Hiring or buying a bike

Hiring a bike

If you would like to try out cycling for the day, below is a list of some of the places where you can hire bikes.

Bath,Dundas Acqueduct ( on Kennet & Avon cycle path)
Bath & Dundas Canal Company
www.bradenford.co.uk/bathcanal/#1

Bristol
Blackboy Hill Cycles
0117 973 1420

The Ferry Station - New for 2008!
On the boat in the Centre, Narrow Quay, Bristol.
Tel: 0117 3763942

Cheddar (at the end of The Strawberry Line-NCN 26)
Cheddar Cycle Store
http://www.cheddarcyclestore.co.uk/

Mangotfield, South Gloucestershire (near Bristol to Bath cycle path)
Webbs of Warmley
http://www.bristolcycles.co.uk/

Buying a new bike

You can buy new or second hand bike, from a variety of sources.  Buying from a shop has the advantage that you can make sure it is set up correctly for you before you using it.  Be cautious about buying off the internet or private sale, and don’t buy without trying it out first. 

There are many sorts of bike, and many details to consider, so if you’re not sure what you need, then get advice to save you money in the long-run, and ensure your bike fits you and is fit for purpose.

See list of cycle shops here

Buying a second-hand bike

 If you are unsure about buying get a second-hand bike gets someone who knows about bikes to go with you, and it's best to get  it serviced before you use it.  

Gumtree
http://www.gumtree.com/

Emmaus Bristol
http://www.emmaus.org.uk/bristol

Freecycle
http://www.freecycle.org/group/United%20Kingdom/South%20West