Adaptive Bike Hire
Cycling should be accessible to all. One of our aims is to provide access to a range of adaptive bikes that meet the needs of as many people as possible. The nearest location with access to such bikes is Dalby Forest Cycle Hub, and we feel that something more local should be offered so that people don’t have to drive a 40 mile round trip. As a result we now offer adaptive bike hire from our BIKE HIRE HUB in Hawsker.
Note that all funds obtained from hire of these bikes will be used to provide for maintenance of the bikes, as well as for purchase of further bikes to fulfil the needs of the local and visitor community.
The Bikes
We have the following bike(s) available to hire.
VanRaam Fun2Go e-bike
The Fun2Go is a 2-rider, 3-wheeler, where the riders sit side-by-side. This bike is easy to get on (rotatable passenger seat), comfortable for the less able-bodied (lap seat belt, arm rests, foot rest if required,etc) and is incredibly manoeuverable. It is a social bike allowing riders to chat during a ride. The pedals work independently allowing one rider to pedal less or not at all. You would cover maybe 10-20km in a session with this bike, suitable for rides up and down the Cinder Track. Width : 1.13m. [Manual].
Photo opposite © VanRaam.
This bike will be arriving in Spring 2025. More details will be revealed nearer the time.
This bike is being purchased using grants from the following sponsors.
Available Routes
Currently the sole cycle path infrastructure in Whitby and District is the CinderTrack, so we anticipate that the vast majority of usage of these adaptive bikes will be on that surface. Be aware that the CinderTrack is a shared path with pedestrians, so obeying a basic code of conduct for shared paths is required. With the available range of the battery on these bikes, likely Ravenscar is the outer reach along this route. You can find the current official CinderTrack leaflet HERE.
Other possible routes, if comfortable with cycling on roads, are
- Cycle along Hawsker Lane, to arrive at Whitby Abbey.
- Cycle from the Whitby end of the CinderTrack down into Whitby town centre (via Southend Gardens and Bagdale). From here it would also be possible to cycle along Pier Road, up Khyber Pass and along the cliff top, or along the sea wall.
Hire Cost and Terms of Booking
The cost of adaptive e-bike hire is as follows
- £40 for a half day and £60 for a full day.
- £36 for a half day and £54 for a full day (i.e 10% discount) for constituted charities / community groups from Whitby & the Esk Valley.
Half days of 3 hours would typically operate around 10:00-13:00 / 13:00-16:00, with full days being for 6 hours.
Please note for any hire services you will need to sign a disclaimer. Hirers are advised to use a helmet and can use their own should they have one, otherwise we will provide helmets.
Hire Location
All bikes are hireable for collection from and return to our BIKE HIRE HUB at
Summerfield Farm Holidays, Hawsker Lane, Stainsacre, Whitby YO22 4LA
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This location has parking available, and additionally provides easy access to the CinderTrack, so you are able to quickly get out on the track and enjoy it.
Unfortunately we cannot deliver (the bikes) to / collect (the bikes) from other locations.
Make a Booking
If you want to make a booking of one of the available bikes, please fill in this form and we will get back to you.