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transportLime, Forest, or Santander Cycles: the per-minute maths of hired bikes
A 20-minute Lime ride can cost £6; a year of Santander Cycles runs about £120. Where Britain's shared bikes are a bargain, and where they're a taxi with pedals.
23 Jun 20264 min read
transportCycling Britain on the cheap: Cycle to Work, secondhand frames, and free Dr Bike repairs
A bike pays for itself against a bus pass in about four months. Cycle to Work knocks 32–42% off a new one, a decent secondhand frame costs £150, and free Dr Bike sessions keep it running for nothing.
22 Apr 20262 min read