Hassocks Tours
Mountain bike hire
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Duration: 4–8 hours
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  • Use of bicycle
  • Helmets, tool kits and pumps etc


Start:
  • 1 Station Approach, Hassocks BN6 8HN, UK
    Meet us by arrangement at Hassocks Community Cycle Hire shop on platform 2 of Hassocks station.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 121216P2

    • Most travelers can participate
    • Child seats available

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 121216P2

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    About the operator
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    • Hassocks Community Cycle Hire
      36
      United Kingdom
      Joined in April 2013
    • 511grahamj
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Just the job
      Colin and the team were excellent. Cycling across the Downs was excellent. Called in @ half moon @ Plumpton for 🍺
      Written August 19, 2019
    • dilejam
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Friendly and helpful staff, useful and efficient hire
      Toby and Will were very helpful and made sure we had the best possible bikes for our cycling trip on the south down way. Bikes were perfect for our needs, and all helmets, repair and tool kits were provided. Quick and efficient service. Good maps provided
      Written February 26, 2019
    • Redaxe1879
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cycle beautiful south downs
      Can’t speak highly enough about Hassocks Community Cycle. Right next to the station and 10 mins cycle to Jack and Jill windmills for a beautiful ride along the South Downs towards Lewes. Wonderful views. Great service. For a shorter ride you can drop down to Half Moon in Plumpton and ride back along the road.
      Written November 26, 2018
    • kcarlstr2018
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect cycle hire for mountain biking South Downs and area!
      We can't say enough about our wonderful experience with Hassocks Community Cycle Hire. Located right at Hassocks station, it couldn't be more convenient for tourists in the area, and Colin, who helped us out, arranged everything on our schedule. Our boys are 12 and 14, and Colin made sure each of us had the bike he or she needed. He had very helpful suggestions for riders new to the area--from scenic trails to where to have breakfast--and our trip was richer for them. Maps are available with excellent rides clearly indicated. Most helpfully, Colin let us return the bikes the morning after our rental concluded, so we did not have to hurry home from our travels before closing time. It was just perfect.
      Written June 24, 2018
    • Tom B
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent MTB Hire for South Downs Riding
      Excellent bike hire, right next to Hassocks Station. Easy booking and hire process, and up on the South Downs Way within 20 mins. I had a half day (4 hr booking) which was enough for a proper run to Lewes and back. Also run as a social enterprise / community org - for the love of bike riding, get down there!
      Written February 18, 2018
    • hap682
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      MTB weekend
      My friend and her 11yr old son came to stay for weekend and we wanted to try some mountain biking and we were able to hire a bike for him at very short notice over the long weekend. Very easy, flexible and friendly service. He really enjoyed riding the bike which came with puncture repair kit and helmet if needed. Very reasonably priced also. We had a great few days and would defiantly use again
      Written May 3, 2017
    • Vanessa G
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent cycle hire
      Myself and my husband hired two bikes for half a day, very helpful prior to and on the day of the hire. All is provided for an extremely reasonable cost including helmets, locks and repair kits. Colin also kindly spend time talking us through the various routes. Lovely day cycling in the sun with gorgeous views.
      Written August 18, 2016
    • zkuncheva
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect opportunity for one day cycling trip
      The Hassocks cycling center is probably the best place on the South Downs that offers convenience of location for a one day trip. We have hired cycles from them many times already. We take the return from London for 10 pounds, while the cycling center is conveniently located just on the train station. The bikes they offer are more than great - perfect quality for off road including helmets, locks and spare tires. All the staff is very warm and welcoming and even if you email them one day in advance they will provide you with a bicycle. The South Downs Way is just next to town - a steep initial climb but after you can go explore both Devil's Dyke or Ditchling Beacon. Tbh I have done so much research for other South Down areas where you can do proper off-road and rent the bike at the spot - but I doubt there are any - other cycling centers are very far away from station (we don't have a car) , train tickets are too expensive, or there are no cycling renting spots at all. I really recommend taking advantage of the Hassocks cycling center - so convenient and great for one day trip!
      Written June 13, 2016
