Terms & Conditions

Proof of Identity

Identification must be provided on day of hire (without exception). Accepted types of identification are UK driving licence, passport or credit card. This will be kept and stored securely for the duration of the hire and will only be given back to the hirer upon return of bicycle and equipment in a satisfactory condition. Loss or damage is the hirer’s responsibility. All payments must be met before identity is returned.

Security and Safety

Hirer’s must understand that they are responsible for all equipment relating to this agreement. This means that they should take care to lock the bicycle to a fixed object through the frame and back wheel using the lock hired, or, if a lock has not been hired, then never leave the bicycle unattended.

Cycling is not risk free but, with careful use of the equipment, injury to riders and third parties can be avoided. We highly recommend hirers make use of the free bicycle helmet we offer for the hire period. Children under twelve must wear a helmet at all times. Racing, time trials and any stunts such as wheelies, jumps, bunny hops etc are not permitted at any time.

The hirer will not use the bicycle under the influence of drink or drugs of any sort.

Cycling Manner

Anyone cycling in a discourteous or unsafe manner while in possession of one of our bicycles will have all equipment repossessed without refund of any hire charges.

On shared walkways and towpaths pedestrians have priority at all times.

All bicycles are fitted with bells. Please use them considerately to alert pedestrians.

Personal Health

Hirers must be able to declare that they are in good health and that their eyesight is up to a good standard, and that they are not suffering from any medical condition or disability which is likely to adversely affect their normal control of the bicycle.

Injury

Hirers must fully indemnify Blazing Saddles Bikes against claims of injury to themselves or any third party.

Late Returns

The late return of a bicycle will incur an additional charge. For every ten minutes over the hire period, the cost will be the hourly rate of that day divided by six. From six thirty at night the ten minute charge will not apply and the rate will be ten pounds an hour.

Overnight hires must be returned by ten on the agreed return date unless the hirer and Blazing Saddles have arrange an alternate date of return. When no alternate date has been agreed a £4 per hour late fee will be charged from eleven on the date of return.

If hires know they are going to be later than six, they must call and let us know.

Lost and Damage Charges

Will be determined on day of hire by availability of bicycles, parts and accessories. Costs will be trade price plus 35% unless unavailable in which the recommended retail price will apply.