Rodz has started a multi cache GC2ECQQ in Hyde Park that deals with Borris Bikes and takes you on a bike caching tour of London. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=b399bcfb-69b6-4417-bfa3-e91b0edea4d6
I think Goldpot was also talking about putting a cache on one of the bikes, as they all have tracking numbers on them. But I don't know how that would get past a moderator. Interesting idea though and a tough FTF.
I was thinking of doing a multi which takes in cycle docking stations. Just haven't gotten around to dreaming up the route.
I must say caching on the Borris Bikes... (officially Barclays Cycle Hires, but they will always be Borris Bike to me) is absolutely fantastic. You can cover a lot more ground and quickly on the bikes. But the key is getting the timing right. It is important to plan your drop off point before you set off, so as not to be hit with a full dock and a time charge. This adds an element of speed and tension to journey. But once docked you can relax and find the cache. Then its off again against the clock to get another one.
We tried to go from Waterloo to Paddington in 30 minutes with a few caches en-route. Heavy peddling, especially up hill through Hyde Park.
On a warm weekend summer evening it is a fantastic feeling to race around London with little traffic about. You have the road to yourself and you have the best seat in the city.
Its just too bad the cycles are only in Zone 1. We have pretty much covered all the caches in the central area and now must venture out on foot or on public transport for everything further out of London.
Simply Paul you've got quite a memory on you. We hit GC1W7ZW four months ago and you remembered our logs.