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title: ATP's Top 10 Bikeshare Facts
description: When it comes to Capital Bikeshare, ATP is a huge fan. See our top 10 Bikeshare facts you might learn something new!
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# [ATP's Top 10 Bikeshare Facts](https://blog.arlingtontransportationpartners.com/atps-top-10-bikeshare-facts)

 Written by [Maggie Awad](https://blog.arlingtontransportationpartners.com/author/maggie-awad) | November 12, 2015

For #[ATPfam](http://arlingtontransportationpartners.com/about-us), Capital Bikeshare isn't just another red bike. It's a transit system, an easy addition to your commute, your personal ride, a quick option, and a [great benefit for employers](http://arlingtontransportationpartners.com/services/corporate-capital-bikeshare/). So what do you actually know about Capital Bikeshare? Here are 10 facts to get you started.

 

*We use the term “facts” loosely in this blog, but all things read in the next three minutes are true.*

## 10. Capital Bikeshare Was Almost Named George

Yep, like the big G-Dubs.

## 9. It's Our Go-To Mode

"No trip is too small. I often ride it as little as half a mile just because it will save me one to two minutes.” – [Jonathan](https://blog.arlingtontransportationpartners.com/author/jonathan-boldes)

 

## 8. Meet the System's Hardest Working Bike

The system’s hardest working bike—W20167—has a special banner that lets you know you found it! W20167 is also a [tweeting](https://twitter.com/CaBibusybike) machine. [#BusyBike](https://twitter.com/hashtag/busybike?src=hash)

## 7. Patience Is Handy

Highly used stations that are empty or full will often be available within five minutes, so you don’t always need to walk to the next nearest dock!

## **6. You Can Avoid Overage Fees by Dock Surfing**

Much like couch surfing, but you don’t have to sleep on a couch. Just dock and undock your bike to restart your free 30-minute ride if you have annual membership.

## **5. Hey Girl, What’s Been Your Fastest Trip?**

“Two minutes and 42 seconds! To go 0.44 miles to the dock in front of my BFF’s apartment.” - [Keara](https://blog.arlingtontransportationpartners.com/author/keara-mehlert)

## 4. Capital Bikeshare Gets Festive

Every year during the Cherry Blossom Festival, a lone pink bike called Bike in Bloom, enters the system. ATP fam ran outside our office to snap a picture before it was snatched from the station. But wait, how did we know it was there? We've got friends in high places.

## 3. It's a Great Option for First/Last Mile Scenarios

“I live nearly a mile from the closest Metro station. Capital Bikeshare makes it very quick and easy to get to Metro. I could either walk or wait for a bus to get me to a Metro station but bikeshare is significantly faster.” *-* [Brendan](https://blog.arlingtontransportationpartners.com/author/brendan-casey)

## 2. It Speeds Up Your Commute

In August, we held our first ever [Amazing Commute Race](https://blog.arlingtontransportationpartners.com/first-annual-amazing-commute-race/), Capital Bikeshare came in second. First place went to Uber, but our Bikeshare contestant was showered and ready before three other modes made it into the office. Impressive!

 

## 1. You Can Totes Track All Your Trips

Log into your account on [CapitalBikeshare.com](https://www.capitalbikeshare.com/). In fact, here are ATP’s numbers:

- Total number of trips taken: 1,156
- Total distance traveled: 1,226 miles
- Total CO2 reduced: 831.5 lbs

## Get Your Own Membership 

If you want to start biking, you can [register online](https://secure.capitalbikeshare.com/register/step1?edPurchaseId=5c520c9e517a0), in person at any Arlington County Commuter Store, or by mail. We can help you if you have any other questions, whether you want a personal membership, or [corporate memberships](https://arlingtontransportationpartners.com/services/corporate-capital-bikeshare/) for your employees.

*Photo Credit: Sam Kittner/[Kittner.com](http://portfolio.kittner.com/) for Arlington Transportation Partners*

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