We offer services from a leisurely "pick up and ride" day-hire to more extended trips combining The Crab and Winkle Way, The Oyster Bay Trail and our own Blean Wood Trail. Routes can be tailored to suit all requirements with pick up and drop off available between any of our three cycle hubs (Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay).You can go One-Way or Return or simply decide as you go along and choose where to end your journey.

We used these guys over the weekend and found their service outstanding. Very easy to book, quick fitting and off we went. The guys at the shop in Whitstable told us all the best routes to take and which way to avoid the wind. High quality bikes and we especially appreciated the extra comfy seats. Thank you and we will be back soon with all our friends.

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Bikes Report

Each bike comes fully equipped with helmet, stand, lock, spare inner tube, reinforced tyres, pump, tool kit, rack, luggage strap and bottle cage. We cannot guarantee a chosen model from our stock but will do our best to accommodate any specific requirements at the time of hire. We cannot guarantee a chosen model from our stock but we'll do our best to accommodate any specific requirements at the time of hire.

Routes Report

A breathtaking trip through woodland, open farmland, orchards and farmyards, following the route of 'the first regular steam passenger railway in the world' to and from the historic city of Canterbury and the fashionable seaside resort of Whitstable.

An exhilarating scenic ride along the coast between Whitstable, Herne Bay and Reculver, with beautiful views over the sea and coastline made famous by the paintings of JMW Turner and including a visit to the Roman / Saxon heritage site of Reculver.Tips: Start at 10am if you are planning to cycle both ways - allowing plenty of time to explore the coastline and stop for a swim on your own secluded beach!

Group Hire Report

With upwards of seventy bikes available at any one time, we regularly provide bikes for both large and small groups of all ages and abilities; from hen parties to scout groups, international students and school groups. Let us use our experience to help you plan a suitable route and itinerary for your group.

Bikes for Sale Report

We have plenty of good quality, ex-rental bikes for sale throughout the year. The bikes are generally no more than one season old and are kept in storage over the winter. The bikes are checked over and maintained after every ride and routinely serviced after every ten rides. There may be some minor, cosmetic wear and tear.

Find Us Report

Our new building is located to the left of the Whitstable Sailing Club. Free on-street parking nearby in Sydenham Street, Woodlawn Street, Albert Street or use local Pay and Display car parks. Our shop at 81b Castle St is located right in the centre of Canterbury, just a few minutes' walk from the High Street, Cathedral and main shopping area.

Reviews (10)

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Philip Chamberlain

Oct 30, 2021

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Easy to book on the app, well serviced and maintained Tandem. Helpful staff with a good knowledge of local cycle routes.
Altogether excellent service.
Highly recommend.

Wayne Potter

Oct 25, 2021

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Great place to hire a bike if you want a healthy way to see around the Whitstable, Herne Bay and Canterbury area. There are plenty of great cycle routes to explore.

Sam Leppard

Sep 22, 2021

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Very friendly service from the owner who gave us some good tips on the routes to go down and how to ride a tandem bike which me and my partner rented out for the afternoon. We had a lovely ride along the seafront. Would recommend and will use again in our next visit to whitstable.

Nataliya Potopalska

Aug 24, 2021

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Amazing experience, we arrived for ready prepared bikes and dog trolley. All bikes in great condition and staff super welcoming. Highly recommend.

Gunblah

Aug 23, 2021

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Family of 4 hired bikes and had a great bike ride from Whitstable up to Reculver castle and back, around 15 miles. Kids on their own bikes, parents on a tandem which they allowed us to test before hiring. Really friendly and helpful staff. Good quality bikes. Totally recommended.

Rachel Smith

Aug 20, 2021

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As a family of 4 we had an excellent trip riding to Reculver Castle from Whitstable and back again...around 25kms in total. The bikes were of good quality and the staff were extremely helpful and knowledgable. At the point of booking I thought £27 per bike was a bit steep but we had such a good day..it was well worth it. Lots of quiet places to stop and swim. Highly recommend.

Livia Toso

Jul 27, 2021

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Easy booking experience and people were very kind to adapt the bike to our heights and explain the route very carefully before we left. It was an overall great experience but bike could be in better conditions, it just felt a little run down compared to other places we've hired bikes from before.

Julie Mutton

Jul 23, 2021

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Really friendly and very helpful staff. The bikes we had were great - no issues at all. We had a wonderful cycle ride to Canterbury and back from Whitstable. Great little activity for the day !

Ben Lewis

Jul 21, 2021

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We booked in advance and then picked up two adult bikes and a tag-along. Bikes were decent quality (Ridgeback) and the staff were friendly and helpful. When the sizing didn't quite work bikes were adjusted or swapped and we were well set for a good ride. Would definitely recommend.

M. B.

Jul 17, 2020

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Decided to rent a bike to ride along from Whitstable to Reculver. Excellent service, will rent again very soon. Bike was cleaned in front of me prior to use, cycle lock provided. Extremely knowledgeable about different routes I could take.

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