Hiring an E-bike in St Ives – The best way to see Cornwall
You can do this thanks to hiring an E-bike and get around with ease. These are for anyone, any age and fitness with the motor of the bike doing most of the work, allowing you to casually cruise the coast, paths and roads to find your own adventure.
The best part (other than the views) is it’s affordable and eco. You’ll see the best of Cornwall without breaking the bank, experience things off the beaten path, get a workout (if you choose to – non-e-bike options are available) and do better for the planet.
This is the best way to see Cornwall. Seeing Cornwall isn’t about punching in a location to Google Maps, it’s about seeing everything between destinations, stopping for sneaky ice cream along the way or a Cornish Pasty and stumbling across things you didn’t expect.
Cornwall hosts a wild coastline ready to explore by bike with coastal paths connecting you everywhere.
St Ives Bikes – A Pillar in the local St Ives community
St Ives Bikes is a local company run by Ben Colclough that has community at the heart of all it does. They run on Zero Carbon as a business, charging all of their E-bikes using zero-carbon electricity and best of all, they give back 1% of all profits to local charities! When travelling, it’s hard to know where your money goes, but knowing you are supporting locals and those locals are supporting the wider local community is always a win-win and should be supported.
Hiring Options and what’s included
St Ives Bikes has multiple options for you to hire depending on what you prefer. They have a range of e-bikes and regular bikes, as well as attachments for your dog and kids under 6.
Bicycles for hire:
- Touring E-bike – great for getting around easily
- Full Suspension E-bike – great for bumpier and off-road journeys
- Gravel Touring Bike – Not electric – great for anyone looking for a workout
- Mountain Bike – Great for those coastal paths and adventuring
Included in all hires
- Helmet
- Lock
- Free call-out service in case of punctures or any issues
It’s a huge bonus having the peace of mind to know that anywhere you adventure, you will be looked after and can receive help from St Ives Bikes to get you back on the road again!
1 to 6-year-old Child seats can be added to any bike!
Optional Extras
You can bring along your pooch and take them for a tour of Cornwall! Same with kids between 1 and 6 years old! Don’t stop yourself from having an adventure because you can’t find a babysitter or don’t want to leave the dog behind.
- Child seat 1-6 years
- Pannier Bag
- Burley Tail Wagon for Dogs
- Delivery of bikes to your accommodation
Unfortunately, children aged 7-13 aren’t allowed to ride an e-bike as you must be 14+ years old and there is no passenger seat option for older kids.
Don’t leave your furry friend behind and give them a tour of Cornwall.
There’s no question of comfort for your dog, with a lot of reviews stating how nice it was to try one of these for the first time and take their dogs on an adventure with them! A lot of pubs in Cornwall are dog friendly, along with most beaches but do note in the summer season, some beaches will not be available for dogs.
Bike Tours
St Ives Bikes offer guided tours and this is excellent for those who want to join a group or explore the best parts of Cornwall without getting lost. You don’t have to be super fit, with an E-bike it’ll do most of the work and the team at St Ives Bikes will always tailor the path they take to suit the group and the type of tour they want. So rest assured, you’ll always get the most out of any tour with them!
You could be off exploring the hidden mines of Cornwall, both on the coast and hidden inland between villages. The mines are scattered across Cornwall and with their iconic architecture and surrounding landscape, they are not to be missed, giving great photogenic opportunities.
Tours aren’t just about the rugged landscape, you can book a tour of St Ives or one of their coast-to-coast tours, visiting Zennor, St Michaels Mount and Mousehole. Some of Cornwall’s best gems and villages!
Mousehole Village is a must-see on any trip.
Adrenaline Tours
For those looking for a thrill, Cornwall offers some great rocky and offroad paths that you can explore with a mountain bike. This includes a thrilling descent down from Watch Croft where you can see stunning coastal views before you get an adrenaline rush!
Solo Trips
You can also hire the bikes for the day and venture off on your own! A good tip is to download offline Google Maps for the area so you can always track your way there and back.
This gives you the opportunity to find hidden gems and make up your own adventure.
A common story from St Ives Bikes reviews is a trip to the pub, especially around Land’s End. Land’s End has a big tourist area but what is less known is the coastal path and beaches just beyond the Lands End parking area. A great day trip on a bike is to travel there, walk down the path and steps to the beach, have a swim, maybe spot some wild horses, finish at one of the many pubs and return home.
With an E-bike, you’ll be able to explore more of Cornwall at your pace and if you take an offroad version you’ll be ready to go almost anywhere.
Here’s a list of the best quiet places to explore in Cornwall that you can day trip to on a bike.
St Michaels Mount off the coast of Marazion is explorable with a castle at its peak is a must-see on any trip
Tripadvisor Reviews
If you are unsure about how fit you need to be, what to expect or want to know what other people experienced, you have to check out St Ives Bikes Google and Trip Advisor Reviews. They have over 200 reviews and are rated 5 stars with photos and advice to back it up!
Summary
Get out there and explore Cornwall, but do it slow, in style and with ease using an E-bike that is eco and affordable. Support the local community and see things you normally wouldn’t by just punching in locations into Google Maps.
Venture off on your own tour or book a guided tour and know you’ll see the best of what you want to see with a tour tailored to you, your fitness levels and preferences. With an E-bike, you easily be able to see and travel most of Cornwall in a day/
Don’t forget you can book delivery for your bike and go straight from your accommodation to adventure!
Don’t leave your furry friend behind with a dog trailer and you can bring along the kids aged between 1 to 6 years old. Unfortunately, children must be 14 and over to use an E-bike and there is no seat option for 7-13-year-old children.
Book a Cornwall Adventure Holiday
We have an amazing property you could book for your next adventure holiday close to Zennor and Gurnards Head, that is dog friendly. You could organise St Ives Bikes to deliver E-bikes to you to take advantage of its stunning rural location and access to coastal paths.
You could stay here as a base and take your dog on all of your adventures and leave the car behind!
Click here to view all of our Cornwall Holiday Cottages
