Rental agencies and shops on the Loire à Vélo

OCTOBER – MARCH : ONLY OUR TOURS, BLOIS and ORLEANS agencies remain open (Monday to Saturday ; Orleans and Blois closed on Thursday)

FAQ

When can I pick up and return my rental bikes ?

You can come and pick up/return your bikes anytime during our agencies opening hours

It is not possible to return the bikes or leave the bikes outside when our agencies are closed. You may loose your deposit of garantee.

What is in included in the rental price ?

A lock (1 for 2 bikes), a pump and a repair kit (for puncture) are included with every rental.

What happens if I get a puncture?

Punctures are very rare because our bikes are equipped with Schwalbe puncture resistant tyres. We provide you with a repair kit and spare inner tubes as part of the rental, if you need to deal with a puncture.

How does the bikes delivery/pick up works ?

We deliver and/or pick up bikes along the Loire By bike path. 

 

This offer is only available for delivery and pick up at/from your accomodations (hotels and B&B only).

What daily distance should I plan for?

Generally, expect an average speed of about 15 to 20 km/h for relatively flat routes. If you’re an experience cyclist, we recommend between of 50km to 70km per day. If you’re athletic, 60km to 100km per day is possible. With a child, plan on a daily distance of up to 40km. Remember to take into account time spent for visits when planning your trip.

What is the difference between a Trekking hybrid bike and a standard hybrid bike?

Our Standard hybrid bikes are made by the French brand ARCADE. We offer two frame types: women’s & men’s. They’re more comfortable than trekking hybrids bikes.

Our Trekking hybrid bikes (American brand TREK and GIANT) comes in only one frame type: men’s. We recommend Trekking bikes for longer journeys because they are sportier, more efficient, and lighter. The choice of the bike, classic or trekking, depends on your budget and also the distance to be travelled. For trips further than 40km per day, or for longer than 4 days, we recommend the trekking bike.

Do you have suitable equipment for a child under one year old?

We do not have suitable equipment for children under one year old.

Do you offer a service to transport people?

We’re not able to transport clients. We only offer the transport of our bikes.

What documents do I have to present when collecting a bike?

We will require a valid piece of identification and a credit/bank card. If you wish, you can also present your booking confirmation.

What is the required deposit amount, and how can I pay it?

The amount of the deposit of garantee varies according to the equipment hired:

 

  • Classic hybrids : 300 € per bike
  • Trekking hybrids : 500 € per bike
  • Gravel: 800 € per bike
  • Electric Bike: 1400 € per bike
  • Child bike, trailer, piccolo: 200 € per equipment

 

The deposit is payable by credit/bank card (VISA or MasterCard only) in all our agencies. The deposit amount is not debited from your account, but is simply a pre-authorisation made to your bank. This authorisation is cancelled upon return of the undamaged bikes and equipment.

What is the maximum weight for luggage / panniers on my bike?

We recommend that you do not exceed more than 25 kg of weight on the pannier racks, and 30 kg on luggage trailers.

Who should I contact for a last minute hire request?

For all last minute hire requests, we advise that you directly call the agency from which you wish to leave.

How can I extend my trip, or change my point of arrival?

If you wish to rent the bikes or equipment for longer than expected, or to change your arrival point, please contact us directly on: 02.47.61.22.23

What happens if the bikes or equipment is damaged, stolen or lost?

For any issues with your rental bikes please call at : 02 47 61 22 23

What happens if there are problems whilst on the road?

In case of problems there are two options:

Can you still ride? If yes, we will direct you to our nearest rental shop for repairs, or a change of equipment (subject to availability).

Has your bike stopped working, and you cannot ride any further? We can help you troubleshoot, or change the bike (subject to availability).

 

Who takes care of call-out repairs?

Our bikes are routinely inspected and serviced. If the problem is due to misuse, the repairs and call-out costs are at the customer’s expense. If there is a maintenance problem on our part, the costs are at our expense.

Can I put my bike on the train?

From mid-June to mid-September, you can travel with you bikes on-board the regional InterLoire trains (TER) between Orléans and Le Croisic. Simple present your train ticket to board your bike free of charge in a specially-adapted carriage.

Outside of this period, most TER trains offer this service, but please check when buying your ticket if the train has a carriage for bike and if there is an additional cost.

-> More information on the Loire By Bike website.