Bizon Bike Company
Bizon Bike Company
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Experience Leiden through the eyes of a local. Together with locals and insiders, we made the most beautiful routes. Different, authentic, original, unique, simple pleasure...
During our Bike Tours we obviously don't cycle on ordinary bikes, but bicycles with an authentic and original character.
Nice tours for cityhoppers and tourists. And..... our bikes are also for rent!
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Maddieraz
London, UK34 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
We travelled to Leiden from Amsterdam especially to rent bikes from BizonBikeCompany for our cycle to the flower fields. I reserved the bikes via email and had several communications with Marcel who is extremely helpful, responding very quickly to my enquiries. On arrival the bicycles with comfy seats were already prepared for us. The bikes were all in pristine condition and so easy to ride. Marcel to great care with directions and a map. It was a glorious, pretty sure he had arranged the good weather also. We had a really lovely time cycled along dedicated cycle routes. There is so much more of the local countryside to see, I would definitely rent from Bizon again. Cycling in Holland is the best!
Written April 20, 2015
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Verita's Visit Holland
The Hague, The Netherlands47 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
This bike rental shop is located on a historical spot in Leiden & the rental bikes are quite special, as if they were made for this place. You can also try out one of these wooden bikes.
I was in contact with the owner a couple of times and he's really relaxed. Just makes sure that everything is well organised. Even when you're enroute and have a problem, you can just give him a call and he'll provide great assistance.
He'll give suggestions for a route & you can also do tours in & around Leiden
I was in contact with the owner a couple of times and he's really relaxed. Just makes sure that everything is well organised. Even when you're enroute and have a problem, you can just give him a call and he'll provide great assistance.
He'll give suggestions for a route & you can also do tours in & around Leiden
Written May 11, 2016
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Louise K
Nuremberg, Germany11 contributions
Jun 2015 • Solo
I've cycled in many cities and can honestly say Bizon Bikes is one of the best bike rental shops I've ever encountered. Wonderful, friendly, and informative staff who helped get my bike fit properly, got me oriented with a map, and helped plot out a route for my ride. Perhaps more importantly, they provided me with directions to a really great coffee house :)
I wasn't in Leiden long enough to participate in their tours, but if you have the time and a larger group (I was traveling solo) I highly recommend you look into booking one of their cleverly-themed trips. Especially since you'll have the memorable experience of cycling on one of their wooden bikes!
I wasn't in Leiden long enough to participate in their tours, but if you have the time and a larger group (I was traveling solo) I highly recommend you look into booking one of their cleverly-themed trips. Especially since you'll have the memorable experience of cycling on one of their wooden bikes!
Written June 30, 2015
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Chris B
4 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
We wanted to rent bikes whilst in Leiden and judging by the reviews we walked to this place. The website said that it was open but when we arrived it appeared that the whole complex of which it is a part was about to be re-developed as a residential area and the bike hire place was closed and apparently deserted. We were frustrated, to say the least.
Written March 5, 2016
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Dear Chris,
Thanks for your reaction. Sorry to hear that you thought that we were closed. But we are still open!
I'm not sure when you were in Leiden, but we were probably on a biketour through Leiden with some clients. Therefore there is a sign at the main entrance with our (mobile) number, so guests can contact us (and normally we are in a few minutes at our Company).
Sorry to hear that you were frustrated... If you are still in Leiden at this moment, please contact us!
Best regards,
Marcel Benedictus
BizonBikeCompany
Written March 8, 2016
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Rick G
Santa Cruz, CA1 contribution
May 2015 • Couples
We had a wonderful time visiting the Keukenhof (Tulip Gardens).
The owner came in on Sunday to rent us the bikes, give us a map, and give us good directions.
A great experience!!
Rick
The owner came in on Sunday to rent us the bikes, give us a map, and give us good directions.
A great experience!!
Rick
Written June 1, 2015
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Carl D
Brussels, Belgium2 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
Not that there are many bike rentals in Leiden, but this one is definitely the best. Sturdy and comfortable bikes, excellent for the 20 km run through the countryside to Keukeuhof, and at a low price. Also, we got great directions and tips from the shop owner to make the most of our visit. We'll surely be back for the guided tours!
Written April 11, 2015
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AndreCoetzee3
Johannesburg, South Africa67 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Walked across town to reach Bizon Bikes only to find no one home. Tried to connect via text message, but still no response. Surely one would expect a shop manager to hold the fort while others are out biking, but alas.
Poor service. In fact, absolutely NO service. (Wish we could choose a zero rating)
Poor service. In fact, absolutely NO service. (Wish we could choose a zero rating)
Written April 27, 2017
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Hello AndreCoetzee3,
Thanks for your rating. Sorry to hear that you've walked across town to reach us. I was wondering when you tried to visit us, because normally we're open almost every day. You could have called us (instead of text message); one of us will helped you further to get a bike. Sorry to hear that your perception is negative about our Company....
Written April 28, 2017
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enakravica
Brussels, Belgium12 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
Fantastic bikes and great service. Enjoyed the trip through magical flower fields around Keukenhof. Made a 60 km trip and the bikes are very comfortable.
Written April 23, 2015
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Anton B
Frankfurt, Germany8 contributions
We have rented bikes at BizonBikeCompany for a ride to Keukenhof this Aptil. The reservation was fast and easy. I have sent an email and received a confirmation in 2 hrs. The shop is located in the central part of Leiden near one of the water channels. There is a big parking right near it, which is good if you artive with a car. The owner is very friendly and has helped us to plan our trip. We have also recieved a map with the most popular routes. Our bikes were 2 cool city bikes in a perfect confition :). They had 3 gears and were perfectly suited for traveling the flat terrain around Leiden. We enjoyed the trip a lot! In spring you see a lot of flower fields and nice landscapes. Whever you want to go, there are lots of bike roads and all a lot of goals to visit!
All in one, we had a vety nice experience and a perfect service from Bizon Bike Company and Marcel. Thank you!
All in one, we had a vety nice experience and a perfect service from Bizon Bike Company and Marcel. Thank you!
Written April 6, 2015
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