BCycle

BCycle

Bike share

5.5K ratings
200 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 13, 2010
  • July 1, 2026

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This app connects you to local bike share systems for convenient short trips. Find nearby stations and check real-time availability of bikes and docks. It supports numerous BCycle-powered systems across various cities.

Find BCycle stations
Real-time bike availability
Real-time dock availability
Supports multiple BCycle systems
Bike checkout support
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What's New in BCycle

5.10.5

July 1, 2026

This release includes bug fixes and additional support for older OS versions.

User reviews

Faulty charges and bike stations always empty

Randomly charging my account for bikes i didnt use and lots of other issues to the point that i reach out to customer service about twice a week. The customer support does eventually resolve it with no additional charges, however it takes about half an hour and is unreliable. Also many of the bike stations are frequently empty. They need to do a better distribution of the bikes between the stations.
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App is busted. Totally f-ed up

This app is practically useless and needs to be rebuilt from the ground up. It is sad that this is the only way to use the shared bikes in Madison. Fix it!!! Freezes over and over and over.

Slow, glitchy app

Needs updated every other day and never improves. Miserable to use

Bad

Genuinely a horrible experience. I don’t know how many times I’ve been at a rack with 5+ bikes and the app says none are available. I’m ashamed part of my tuition goes to this.
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Great decision worth it

As visitors, renting these bikes was one of the best decisions we made in Santa Barbara. The day pass was a good value, and the bikes were always available, in good condition, and powerful enough for the gentle hills. The lights at night also made us feel safe riding after dark.
The docking stations are so well placed that we were never far from one, making it incredibly easy to explore the city. We rented them on the Fourth of July to avoid traffic and parking, and they completely made our day. Even with busy docks, we were able to figure it out.
Santa Barbara is such a bike friendly city, and this was one of the highlights of our trip. We'd absolutely recommend them to anyone visiting and will definitely use them again.
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Bikes not properly registering as returned

Bug

App failing to unlock bikes at stations

Bug

Unexpected charges and billing issues

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to reserve bikes in advance

Feature

Option to extend rental period without additional fees

Feature

Integration with navigation apps for route planning

Feature

Real-time battery/charge level indicators for bikes

Feature

FAQ

What does the BCycle app do?

The BCycle app serves as the official companion for BCycle-powered bike share systems. It allows users to locate nearby bike stations and view the real-time availability of both bikes and empty docks.

Which bike share systems does the app support?

The app supports signups and bike checkouts for a wide range of BCycle-powered systems, including Santa Barbara BCycle, Santa Cruz BCycle, Boulder BCycle, Pacers Bikeshare, BikeLNK, Heartland Bike Share, Red Bike, Greenville BCycle, Nashville BCycle, San Antonio BCycle, GREENbike, Bublr Bikes, and Madison BCycle, among others.

Is the BCycle app free to use?

Yes, the BCycle app is free to download and use. The app itself does not have any associated costs, though users will need to pay for the bike share service itself according to the terms of the local BCycle system.

How does bike share work with this app?

Bike share is a form of public transportation designed for short trips between stations. With the app, you can find a station, see if bikes are available, and then use the app to check out a bike for your journey.