About City Cycle Hire
A simple, reliable bike shop in the heart of Cambridge
Local bike hire and repairs in Cambridge
City Cycle Hire is a local, independent bike shop based in Cambridge. We’ve been helping visitors, students and residents with bike hire, used bike sales and repairs for over 20 years. Our focus is simple — reliable bikes, straightforward pricing and no unnecessary hassle.
Local, straightforward bike hire built on experience
City Cycle Hire is a small, independent bike shop in central Cambridge, offering bike hire, sales and repairs. We keep things simple — whether you’re hiring a bike, buying one or getting it repaired.
No complicated booking systems or unnecessary extras — just reliable bikes and practical help when you need it.
What we do
- Bike hire — simple, no booking needed
- Long-term rentals for students and residents
- Quality used bikes for sale
- Repairs and servicing in-house
Getting started
Most people simply visit us, speak to our team and get riding.
If you’re not sure what’s right, we’ll help you find the best option — no pressure, just practical advice.
Why choose City Cycle Hire
- Central Cambridge location
- No booking needed for most visits
- Straightforward, practical advice
- Fully serviced, reliable bikes
- Flexible hire with no long commitments
- Weekend hire deals available
In the heart of Cambridge
Find us near Lammas Land, close to the River Cam and Grantchester Meadows — ideal for exploring Cambridge by bike.
Whether you’re visiting, studying, or living locally, we’re ideally placed to get you moving quickly.
A local, independent business
We’re a small, independent shop focused on keeping things simple — reliable bikes, fair pricing and straightforward service from our base on Newnham Road, just minutes from the city centre.
Find us in Cambridge
61 Newnham Road
Cambridge
CB3 9EY
Located in Lammas Land, a short walk from the city centre
No booking needed — just come in
Questions? Get in touch before you visit
Summer season (April – October)
Monday – Friday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Winter season (November – March)
Monday – Friday (closed Wednesday)
9:00am – 5:00pm