The Barcelona Guide » The Truth About Free Bikes in Barcelona

The Barcelona Guide » The Truth About Free Bikes in Barcelona: "Many bikes have also been stolen, which is remarkable considering that in order to use Bicing, locals have to become members and then hand over a credit card number (it’s a €350 fine if you steal a bike!). Besides people riding off into the sunset with the city bikes, many people also seem to get a kick out of vandalizing them. Most Bicings are missing headlights or taillights and almost none of them have their bells anymore."