How do I collect and return the bike?

Pick up and returns are accepted between 10:00–18:00 Monday–Saturday and 12:00–17:00 Sunday; bring a current driving licence or passport for ID.

Are pannier bags included?

No — the Vanteo includes a pannier rack but pannier bags must be supplied by the renter or rented separately where available.

Can I hire for shorter than four weeks?

This listing is a four‑week hire option; check with Gear Bikes for shorter-term availability and alternative rates.

Are child bikes available?

Gear Bikes does not supply kid bikes for this hire option.

What happens if I get a puncture?

Repair kits are available to rent and staff can advise on roadside repairs; bring spare tubes and a pump for longer self-supported rides.

Is insurance included?

Insurance is not specified in the listing; enquire directly with Gear Bikes about damage, theft coverage and security recommendations.

Four-Week Ridgeback Vanteo Hire — Explore Scotland From Glasgow | Bike Tour | Bike Rental

Adventure Brief

Keep a Ridgeback Vanteo for 28 days and use Glasgow as your cycling base camp. Free helmet, lock and luggage storage at Gear Bikes simplify longer self-guided tours into the Loch Lomond and Trossachs region or quiet canal-route escapes.

Variable — up to 28 days

moderate

From £397.50

Glasgow, Scotland sits astride the River Clyde, a city where broad avenues and red sandstone tenements open onto a network of cycling routes that reach into the Lowland hills and beyond. Gear Bikes’ Multi‑Day Bike Hire gives riders a Ridgeback Vanteo — a versatile road‑hybrid — for up to four weeks, turning the city into a launchpad for urban exploration and longer tours toward lochs, canal towpaths and the Trossachs. The Vanteo comes equipped with a rear Topeak expedition pannier rack, bottle cage, helmet and a lock; spare tubes, a pump, tyre levers and multi‑tool are available in a frame tool pack for rent. Pannier bags are not supplied, but the included rack and sturdy hybrid geometry make loaded touring and daily commuting equally comfortable. Free luggage storage at Gear Bikes removes the usual packing friction: drop a suitcase, collect a bike between 10:00 and 18:00 Monday–Saturday (12:00–17:00 Sunday), show ID — driving licence or passport — and you’re rolling. What makes this hire stand out is its flexibility. Keep the Vanteo for 28 days and stitch together city cycleways like the Clyde Walkway and Forth and Clyde Canal towpath with quieter secondary roads that thread through farmland and river valleys. Glasgow is also a practical gateway: trains to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and the West Highland region let riders combine pavement, towpath and singletrack days without hauling a car. The region’s geology—old Dalradian metamorphic rocks and intrusive igneous outcrops—shows in changing slopes and pebbly loch shores you’ll pedal past, and the Clyde’s industrial history is visible in converted shipyards and ironwork bridges. This hire suits confident beginners to seasoned self‑supported tourers who want a well‑maintained hybrid rather than a full gravel rig. Gear Bikes’ approach is straightforward and serviceable: secure locks, quality tires and practical racks, plus optional repair kits if you prefer self‑sufficiency. Practical notes: child bikes aren’t available; plan for panniers and layers for unpredictable Scottish weather; reserve any additional repair kit ahead of collection. In short, the Multi‑Day Bike Hire at Gear Bikes turns Glasgow into more than a stopover. It’s a launch point for four weeks of route‑building freedom—urban culture, canal calm, and the Highlands’ foothills all reachable on a single, dependable Ridgeback Vanteo.