A Divvy Bike docking station appeared in my Albany Park neighborhood about 3 weeks ago, and I finally decided to learn about this bike sharing system that has been sweeping Chicago. After all, not all of us live near public transportation, and Divvy is making it easier for those without cars or people who are just seeking an alternate form of transportation to get from place to place. I mean, just look at this insane map of all of the Divvy Bike docking stations in Chicago. With over 3,000 bikes available, it is almost impossible to travel the city without seeing one or many of these bright blue, solar powered bike docks.
With summer just around the corner, it’s possible that if you aren’t a Divvier already, you are curious about just how the bike sharing system works. Here are the basics as far as I can see.
You have 2 options:
1. Get a Divvy membership ($75-$125 depending on what perks you want) – good for 1 year of unlimited Divvy Biking bliss. You will get a key card in the mail and use it to unlock the bikes at the docking stations.
2. Get a 24- hour pass for $7 – good for the out-of-towner or the occasional Divvy Biker. Use your credit or debit card at the docking station kiosk to purchase your 24-hour pass and receive a code you can use to unlock your bikes for 24 hours.
There's a handy dandy map at each docking station that shows where the locations for docking stations in your area are so you know where you can stop to re-lock your bike. Also there's a great map on their website you can access by clicking here.
Now word to the wise – Divvy bikes are all yours once you get a pass or membership for 30-minute increments. That means you cannot take it out to the beach and lounge around and fall asleep; you will need to make sure it is docked in order to avoid fees. Not to worry, though. There are 300 docking stations so it’s a pretty safe bet you will find a place to park it nearby.
Don’t forget to bring a helmet! Happy Divvying!
You have 2 options:
1. Get a Divvy membership ($75-$125 depending on what perks you want) – good for 1 year of unlimited Divvy Biking bliss. You will get a key card in the mail and use it to unlock the bikes at the docking stations.
2. Get a 24- hour pass for $7 – good for the out-of-towner or the occasional Divvy Biker. Use your credit or debit card at the docking station kiosk to purchase your 24-hour pass and receive a code you can use to unlock your bikes for 24 hours.
There's a handy dandy map at each docking station that shows where the locations for docking stations in your area are so you know where you can stop to re-lock your bike. Also there's a great map on their website you can access by clicking here.
Now word to the wise – Divvy bikes are all yours once you get a pass or membership for 30-minute increments. That means you cannot take it out to the beach and lounge around and fall asleep; you will need to make sure it is docked in order to avoid fees. Not to worry, though. There are 300 docking stations so it’s a pretty safe bet you will find a place to park it nearby.
Don’t forget to bring a helmet! Happy Divvying!
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