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| − | The following information relates to bike hire for the | + | The following information relates to bike hire for the 2010 ride. |
| − | + | [[image:LBTC_logo.jpg|left]][http://www.londonbicycle.com/hire.html London Bicycle Tour Company] (LBTC) is offering bikes for the afternoon of the ride (Saturday 12 June 2010) for just £12. They are also staying open until 7pm, so you have more time to return the bike. Bikes must be pre-booked and collected from their premises, which are 15-20 minutes by bike along low-traffic routes to the ride start. Please try to collect bikes early (from 10.45am), in order to avoid a rush. | |
| − | [[image:LBTC_logo.jpg|left]][http://www.londonbicycle.com/hire.html London Bicycle | ||
==Terms of the hire for WNBR riders== | ==Terms of the hire for WNBR riders== | ||
| − | #Bike collection and return is from/to the London Bicycle | + | #Bike collection and return is from/to the London Bicycle Tour Company (Nearest tube/rail = Waterloo). |
#Bike delivery is not available for the Discount Hire for WNBR. | #Bike delivery is not available for the Discount Hire for WNBR. | ||
| − | #Bikes can be collected from 10.45am on Saturday | + | #Bikes can be collected from 10.45am on Saturday 12 June 2010. LBTC will be unable to hand out any bikes between 11.45am and 12.00pm, because they have a sightseeing tour leaving at this time. Please try to collect bikes before 1pm if possible. |
| − | #Bikes must be returned to | + | #Bikes must be returned to LBTC by 7pm on Saturday 12 June 2010. |
| − | #LBTC will provide a bike that is available (and try to match | + | #LBTC will provide a bike that is available (and try to match your preference). |
| − | #The discount hire terms do not apply to Tandems or Road Bikes | + | #The discount hire terms do not apply to Tandems or Road Bikes; if you require one of these, phone or visit LBTC. |
#The person hiring the bike (the primary hirer) must adhere and agree to LBTC's normal terms and conditions. | #The person hiring the bike (the primary hirer) must adhere and agree to LBTC's normal terms and conditions. | ||
| − | #The person hiring the bike must leave a guarantee that the bike will be returned in good condition. This is normally done by providing the details of a valid credit or debit card. Alternatively, you can leave a cash deposit of | + | #The person hiring the bike must leave a guarantee that the bike will be returned in good condition. This is normally done by providing the details of a valid credit or debit card. Alternatively, you can leave a cash deposit of £180 (GBP) per bike hired. |
| − | # | + | #LBTC reserves the right to set additional terms not described here. |
'''Notes on costs''' | '''Notes on costs''' | ||
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==Collection and return point== | ==Collection and return point== | ||
| − | This year all bikes have to be collected/returned from the London Bicycle | + | This year all bikes have to be collected/returned from/to the London Bicycle Tour Company between 10.45am-7pm on the day of the London World Naked Bike Ride. Please collect your bike before '''1pm''' if possible, as this will minimise delays. Here is a printable [[media:London bike hire map.jpg|2008 map]] that shows you the easiest journey to and from the Hire location and Bike Ride. |
| − | '''[http://www.londonbicycle.com London Bicycle | + | '''[http://www.londonbicycle.com London Bicycle Tour Company]''' (Opening times 10am-6pm but open till 7pm on the day of the ride)<br/> |
1a Gabriels Wharf<br/> | 1a Gabriels Wharf<br/> | ||
56 Upper Ground<br/> | 56 Upper Ground<br/> | ||
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==Hiring by phone or in person== | ==Hiring by phone or in person== | ||
| − | To hire a bike with a credit card you should phone 020 7928 6838 (between 10am-6pm). It is also possible to hire with cash deposit and cash payment if you prebook in person. Mention that you are hiring a | + | To hire a bike with a credit card you should phone 020 7928 6838 (between 10am-6pm). It is also possible to hire with cash deposit and cash payment if you prebook in person. Mention that you are hiring a £12 bike for the afternoon of the WNBR. |
| − | You will be asked to provide your name and height (or | + | You will be asked to provide your name and height (or preferred bike size). Be sure to let them know that you want the World Naked Bike Ride discounted rate of £12. Your bike will be available for collection from 10.45pm and must be returned by 7pm. |
If paying with a card (instead of cash deposit and prepayment) you will also need to provide your billing address, and credit/debit card details. | If paying with a card (instead of cash deposit and prepayment) you will also need to provide your billing address, and credit/debit card details. | ||
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This is where you enter your credit card information. This site is secure - you can tell because of the padlock in the bottom of your browser window. | This is where you enter your credit card information. This site is secure - you can tell because of the padlock in the bottom of your browser window. | ||
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==Hiring by email== | ==Hiring by email== | ||
| − | Click [http://www.londonbicycle.com/booking | + | Click [http://www.londonbicycle.com/booking here] to go to LBTC's Booking page from which, if you have an email client running, you can send them an email requesting to hire a bike for the WNBR. You need to specify your full name, full postal address, email address, phone number, size of the bike you want to hire, and the date and time period of hire, not forgetting to mention their special £12 WNBR offer. But you can copy/paste the list of needed information headings from their page into your email. |
Their email address is '''mail [at] londonbicycle [dot] com''' | Their email address is '''mail [at] londonbicycle [dot] com''' | ||
| − | LBTC's previous method of taking bookings via a secure web service is | + | <!-- LBTC's previous method of taking bookings via a secure web service is not available this year.- --> |
==Map to/from hire location to the the bike ride== | ==Map to/from hire location to the the bike ride== | ||
| − | Here's a [[media:London bike hire map.jpg|map]] of the ride showing Assembly and Finish points (and a safe and speedy route between these points and the London Bicycle | + | Here's a [[media:London bike hire map.jpg|map]] of the ride showing Assembly and Finish points (and a safe and speedy route between these points and the London Bicycle Tour Company). |
Revision as of 17:00, 13 May 2010
The following information relates to bike hire for the 2010 ride.
