March 27, 2025
The iconic green and purple bikes are back in action!
ALBANY, NY (March 27, 2025) CDPHP and CDTA are thrilled to announce the launch of the ninth season of CDPHP Cycle!, providing residents and visitors with an eco-friendly, convenient, and affordable way to get around town. This season promises to be the best yet for cycling enthusiasts and beginners alike. People can begin renting bikes on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Since its inception, CDPHP Cycle! has been dedicated to enhancing sustainable transportation options. Last year alone, CDPHP Cycle! shattered previous ridership records as members logged nearly 83,000 trips, demonstrating the growing popularity of bike-sharing as a reliable mobility solution.
CDPHP Cycle! is currently available in the following locations, with bikes and racks being added all over the Capital Region, all the time:
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Albany
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Bethlehem
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Saratoga Springs
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Schenectady
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Menands
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Troy
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Watervliet
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Warren County
Once again, this season, riders will have access to more than 600 bikes, including more than 400 e-bikes. Seasonal passes and special pricing for students is available, though CDPHP Cycle! continues to be an affordable mobility option at just $0.08 per mile.
New this season, the “Return N Earn” program will allow members to earn credits towards new memberships by bringing “out of hub” bikes back to Cycle! stations. Members with a monthly plan who ride an “out of hub” Cycle! bike back to a Cycle! rack 20 times will earn enough points to pay for their next month’s membership. More than 20 bikes can also add up to additional free minutes! More details on this exciting new program can be found at www.cdphpcycle.org.
"We're excited to kick off Season 9 of CDPHP Cycle! and have customers take advantage of this seasonal mobility option," said Michael P. Collins, Interim CDTA CEO. "The community continues to show its support for this program with record-breaking ridership last season. Whether you're utilizing a pedal or electric bike, we look forward to people enjoying this healthy, sustainable mode of transportation."
“It’s hard to believe we’re heading into our ninth season of CDPHP Cycle!, a program that CDPHP has believed in since day one and continues to serve our community as a healthy, economical form of transportation,” said Brian O’Grady, President and CEO of CDPHP. “I’m excited to see the green and purple bikes hit the streets, a sure sign of spring!”
Visit www.cdphpcycle.org for the latest bike locations, maps, pricing, and more. You can also download the CDPHP Cycle! app on the App Store or Google Play.
About CDPHP®
Established in 1984, CDPHP is a physician-founded, member-focused and community-based not-for-profit health plan that offers high-quality affordable health insurance plans to members in 36 counties throughout New York. CDPHP is also on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
About CDTA
CDTA is the premier mobility provider in the Capital Region, providing local, express, commuter and bus rapid transit services across its six-county service area. CDTA also operates the regional bike-share program, CDPHP Cycle! and carshare program, DRIVE. CDTA owns and operates the Joseph L. Bruno Rail Station and the Saratoga Springs Train Station. CDTA was named the 2017 Best Mid-Sized Transportation System in North America by the American Public Transportation Association.