Bicycle hire
Hiring a bike is an easy way to cycle around Britain without having to bring your bike with you. There are lots of bicycle hire companies around, and many offer great deals.
Hire companies
There are thousands of bicycle hire companies all over Britain. You can choose from a selection of bikes, and hire one for however long you need it. Some of London's royal parks (www.royalparks.gov.uk) offer bike-hire services if you just want to spend a day riding around the vast parkland.
Here's a list of some local bicycle hire companies in the UK:
Visit
Yellow Pages (www.yell.com/) to find a local bicycle hire companies near your destination.
Cost
The average cost to hire a bike is around £60 for 1 month. Some companies require a minimum time for hire, and some will require a deposit, which you will get back when you return the bike (providing it hasn't been damaged). If the bike gets damaged while you're using it, you usually have to pay for the repairs. Special family and group rates are sometimes offered.