Clare Valley Cycle Hire
Clare Valley Cycle Hire
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We have recently taken over this 20 year old bike hire business, now situated on the famous Riesling Trail in Clare.
We rent mountain bikes, e-bikes, kids bikes, tandem bikes, tagalongs etc and plan to have online booking from 1/7/19.
We are on the grounds of Brice Hill Country Lodge, our BnB property with ample parking.
Helmets and backpacks (limited) are free. Visit us soon!
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Bernard G
Adelaide, Australia6 contributions
July 2020
Our family of three hired bikes for a half-day ride along the beautiful Riesling Trail. The bikes and helmets were setup quickly, and all fitted to our heights perfectly. Sign-up was simple, and the rates were more than reasonable considering we didn't have to bring bikes of our own. We also liked the security chain provided should we want to stop for a winery tour or snack along the way.
Written 4 July 2020
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Steve T
Adelaide, Australia230 contributions
Aug 2020
Professional run business right next to the Riesling Trial. We picked up our bikes at 11 and spent the whole afternoon visiting wineries. The bikes were faultless and the owners were extremely helpful from start to finish. Highly recommend this company.
Written 13 August 2020
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Kelly
Australia24 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
100% recommend Clare Valley Cycle Hire, Mick and the staff were very friendly and had everything ready to go for us.
Mick went the extra mile giving us a lift into town on a 35 degree day after a big cycle which just solidified the quality of service they offer. Will use again when we return to Clare
Mick went the extra mile giving us a lift into town on a 35 degree day after a big cycle which just solidified the quality of service they offer. Will use again when we return to Clare
Written 11 November 2020
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Elyse
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July 2020
Very friendly and helpful staff. We hired the standard bikes (not ebikes) and they rode nicely. Mick helped us adjust the bikes to be a good height and provided some info on where to ride. Mick even took the time to teach one of our group how to ride a bike! The trail is nice and close to the bike hire and its a really lovely, relatively flat ride either side of the bike hire spot. We rode to Seven Hill winery and back in an afternoon, stopping for some wine on the way.
Written 12 September 2020
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Sally
Seaford Rise, Australia6 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
My partner and I hired two ebikes that were super easy to use after a short lesson and very affordable for the whole day. Wonderful and friendly service with a few chocolates included at the end of the day. Would definitely be back to hire again!!
Written 7 September 2020
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HenryPerfect
Xianyang, China20 contributions
Nov 2021
Stayed at Brice Hill and needed some exercise, just to get rid of the cobwebs. Spoke with Mick at the CVCH and was offered a choice of bikes from Mountain Bikes, Vintage Bikes and ebikes. He explained details of the Riesling Trail and what I could do and how far I could go on each type of bike. I opted for an ebike. Sorted out helmets, rates and he showed me where I cold go for different styles of food and what the wineries had to offer. I couldn't have asked for more and in my opinion it is the best bike hire in Clare. Really very helpful, explained everything and it was as I said at the top of the review, it's the first name in quality service - just as Brice Hill is for quality accommodation.
Written 17 November 2021
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Kerrie B
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Nov 2021 • Couples
Use the other hire place up the road!
Our day started out well- the business was very friendly and apologised for missing our booking.
However a few hours into our cycle and my partners bike chain broke.
We called for help and the phone wasn’t answered. After pushing the bikes up a hill and onto the main road I called again- no reply.
So I left my partner sitting by the road while I rode back to the bike shed. No one was there this time so I called again.
The phone was answered but when I explained the situation the owner told me he couldn’t help as he was going to golf.
He said ‘bike chains break sometimes and leave the bike chained to a pole and I will get it later’.
No apology, no offer of help, no refund.
So sad to say but my recommendation is to use the other business.
Our day started out well- the business was very friendly and apologised for missing our booking.
However a few hours into our cycle and my partners bike chain broke.
We called for help and the phone wasn’t answered. After pushing the bikes up a hill and onto the main road I called again- no reply.
So I left my partner sitting by the road while I rode back to the bike shed. No one was there this time so I called again.
The phone was answered but when I explained the situation the owner told me he couldn’t help as he was going to golf.
He said ‘bike chains break sometimes and leave the bike chained to a pole and I will get it later’.
No apology, no offer of help, no refund.
So sad to say but my recommendation is to use the other business.
Written 15 November 2021
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Guppy007008
Toowoomba, Australia44 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Had four days in the Clare Valley with our good friends Martin and Louisa. On Monday 10th August we all hired bikes to tackle the Reisling Trail. Mick at Clare Valley cycles provided us with three great mountain bikes and one E-bike for my wife Fleur. Mick upgraded the battery pack at no extra cost and gave us some great tips for our 35km return ride with a few winery stops. A great day made infinitely better by Mick’s friendly and obliging service and great tips. I really would not go anywhere else. Mick runs a great service and we will definitely be back to tackle the Reisling trail again. Thanks Mick for the great day and the bonus chocolates to boot !
Written 13 August 2020
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klstone
6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Excellent bikes, perfect location and wonderful, personable service. We highly recommend Clare Valley Cycle Hire. Couldn’t fault Mick and his team! The Riesling Trail is a great day out and the bikes were a brilliant way to explore the local wineries and restaurants. Loved it.
Written 29 January 2020
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Peter
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July 2020 • Family
What a great experience our family had here!
Excellent, friendly crew.
After one of our bikes wasn’t quite right for our child they were more than happy to upgrade it at no extra cost.
We loved the electric bikes - great to try them out.
And they are ultra-pet friendly. We had to leave our pooch & they were happy to give her a drink, a walk & few pats while we were enjoying the Riesling Trail with the kids. (Mick now wants a Curly Coated Retriever!)
Nice touch with the treats for the kids as a reward at the end of the ride. :-)
We were so happy. . . . we came back for a second day!
Thank you so much. Definitely recommend.
Excellent, friendly crew.
After one of our bikes wasn’t quite right for our child they were more than happy to upgrade it at no extra cost.
We loved the electric bikes - great to try them out.
And they are ultra-pet friendly. We had to leave our pooch & they were happy to give her a drink, a walk & few pats while we were enjoying the Riesling Trail with the kids. (Mick now wants a Curly Coated Retriever!)
Nice touch with the treats for the kids as a reward at the end of the ride. :-)
We were so happy. . . . we came back for a second day!
Thank you so much. Definitely recommend.
Written 14 July 2020
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