Grafham
Hire Terms and Conditions
These Terms and
Conditions apply to all people using a hire bike provided by Rutland Water
Cycling Limited (herein after referred to as Rutland Cycling). Completion of a
booking / reservation acknowledges acceptance of these Terms and Conditions by
the participant.
Please bring a copy
of your hire confirmation and photo I.D. along to the store on the day.
Hire Terms and Conditions
- The hirer is fully responsible for their
action whilst using the hire bike. Rutland Cycling do not accept
responsibility for the actions of the participant nor the consequences of
such actions.
- Each rider is responsible for providing their
own insurance protection while using a hire bike. Any accident or injury
caused by the rider’s actions will be the full responsibility of said
rider.
- Each participant will be fully responsible for
any fees or costs incurred or arising from an accident either involving or
caused by the rider.
- Each rider, upon signing the booking form,
agrees that they are physically and mentally capable of riding the hire
bike.
- The booking form must be completed by a person
aged 18 years or over. Evidence of age may be requested.
- Riders under the age of 16 must be accompanied
by an adult.
- It is strongly recommended that all persons
hiring from us wear a cycle helmet at all times. Rutland Cycling reserve the
right to refuse hire bike use to anyone with inappropriate equipment or
clothing. Rutland Cycling is not responsible for damage to clothing and/or
personal items.
- The rider agrees to return the bike to the
hire bike staff. Failure to return the bike will result in Rutland Cycling
recovering the full retail value of the bike from the rider.
- The rider is responsible for any negligent
damage caused to the bike. The cost of any damage caused (over and above
standard wear and tear) will be recovered from the rider, including but
not limited to, skidded tyres and buckled wheels.
- For off site use of hire equipment customers need to be aware that we do not offer a breakdown service and any repairs to our hire equipment must be done by an authorized (by the store the item was originally hired from) repair facility if not by ourselves. We reserve the right to refuse third party repairs to our hire equipment.
- Photo ID must be provided before the hire
bike(s) will be released to the participant. Only nationally recognised
forms of ID will be accepted i.e. Photo driving license and passport.
- ANGLIAN WATER, EVERARDS MEADOWS and NENE PARK
TRUST reminds hirers that the suitability of the track cannot be
guaranteed.
- We will endeavour to provide the bike(s) which
you have booked, but we reserve the right to substitute your booked bikes
for a bike(s) of the same value.
- Please bring a copy of your booking
confirmation collecting your bikes.
- Age restrictions apply for bikes and/or
extras
a. Child seat – 12 months
b. Buggy – 18 months
c. Trailer Bike - 4 years
d. Front of Tandem - 16 years
e. Electric bike - 14 years
f. Electric Tandem – 18 years
Hire code of conduct
- Read the safety information on the signs
provided.
- Please take due care and attention of yourself
and others. Rutland Water is a place of natural beauty with recreational
facilities, however the reservoir is also an operational site with
potential dangers.
- Keep your children in sight.
- The RSPCA advises that dog walking is strictly
forbidden when cycling.
- Don’t race cycles and keep within the 10mph
speed limit.
- Helmets are advised when cycling.
- Follow the Countryside and Highway Codes and
consider other track users.
- Dismount at steep hills and use hand gates
provided at cattle grids.
- Track surface conditions may vary and can’t be
guaranteed for cycling.
- Beware of anglers back casting.
- Take note of cycle centre and site closing
times.
Please bring a copy
of your hire confirmation and photo I.D. along to the store on the day.
