Advertising that does some good, well that’s exactly what Citi Bank has in mind with it’s new Bike system for NYC. We’ve seen versions of this across the globe, and it’s about time the big apple got a taste of eco-friendly transportation. 

Citi Bike is a self-service system that provides members with easy access to a network of thousands of bicycles. Pick up a bike close to home or work, ride, then return it to any of the hundreds of stations to be located throughout the city.The Citi Bike system will consist of 600 stations and 10,000 bikes, strategically placed across New York City depending on density and relative location to other transit options. Each station consists of a kiosk with a touch-screen, a map of the system, and docks into which durable bikes are securely locked and held until hired for rental.

Bike share is envisioned to be used primarily for trips under 3 miles, providing convenient and inexpensive mobility twenty-four hours a day for 365 days a year. Citi Bike will be available for anyone 16 years or older. To ride you must first purchase access, available for 24-Hours, 7-Days or Annually. 24-Hour and 7-Day access is purchased from any Citi Bike station and Annual access will be purchased online. Your access period allows you unlimited trips, however, charges apply for rides lasting longer than 30 or 45 minutes, depending upon your access type.

24-Hour and 7-Day users will be provided with an unlocking code to use in removing bikes from docks, and Annual members use unique keys to unlock bikes. So ride on citi-dwellers, ride on. 

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There’s nothing I love more than dressing the part, especially when your clothing is the only thing left to hold on to. From climbing a volcano to pitching a tent at ‘Roo, navigating the great outdoors is no small feat…. and neither is looking cool while climbing. Adrenaline is the name of the game, and Gilt & Jetsetter are in it to win it. Check out the Outdoor Adventurer sale, now through December 7th with serious ski vacations like the Cervo Hotel in Switzerland. I mean seriously, who doesn’t look sexy in googles!?

From top left, Spy Apollo snow goggles; Best Made Co. First-Aid Kit; Best Made Co. badges; Van Moof Bike.

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Your travel co-conspirator is important, but not as important as your two-wheeled beauty. And just in case harsh winds and rough roads are too much for your baby to take, you can hunker-it-down in the Tenere Expedition Tent by Nomad Tent. 

Simple to put up (only 3 poles for assembly), lightweight (13 lbs) and spacious (30 sq ft), your bike will be warm and cozy before you can figure out how to light a fire. And with this much space, you can hang out, dance around, stand up and shout… we don’t care. Just as long as your bike is happy.