Would you believe us if we told you, you could get health benefits and fun rewards from biking? The Biko app does just that! If you want to increase your physical activity or just bike more, this app gives you that extra incentive to stay motivated.
The Biko app was introduced in Vancouver last Fall 2016 after much success in Bogota, Colombia where it first launched. The program was founded by entrepreneurs, Enrique Cuellar, Thomas Bleier and Emilio Pombo. Biko has also expanded to Medellin, Colombia and Mexico City, Mexico.
Aside from collecting redeemable Biko points, the app also gives users the ability to find and map safe routes, view calories burned, and see the carbon emissions saved by bicycling.
How it works: The program is very straightforward to use.
- Download the free “Biko” app.
- Create an account.
- Every time you start a trip, turn on your location setting on your phone and press “start activity”.
When you start biking, you will receive Biko points. One “Biko” is collected for every kilometer logged. These Bikos can be redeemed for various local discounts or rewards.
For a list of Biko rewards visit the gift page on the Biko app.
Public Bike Share Map Feature: The map on the app also has a “public bike share” feature which displays all the Mobi by Shaw Go stations.
Getting rewarded just got a lot easier!