NYC Citi Bikes Will Help Power the Iconic New Year's Eve Ball Drop

2013 was the year of bikeshares in the United States and especially New York City where the country's largest program launched in May. Therefore, it seems fitting that the city's blue Citi Bikes play a part in the iconic New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square.

For three days, visitors and locals will have the chance to ride six stationary Citi Bikes in Times Square that will help power the ball drop. Kinetic energy from the cyclists will be stored in batteries and transferred to the NYC power grid to offset the energy needed to light the New Year’s Eve Ball.

The Citi Bike Pedal Power Station will open at 10 AM at the corner of 7th Avenue and 42nd Street from Saturday, December 28, through Monday, December 30. Participants will receive a free Citi Bike day pass and digital photo to share on their social networks.