Thinktravel E-Bike
Loan Scheme
Every penny returned as a voucher to spend in local bike shops
How can you hire an e-bike?
Anyone aged 18 and over can borrow an e-bike through the scheme.
Requirements
You’ll need at least one form of photo ID and proof of address. You must be able to ride a bike. If you need help to improve your cycling skills, email thinktravel@gloucestershire.gov.uk for support.
Booking an e-bike
Browse availability and reserve online or email us hello@pedal-power.bike
Rental period & costs
e-bikes are hired on a monthly basis, with a maximum hire period of 3 months.
Standard rental: £70 per month Jobseekers: £30 per month
Optional refundable hire fees
To encourage continued cycling, all hire fees are refunded in the form of a bike voucher upon request, making it easier to transition to owning your own e-bike.
This scheme is funded by Gloucestershire County Council
FAQs
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Everyone over 18 can rent one of our bikes
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We are able to offer a £30 monthly rate for jobseekers. A letter of introduction from the job center is needed. We hope that in the future we can extend the eligibility for reduced rate.
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When you return the bike to us, we ask you to complete a feedback questionnaire. Once this is done we email the voucher to the local bike store of your choice.
You can spend the voucher on a new bike, or accessories, it’s up to you.
The voucher can only be used once and if you don’t spend the full amount of the voucher any amount not spent is then lost.
One of the aims of the scheme is to support local bike shops, so the vouchers can’t be used with national retailers and online purchases.
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The Bike Drop, Brimscombe
Access Bike, Stroud
Edemo, Nailswoth
The Ark Cycles, Brimscombe
Mechanica, Dursley
Delta Bikes, Dursley
The Electric Bike Shop, Gloucester
Gloucester Bike Project
If there is a Gloucestershire bike shop not listed here, we can talk to them about joining the scheme