1. Download the Bike Share KC app
2. Create an account and select your membership option
- Walk-up registration: E-bikes are $1.00 to unlock and 25 cents per minute. Classic bikes (available at the Aspiria Campus) are $1.00 to unlock and 15 cents per minute.
- Explorer pass: $15. No unlock fees. Includes unlimited trips up to 4 hours at a time. Trips longer than 4 hrs will incur charges of 25 cents per minute. Expires 24 hours after purchase.
- Bike Wrangler monthly membership: $39. No unlock fees. Includes 80 minutes of free riding time per day. Includes automatic enrollment in the Bike Wrangler program with a chance to earn your next month's membership FREE!
- Annual membership: $149. No unlock fees. Includes 80 minutes of free riding time per day.
- People who receive services from our Bike Share for All partners may qualify for a significantly discounted membership.
When is the hold released on my credit card? The hold that is placed on your credit card when you check out a bike is released at the end of your trip, but it may take up to a couple of days for it to reflect on your bank statement.
To avoid a $2 parking convenience fee, return your bike to designated a RideKC Bike hub at the end of your trip. Click here to read pricing updates that went into effect January 1, 2025.
3. Use the app to find a bike and unlock it.
4. Adjust the seat to a safe and comfortable height using the seat post lever, and hop on and pedal away!
5. When you reach your destination, use the cable lock to secure your bike.
- You may lock to one of our designated hubs (marked on the app with orange blocks) for free, or you may lock to a public bike rack or sign post for a $2 convenience fee.
- Please do not lock to a fence, handrailing, or bus stop, and be sure to leave plenty of space for other people to use the sidewalk.
6. End your trip following the instructions in the app.
Have more questions? View our Frequently Asked Questions or contact customer service through the Chat function in the app or email us at info@bikesharekc.com.