Support purchasing a bike

Try Before You Bike

Try Before You Bike (TBYB) is a council-supported scheme that makes it easy and affordable to trial a bike before committing to ownership. Instead of upfront costs, monthly payments go towards a purchase.

The scheme is suitable for anyone looking to make cycling part of everyday life.

For residents

You can choose a bike that suits your lifestyle. All bikes include:

• Accessories
• Insurance
• Home delivery

Hire fees are 50% subsidised by us. Both the voucher and your payments go towards owning the bike if you decide to keep it.

Bike costs:

• Pedal bike – £25 per month (50% off for 6 months)
• E-bike – £60 per month (50% off for 6 months)
• Electric cargo bike – £150 per month (50% off for 12 months)

No upfront payment, no commitment - just a chance to try cycling in a way that works for you.

For local businesses

Local businesses can get access to a high-quality electric cargo bike for six months at no cost. There is no commitment and no hidden fees.

At the end of the trial, you can choose to either:

• Buy the bike at a discounted rate
• Continue to hire it
• Return it with no strings attached

Cargo bikes can help businesses:

• Make local deliveries
• Travel between sites
• Switch to a more sustainable mode of transport

How to apply

You can apply for a bike online as part of the Good Move Scheme.

For more details, see Try Before You Bike (PeddleMyWheels).