Park Hyatt invites guests to explore its global locations with a specialty bicycle program.

Whether it is taking a leisurely ride around the city, or getting acquainted with the global trend of urban cycling lanes, Park Hyatt makes it easy to enjoy the ride with its new Bicycle Valet program, slated to launch worldwide on August 1, 2009.

Available through the concierge, this specialty service invites guests to uncover the city's best sites with the use of a bicycle and the following amenities: a lock, helmet, lights, pump, kickstand, bottled water, and biking map, based on availability.

"We launched the Bicycle Valet program as a pilot at Park Hyatt Chicago in 2008," said Sara Kearney, vice president sales and marketing, international operations, Global Hyatt Corporation.

"We have found that many guests enjoy using bicycles to explore a city from a more local point of view, while remaining environmentally friendly."

The Park Hyatt Bicycle Valet program will be complimentary at most Park Hyatt locations with a refundable deposit. Bicycles will be available in four-hour increments and guests will be required to complete a waiver before checking out a bicycle.

Guests using the Bicycle Valet service at select locations will also be able to request a gourmet picnic lunch to take with them on their urban exploration.