Why not explore Southport by bike - the ideal, cost effective and environmentally friendly way to see the sights! Available for hire from the Southport Cycle Centre in partnership with Merseyrail. This centre also includes secure cycle parking which is operated through Merseyrail and a cycle maintenance centre. For details of cycle parking at Southport station and other stations within Sefton, please see the Merseyrail website.

Prices:
The cycles can be hired for £8.00 per day and £6.00 for up to 4 hours. Use of helmets, security locks, lights and other accessories are also included in the cost.
Tag-a-longs, trailers, children's bikes and child seats are also available for hire.

Discounts:
Family discounts are available.
2 x adults / 2 x children (aged 16 and under)
Full day hire : £28.00
Up to 4 Hours : £20.00
Group discounts are available.
For groups of 6 to 9 : 10% off
For groups of 10 or more : 20% off
Prices and discounts applicable from the 1st April 2011
Please note for both family and group discounts to apply, bikes must be pre-booked at least one day in advance. Discounts also subject to availability.
To hire a bike, the main hirer must be 18 or over and photo ID and proof of address will be required. Please note that bikes can only be hired per day and cannot be kept overnight.

Several of Southport's hotels are involved in the cycle hire scheme and guests staying at those hotels are able to hire bikes direct from the hotel.

Free cycle loan is still available for Sefton residents through the Freewheeling centres in Sefton whilst the Wheels for All centres provide adapted cycles for people with disabilities.