Bottom line is that Bermuda is not wonderful for bicycling (which is no big deal as there is so much else to do), but on top of that, bike rentals here are very expensive and must be rented for 24 hours, no other alternatives/shorter lengths of time for a few hour family bike ride. It was not disclosed to us that the rail trail was in such rough shape near our hotel and that stair cases were going to be involved requiring us to carry the bikes up and down cement stairs. My husband who has a hip injury had a difficult time with this so we abandoned the bike ride fairly quickly despite having just rented 3 bikes an hour before at the full rate.

I was served by a chap aged in his fifties or sixties, with a bushy white moustache, and what sounded like a Dutch accent, who was condescending and combative. When he asked whether I had experience riding a scooter I replied by stating that I possessed a full motorcycle licence, to which he in turn responded by saying that that didn't mean I knew how to ride a motorcycle. I proposed to him that in order to possess a full motorcycle licence one, assuredly, had to have had experience riding one. He then proceeded to argue that pilots could be trained on simulators without having flown an aircraft. This exchange was all very odd and completely pointless. In short, this pugnacious old goat really ought to be put out to pasture.

As for the scooter, likewise, had it seen better days. Though, in the interest of fairness, despite its squeaking brakes and temperamental fuel gauge, it did start every time and took me around the island just fine.

Yes...the scooters are pricey and yes...my scooter did not have a properly working speedometer or brakes for that matter...BUT...the service was great, the little lesson at the beginning was helpful and the day was so much fun touring all over Bermuda. It is the best way to get around and see everything. Plus....I have scootered twice in my life and both times in Bermuda. Love it!