The Wheels to Work scheme offers the chance to hire electric bikes, pedal bikes and electric mopeds at a small cost for up to six months. If you have secured a placement in work, education or training and are over the age of 16, you could be eligible to hire a vehicle. Our bikes and mopeds are located at the city council’s Town Hall Bike Park.
To be eligible to hire a vehicle, you must:
- Be over the age of 16
- Live within the Leicester City region, or travel mostly within Leicester City if you live in Leicestershire
- Provide proof of enrolment in employment, education, or training
- Have official documentation to confirm your identity.
The prices for vehicle hire are:
- Pedal bike £15 per month
• Electric bike £45 per month
• Electric moped £90 per month
A deposit and the first month payment must be paid before receiving the vehicle. For further information, please see our FAQs.
For enquiries, please call us on 0116 454 2248 or 07892 762 099 or send us an email.
To apply, please complete an online application form.
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04/06/2020 2:56pm
#Leicester Town Hall Bike Park will re-open from Monday 8 June 2020 and will be free of charge for all members of the public until further notice 🚲🚴 Find details on opening times here: choosehowyoumove.co.uk/cycling/cycle-…
04/06/2020 10:26am
Pop-up #walking and #cycling lanes are being installed on some of the major arterial routes into #Leicester city, creating wider, safer spaces for walking and cycling, with more to come!🚶♀️🚴🛴 Find these pop-up lanes over on our website: choosehowyoumove.co.uk/pop-up/
03/06/2020 4:09pm
📢 Another #LeicesterBikeAid bike check session 🚲 Free bike checks by @soarvalleycycle for #keyworkers and those exercising by bike during the #COVIDー19 outbreak. 📍 Cradock Arms, Leicester 📅 Sat 6 June 🕐 1-5pm Please remember to adhere to social distancing guidelines ↔️
03/06/2020 2:10pm
It's #WorldBicycleDay today! 🚲🚴♂️🚵 Explore our collection of cycling routes – all accredited by @BritishCycling. There are currently over 60 routes to choose from in and around #Leicester. Find the routes here: letsride.co.uk/routes/search?…
03/06/2020 1:31pm
JUNE! The month of celebrating cycling! We are rewarding you with DOUBLE POINTS for every cycle ride you log on the Betterpoints app in Leicester and Leicestershire this month!
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