Bike Hire
If you are looking for something to do on the West of Scotland, or for a fun family day out, why not visit Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae and go for a bicycle adventure you and your family will not forget. When you get here, make sure your first stop is Mapes of Millport, because we have an extensive fleet of over 400 bikes available, in all shapes and sizes from stabilisers, bikes, trikes, tandems, e-bikes, monkey bikes, mobility scooters, tag alongs, dog carriers, through to kiddie cabs. We also have the Quadricycle, large and mini and The Gran Tour. This enables us to cater for every possible event you can think of, with ease, so for a family away day (trailer for BBQ available if needed!), to school away days and even corporate event days, remember Mapes of Millport not only has the largest fleet, but we are the only cycle hire company on Cumbrae, to have two qualified bicycle mechanics, working onsite, to maintain our own bikes and service yours. Our bikes and trailers come from a variety of highly recommended, award winning manufacturers.


Price list for bike hire:
Standard Bikes
Round Island (up to 2 hours) – £10.00
All Day – £12.00
Baby Carriers
All Day £14.00
For bookings of 15 cycles or more we offer a 10% discount if you pre-book and pay as a group.
Our Gold Level Velotech trained bicycle mechanics regularly service ALL our bikes to maintain them for the rigorous mileage they cover however if for any reason you do break down contact us as we do offer a roadside assistance service, even dropping off a replacement bike if required to ensure your day carries on being fun!
5pm to 10am – £14.00
24 hours – £17.00
2 days – £21.00, 3 days – £25.00, 4 days – £29.00, 5 days – £33.00
1 Week – £37.00, 2 Weeks – £65.00
Helmets are now included in the price should you want to use them for health and safety we strongly recommend them.
Trouser clasps are free
Bike baskets are £1.00
We also have an executive fleet which is available to book online, all the bikes are available through standard rental but are not guaranteed. If you do wish one of these specifically please click book now, select all-day hire, and book the bike you want.
Tagalongs and bikes with kiddie cab or dog trailer – each add £10.00 for Round Island (up to 2 hours) or £12.00 for up to the day to a normal bike hire
Tandems Up to 2 hours £20.00 over 2 hours £24.00
Adult tricycles Round Island (up to 2 hours) £10.00 (£8.00 Kids). All Day (over 2 hours) £12.00 (£10.00 Kids).
We have a fleet of Barracuda Rogue Monkey Electric bikes available charges for Round Island (up to 2 hours) £25.00, up to 4 hours £35.00, up to 6 hours £45.00. These EPAC (electric pedal assisted cycles) are great fun, Designed to look like a scrambler motorbike the road use only bicycles are great fun and will get up to 15.5mph assisted., and up to a maximum distance of 30 miles
THE COST OF EACH RENTAL IS FOR ONE BATTERY, THE ACTUAL DISTANCE AND TIME CAPACITY FOR BATTERIES WILL DEPEND ON THE RIDER AND HOW THE BIKE IS USED. FULL POWER WITH A HEAVY RIDER WILL COVER THE ISLAND IN 40 MINUTES AND USE ALMOST A FULL BATTERY.
Should you wish to rent these please book in advance and bring along the relevant information as listed below.
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Coming soon to Mapes of Millport exclusively for rental and purchase if you cant get enough after your rental, The KNAAP RTD full suspension Electric Pedal Assisted Cycle available charges at up to 2 hours £30.00 up to 4 hours £40.00. These EPAC (electric pedal assisted cycles) are great fun, Designed to look like a scrambler motorbike these road use only bicycles are great fun and will get up to 15.5mph assisted., and up to a maximum distance of 70 miles
If you do choose to buy we will discount the cost of the rental from the purchase price of the bike, these are available on our website or simply click here, once ordered we will call once your bike is ready for collection usually within 4 weeks.
THE COST OF EACH RENTAL IS FOR ONE BATTERY, THE ACTUAL DISTANCE AND TIME CAPACITY FOR BATTERIES WILL DEPEND ON THE RIDER AND HOW THE BIKE IS USED. FULL POWER WITH A HEAVY RIDER WILL COVER THE ISLAND IN 40 MINUTES AND USE ALMOST A FULL BATTERY.
