• Annual hire (October – July): £140
• Helmet purchase: £10

Alternative bike hire solutions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact bikehire@lancaster.ac.uk for more information.

Complete the Bike Hire sign-up form to join the scheme and receive a payment link via direct email. Once payment has been received, cyclists will be contacted via text and email to confirm collection arrangements.

Inspections will be arranged termly to ensure that each bike is road-safe and well-maintained.

All hirers will be asked to sign a copy of this hire agreement and provide a form of identification before handover. We will keep a photographed copy of identifying material produced and this will be deleted when the bike is returned.

The hirer accepts that they can ride a bike and/or have committed to attend a ‘Bikeability’ competence training session provided by I Cycle Limited offered at the time of signing the Hire Agreement. The hirer also declares that they are in good health at the time of signing and have no known medical conditions that would negatively impact their ability to ride a bike safely.

The signatory is fully responsible for the bike and accessories relating to that agreement, and the safe return of this in good condition and free from signs of neglect. Normal wear and tear is expected and will be determined by I Cycle Limited at the time of return.

The value of the bike at the start of the hire is shown on the reverse side of the Hire Agreement. The hirer may be charged by I Cycle Limited up to the value stated on the form, should the bike be returned in poor condition, or if reasonable steps to secure the bike have not been taken, resulting in a theft. In the case of theft, the hirer must be able to prove the bike was secured sufficiently and they must report the crime to the police and obtain a crime number.

No responsibility will be accepted by I Cycle Limited or Lancaster University for any loss, damage, or injury that may occur to the hirer, fellow riders, or third parties and their property during the hire period. All I Cycle Limited bikes undergo safety checks before being handed over to a customer.

In the event of any mechanical breakdown (excluding punctures), I Cycle Limited will either repair the bike or provide a replacement.

When using public roads, all riders must adhere to the Highway Code. If cycling off-road, the hirer must stick to designated public paths where cycling is allowed and exercise caution towards other users. The hirer agrees to use any hired bike in compliance with all relevant laws and take necessary precautions to prevent damage to the bicycle and harm to others.

Cycling carries inherent risks, but by using the equipment carefully, injuries to riders and third parties can be avoided. The hire service is intended for personal transportation only and should not be used for racing, mountain biking, stunt or trick riding, or carrying passengers. Cyclists should exercise caution at all times when using the bikes.

Hirers acknowledge that wearing a cycle helmet while riding is a personal choice. Neither I Cycle Limited nor Lancaster University can be held responsible for any injuries resulting from not wearing a helmet. We strongly recommend using a high-quality cycle helmet and by signing this agreement the hirer acknowledges that a helmet was offered as part of this hire agreement.

Hirers acknowledge that unless otherwise agreed, they have been provided with a suitable cycle lock, lights, a puncture repair kit, and the option to purchase a helmet at a discounted price of £10, all of which is summarised as identified on this form.

Hirers agree that no bike should be left unattended unless it is securely locked to a fixed object using the bike lock provided with this scheme, or one of ‘Sold Secure Bronze’ rating as a minimum, through the frame and, if possible, the front wheel. Any criminal incidents involving a hired bike must be reported to I Cycle Limited, Lancaster University, and the police as soon as possible. I Cycle Limited and Lancaster University will require a crime reference number.

Late returns or bikes returned with damage during the hire period will incur charges. I Cycle Limited reserves the right to charge additional daily hire fees based on the extent of lateness and damage.

All hirers are required to pay a hire fee of £50 to I Cycle Limited for the duration of the hire, which covers an academic term. This fee is not returned with the return of the bike and further fees may apply should the bike or accessories not be returned on time and in good condition.

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Hirers are provided with the following equipment, and the associated costs will be charged if they are not returned at the end of the hire term.

• Bike - Value defined on the reverse side of the Hire Agreement
• Lock - £24
• 2 keys - £8 each
• Front lights - £6
• Rear lights - £6
• Hi-vis jacket - £3.50
• Puncture repair kit - £2
• Helmet - Purchased and does not need to be returned