s not always convenient to have a bicycle of one’s own. With Bike Share, I don’t need to worry about where I’m going to lock my bike or having to keep it with me all day. With Bike Share I can bike to my destination, but get home a different way if I so choose. I also like to sometimes grab a bike to get home when I’ve gone out for a long run or walk, and want to get home quickly from a far distance.”
What made you start riding with Bike Share?
“After having my own bicycle stolen from a downtown parking garage, I decided to give Bike Share a try. The peace of mind of not having to worry about finding my bike has been stolen again, along with all the other benefits of riding with Bike Share, has made me stick with it as my primary mode of transportation around the city.”
Are you an Annual 30 or Annual 45 member and how long have you been using the system?
“I was initially an Annual 30 member, but last year I upgraded to Annual 45. The additional 15 minutes has made a big difference – now I always have enough time to comfortably get to where I need to go in one ride without redocking.”
Do you have any tips for the Bike Share Toronto community of riders?
“I think it’s so important to represent safe cycling in the City of Toronto. I believe cyclists have a responsibility to set a good example by following the rules of the road and demonstrating that cycling can be a safe form of travel when done responsibly. I believe that the more we cyclists show that we take safety seriously, the better our reputation will be and more people will give cycling a try, if they are able, and enjoy the benefits of riding.
Also, even if you don’t start your outing on a bike, bring your helmet along in case you want to jump on a bike for the way home or at some point during the day!”
Any other fun facts, please share with us!
“Fun facts: I have completed over 1000 rides with Bike Share and according to the app have burned over 100,000 calories cycling since I started my membership in 2022!”
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