In a partnership with Spin and Lime, 215 electric-assist bikes are coming to downtown Raleigh to replace Cardinal Bikeshare and provide a new, flexible transportation option. Unlike Cardinal Bikeshare, these e-bikes can start and stop anywhere within downtown Raleigh and don’t need a docking station. Here’s what you need to know before burning some rubber.
Before hitting the streets on your sweet new ride, you’ll have to pass an in-app safety quiz and add a payment method.
- Lime bikes: $2 for the first 10 minutes, $0.20 per minute after
- Spin bikes: $1 to unlock, $0.35 per minute
And get this — Lime is offering 30 minutes of free wheeling for August, and Spin is $5 for 30 minutes for the first 30 days.
When you’re done cycling, park your bike on a planting strip, on a sidewalk with at least four feet of room for pedestrians, on private property (with owner’s permission), or at a micromobility corral in Glenwood South.
Not quite ready to take off the training wheels? Bike collective Oaks and Spokes is hosting a Lime First Ride Academy on Friday, Aug. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Bend. Check out the new bikes, learn how to take them for a spin, and grab a bite before you head off into the sunset — and don’t forget your helmet. If you’re looking to get even more involved with local cycling, check out our full list of local cycling resources.
