Short-term (day) bike hire
Update
These bikes are currently not available, but should be available later this year.
Visit our West Midlands cycle and e-scooter hire page to find an alternative.
Free daily bike hire is available to adults with a leisure card at some of our cycle centres.
People aged 17 and under may also hire a bike, but must:
- be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- be able to safely ride an adult bike
How to borrow a bike
To borrow a bike for the first time, take your leisure card to a participating cycle centre with:
- proof of identification
- recent proof of address, for example, a utility bill from the last 3 months
You will have to sign a hire agreement, then the centre staff will activate your Big Birmingham Bikes membership.
You will need to show your leisure card every time you borrow a bike.
Returning a bike
You must return the bike at the time specified by that centre, usually one hour before the centre closes.
These bikes cannot be kept overnight.
Bikes are issued on a one bike per membership basis.
Page last updated: 8 April 2026
