Cycle Hire & Practical Information

Here is advice on hiring a bike, storing or locking up your bike as well as cyclist friendly accommodation across the Isle of Wight. 

Bike hire

There are plenty of places where you can hire a bike during your visit to the Isle of Wight. The Bay Boutique B&B in Freshwater offers electric bike hire when you stay with them. 

Cycle hire centres across the Island are run by passionate staff who live and breathe cycling, you can be safe in the knowledge that you're riding high quality bikes that are regularly serviced and maintained to an excellent standard.

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Cycle parking, storage and bike hubs

There is a large cycling hub in Cowes at the Red Jet terminal. In addition, there are more than 700 cycle racks of varying types around the Island that can be used for free.

Cycle-friendly businesses

There are countless businesses that have been awarded the ‘Wheel of Approval’ – showing that they go above and beyond in what they offer cyclists. It could be safe storage for bikes, washing facilities, tool kits available for riders to use or information of the best way to get there by bike! 

Take a look to see which Isle of Wight businesses have the Wheel of Approval!

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