Bike Rentals in Barcelona with El Ciclo
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for beginners and casual riders with basic stamina recommended for longer routes.
Overview
Discover Barcelona’s iconic sights and secret corners on two wheels with El Ciclo’s flexible hourly bike rentals. From e-bikes to family options, pedal your way through this city’s vibrant streets with confident local support.
Hourly Rentals
For all ages! • Up to 9 hours • Book here!
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About This Adventure
Explore Barcelona like a local with El Ciclo's quality bike rentals! Choose from a variety of bicycles, including e-bikes and family options, to effortlessly navigate the city's iconic sights like Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Enjoy personalized service and support a small business while discovering the vibrant streets of Barcelona.
Barcelona is a perfect city to discover by bike. At El Ciclo we offer quality bicycles, that will take you anywhere through town. By bike you will see a lot more and you will feel like a local.
Our Bikes
Our bicycles are perfect for a day around the city and will even get you to the Sagrada Familia or even Park Güell or Camp Nou without any problem. We offer quality city bikes (different sizes included XXL), extra comfort bicycles, e-bikes, and we also have different bikes for kids of all ages, child seats, and a carrier cycle (Dutch ‘bakfiets’) among others. Most of our bicycles are 3-or more speed bikes.
Are you considering renting a bicycle? We recommend you, particularly in peak season and during school holidays, to reserve before hand. Because we are a small scale business (by choice), we have a limited bicycle supply.
Important Information
Keep in mind that it’s very important to always lock your bicycle, and that you should never leave you bicycle anywhere unlocked. El Ciclo provides you with 2 locks per bicycle. Make sure you use them! Besides that, it is forbidden to lock your bike to anything else but designated bicycle parkings. If you do so, the city will confiscate the bicycle. Therefore, always lock your bicycle to a bicycle parking spot.
Included
- Affordable quality bicycles with gears!
- Personal service
- Book in English
- From €7
- Free basket / helmet / lock
- Small Scale business (support the locals!)
Meeting Point
El Ciclo, Carrer Nou de Sant Francesc, 17, 2 2, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Adventure Tips
Use bike lanes whenever possible
Barcelona features a growing network of dedicated bike paths; stick to these for safety and smoother riding.
Bring a refillable water bottle
Keep hydrated during warmer days—tap water in Barcelona is safe and drinkable.
Lock your bike securely
Use strong locks provided by El Ciclo to prevent theft, especially in busy tourist areas.
Plan routes for varying fitness levels
Choose between flat coastal rides or hillier neighborhoods; e-bikes can help with tougher inclines.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mediterranean gulls along the waterfront
- Urban squirrels in city parks
History
Barcelona’s extensive cycling culture grew significantly after the 1992 Olympics, boosting sustainable urban mobility.
Conservation
El Ciclo promotes eco-friendly tourism by encouraging cycling as a zero-emission transport option in the city.
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Adventure Hotspots in Barcelona
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Helmet
Protects your head and improves safety in urban traffic.
Water bottle
Staying hydrated is vital during warm city rides.
summer specific
Lightweight rain jacket
Keeps you dry during occasional showers and unpredictable weather.
spring|fall specific
Comfortable cycling gloves
Enhances grip and reduces hand fatigue on longer rides.