Beat the bus

Say no to waiting around for Lancaster's busy bus service. Cycling to campus is cheaper, quicker, and far more enjoyable than any other type of travel, and it will keep you healthy, too!

Maintained to a high standard

All hire bikes are sustainably sourced, fully refurbished bikes. Every bike is inspected and maintained each term by our hire scheme partnership with I Cycle Limited, a locally based cycle specialist with years of experience with refurbished bike stock. Wear and tear issues are also covered within the scheme so your bike is always up to speed, safe, and well looked after.

Accessories supplied

Whether you join the scheme for a term or a year, you’ll receive a Sold Secure Gold-rated, D-shaped lock, front and rear USB chargeable lights, a hi-vis jacket, a puncture repair kit, and two keys. A helmet can also be purchased for just £10, which is then yours to keep.

Choose freedom

Lancaster is a beautiful City, surrounded by more beauty. Explore Lancaster and the surrounding places at your leisure during your downtime. It won’t cost you a thing and you can easily go places that a bus or car can’t take you.

The purpose of the scheme is to provide an affordable way for students to travel around Lancaster. That’s why we’ve introduced even bigger savings when you hire for a full year.

• Annual Saver hire - £120 for the year (October – July)
• Single Term hire - £50 per term
• Summer vacation hire extensions - £5 per week (as agreed with I Cycle during Summer Term)
• Helmet purchase - £10

All hire agreements include the following accessories:

• Sold Secure Gold-rated D-Shaped Lock + 2 keys
• Front and rear USB chargeable lights (including fittings)
• Puncture repair kit
• Hi-vis jacket
• Accessory bag for easy storage

All hirees 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 hiree 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 hiree 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 excepted 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 hiree 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 hiree 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 hiree, 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 offroad, the hiree must stick to designated public paths where cycling is allowed and exercise caution towards other users. The hiree 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.

Hirees 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 hiree acknowledges that a helmet was offered as part of this hire agreement.

Hirees 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.

Hirees 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 hirees 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.

All rights reserved. No part of any I Cycle Limited publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior permission from I Cycle Limited, the publisher, and copyright owners.

Hirees 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