On your bike! On your bike!

Two cycle companies on Anglesey are bringing their unique offers together to have everything sewn up for anyone wanting to cycle in the region this season…

From bike hire, to leisurely guided tours to some magical island destinations, to a taste of the ‘pro-rider’ experience on a 100 kilometre supported ride; whether you ride every day, or haven’t ridden since school days, Cyclewales and Green Lane Bike Tours say they have something for the cyclist in you.

Cyclewales have an extended fleet of bikes for hire at their Llangefni base, and can deliver directly to the customer. They have over 60 bikes, from mountain and road bikes to E Bikes, tandems, children’s bikes and tag-alongs and trailers for the youngest. So for cyclists who know where they want to go, it’s just a step to the nearby Lon Las Cefni cycle route or to follow a route around Anglesey.

For those less sure of where they want to cycle, or who want someone else to do the route-planning and navigating, then Green Lane Bike Tours’ guided and self-guided tours provide the solution. These tours visit some of Anglesey’s most special and secluded places, and share some insights into Anglesey’s history along the way.

Green Lane Bike Tours have been taking people on their unique guided bike tours, blending leisurely cycling with sightseeing, since 2019.

“Our rides are ideally suited to anyone who wants to spend a not too energetic day out on a bike,” explains owner Eli ElisWilliams. “We share some stories from the island’s history and heritage with our guests, and keep an eye open for wildlife as we visit some lovely and often less well-known places. We just like to think of it as a great day out, just that we travel by bicycle, with plenty of stops (and cake!) along the way!”

People can join Green Lane Bike Tours with their own bike, or hire a bike and have it delivered to the start of the route.

Cyclewales’ owner Dewi Jones is a well-known figure on the island’s cycling scene. This year, he and his team are offering three longer supported cycle routes of over 100k around Anglesey and Eryri, including the Anglesey Audax route, a round- Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) route and a route to Aberdaron on the Llŷn Peninsula.

The supported rides enable individuals and groups to undertake a longer more strenuous ride, while also getting a taste for the ‘professional support team’ feel. The team will be alongside and ready should there be any mechanical failure or unanticipated event along the route!

“This is a new experience to offer riders of all levels,” said Dewi Jones. “Knowing that there is a backup with you along the route ensures you’ll never get lost, and there’s no need to think ‘where will I go if I have a mechanical problem’. You’ll have the Bike Shop along with you!”

These cycle routes dove-tail into Green Lane Bike Tours’ offering, meaning that people can enjoy a full range of supported cycling on Anglesey, from easy self-guided tours, to the longer supported rides – so there should be something for everyone when it comes to cycling! n