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Re: [ST] Bike hire in the UK



Tai Day wrote:

>Since Jonaz is looking to rent in the US, I am considering renting a couple

>bikes in the UK. Are there any bike hires in or around Edinburgh or
Glasgow?

It's difficult and expensive to find decent bikes for hire in the UK, just
as it is in the USA, but here are some contacts you could try.  I collected
these contacts some time ago and I haven't used any of these as I prefer to
ride my own ST when I go to the UK!  Ask what insurance is included in the
price - typically you'll find there is a big excess (deductible) to
discourage you from being a hooligan.

Edinburgh +44-131-555-1039 Alvins, 9b Springfield St, nr Leith Walk
Edinburgh +44-131-313-1199 Scotbike, 128 Dalry Rd
Edinburgh Triumph dealer http://www.twowheels.co.uk/ not sure if they do
rentals, but you could ask
Glasgow +44-141-225-8130 Victor Devine, 60 Hydepark St
http://www.highlandmotorcyclehols.com/hire.htm
http://www.uknetguide.co.uk/Guide/PPF/UK_Motor_Guide/Motorcycle_Hire/Section
/UKMT/GCID/1916/Guide.asp

The motorcycle holiday/rental business doesn't seem to be as well developed
in the UK as in other places; this is probably because most European
visitors bring their own bikes on the ferries and North American visitors
don't think of motorcycle holidays because of the famous Scottish weather!

The weather in Scotland isn't as bad as its reputation, but bring your
waterproofs and plan to make your trip between May and August.  It gets
wetter after August and the weather in April is really unpredictable - last
year we woke up one morning to find the ST covered in snow, this year we
were climbing hills in bright sunshine!

Contact me off list if you'd like some suggested routes.

Neil

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