Black & White Superlambananas or Lambanana, outside the seafront promenade Museum Liverpool, Merseyside, UK
Liverpool's new bike hire scheme has been officially launched by Olympic champion Chris Boardman. The Citybike scheme will initially consist of around 100 bikes at 10 stations across the city – rising to 1,000 at 100 stations by 2015. The bikes can be hired by businesses, tourists and members of the public to get round the city. Mr Boardman, from Hoylake , who won a gold medal in the 1992 Olympics, told the ECHO: “This is a city thinking about its future because how we travel has to change. “There are 15,000 deaths a year related to pollution and 50,000 directly related to obesity. We have built exercise out of our daily routine.” He continued: “There is so much to see and do in Liverpool from our wonderful waterfront to our museums and galleries, and you can get to all these places by Citybike. “Whether you’re a commuter, tourist or out for the day with the family, enjoy our art, culture and atmosphere by Citybike.” Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson added: “This is a huge milestone in the city’s cycle hire ambition and I’m delighted the scheme is now under way and ready for people to make the most of. “The Citybike scheme means people can get around quickly and easily using a green mode of transport which also results in a healthier lifestyle for those who cycle around the city. “We hope to see a strong take-up for the scheme and have made it as easy as possible for people to register online and then hop on a bike at locations across Liverpool.” Liverpool council, which is funding the scheme with a £ grant, will begin by opening Citybike stations in the city centre, before rolling it out further to areas such as Lark Lane and Sefton Park . The bikes cost £3 per day to hire with a £1-per-hour charge for any cycling time over two hours. A weekly hire costs £9 with an additional charge of £1 for every hour over four hours. An annual subscription is available for £60.
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