London Bicycle Tour Company (LBTC) is offering bikes for the afternoon of the ride (Saturday 12 June 2010) for just £12. They are also staying open until 7pm, so you have more time to return the bike. Bikes must be pre-booked and collected from their premises, which are 15-20 minutes by bike along low-traffic routes to the ride start. Please try to collect bikes early (from 10.45am), in order to avoid a rush.
Contents
Terms of the hire for WNBR riders
- Bike collection and return is from/to the London Bicycle Tour Company (Nearest tube/rail = Waterloo).
- Bike delivery is not available for the Discount Hire for WNBR.
- Bikes can be collected from 10.45am on Saturday 12 June 2010. LBTC will be unable to hand out any bikes between 11.45am and 12.00pm, because they have a sightseeing tour leaving at this time. Please try to collect bikes before 1pm if possible.
- Bikes must be returned to LBTC by 7pm on Saturday 12 June 2010.
- LBTC will provide a bike that is available (and try to match your preference).
- The discount hire terms do not apply to Tandems or Road Bikes; if you require one of these, phone or visit LBTC.
- The person hiring the bike (the primary hirer) must adhere and agree to LBTC's normal terms and conditions.
- The person hiring the bike must leave a guarantee that the bike will be returned in good condition. This is normally done by providing the details of a valid credit or debit card. Alternatively, you can leave a cash deposit of £180 (GBP) per bike hired.
- LBTC reserves the right to set additional terms not described here.
Notes on costs
Bike helmets, panniers, and lights are not included in the prices and will incur an additional charge. Locks, though, are included.
It is preferred that people pay in advance by credit or debit card. This way LBTC are able to do two jobs at once: capture the hirer's bank details for the deposit on the bicycle, and pay for the bike hire at the same time.
Collection and return point
This year all bikes have to be collected/returned from/to the London Bicycle Tour Company between 10.45am-7pm on the day of the London World Naked Bike Ride. Please collect your bike before 1pm if possible, as this will minimise delays. Here is a printable 2008 map that shows you the easiest journey to and from the Hire location and Bike Ride.
London Bicycle Tour Company (Opening times 10am-6pm but open till 7pm on the day of the ride)
1a Gabriels Wharf
56 Upper Ground
LONDON SE1 9PP
020 7928 6838
mail [at] londonbicycle [dot] com
A Map to the shop at Gabriel's Wharf is available at here
Hiring by phone or in person
To hire a bike with a credit card you should phone 020 7928 6838 (between 10am-6pm). It is also possible to hire with cash deposit and cash payment if you prebook in person. Mention that you are hiring a £12 bike for the afternoon of the WNBR.
You will be asked to provide your name and height (or preferred bike size). Be sure to let them know that you want the World Naked Bike Ride discounted rate of £12. Your bike will be available for collection from 10.45pm and must be returned by 7pm.
If paying with a card (instead of cash deposit and prepayment) you will also need to provide your billing address, and credit/debit card details.
Hiring by email
Click here to go to LBTC's Booking page from which, if you have an email client running, you can send them an email requesting to hire a bike for the WNBR. You need to specify your full name, full postal address, email address, phone number, size of the bike you want to hire, and the date and time period of hire, not forgetting to mention their special £12 WNBR offer. But you can copy/paste the list of needed information headings from their page into your email.
Their email address is mail [at] londonbicycle [dot] com
Map to/from hire location to the the bike ride
Here's a map of the ride showing Assembly and Finish points (and a safe and speedy route between these points and the London Bicycle Tour Company).
