This is supposedly in the early stages of development for Denver: http://www.bcycle.com/



"Bike sharing is a new philosophy of going. An affordable, clean and simple way to get around town. Good for your health, your pocket, your environment.

Two years ago Paris redefined the bicycle's critical role in transportation by implementing Velib. 20,000 shared bikes in the streets of the most spirited city in the world. It literally changed the face of Paris - overnight. We think there's no reason we can't bring that change here, to the iconic cities of North America. That's why we created B-cycle..."

It seems too good to be true, but I sure would love it if it actually comes to be!!

I'm trying to figure out how the 1st half hour would be free?

On the one hand, I think that it is silly to rent a bike when you can keep and maintain one of your own. On the other hand, I guess that some people don't want to keep and maintain their own bike....

No air in the tires, no grease on the chain!! What!!??