Free Capital Bikeshare Offered In Reston For Earth Day

RESTON, VA—As we celebrate Earth Day, there's no better time to try out environmentally-friendly forms of transportation. That's why Capital Bikeshare is offering free rides on Monday, April 22 in Reston and other areas it serves.

Riders can get a 24-hour pass good for unlimited 30-minute rides throughout the day. Bikes must returned to a Capital Bikeshare dock within 30 minutes to avoid extra time fees.

To redeem the offer, download the Capital Bikeshare app. Click on "choose a pass" and select 24-hour pass. Use promo code EARTHDAY19 and enter your information to create an account. A valid credit card is required to set up an account.

Although Capital Bikeshare stations cannot be found in much of Fairfax County, Reston has numerous stations. These include:

• Town Center Pkwy & Bowman Towne Dr
• Reston Regional Library
• Library St & Freedom Dr
• Temporary Rd & Old Reston Ave
• Reston YMCA
• Town Center Pkwy & Sunset Hills Rd
• Sunset Hills & Old Reston Ave

Capital Bikeshare offers 4,300 bikes at over 500 stations in Washington, DC, Arlington County, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Montgomery County, Md. and Prince George's County, Md. Prices are typically $2 for a single trip, $8 for a 24-hour pass, $17 for a three-day pass and $85 for an annual membership.

You can see the number of bikes available at each station in real time on the app or at www.capitalbikeshare.com.

Additional reporting by Emily Leayman/Patch