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Road Bike Hire

 

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For all our cycling trips we have an excellent fleet of bikes available to hire.

Each bike comes equipped with a bike computer, compact handlebar bag plus a saddle bag with a spare tube, tyre levers and a pump.

Helmets are included as standard with our bike hire, however if you prefer please feel free to bring your own.

You can choose from 3 different types of bike, each of which is available for anyone of our road cycling holidays and come in a full range of sizes to fit every rider.

Pricing Read More

Road Bike – £225 (5 Countries is £275)
E-Bike – £385*

*If you think you or a travelling companion need an e-bike to complete the trip, please speak to one of our friendly adventure consultants before booking. There are a maximum of 2 E-bikes available per trip, which are strictly on a first come, first served basis.

Please note that since our 5 Countries tour is a longer trip, bike hire costs £275 per bike for road bikes.

Benefits of hiring from us Read More
  • You don’t need to worry about transporting your bike to or from the start/end point
  • Your bike will be fully customised for you and ready to ride on Day 1
  • We will ensure it is kept in top condition during the trip
  • You simply hand the bike back at the journey’s end
How to reserve your bike Read More
  • Online – Simply note that you require a hire bike in your traveller notes when you book. The hire cost will be added to your invoice when we process your booking.
  • Phone – Simply let us know you want to hire a bike and we can add it to your booking.
Sizing and customisation Read More

After booking we will send you an online form to complete with your sizing information and any specific requests for your bike setup. This will let us assign you a bike and have it set to your requirements for when you arrive.

Trek - Domane AL 5

The first bike in our range is a road bike which is the Domane AL 5. Suited perfectly to true road biking, the Domane performs well on England’s sweeping country roads. The frame is built from Trek’s highest quality aluminium with a lightweight carbon fork there’s little wonder the Domane has been one of Trek’s best selling road bikes for many years. You’ll find a full Shimano 105 groupset throughout, including hydraulic disc brakes which offer superior braking performance in all weather conditions. The 11-speed gearing and wide-range cassette which means you have the gears to ride up even the most challenging climbs you’ll find on our trips.

Rounding off the bike are hand picked 32mm tyres which may be a little wider than what you’re used to on a road bike but offer a massive increase in comfort and control without any increase in rolling resistance or loss of speed.

In the Trek Domane, we think we’ve found a bike that is ideal for the type of riding you’ll experience in the UK. Whatever the terrain or surface, the Domane inspires confidence while delivering a level of comfort rarely found on a road bike.

Specifications

Domane AL 5 | Frameset Read More
Frame
100 Series Alpha Aluminium, tapered head tube, internal routing, mudguard mounts, DuoTrap S-compatible, flat-mount disc, 142×12 mm thru axle
Fork
Domane AL carbon, tapered alloy steerer, internal brake routing, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12×100 mm thru axle
Domane AL 5 | Wheels Read More
Front hub
Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100×12 mm thru axle
Rear hub
BBontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142×12 mm thru axle
Rims
Bontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 21 mm width, presta valve
Domane AL 5 | Drivetrain Read More
Shifters
Shimano 105 R7020, 11-speed
Front derailleur
Shimano 105 R7000, 31 mm clamp
Rear derailleur
Shimano 105 R7000, long cage, 34T max cog
Crank
Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact)
Bottom bracket
Shimano press-fit
Cassette
Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11-speed
Chain
Shimano HG601
Domane AL 5 | Components Read More
Seatpost
Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2 mm, 8 mm offset
Handlebar
Bontrager Elite IsoZone VR-SF, alloy, 31.8 mm, internal Di2 routing, 75 mm reach, 128 mm drop – Variable width
Grips
Bontrager Supertack Perf tape
Stem
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree – variable length
Head set
FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8″ top, 1.5″ bottom
Brake set
Shimano 105 hydraulic disc
Domane AL 5 | Weight Read More
Weight
56 – 10.10 kg / 22.27 lbs

Trek - eBike - Verve +

The other choice is to embrace the revolution and rent an E-Bike for your trip. If you’ve never ridden an E-Bike before, be ready for a lot of fun. Everyone who tested these bikes from the Wilderness Team had a smile as wide as the Atlantic, simply great fun.

We should probably explain that if you’re looking for a motorbike you’re going to be disappointed. This is still a bicycle and you’re still going to get a workout. However, the e-bike motor amplifies your pedalling effort and makes you feel like the wind is always at your back and helping you along the way. If you ride an E-Bike you’ll find that both the miles and hills melt away, leaving you to enjoy the terrain and landscapes to the full. What you may find with an E-Bike, is that it allows you to complete one of our more challenging trips or allow you to keep up with your partner or friends throughout the day. If you do hire one, we guarantee that it will be impossible not to grin as you cruise past them on the hills.

The e-bikes we have selected are the Verve+ which feature a lightweight aluminium frame, a 250-watt Bosch Active Line mid-drive motor capable of helping you sustain speeds up to 25 km/h all controlled from a  handlebar-mounted switch. The Verve+ is also equipped with wide 45mm tyres for extra stability, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes for all-weather stopping power. It also has some cool features like the integrated Lync light system.

Specifications

Verve+ | Frameset Read More
Frame
Alpha Gold Aluminium, custom designed for the Bosch Active Line system, rack and mudguard mounts, internal cable routing
Fork
Verve+ alloy
Verve+ | Drivetrain Read More
Shifters
Shimano Alivio M4000, 9 speed
Rear derailleur
Shimano Alivio T4000
Crank
Miranda Delta, 38T
Bottom bracket
Bosch Active Line, 250 watt, 20 mph
Cassette
Shimano HG200, 11-36, 9-speed
Chain
KMC X9
Verve+ | Components Read More
Seatpost
Aluminium Suspension
Handlebar
Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm comfort sweep
Grips
Bontrager Satellite Elite, lock-on, ergonomic
Stem
Bontrager adjustable Blendr
Head set
1-1/8˝, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
Brake set
Shimano MT-200 hydraulic disc
Verve+ | Accessories Read More
Battery
Bosch PowerPack, 400 Wh
Controller
Bosch Purion
Motor
Bosch Active Line Wh, 250 watt, 40 Nm, 25 kph
Front light
Lync Ion
Rear light
Lync Flare
Verve+ | Weight Read More
Weight
M – 20.57 kg / 45.34 lbs

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