Many of our vacations during the last 15 years have been bicycle trips in Norway, Europe and New Zealand, hiring bikes locally, carrying our own luggage and staying overnight in hotels, motels or Airbnb. Our priorities: Seeing nice places, fitness, comfort.
We are willing to share our experience and give advice (without taking any responsibility for economical or risk related issues).
Our experience from vacations with rented bicycles in many different countries is generally good.
- When rented bicycles are received, check brakes, tyres, light, locks etc. Does the bike type and seat type suit you? Can seat height easily be adjusted? Is luggage safely carried?
- When needing bicycle repair (punctures, broken spokes, worn brakes etc.) we have received good help from the owner and from bike shops along the road.
It is important to have good travel insurance, also covering health. We recommend to use a helmet. Please lock your bicycles properly whenever you leave them, and keep your luggage safe.
Merry Biking from
Ragnhild and Knut Kristian Meisingset.