We are pleased to announce that we have reopened and are now taking bookings for cycle hire through our website! Our shiny new fleet of Haibike electric bikes are raring to go and the powerful motors make light work of the hills. The featured model is the Haibike Xduro Allmtn 3.0 with a 75Nm Bosch motor, 625Wh battery, 160mm suspension and is a staff favourite! We hope to see you one day soon.
Temporary Closure – Following the latest government guidelines, the centre will be temporarily closed from 31st December 2020 until COVID-19 tier 4 and national lockdown restrictions are lifted, with a view to reopen on the 12th April 2021. Forward online cycle hire bookings are still possible through our website. For all other enquires please get in touch through the contact us page on our website. Stay safe and we hope to see you again in Spring!
Following the latest government guidelines, the centre will be temporarily closed from 5th November to 2nd December 2020. For all enquires please get in touch through the contact us page on our website. Stay safe and we hope to see you again soon in December!
Initially we have reopened for cycle hire by online bookings only. Bookings on the day are possible using your smart phone, although this is subject to availability. Bikes and equipment are cleaned, safety checked, then handed over outside the centre in the fresh air at the pre-booked date and time. For bike sales or repairs please email using our contact form to book an appointment. Only one customer may enter the centre at a time. Payment by card only.
Although the centre is temporarily closed due to coronavirus, we’ve been busy painting, refurbishing and deep cleaning ready for reopening, hopefully soon! Stay safe and we hope to see you in the near future.
Following the recent government guidelines we have made the tough decision to temporarily close the cycle hire centre. The is for the safety of customers, staff and to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. Please note, this is just a temporary measure and we look forward to reopening the centre again at a future date. Please contact us by email if you have any queries or if would like to rearrange a booking. Stay safe and we wish you all the best during these challenging times.
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Company director, Guy Fitzgerald, recently attended the Shimano Steps eBike maintenance training course. “The course enables us to now offer a Shimano Steps diagnostic, repair or replacement service. In addition to Shimano Steps we’re also a qualified Bosch and Yamaha electric bike service centre.”
Our new Tandem hire bike has arrived! The Velocity Ridgeback is light weight, easy to handle and has 24 gears to help you get up the hills. Tandems are a great experience to try and makes an ideal gift or birthday present!
We now hire carbon road bikes from our cycle hire centre on Windermere train station! The Lapierre XELIUS SL 500 DISC carbon road bike is used by the pro team Groupama-FDJ in the Tour de France. Fitted with the Shimano 105 groupset, hydraulic disc brakes, Continental Ultra Sport 2 SL 700x25C tyres and UCI approved frame. This bike is light, smooth and soaks up the miles.
Your cycling equipment will be waiting at the start of your trip, saving you the inconvenience and expense of transporting your own.
Every item of equipment has been carefully selected for quality, comfort, reliability and ease of use.
Our fleet of top quality alloy bicycles are built by Trek or Marin, two of the world's leading bicycle brands.
We replace our hire bikes regularly, so you'll be kitted out with the latest and safest gear.
