Citi Bike Tricks Out for Pride Week

Transportation Nation | Jun 23, 2015

To celebrate New York City's Pride week, Citi Bike tricked out 200 bikes with rainbows — and corporate sponsor Citi will be underwriting valet service at key locations for Sunday's events.

As you can see, the bikes are already in service.

City Bikes. It's pretty awesome to see so many cyclists around the streets. #ridewithpride

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"We’re proud of our diverse workforce and our diverse customers,” said Jay Walder, president and CEO of Motivate, which oversees and operates the city's bike share system. "We’re proud to partner with Citi to celebrate with New Yorkers, and Citi Bike valet service will help make it a little easier to get to and from the great events on Sunday.” 

 According to a press release, 20 of the rainbow-wrapped bikes will be ridden by Citi Bike and Citi staffers during the parade.

On Sunday, can find valet service at the following locations: 

·       9th Ave & West 14th Street: 11 am - 6 pm 

·       Washington Place & Sixth Ave:  11 am - 6 pm 

·       Laight Street & Hudson Street: 2:30 - 10:30 pm 

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