    • Seckin1
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lovely staff and perfect day out
      My boyfriend and I rented bikes from here after reading such fantastic reviews on TripAdvisor and they deserve everyone of them! Perfectly located just outside the train station, we were greeted by the lovely Colin and Sam! They couldn't be nicer! So friendly and thorough. They let us try different bikes and found me the perfect bike! I felt a little wobbly after not cycling for so long and the bike was perfect. They gave us maps and told us perfect routes (and pubs!), helmets, tool kits, pumps. They really were the loveliest people and we had a wonderful day cycling around the South Downs. We were met by Colin's son Toby who was as lovely as the others! Definitely coming back!
      Written April 11, 2016
    • Cecile313
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommended
      We rented 2 bikes for a day. It was so easy. The staff was very helpful and nice. We had a perfect day-out with our 2 teens. A big thank you to the team.
      Written April 3, 2016
    • 0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mountain biking in South Downs
      Really friendly and helpful staff. Bikes were fantastic and had a great day cycling along the south downs way.
      Written April 3, 2016
    • Daisy N
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Day Out!
      My husband and I came here to hire two bikes so that he could teach me to ride on the roads. There are quite a few routes that you can do around Hassocks or you can go up onto the Downs. The staff at the cycle hire place were really really friendly and replied to my enquiry emails very quickly and followed up with a phone call. When we arrived we were kitted out with helmets and the bikes adjusted. You are also given a pump and toolkit in case of problems. We did the 14 mile route but there are shorter ones and they are all provided on sheets with a map and directions. The saddle chafed me quite a bit but I had the most wonderful day!!!!
      Written March 25, 2016
    • ereffold
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great cycle hire centre
      We hired a mountain bike for the day and followed one of the routes the centre gave us, through some beautiful villages and up to the South Downs path. Very friendly service and a good price, they were flexible on when we could return the bike and gave us tips on where to go for our day trip and for a nice pub later on. Many thanks!
      Written February 28, 2016
    • Lainchs
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      If only all services were this good
      Colin, who is one of the volunteers running this community service, met me out of normal trading hours so I could collect a bike at my convenience. The bike was very well maintained and perfect for the South Downs Way route I was to take. I was also provided with a helmet and tool kit. On the way back I called Colin 30 minutes from Hassocks who was there ready to greet me muddy and slightly out of puff. Although I live locally I would recommend this service to anybody who is looking to enjoy the beautiful South Downs National Park. Perfectly located at Hassocks train station and less than an hour from London. A private enterprise could not provide this service better.
      Written October 27, 2015
    • Scotsfireblade
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Brilliant!
      I'm still in awe that this is run by volunteers. Such a super idea for a great day out and so very reasonably priced! We received a fantastic service on a Sunday, got a lot of good advice, local knowledge, maps and a great bicycle with all accessories like helmet, repair kit etc. on top of all this. We had such a great time! I really hope that lots and lots of people will see this review and take the opportunity to go for a bike ride on the South Downs. It's so worth it!!
      Written October 23, 2015
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    Tim
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hired a great mountain bike for a day cycling on the South Downs. Service was brilliant, and the free maps available help with planning a route
    Written September 10, 2020
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    Ruth H
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2020 • Family
    Brilliant quality bikes, very helpful would recommend the service, location and price was very competitive we did route 2
    Written August 26, 2020
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    Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it.
    Written August 28, 2020
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    Tom
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2020 • Family
    Excellent friendly service very responsive to our timings and needs, good advice on trails. The bikes were perfect for our needs and the prices very reasonable- the family rate particularly welcome! Great selection of routes in the Hassocks area- including some technical stuff, gravel roads, small lanes with pretty villages and of course the bridleways on the Downs.
    Written August 7, 2020
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    Thank you very much. Glad you had such a good time
    Written August 28, 2020
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