smartbike take 1

Yesterday, I was ready to take my first smartbike trip.

helmet✓
water bottle✓
backpack✓
iphone 2 take photos✓
excitement✓

I hopped on the 79 express bus down Georgia Avenue (DC) to 7th & T, the exact intersection for 1 of 10 smartbike stations.

First, I took photos:







Then I swiped my card and the word "blocked" yelled back. bummer!

I called the toll free number and was told that someone would get back to me either within 10-15 minutes or a little later.

So I chilled and had a wonderful conversation with a young brother in the shade.

After 15 minutes, no call. So I took a walk.

A few hours later, a call. It turns out that the # on my card didn't match the # in their database. click, click. I should now be all set.

stay tuned for smartbike take 2.