Getting a bike

If you are looking to get a bike we have:

the Try Before You Bike scheme
some local cycle shops, or
you can hire a Brompton or second hand bike from the Community Reuse Shop

Try Before You Bike

Try Before You Bike is a flexible bike scheme that will get you cycling.

Thousands of Londoners have started cycling using this flexible, supportive scheme. It is a great way to get into cycling if you are not ready to go out and buy a new bike yet.

The scheme is Council-subsidised for anyone who lives, works or studies in the borough. You can try out a new or nearly new bike for a monthly fee. The fees are then refunded if you choose to buy the bike.

You can then buy the bike and accessories on:

an interest-free payment plan or
through the cycle to work scheme

Our partners Peddle My Wheels run the scheme on our behalf.

Cost

The monthly fee to hire a bike is:

£30 per month for a standard pedal or folding bike
£75 for an electric bike

This fee includes:

insurance against theft and damage
essential accessories like lights, lock and a helmet and
free delivery to your door by a cycling expert who will help get you started

Choosing a bike

All bikes are carefully selected so you don’t need to worry about whether you are choosing the right one.

The sizes are clearly listed on the website to make it easy for you to order.

All the bikes are good quality, mid-priced range from makes like:

Raleigh
Forme and
Ridgeback

Cycle training

If you're a beginner, you can join a free cycle skills sessions.

Cycle maintenance courses

We're not currently running cycle maintenance courses in Sutton. There are courses available in Kingston which are open to Sutton residents.

If you are looking for advice on how to do your own maintenance visit bikeride.com.

Local Cycle Shops

Sutton has several high quality independent bike shops around the borough. In particular, Pearson Cycles on Sutton High Street is recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest established bike shop in the world.