Find a bike
Cycle hire is now available across the West Midlands. Find bikes in Birmingham, Coventry, Sandwell, Stourbridge, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall and Wolverhampton. Bikes are available 24/7. With docking stations at major bus, metro and train stations, visitor attractions and city or town centres.
How to ride
It's easy to hop on a bike to get to work, pop to the shops, or even to discover new places to explore!
1. Unlock
Unlock using the Beryl cycle hire app
2. Ride
Have fun and be safe!
3. Dock
Find your nearest docking station to park up
4. Lock
Close the lock to end your ride
There are two ways to ride with us, you can either buy bundles of minutes up-front, or pay as you ride.
Pay as you ride
Best for those who cycle occasionally.
Pedal bikes
You pay a £1 fee for unlocking the bike, then 5p per minute of cycling.
Example: Unlock the bike and ride for 15 minutes. You pay: £1 + (5p x 15 minutes) = £1 + 75p = £1.75
eBikes
You pay £1.50 fee for unlocking the eBike, then 10p per minute of cycling.
Example: You unlock the eBike and ride for 15 minutes. You pay: £1.50 + (10p x 15 minutes) = £1.50 + £1.50 = £3
Minute bundles
Best for regular users of the scheme.
Buy a bundle of minutes upfront and we’ll deduct minutes from your balance depending on how long you ride for. Our minute bundles can be used interchangeably between the pedal and eBikes, and minutes cost 5p per minute.
Pedal bikes
There is no fee for unlocking the bike with a bundle.
Example: You unlock the bike and ride for 15 minutes. You pay: 5p x 15 minutes = 75p
eBikes
You pay £1.50 fee for unlocking the eBike, but the cost of a minute is 5p instead of 10p.
Example: You unlock the eBike and ride for 15 minutes. You pay: £1.50 + (5p x 15 minutes) = £1.50 + 75p = £2.25
Compare the plans
| Minute bundle | Pay as you ride | |
|---|---|---|
| Pedal | 15 minutes = 75p | 15 minutes = £1.75 |
| eBike | 15 minutes = £2.25 | 15 minutes = £3 |
| Pedal | 30 minutes = £1.50 | 30 minutes = £2.50 |
| eBike | 30 minutes = £3 | 30 minutes = £4.50 |
| Pedal | 1 hour = £3 | 1 hour = £4 |
| eBike | 1 hour = £4.50 | 1 hour = £7.50 |
Pay for your ride by linking a credit/debit card or your Swift account to the Beryl cycle hire app.
Our bikes
Our bikes are simple to use and perfect for enjoying an easy ride.
- Comfort first: our cushioned saddles are easy to adjust to your preferred height
- Pedal power: 3 gears to tackle any hill
- Keep it clean: mud and chain guards to protect your clothes
- Light the night: laser lights for your added safety
- Put it away: handy storage at the front for your essentials
eBikes are now available – check the cycle hire app to find an eBike near you.
Ready to ride?
Our blog
Making an impact
Michelle, from Wolverhampton, starting using West Midlands Cycle Hire as part of a local social prescribing programme in her area.
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eBikes aren’t cheating!
There is a common misconception that with an electric bike (eBike) you won’t get the benefits that you do on a pedal bike – but in fact, you do!
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The electric bike lowdown
With electric bikes (eBikes) being launched across the region next week we thought we’d give you the lowdown on what to expect from a West Midlands Cycle Hire eBike.
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Be safe, be seen
We’ve taken every precaution to help make our riders feel more confident cycling in the dark mornings and evenings.
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Algar’s story
Algar started cycling again thanks to West Midlands Cycle Hire. She hadn’t cycled for over 20years but since the scheme launched in her local park she now gets out 3 times per week!
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Winter proofing your ride
Riding in the cold or wet doesn’t have to be a recipe for disaster – it can be exhilarating and refreshing!
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Top 5 tips for cycling to work!
Handy tips to ensure your daily cycling commute is as easy and convenient as possible.
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Why cycle to work?
There are so many advantages of using cycle hire to get to work; it’s good for your health, the environment and can also be good for your pocket!
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Emma ditches car in favour of new cycle hire scheme
“It was very easy to download the app and there were very clear instructions on how to unlock the bike.”
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A bostin’ tour of Sandwell
For those arriving by train, you can hire a bike for your trip right outside Sandwell and Dudley train station, et voila you’re off!
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