Ottawa's first season of bike sharing comes to an end

Ottawa's  first season of BIXI bike sharing has officially ended and the bikes have been put away for winter storage.

From May 18 to November 13, 2011, the bike-sharing service generated 21,658 cycling trips stemming from 173 monthly and yearly subscribers and 7,384 distinct occasional users.

According to the National Capital Commission (NCC), the bikes will return on April 15, 2012.

Looking for a stocking stuffer? BIXI gift certificates for yearly and monthly memberships are available online at http://boutique.bixi.com/.