Cape Town's first drop-and-go bike rental company, Up Cycles, is situated at the Sea Point Pavillion on the Promenade. Up Cycles allows you to enjoy a gentle and relaxing ride along the Atlantic Seaboard while taking in the beautiful views and vibrant surroundings. The great thing about the drop-and-go process is you don't have to return all the way to the office after your ride.
There are multiple stations where you can rent a bike or drop it off along the way. Starting at the Sea Point station, you can ride along the coast to Camps Bay, drop your bike off, and enjoy a day on the beach or grab a meal and drink at one of the many bars and Camps Bay restaurants.
In the other direction, you can ride along the Sea Point and Mouille Point Promenade all the way to the V&A Waterfront, or even into the Biodiversity Showcase Garden in Green Point. The Atlantic Seaboard is level and easy to cycle, so riders of all ages and fitness levels are able to make use of this wonderful activity.
The types of bicycles offered at Up Cycles
The main fleet of bicycles offered by Up Cycles is Dutch-style, single-speed, backpedal city bikes. Due to the upright posture and sprung saddles, they offer a comfortable ride for men and women of all sizes.
They also have a selection of bikes for children, child seats for toddlers under 18 kg, and carriages for 2 small children totalling a maximum of 45 kg.
Up Cycles also offer basic mountain bikes with gears and v-brakes, aluminium road bikes and pedal-assist e-bikes for pre-booked half-day and full-day rides only.
What is the hiring process at Up Cycles?
Before you can go on your way, there are a few things you need to do once you arrive at the Up Cycles station. You will need to fill in all your details as well as an indemnity form. Once that's done, you will need to pay for your rental which can be done via card or Snapscan. The prices vary dependent on the bike and the duration for which you intend to use it. The pricing is as follows:
City bikes:
- One hour: R90
- Two hours: R130
- Three hours: R180
- Half day: R260
- Full day until sunset: R330
- Child seat: from R90
- Child carriage: from R110
Mountain bikes (Pre-booked only):
- Half-Day: R350
- Full day until sunset: R420
Road bikes (Pre-booked only):
- Full day: R500
E-bikes (Pre-booked only):
- Half day: R550
- Full day: R700
You won't need to worry about helmets and locks as they are provided free of charge.
What are Up Cycles operating hours?
Up Cycles is open seven days a week, 365 days a year unless it's heavily raining. Their hours of operation change throughout the year, according to the time the sun goes down. The last rides for the day are for 30 minutes only, and always depart 30 minutes prior to sunset. In order to get exact opening and closing times, it's best to contact them.
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