Road vehicle; TFL Barclays Cycle Hire scheme bicycle No. 00001, 2010
Main details
| Reference number | 2011/2267 |
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| Description | This is bicycle number 00001, from the TfL/Barclays cycle hire scheme. Launched in 2010, the scheme allows Londoners and visitors to make short journeys in the capital by bicycle. Cyclists use a member's key or credit card to access bikes from street-side docking stations. Designed and constructed in Canada, the bicycles have upright handlebars, dynamo powered lights and adjustable seats. Bicycle 00001 was put aside by TfL for London Transport Museum's permanent collection. |
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| Dates | 2009 |
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| Completeness | 100% |
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Physical description
Colour Attribute Value Colour - Blue
- Grey
- White
Design Attribute Value Material Aluminium alloy -
Build and type
Attribute Value Fleet number 00001 -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Manufacturer Devinci, 2009 -
Associated companies, people and places
Company Attribute Value Company TfL, 30/05/2010Barclays, 05/2010 - 05/2015People Attribute Value People Boris Johnson -
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