Holly is a 1975 Pashley Tourmaster tandem, restored in brushed Land Rover Green enamel, and sympathetically electrified to give you a smooth, quiet and effortless ride.

She retains many of her original features but now sports additional braking, double-rimmed alloy wheels, and an enclosed, modern 8-gear hub. Holly's shiny new electric motor sits in her front wheel and is not much bigger than her original hub brake. Her battery is discreetly underslung and provides around 100 km (62 miles) of strong assistance.

At only 30 years old, Guinevere is the youngest of our fleet.

She will be getting some serious attention over the next few weeks: a new enamel paint job (I'm thinking burgundy), North Road handlebars and leather saddles. I'm hoping to hand-stitch her some nice leather panniers and, of course, she will be discreetly electrified. Crafted from Reynolds 531 steel, Guinevere is a thoroughbred. She will be ready for adventure from the first of September. An ideal choice for the slightly taller couple or those planning a longer ride.

Violet is an elegant Pashley Princess "Sovereign", with 5 gears and front and rear baskets, she is ready for adventures in town and country.

An easy ride with few hills - you will ride the quiet lanes through Pebworth to Long Marston, where you can pick up The Greenway - an ex-railway converted to a smooth and quiet bridlepath.

Stratford-upon-Avon is a beautiful market town, famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. The town is steeped in history and culture, with many historic buildings, landmarks and canals to explore.

Slightly more challenging - visit two beautiful Cotswold towns, ride alongside the Gloucester Steam Railway, and perhaps visit Sudeley Castle, for a very full day.

Quiet and picturesque road route, several excellent watering holes, a silk mill, nature reserve, and some of the prettiest "chocolate box" villages in the country.

(10am-1pm) or (2pm to 6pm) Half-day hire is £35 per person.

Full-day hire is £50 per person.

Payment in full is required when booking.

Bookings can *generally* be moved to another available date, given sufficient notice.

Cancellations made more than 14 days before the hire date receive a 75% refund.

Cancellations made from 14 days up to the day before the hire date receive a 50% refund.

No refunds are available for cancellations on the day of hire or for customers who do not attend their booking.

Picnic hampers are available for £25 per hamper (serves two generously), and include a selection of sandwiches, crisps, fruit, cake, and a bottle of water. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.

You are welcome to bring your own picnic. There are also many excellent pubs, restaurants and cafés on our routes.

Honeybourne sits on the Paddington to Worcester line making our days out very accessible. We offer a pick-up/drop-off service at Honeybourne Station for a £10 fee. Please let us know in advance if you would like to use this service.

Welcome! Our aim is to provide a safe, enjoyable cycling experience. Please take a few minutes to read the following before setting off.

Safety

Cycling carries inherent risks. Riders are responsible for cycling within their own abilities and obeying the Highway Code.

Helmets and cycling gloves are available free of charge. Their use is strongly recommended but remains your choice.

Please ride courteously and reduce speed around pedestrians, horses and other cyclists.

Your bicycle is silent - use your bell at a respectful distance to warn others of your approach.

The Bicycle

Before departure we will:

Adjust the height of saddles.

Demonstrate the gears and electric assist.

Explain the controls.

Brief you on battery safety.

Confirm the bicycle is in safe working order.

Please tell us immediately if anything does not feel or sound right.

Breakdown

Every bicycle is supplied with:

• Instant repair tyre foam
• Spare inner tube (where applicable)
• Multi-tool
• Tyre levers

Minor repairs (tyre foam, punctures) may be carried out by the hirer if they feel competent to do so.

If you would prefer roadside assistance, recovery within our operating area is available (subject to availability and reasonable charges).

Damage

Normal wear is expected.

However, damage caused through accident, misuse, neglect or failure to follow instructions may be chargeable.

Security

Please lock the bicycle whenever it is left unattended.

The hirer is responsible for theft or loss resulting from negligence and will be charged the replacement cost of the bicycle.

Thank you—and have a wonderful ride.

