Member of the Month
08/16/2019Think you've got what it takes to be the next Biki Member of the Month? Send us an email with your Biki story or nominate a fellow rider: info@bikesharehawaii.org.
Members of the month are featured on social media, monthly e-blasts and our Biki blog!
September - JoAnna S.
Plan: Commuter Plan - unlimited 30 minute rides per month
Biki Tip: After adjusting the Biki seat to your preferred height, make sure to lock the latch to keep the seat in place. A loose, spinning seat is never fun while riding!
"We are a one-car household and sometimes it’s a coordinated effort between my husband and I as to who gets the car. With Biki, I can go on my own time and the docking stations are plentiful so it’s easy to hop on a bike and Biki off to wherever I need to go. Whether that’s to work, home, picking up my daughter from school, or just to get a little sweat on and my heart rate up. Plus, not having to worry about parking is a major plus!"
August - Tae K
July - John & Lisa B.
Plan: $25 Monthly - unlimited 60 minute rides per month
Best Biki Tip: Use the Biki App to scope out other stations near your destination before you leave. Most of the time there will be an open dock but every once in a while it fills up while you’re on the way. Sometimes it’s better to head directly to an emptier station than have to back track if the one you want fills up.
"Biki is an easy way to get people riding again. There’s safety in numbers, not just for people riding bikes but for everyone on the street. With more people engaged in the community (for example, it’s much easier to say good morning to a person walking when you’re riding a bike than when driving a car), it creates a safety net of people who make the streets are safer for everyone. Biki has made our community more of an ʻohana."
June - Mariah & Kevin
May - Dabney
Plan: $15 Monthly - unlimited 30 minute rides per month
Favorite place to Biki - Ala Moana Beach Park
April - Kathleen
March - william
Plan: $15 Monthly - unlimited 30 minute rides per month
Favorite place to Biki - Ala Moana Beach Park
February - Karen
January - Luke
Plan: Free Spirit Plan - 300 minutes to use however and whenever you like.
Favorite place to Biki - To catch the sunset at the beach! I ride from my place in Makiki to the new station at Barefoot Beach Cafe.
2018
December - Uyen
November - Marion
Plan: Free Spirit Plan - 300 minutes to use however and whenever you like.
Why? The bank of 300 minutes allows me some flexibility; I feel at ease knowing that I can ride from point A to point B within 5 minutes without having to fork the 30 minute single ride fee and still be able to have the remainder of the minutes available for the next trip.
October - Lori
Lori brings in "Mike" the Citi Bike and "Jen" the Pronto Bike to the KHON2 studio to talk about Bikeshare in 2015. Watch it here.
September - Elizabeth & Steve
Plan: Free Spirit Plan - 300 minutes to use however and whenever you like.
Why? We chose the free spirit pass because of its flexibility. We like knowing it doesn’t expire, and the auto-pay for renewal has proven to be seamless.
"After a cumulative 80+ year hiatus, Biki Bikes have put these two retirees back in the saddle again! It’s true: one doesn’t forget how to bicycle! We appreciate Biki Bikes because they’re convenient, fun, and reduce time spent driving. We live downtown and have found Biki Bikes extends the geographic range of places we can easily get to without having to get into a car. Biki Bike parking is available near our apartment building, and usually within a block or two of the destinations we visit. The docking stations are easy to use, the bicycles are sturdy and well-maintained. Maybe the most surprising discovery is that in our mid-sixties we still find bicycling fun! We will arrive at our destination feeling exhilarated and fully alive. It’s a fun way to get good exercise."
August - Dan
Why? It gives me a pool of minutes to use and I use it in waves so I don’t have to worry about my minutes expiring.
July - Ying
Plan: $25 Monthly Plan - unlimited 60 minute rides.
Why? Why not? It's the best one and its a small price to pay. I use Biki to commute to my workplace at the UH Cancer Center, during my lunch hour, and for fun with my husband for fun in the evenings and weekends.
"The bicycle is comfortable. I no longer have to worry about getting my bicycle stolen and my husband is happy to not fix my flat tires anymore! I like having the option to commute one-way and take the bus home if the weather is bad. In my mind, if you can't get there by Biki, it ain't worth going."
