Standard pedal bicycles

Our Gazelle and Cambridge Bobbin pedal cycles are step-through (Dutch-style) bicycles in sizes to fit cyclists with a height between 5’0” and 6’2”.  

Electric bicycles

Our Gazzelle Vento electric bikes have sizes to fit cyclists between 4’10” and 6’0.

Folding bicycles

Our Brompton folding bike can be more easily stored indoors and carried on public transport. It will fit cyclists between 4’10” and 6’0.

Register

By phone on 020 7974 1451 or by email tryabike@camden.gov.uk

You can collect the bike at one of our regular Try A Bike dates:

The collection location is  Phoenix Court, Purchese St, Kings Cross, NW1 1EL. 

We will ask you to sign a loan agreement with details of your deposit, the bike and the equipment.

One of our cycle instructors will fit your bike and helmet. 

You can take part in a short Cycle Skills assessment, or sign up for free Cycle Skills training.

Your bicycle shouldn't need any maintenance during the 4-week loan, but you may need to pump up the tyres. We can show how to do this when you collect your bicycle. 

You must always lock the bicycle when it's unattended, even just for a moment. Overnight you must keep it somewhere sheltered and secure.  

If the bicycle is stolen, you must contact the police immediately to report the theft and get a crime reference number. After you have done this, phone us as soon as possible with this information. If the bicycle gets damaged, you must stop cycling and phone us for advice about what to do next. 

Register

By phone on 020 7974 1451 or by email tryabike@camden.gov.uk

At the end of the 4 weeks, you must return the Camden Bike to Phoenix Court where you collected it. The bike will be checked for damage and your deposit returned if all is well. Unfortunately, we cannot extend the loan period.

If you decide to buy a bike, our instructors can advise on suitable bikes for you. 

Register

By phone on 020 7974 1451 or by email tryabike@camden.gov.uk