From city-wide bike share programs to two-wheel pub crawls, U.S. cities are in the middle of a bicycle boom. In response to this fast-growing trend, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has partnered with San Francisco-based boutique bicycle and gear company PUBLIC to design a colorful, customized fleet of Kimpton-branded bicycles. The bikes are available on a complimentary basis to guests at all Kimpton properties nationwide.

The three-speed European-inspired street cruisers, with their appealing blend of classic design and modern, vibrant hues, feature a custom cherry-red frame with orange and blue accents, cream tires, matching double-walled rims, a brass bell and rear basket perfecting for toting purchases or a picnic lunch.

“Biking is taking over in urban centers across the globe as a sensible way to get around town and explore new places,” said Mike DeFrino, chief operating officer, Kimpton, who is also an avid cyclist.

“Biking treads lightly on the planet, which we care a great deal about. It’s fun and it gets the blood pumping too,” said DeFrino. “PUBLIC is a perfect partner for us because we both share the impassioned belief that design matters in everyday life and that the urban biking experience is one of the best ways to explore a city. As a bike enthusiast commuter myself, I could not be more excited to bring this complimentary perk to our guests.”

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