**Ying also made our Biki Rider Hall of Fame! She was one of the top 5 women riders during our first year.
**Ying also made our Biki Rider Hall of Fame! She was one of the top 5 women riders during our first year.
June - Brad
Why? I grew up in Mililani and I realized how bad our traffic problems were becoming! I ride Biki because I want to be a part of a better solution for commuting to and from destinations.
"I like the flexibility of Biki. You don't need to scour for parking or worry about your personal bike having mechanical issues. It's easy and the bikes are high quality. Using different bikeshare systems around the world and USA is my new hobby now. "
May - Mariah
Plan: Free Spirit Plan - 300 minutes to use however and whenever you like. This member also takes advantage of auto-reload, so every time her balance gets down to zero minutes we fill it up with 330 minutes instead!
Why? I enjoy the flexibility of the 300 minutes because I can use them as needed and not worry about having them expire.
"I use Biki because it makes traveling around town far more convenient and even fun! I commute from the North Shore daily, but have to travel between jobs in downtown and Waikiki. At one point it took me 40 minutes to get from Waikiki to downtown after finding parking and walking to work. Biki is a godsend as it only takes 15 minutes, plus it adds pleasure to your day by allowing you to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Biki makes me more appreciative of Hawaii because it makes commuting fun, healthy, and stress free. I even invested in a water proof backpack so I could take Biki in the rain with no concern for my laptop."
April - Bob
Plan: $25 Monthly Plan - unlimited 60-minute rides
Why? For my purposes, 60 minute rides is more than enough for 95% of everywhere I need to go. $25 is a great value!
"Biki’s a high. Its fun. It energizes me. Its helping me get in shape. I’m 60 but Biki makes me feel like a teen. It’s a newfound freedom where I can travel all over the city in less time. Combined with ride sharing and the bus, the options are endless. I’m self-employed and it adds hours to my workweek not having to deal with traffic and parking. My wife and I joke we can’t remember where we last parked our car. I’ve reduced my gasoline consumption by 80% and gained 3 or 4 hours a week not sitting in a car going nowhere. Bicycle quality is fantastic and very easy for a big guy to pedal."
March - Cody
Plan: $25 Monthly Plan - unlimited 60-minute rides
Why? I chose this plan because of the flexibility it offers me to go on longer distance rides. I can go for a good hour-long ride in the morning without any interruptions. Biki helps me stay in shape, and is way more fun and cost efficient than a gym membership.
"As a student of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, I am thrilled to see our city being proactive towards offering alternatives to automobile transportation. Biki will take more cars off the roads, which will reduce green house gas emissions and relieve congestion on our busy streets! Biki also is an affordable commuting option for those who can't afford the bus pass. Most importantly, it's healthy and fun! I wake up every morning and take Biki around town and along the coast for an early morning workout. It's the perfect way to start my day!"
February - Jenn
Plan: Free Spirit - $20 for a bank of 300 minutes to use however and whenever you like.
Why? Jenn loves the flexibility of the Free Spirit Plan and appreciates not having to worry about the minutes expiring.
"I love Biki because it's not just for people who are tall! I am 5’ and it can be challenging to find a bike that is safe and easy to ride. To all my vertically challenged friends, I recommend you try Biki. It is the best!"
January - Lisette
Plan: Free Spirit - $20 for a bank of 300 minutes to use however and whenever you like
Why? Lisette uses Biki mainly for casual rides and lighthearted adventures, so she opted for the flexible Free Spirit option.
"I really enjoy the bike stations, not having to find parking, and not having to own a bike since my place has no room to store one. I think it's great during events around downtown when parking can be scarce"
December - Vinnie
Plan: $15 Monthly - unlimited 30-minute rides each month.
Why? Vinnie completed over 600 trips in just 5-months, making him one of our top riders. He chose the $15 monthly membership since it is the most cost-effective option someone who rides so frequently!
"I likes Bikeshare because it takes away the stress of commuting and eliminates the need for a car while living in Waikiki"
