Calling All Brandanes! Get Fit. Have Fun. Go GREEN!
Bute Community Bike Hire
Welcome to Bike Bute – Scotland’s first community-based green bike hire scheme!
As a charity, our mission is to improve and encourage sustainable travel on the island.
We are all about connecting communities, and our shiny new Raleigh Motus Grand Tour e-bikes are a great way for Brandanes to enjoy getting out and about with friends and family.
So why not book a fun, green day out, by selecting one of our pick-up points below…?
‘…but I haven’t cycled for years…?’
Don’t worry – it’s like…riding a bike…🙂 No matter how long it’s been, you’ll be two-wheeling around the island in no time!
What’s more, using an e-bike means that you have extra pedal power to get around, making light work of hills and enabling you to go farther distances than you might do on a mechanical bike.
Hire a Bike Bute e-bike for a day out with friends and family, or head off on a solo adventure. Either way, prepare to be transported back to those sunny days of your youth – recent or distant!
‘Do I need a level of fitness/ability to cycle?’
E-bikes are a great way to get back into exercise, regardless of your level of fitness.
– Easy on the knees
In fact, cycling is a low-impact activity that’s suitable for almost anyone, and can help lower stress, improve circulation and heart health, as well as being a super mood-booster!
– Cycle uphill with a smile!
You’ll also find an e-bike surprisingly easy to use, and you can cycle at your own pace, letting the e-bike motor ‘take the slack’ whenever you need it. Serpentine, here we come!
– No dramatic leg-lifts…
Importantly, our e-bikes also have a low step-over frame, making it easier for those with lower limb mobility issues to mount and dismount. These bikes were specifically chosen to make it easy for everyone on the island to use – so why not give it a try?
“Do you have a bike for wheelchair users?”
Yes! Our companion bike, the Velo-plus, gives the sensation of cycling whilst in your wheelchair, as your companion rider propels you. The bike is very easy to use, and is ideal for a sunny day …and a good natter…
‘Can I hire an e-bike for work?’
Absolutely…just imagine having done your exercise for the day before you even open your emails!
Even cycling once a week can make a huge difference to your health and wellbeing. (Only 6% of Scots do this!)
…and what’s more, if you choose to cycle when you could take the car, you’ll be doing your bit for the environment 🙂
Easy Pre-booking, pick-up and drop-off
Booking our e-bikes is really easy!
Just click your preferred hire location (the orange buttons), select your bike, a pick-up and drop-off time to suit, and your hire will be waiting for you when you arrive.
What’s more, our staff will help you get set up and ensure that you feel confident before you set off on your cycling adventure.
All you need for a leisurely day of cycling
Whether you fancy a quick trip to Ettrick Bay or a round-island cycle – it’s easy on an e-bike. And if it’s a family day out, we can help with that too.
We have child strollers and trailers, dog trolleys, cargo trolleys, panniers, and of course, helmets for hire – all you need to start up a green, healthy habit.
Even if you were born on Bute, there are likely still parts of the island accessible by bike, that you haven’t seen. And once you have one e-bike adventure under your belt …we think you’ll be back for another:)
Bike Bute Hire Prices
Book 1/2 day (up to 4 hours) or full day (up to 8 hours)
- £50 returnable deposit
- £30 for 1/2 day
- £40 for full day
Bike Bute is a registered charity with sustainable transport at its heart. Every bike hired helps us further our commitment towards a greener, cleaner environment for the Bute community, and a healthier planet for us all.
If you have any questions, simply get in touch or give us a call on 01700 503181.
Book your Bike Bute e-bike today.
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