South Island Cycle Hire

06/09/2024

At Freshwater Gate, we provide “grab and go” food, great coffee, Isle of Wight ice creams, and Calbourne Classic cakes.

We support brands such as Jake Ellis sunglasses, Mint & Wight clothing, Ddipp, Gumbies, and island artists and photographers.

In partnership with Adrian’s Bike Shop and Freshwater Bay Paddleboard Co., you can hire bikes and paddleboards from us for the day.

The perfect place to Meet, Refuel, Explore.

14/05/2024

We didn’t quite get the full field we were hoping for but 78/80 wasn’t too bad for our 2nd Regional A race 😉

Event Programme will be going out tomorrow.

Really looking forward to catching up with everyone and meeting those of you who are joining us for the first time 😁

Thanks in advance to all the wonderful marshals and volunteers who give up their time to help make these races happen - we couldn’t do it without you 😊

The course is set and the weather looks promising for a great afternoon of racing 🚴‍♂️🥇🚴🏻‍♀️🥈🚴‍♂️🥉🚴🏻‍♀️ See you soon!

https://www.strava.com/routes/3217821127439507924

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46384371

11/05/2024

03/06/2023

The Isle of Wight celebrates its highly reputed status as one of the top cycling destinations in the world. Not only are we home to some of the UK’s best scenery, we also have around 200 miles of cycl..

22/05/2023

South Island are the only company on the island offering road bikes to hire, the best way to experience our fantastic network of some of the quietest and best surfaced roads anywhere this side of Mallorca.

15/05/2023

We also offer hire of our bike boxes, want to transport your bike or heading off on holiday. We have the box for the job.

12/05/2023

Explore the beautiful rolling countryside around the historic grade II listed Brook House built in the early 20th century.
Catch some fantastic views of the house as you ride along the south of the island or over the downs and finish your ride at Chessell Cafe for lunch or coffee and cake, a lovely bike friendly cafe stop.

09/05/2023

Explore the island this summer on or off road, there are some fantastic views to be take in by bike.

Contact us for availability www.southislandcyclehire.co.uk

03/09/2022

03/09/2022

*UPDATE: EVENT CANCELLED*

🚌 Park & Ride Service - Sunday 11 September 🚌

✅ Parking for 200 cars available at Bouldnor Mead on the outskirts of Yarmouth (off the A3054)

✅ A shuttle bus service will take spectators from the car park to the race village at The Needles: Landmark Attraction, also stopping at Yarmouth Bus Station outside Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries Yarmouth terminal

✅ The service will operate approximately every 10 minutes from 10am to 5pm - stopping briefly while the race convoy passes through (approx. 12.15pm - 1pm at Yarmouth and approx. 2.15pm near the Needles)

✅ The service is free, however donations to stage charity Mountbatten Isle of Wight are welcome 🌻