Try Before You Bike is a user-friendly scheme that is specifically designed to encourage people to cycle.
Try Before You Bike is a council subsidised scheme that allows anyone who lives, works or studies in the borough to try out a new or nearly new bike for a monthly fee.
- Pay monthly for a bike (including hybrid, folding bikes and adaptive trikes) with an easy to order process
- Get free, friendly delivery to your door with accessories (helmet, lights and lock) and guidance
- No deposit or hidden fees
- Affordable purchase options and Cycle To Work available
- Free collection if you decide the bike is not for you
- Support and encouragement given to help you get confident on the roads
Choosing a bike
You can trial a bike for a monthly fee starting from:
- £10 for children
- £30 for a standard hybrid bike or folding bike
- £75 for an electric or an adaptive bike
- £200 for an electric cargo bike
The fees include insurance against theft and damage, essential accessories like lights, lock and a helmet and free delivery to your door by a cycling expert who will help get you started.
Buying the bike
If you buy the bike, the hire fees will be taken off the final price. You can pay the rest through an interest-free payment plan or by using the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme, if offered by your employer.
The online ordering system makes it simple to choose the right size bike for you.
Sign up
Sign up with Peddle My Wheels who run the programme.