It's been a couple of months now since the Barclays Cycle Hire scheme (a.k.a. Boris Bikes) launched here in London. I've used it nearly every day since then and picked up a few tricks along the way. Here are my top five tips for making the most of the scheme.
1. Get a mobile application
The main problem with the scheme since it launched has been the lack of bikes at the docks when you need one, and the lack of spaces when you're out and about.