Should you wish to rent these please book in advance and bring along the relevant information as listed below.
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We also have a fleet of Econic Comfort Smart Electric bikes available for charges for up to 2 hours for £25.00 up to 4 hours for £35.00 or up to 6 hours for £45.00. These EPAC (electric pedal assisted cycles) are great fun. Designed like a Dutch-style bike with a low bar for ease of getting on, these will take you up and over the island as well as round and will get up to 15.5mph assisted, and up to a maximum distance of 50 miles
THE COST OF EACH RENTAL IS FOR ONE BATTERY, THE ACTUAL DISTANCE AND TIME CAPACITY FOR BATTERIES WILL DEPEND ON THE RIDER AND HOW THE BIKE IS USED. FULL POWER WITH A HEAVY RIDER WILL COVER THE ISLAND IN 40 MINUTES AND USE ALMOST A FULL BATTERY.
Should you wish to rent these please book in advance and bring along the relevant information as listed below.
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With its unparalleled styling, design, and technology, the SX-250 will get you to your destination in comfort and style. The SX250 has a brushless, high-efficiency ‘Super-torque’ rear hub motor giving you all the power you need to get where you want to go – and quickly. These EPAC (electric pedal assisted cycles) are great fun. Designed like a Scooter style bike with a low frame for ease of getting on, these will take you up and over the island as well as round and will get up to 15.5mph assisted, and up to a maximum distance of 50 miles.
THE COST OF EACH RENTAL IS FOR ONE BATTERY, THE ACTUAL DISTANCE AND TIME CAPACITY FOR BATTERIES WILL DEPEND ON THE RIDER AND HOW THE BIKE IS USED. FULL POWER WITH A HEAVY RIDER WILL COVER THE ISLAND IN 40 MINUTES AND USE ALMOST A FULL BATTERY.
The charges for these are up to 2 hours £30.00 and up to 4 hours £45.00 up to 6 hours £60.00
If you do choose to buy we will discount the cost of the rental from the purchase price of the bike, these are available on our website or simply click here, once ordered we will call once your bike is ready for collection usually within 4 weeks.
Should you wish to rent these please book in advance and bring along the relevant information as listed below.
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We have a fleet of Forme Cromford 1 els Electric Bikes available with a £60.00 deposit and charges at up to 2 hours £25.00 over 2 hours £35.00, up to 6 hours £45.00. These modern bikes can take you round the island without using up all your energy or their own, you can even get to the top of the island with ease, up to 15.5mph and a maximum distance of 80 miles
THE COST OF EACH RENTAL IS FOR ONE BATTERY, THE ACTUAL DISTANCE AND TIME CAPACITY FOR BATTERIES WILL DEPEND ON THE RIDER AND HOW THE BIKE IS USED. FULL POWER WITH A HEAVY RIDER WILL COVER THE ISLAND IN 40 MINUTES AND USE ALMOST A FULL BATTERY.
Should you wish to rent these please book in advance and bring along the relevant information as listed below.
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We also have one of each of the family vehicles listed below. These can be pre booked via the website at anytime. These can not be booked by arriving on the day at the shop. You can collect from store when you arrive if thet are available.
As these are vehicles, and for safety, only adults are allowed to drive and they must be driven on the road. A full driving lesson will be given before setting off.
Quadricycle £20.00 per hour – Seats 6 people and 2 Toddlers (up to 3 years old)
Mini Quadricycle £15.00 per hour – Seats 3 people and 2 Toddlers (up to 3 years old)
The Grand Tour £18.00 per hour – Seats 2 Adults and 2 Children
Safety and peace of mind are in built with an automatic braking system,
and the Whisper also benefits from puncture proof tyres. Having an impressive
maximum range between charges of up to 12 miles, a user weight of up to 18
stone can still be transported.
£4.00 per hour, day rate and weekly rates negotiable