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Nelson Cycle Hire and Tours

Nelson Cycle hire and e-bike hire

We can provide everything you will need for safe enjoyable trail riding.

Our cycles offer comfort no matter what the terrain. Avanti are our chosen cycle suppliers. They have used years of experience of the Otago Rail Trail to produce the ideal Trail Bike.

These cycles have comfort features for on or easy off-road riding including an upright riding position and a soft saddle. They are equipped with front fork suspension, and come in a range of sizes and models.

Features:

  • Front Suspension
  • Kenda Endurance Tyre
  • 18-27 speed
  • Suspension Comfort Seats
  • Mudguards
  • Side stands
  • Bottle Cages

  • Repair Kits
  • Pumps
  • Combo Lock Cables
  • 30 Litre Paniers (Optional)
  • All cycle hires include an approved Cycle Helmet

Long Range: Scott Silence Ebike: a must try for 2023

  • Silencers have 2 batteries giving them extended range.
  • Dual Batteries mean the end of range anxiety for you

Find out more here

E-bike Hire

Our chosen supplier for our luxury Ebikes is Nelson-based Hybrid Bikes Ltd and we are proud to offer these versatile Ebikes for hire. These carbon fibre bikes are superlight weight with high performance motor, and high spec components; and with their super sprung seats and posts offer a high degree of comfort.

Our range also includes Scott (powered by Bosch) and Avanti (powered by Shimano) ebikes in both low step and standard formats and all feature front suspension and comfort seats. Typical range distance, depending on the model of Ebike ranges from 90-120 km

Ebike options include low step models for ease of mounting and dismounting. There are a multitude of compelling reasons for choosing to ride an ebike. Click here to read more.

So you can get the maximum enjoyment and performance out of your ebike, we have prepared some advice and tips for you to refer to about the operation of our Ebikes once you are out and about riding.

Hire one of our fabulous e-bikes for only $99 day

Comfort Trail Bikes

Avanti are our chosen cycle suppliers for our trail bikes. They have used years of experience of the Otago Rail Trail to produce the ideal Trail Bike.

Comfort features include an upright riding position and the option of step- through models for easier mounting and dismounting.

All bikes are 21-27 speed and are fitted with endurance tyres

Please note

Our Avanti Cycles are intended for trail riding on hard top and metal road surfaces, the tyres they are fitted with are designed for those conditions. They are not intended for off road riding as mountain bikes nor should they be used in a salty environment (e.g. below the high tide zone at any beach).  Please read our terms and conditions here.

Contact us for further information or to make a booking


Bike Hire Testimonials

I actually was more comfortable on your bike than I am on my one at home

We had a wonderful time on your bikes last week. I actually was more comfortable on your bike than I am on my one at Read more “I actually was more comfortable on your bike than I am on my one at home”

Ros Gray

The service that you, Deb, Jim and Buzz provided was excellent

Hi Anita. A brief note to thank you and your team for setting us up well with our ebikes, great ideas for the route and coffee and lunch ( Gravity) and then the pickup. We had a great day and the service that you,Deb, Jim and Buzz provided was excellent Cheers Read more “The service that you, Deb, Jim and Buzz provided was excellent”

David Cullwick

We received helpful, friendly advice from John and Anita.

We recently cycled Tasman’s Great Taste Trail. The bikes supplied by Nelson Cycle Hire and Tours were modern and in very good condition. We received helpful, friendly advice from John and Anita. Hopefully we will be back some day to ride through Spooner’s Tunnel which was closed due to the fires. We really enjoyed the Read more “We received helpful, friendly advice from John and Anita.”

Barry and Heather

Thanks for storing our gear

Thanks for allowing myself and Alison to store our bags in your storage Read more “Thanks for storing our gear”

Delia - January 2018

The bike was great for the purpose, Very comfortable and smooth gears

I want to say how much I enjoyed my excursion and exertion yesterday.
Read more “The bike was great for the purpose, Very comfortable and smooth gears”

Penny Jane

Great Service and Good Bikes

Hired bike for the day. Convenient location at the airport. Flexible return arrangements. Good rate. Biked to Mapua and return.
Read more “Great Service and Good Bikes”

Simon

Great intro to the Great Taste Trail with Nelson Cycle hire

We had a great day, and thanks to Anita and John for sorting it all out, really recommended.
Read more “Great intro to the Great Taste Trail with Nelson Cycle hire”

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