E-Cargo bike hire schemes in Colchester

The city centre bike hub is located in Portal Precinct (via the courtyard entrance off Sir Isaac’s Walk between Fast-Stitch and Tea Rose Café opposite Noa Noa – postcode CO1 1JJ). The hub includes pay as you go eBike/eCargo bike hire, a secure bike park and Colchester Bike Kitchen. 

The hub is open 7am to 10pm daily. 

Arranging a pay as you go hire

Become a member so you can hire a pay as you go eBike: 

1. Read these Terms and Conditions and Induction, sign them and email both documents to ecargo.bikelibrary@colchester.gov.uk 
2. The team will email you to confirm your membership (if you have signed up to ride the cargo bikes, the team will arrange a short in person induction with you) 
3. Download the Spokesafe app, go through the verification and you can then book the bikes through Spokesafe. 

We recommend that you book a free adult advanced cycle training session if you are not confident cycling on roads and busy junctions. 

Pay as you go prices

• £6 for a half day (Morning back by 1pm or afternoon from 2pm) 
• £10 daily rental for a whole day. 

If you return the bike late without extending your booking or advising Spokesafe that you are going to be late a £30 penalty will be applied. 

Deposit

• opt to pay a returnable deposit upfront, returnable when you leave the service 
• or pay a deposit each time, and have it returned when the bike is returned on time and with no damage 

Bikes available for rent

Raleigh eBike

Standard electric bike with spacious storage bags.

Riese and Muller Multicharger eBike

This is similar to a standard electric bike, except it is longer at the back and has extra large storage bags. You can also fit two children on the back, one behind the other, with safety bars.

Riese and Muller Load 75 eCargo bike

This eCargo bike can carry two children, shopping or bulky items. It includes two seatbelts and a padded cushion for the children to sit on. It has a rain cover for covering goods and kids.

Bakfiet long eCargo bike

This traditional eCargo bike can carry up to 4 children in the front and has 4 seat belts. The front seats can be removed to provide lots of space for shopping or bulky items. It also has a rain cover for covering children and goods.