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| - During a weekend trip in Montreal, I cruised around the city using the Bixi system. Exploring the city by bike was probably my favourite part of the trip. I lived on Sherbrook and took the bike to go down to Old Montreal on Rue Berri (which has a designated bike path). I felt pretty safe on the roads, especially the ones with bike paths. It was a beautiful weekend, and many people were biking around the city.
The Bixi system is well set up, with many stations around the city. I never had any problems getting a bike. There was one time where there weren't enough spaces available to return a bike, so we just went to the next closest one. In general, the bikes were in pretty good condition. To rent, it cost $5 for 24 hours. You can take a bike out for 30 mins each time, before returning it to a station. There, you can return the bike, wait 2 mins, and take out another (or same) bike. I used a credit card to pay the initial $5 and a deposit. Afterwards, you use the same credit card to get a code each time to take a bike out.
I would recommend the Bixi system if you are visiting Montreal. It's a great way to see the city and an efficient way to get around.
Condition of Bikes: 3/5
Number & Location of Stations: 4/5
Convenience: 4/5
Value for Money: 5/5
Would I use it again: Yes
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