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The following information relates to bike hire for the 2013 ride. | The following information relates to bike hire for the 2013 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 8 June 2013) 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 | + | [[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 8 June 2013) 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 Marble Arch start point. Please try to collect bikes early (from 10.45am), in order to avoid a rush. |
==Terms of the hire for WNBR riders== | ==Terms of the hire for WNBR riders== | ||
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#The discount hire terms do not apply to Tandems or Road Bikes; if you require one of these, phone or visit LBTC. | #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 £200 (GBP) per bike hired. |
#LBTC reserves the right to set additional terms not described here. | #LBTC reserves the right to set additional terms not described here. | ||
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A Map to the shop at Gabriel's Wharf is available at [http://www.londonbicycle.com/directions.html here] | A Map to the shop at Gabriel's Wharf is available at [http://www.londonbicycle.com/directions.html here] | ||
| − | ==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 £12 bike for the afternoon of the WNBR. | 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. | 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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==Hiring the bike using the online forms== | ==Hiring the bike using the online forms== | ||
Read this info carefully, and try to keep the next few paragraphs available for reference as you use the online booking form. | Read this info carefully, and try to keep the next few paragraphs available for reference as you use the online booking form. | ||
===Go to the website page for secure online bookings=== | ===Go to the website page for secure online bookings=== | ||
| + | Go to the [http://www.londonbicycle.com/booking.html online booking page] and read the "How it works" section, then click through to the [http://www.londonbicycle.com/bic/form.php booking form]. | ||
| − | + | ===First page of booking form=== | |
| + | * In the "Start of hire" box, select "08/06/2013". | ||
| + | * In the "Days of hire" box, choose '''16'''. NB You must choose 16, even though you are only hiring the bike for 1 day, otherwise you won't get the discount! | ||
| + | * In the "Is this for an event?" box, choose "World Naked Bike Ride". | ||
| + | * Fill in the rest of your details, then click "Continue". | ||
| − | ===Instructions for the first page ('''Bike Hire Booking''')=== | + | ===Second page of booking form=== |
| + | * Make sure that it shows £10 as the "Cost per bike". (This price doesn't include VAT, which is an extra £2, so you will pay £12 in total.) | ||
| + | * Fill in the rest of your details, then click "Continue". | ||
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| + | ===Third page of booking form=== | ||
| + | Make sure that you are happy with the terms and conditions, then click "Continue booking". | ||
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| + | ===Fourth page of booking form=== | ||
| + | Make sure all the information is correct, then click "Buy This". You will go to the WorldPay website, which will charge £12 to your credit or debit card. | ||
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| + | NOTE: Bike delivery will not be available for the discount price - bikes must be collected from the shop. '''Advanced booking is required to guarantee bike availability'''.<br/> | ||
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| + | <!--===Instructions for the first page ('''Bike Hire Booking''')=== | ||
'''VERY IMPORTANT''' - The following details must be filled in as shown below or you won't get the discounted hire rate of £12 for the day. | '''VERY IMPORTANT''' - The following details must be filled in as shown below or you won't get the discounted hire rate of £12 for the day. | ||
#For the '''Start of hire''' enter the date '''"11 June 2011"'''. | #For the '''Start of hire''' enter the date '''"11 June 2011"'''. | ||
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===The final page is '''Credit details'''=== | ===The final page is '''Credit details'''=== | ||
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 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. | 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 not available this year.- --> | <!-- LBTC's previous method of taking bookings via a secure web service is not available this year.- --> | ||
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==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 Tour Company). | 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). | ||
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| + | ==Barclays Cycle Hire== | ||
| + | Another option is [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/cycling/14808.aspx Barclays Cycle Hire]. However, this is intended for short journeys, so please make sure that you understand the costs involved. If you rent a bike for 3-6 hours, you pay £1 for the access fee and £35 for the usage fee! This is quite plausible, since the London ride assembles at 14:30 and finishes at about 17:30. Also, you may not be able to collect or return a bike at the nearest docking station, if it's empty at the start and full at the end, so you need to allow for extra travelling time. | ||
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| + | ==Other cycle hire options== | ||
| + | The London Cycle Campaign (LCC) have a list of [http://lcc.org.uk/pages/bike-hire Cycle hire shops in Greater London]. | ||
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| + | ==Seat covers== | ||
| + | If you are hiring a bike, and you have a bare bum, please cover the saddle. This will protect you from any dirt, as well as being polite to the next person who uses the bike. You can purchase a WNBR seat cover for £2 at the London Bicycle Tour Company when you collect your hire bike. | ||
Revision as of 15:58, 5 June 2013
The following information relates to bike hire for the 2013 ride.
London Bicycle Tour Company (LBTC) is offering bikes for the afternoon of the ride (Saturday 8 June 2013) 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 Marble Arch start point. 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 8 June 2013. Please try to collect bikes before 1pm if possible.
- Bikes must be returned to LBTC by 7pm on Saturday 8 June 2013.
- 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 £200 (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.
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 the bike using the online forms
Read this info carefully, and try to keep the next few paragraphs available for reference as you use the online booking form.
Go to the website page for secure online bookings
Go to the online booking page and read the "How it works" section, then click through to the booking form.
First page of booking form
- In the "Start of hire" box, select "08/06/2013".
- In the "Days of hire" box, choose 16. NB You must choose 16, even though you are only hiring the bike for 1 day, otherwise you won't get the discount!
- In the "Is this for an event?" box, choose "World Naked Bike Ride".
- Fill in the rest of your details, then click "Continue".
Second page of booking form
- Make sure that it shows £10 as the "Cost per bike". (This price doesn't include VAT, which is an extra £2, so you will pay £12 in total.)
- Fill in the rest of your details, then click "Continue".
Third page of booking form
Make sure that you are happy with the terms and conditions, then click "Continue booking".
Fourth page of booking form
Make sure all the information is correct, then click "Buy This". You will go to the WorldPay website, which will charge £12 to your credit or debit card.
NOTE: Bike delivery will not be available for the discount price - bikes must be collected from the shop. Advanced booking is required to guarantee bike availability.
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).
Barclays Cycle Hire
Another option is Barclays Cycle Hire. However, this is intended for short journeys, so please make sure that you understand the costs involved. If you rent a bike for 3-6 hours, you pay £1 for the access fee and £35 for the usage fee! This is quite plausible, since the London ride assembles at 14:30 and finishes at about 17:30. Also, you may not be able to collect or return a bike at the nearest docking station, if it's empty at the start and full at the end, so you need to allow for extra travelling time.
Other cycle hire options
The London Cycle Campaign (LCC) have a list of Cycle hire shops in Greater London.
Seat covers
If you are hiring a bike, and you have a bare bum, please cover the saddle. This will protect you from any dirt, as well as being polite to the next person who uses the bike. You can purchase a WNBR seat cover for £2 at the London Bicycle Tour Company when you collect your hire bike.
