Cycle Hire & Tours

Welcome to Life Cycles, situated in the heart of Belfast. The ideal starting place for visitors and locals wishing to explore the many sights of this historic city and the picturesque countryside of Northern Ireland.

Life Cycles hire service has served customers from all over the globe. The sole Belfast cycle hire outlet featured in the Lonely Planet's Cycling Ireland guide (2003), we’re renowned for our friendly service and knowledgeable advice.

Around Belfast…

Explore Belfast’s streets, landmarks and mural sites by bike. Maps of the city are available in-store.

Or head out to the stunning interlinked Lagan Valley Parks on Belfast’s southern fringes, and return to the city centre – via the regenerated docklands area – by the tree-lined cyclepath running alongside the river Lagan. A fantastic day out.

To book in advance or for more details

Tel: +44 (0)28 90 439959 or

e-mail us at cyclehire@lifecycles.co.uk

Life Cycles tours

Belfast: Guided tours of the city led by a knowledgeable guide. Soak up the sights and sounds of the cityscape as we lead you around its historic areas and landmarks. From its murals to its multiple parks, from grand Victorian architecture to public plazas, pubs and cafes, Belfast is brimming with variety easily accessible to cyclists. Tour lasts approximately 3 hours. Book a guided tour and get your bearings!

TOUR PRICES

Minimum 5 people: £16 each

6 people: £15 each

7 - 8 people: £12 each

Transport links

In abundance! We are close to Central Station (rail), Laganside Station (coach & bus) and Great Victoria Street Station (rail, coach & bus) – all catering for cyclists who wish to hop aboard with their bike and start out elsewhere. Timetables & more information can be found at Translink's website: www.translink.co.uk

What’s in store…

Whether it’s an afternoon out, a long weekend, or indeed longer, we can provide everything you need for an enjoyable cycling experience.

We have a fleet of serviced, high-quality aluminium hybrids – perfect for on-road cycling and gentler country pathways. Each bike has:

 
  • 7005 aluminium comfort geometry frame in a range of sizes
  • 21-speed Shimano gears
  • comfortable gel saddles
  • strong, light alloy wheels
  • mudguards and rack

All customers are provided with puncture kit, tyre levers and locks.

In turn, we can provide helmets, toolkits, drinks bottles, and panniers for hire or sale to use while you’re on the bikes.

Maps of Belfast and the designated city cycle-paths are also available.

We are here - map with shop location

Cycle hire – rates

  1 day: £9 (STG)             1 week: £40 (STG)              2 weeks: £70 (STG)

  Weekend Fri/Sat–Mon morning: £20 (STG)

 

Booking & Enquiries

To book a tour or cycle for hire in advance, comment on your cycle trip or enquire for more details...

Tel: +44 (0)28 90 439959

email us at: cyclehire@lifecycles.co.uk

 

Useful Links

For visitors, supporters of sustainable transport and cycle enthusiasts, we recommend the following sites...

        belfastandbeyond.com
                  Sustrans
           gotobelfast.com
         Irish Tourist Board
           cybercyclery.com

 

                  For all enquiries Tel: +44 (0)28 90439959

  Life Cycles, 36-37 Smithfield Market, Belfast BT1 1JE, Northern Ireland.