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Biking is better with a buddy
Two months into 2015, one thing is clear: this is going to be a big year! Riders took 2,668 trips in February, nearly triple the number of trips we saw last February (974). In fact, 2014 didn't see a month of this many trips until April. Since this looks like the year to get your friends and family riding Boulder B-cycle, we've decided to ease the process for you by introducing Buddy Passes. You can read more about that below.
This month, we're also wrapping up our annual user survey and recognizing some of our top riders. Tally ho!
-The Boulder B-cycle Team
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| Introducing Buddy Passes! 
Starting this month, we're mailing Buddy Passes to all new Annual and Semester Pass holders. These passes include a promo code for a free 24-hour pass for you to bring a friend or family member along on a B-cycle ride!
If you're already a member, don't worry--you're not missing out. Just shoot an email to
[email protected] and let us know if you'd like a buddy pass and we'll send one your way.
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| Social Media to Meet Your Needs
Our social media accounts are your best source for to-the-minute system information, answers to your questions and information on contests, Boulder events, and occasional sage advice.
If you haven't done so yet, take a moment to follow us on Twitter and like* us on Facebook. We promise we'll never invite you to play Candy Crush.
*Does anyone else still feel weird about using 'like' as an imperative?
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| 2014 User Survey Wrap-Up
Thank you to the 262 of you who participated in our 2014 user survey (up from 250 in 2013). Formal results of the survey will be released in conjunction with our annual report in the coming weeks.
This year's survey responses brought with them some great questions, which we spent some time answering via
Twitter and
Facebook. Head over to those spots to take a look if you haven't already done so.
Perhaps the biggest highlight of our survey this year: Consistent with previous years' surveys, we saw a 50/50 gender split among respondents who used our system. That's quite the rarity in the biking world, where men typically represent around 70% of the ridership in the US.
Stay tuned to see the rest of the results soon.
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| Top Riders For 2014!
Now that the official tallies are in, it's time to name our top riders for 2014.
Once again, Joe Paulson took the most trips, with 952 total trips under his belt for the year. That's a full 2% of all trips taken on Boulder B-cycles last year, and a big jump over his 2013 record of 861, when he was clearly sandbagging.
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| Joe: the raddest dude in Boulder |
Joel Gilbert takes home the prize for most miles B-cycled this year, totaling 942 miles.
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| Joel: A well-rounded individual |
Both winners will take home awesome prizes, just as soon as we can dig up a piece of B-cycle gear that they don't already have.
Will someone hit 1000 trips or 1000 miles in 2015? We think so! In fact, it just might be you, . Get out there and ride!
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| Sponsor Spotlight: GO Boulder 
This month, we'd like to recognize GO Boulder for their ongoing financial contributions to Boulder B-cycle. GO Boulder is a program of the City of Boulder focused on providing alternative transportation resources to Boulder residents, commuters and visitors. Check out their website if you're interested in learning more about alternative transportation options in Boulder. Thanks for your continued support, GO Boulder! |
| Your March Leaderboard! (as of March 2nd, 2015)
A new year means a new leaderboard: If you want to see your name up here, just get out and ride!
How to join the Leaderboard: If you're a Boulder B-cycle annual member, it's easy to join the Leaderboard. Simply login to your account at boulderbcycle.org, and select the checkbox labeled 'Join the Boulder B-cycle Leaderboard!' at the bottom of the page and click 'Update.'
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Upcoming dates
Mark your calendars for these important upcoming dates!
- Boulder International Film Festival: 3/5-3/8
- Saint Patrick's Day: 3/17
- CU Spring Break: 3/23-3/27
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| Join Boulder B-cycle! 
Interested in having access to 220 B-cycles at 38 stations in Boulder? How about access to 17 other B-cycle systems nationally? Like the idea of never doing bike maintenance? Want to be part of a nonprofit community initiative that provides carbon-free, healthy, affordable mobility?
Join us! As a Boulder B-cycle annual member, you'll also qualify for membership discounts at Community Cycles and eGo CarShare. |
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