Everywhere you go in Vienna you’ll encounter stands with bicycles provided by the City of Vienna to promote cycling in the city; currently more than 60 of these bike stands are scattered throughout the city. A credit card is required to hire bikes; just swipe your card in the machine and follow the instructions (in a number of languages). Keep in mind that these bikes are mainly for use as an alternative to transport (they can only be locked up at a bike station, unless you have your own bike chain, of course). A lost bike will set you back €600.