1. The hirer confirms they are physically capable of riding the hired bicycle.
2. The hirer accepts that cycling is an activity involving inherent risks, including the possibility of injury or damage.
3. The bicycle has been inspected prior to hire and supplied in a safe and roadworthy condition.
4. The hirer agrees to inspect the bicycle before departure and report any concerns immediately.
5. The hirer agrees to operate the bicycle responsibly, obey all applicable traffic laws and the Highway Code, and ride with reasonable care.
6. Helmets and cycling gloves have been offered without additional charge. The hirer acknowledges that wearing protective equipment is strongly recommended.
7. The hirer accepts responsibility for loss or damage resulting from misuse, neglect, collision, theft caused by negligence, vandalism while left unsecured, or use outside normal cycling conditions.
8. Normal wear and tear remains the responsibility of the owner. Normal wear and tear includes minor scratches, scuffs, other cosmetic damage, and accidental damage to brake levers, baskets, bells, lights, chains, pedals and kickstands, provided that the damage does not affect the functionality of the bicycle.
9. More serious repairs required due to damage during hire may be charged at replacement parts plus labour at £30 per hour.
10. The bicycle must not be modified, dismantled or repaired other than minor roadside puncture repairs using the supplied equipment.
11. Recovery assistance may be provided for £2 per mile. Recovery is free of charge in the event of serious mechanical failure (if possible and at our mutual option we will replace your bicycle to allow your day to continue).
12. The bicycle must not be ridden under the influence of alcohol or drugs that impair judgement or control.
13. The bicycle must not be used for racing, jumping, stunt riding or carrying loads beyond its intended design. Do not attempt to mount kerbs.
14. Any accident involving injury, significant damage or third-party property must be reported as soon as reasonably practicable.
15. The hirer agrees to return the bicycle by the agreed time in substantially the same condition as supplied, allowing for normal wear and tear.
16. All non-consumable items supplied with bicycles must be returned, including but not limited to keys, locks, lights, gloves, helmets, accessories and hamper accoutrements. Missing items will be invoiced at fair market value.
17. Nothing in this agreement excludes or limits liability where such exclusion is prohibited by law, including liability for death or personal injury arising from negligence.

Signed:

We're a home based micro business, in the village of Middle Littleton, just outside Evesham in Worcestershire.

All rides currently start and finish at our home address.

We have free, all day off street parking if you need to leave a car with us, or we can collect you from, and return you to Honeybourne station for a £10 fee.

We are ideally located for exploring the Cotswolds, and the Vale of Evesham, and are within easy reach of Stratford upon Avon, Broadway, Winchcombe, Pershore, Alcester and the beautiful Bredon Hill.

It's a bicycle made for two! - The Captain at the front steers, the Stoker behind helps to pedal, and gets to enjoy the view (of course you can swap at any time).

Tandems are faster than single bikes you can cover a lot of ground, time and the world flies by!

They are not hard to ride - just a little unsettling at first - but within a mile or two it starts to feel quite natural.

We'll give you some useful tips on the day and make sure you're comfortable.

You need to be over 14, and able to ride a bike confidently to 'captain' one of our tandems.

You don't need to be a confident cyclist to be the Stoker. You just need to be able to sit upright, relax and pedal.

It's really helpful if all stokers relax and let their captains steer and balance the bike initially, you will quickly learn to work together naturally.

A tandem has significantly less drag and weight than two separate bicycles, and our electric assist quietly takes away the grind of hills and headwinds. You will have to pedal but it can be as effortless as you like.

Absolutely, it's joyful, effortless and quiet. You can have normal conversations as you ride, no swerving or shouting required. There's a real sense of togetherness, you will hear the birds sing, smell the fresh air, and the sun will shine ^*.

* Birdsong and sunshine subject to availability.

If possible we recommend swapping positions occasionally - it can help with a lot with saddle comfort.

We provide tools to adjust the saddles on the road. A small adjustment can make a big difference.

We recommend regular breaks: take photos, stop for a coffee, have a picnic, do some birdwatching, enjoy a cream tea, hunt mushrooms, skim stones, watch the cricket for 10 minutes. It's absolutely not a race.

A small container of talc is in the hamper. It can be a big help if clothes are rubbing.

Basically - you will probably survive – and may even be able to walk afterwards.

If it's a real concern, we have less beautiful but more comfortable saddles available. We can fit them in a jiffy - no judgement.

Our basket contains many handy essentials, including water, sunscreen, first aid kit, emergency blankets, puncture repair items, sanitary items, sunglasses and much more. Feel free to bring your own, but if you don't we probably have you covered. It might go without saying but bring a (charged) phone, and light but warm clothes (it's quite a bit windier on the front).

We offer a recovery service. If you get tired or have a mechanical issue, we can collect you and your bike(s). (Reasonable costs may apply)

Most of our routes aren't super critical. Roads converge, there may be options along the way. You're very unlikely to get properly lost and we are just a phone call away. The bikes are fitted with GPS trackers, so we know where you are (even if you don't)

No, we operate two electrified Pashley Princess single bikes too. If you just don't get on with a tandem or have an odd number in your party, we can accommodate.

We offer helmets, gloves and high visibility vests for free with every hire - we strongly recommend you wear them. Of course you're welcome to bring your own safety equipment.

The bike will have a lock. We'd ask you to use it whenever you leave the bike unattended - ideally keep the bike within sight. All bikes are fitted with trackers for breakdown location and theft recovery.

Unless it was plainly your fault (malicious damage, temper tantrum, stunt riding, bike abandoned, left unlocked), there will be no charge beyond our normal recovery fee.

Don't worry, those things would be considered normal wear and tear, and not chargeable.