Riyadh is a great place to explore on two wheels and as the weather begins to cool it is now the time to start getting your equipment in order, so you’re ready to saddle up and get outside during the winter months. It doesn’t matter if you’re a newbie or a professional rider, there are great spots to go cycling in Riyadh. But first: here are the places to hire and buy bikes in Riyadh. Get on your (potentially rented) bikes, Riyadh.

Hire a bike

Spin

There aren’t many better ways to see the city than by bike. Whether you’re in a group of friends, with your family or alone, Spin has got a bicycle waiting for you. Spin’s mantra is accessible, affordable and available. The shop also organises group bike rides so you can join like-minded people on some scenic tours of the city, all while getting active and taking in the fresh air. In the store itself, you’ll find racks of bikes available and even a floor-to-ceiling mirror so you can check yourself out before deciding which bike you like best.
Open Sun-Fri 9am-midnight, Sat 10am-midnight. Spin Rentals, Alnahdha st, Jarir, Riyadh 12833, www.instagram.com/spin.sa (055 973 1117).

Venture Outdoors Bike Rental

With a name like Venture Outdoors, you best believe these guys get out and about as much as possible. Join the community for one of the regular morning rides on a bike hired from here. The rides are always held in groups and it’s safety first, with every rider required to wear a helmet and hi-visibility clothing (which is handed out, you don’t have to bring your own). Most of the group activities are for intermediate level riders with routes of 25k. They also take place at all hours of the day, so whether you’re an early riser or a night owl you’ll be able to join the fun.
Open Sun-Sat 7pm-1am. Venture Outdoors Bike Rental, King fahad, Al Faisaliyah, Addiryah 12345, Riyadh, www.instagram.com/ventureod (054 961 2607).

Bike Tour Rental

This is one of the friendliest bike rental shops in Riyadh that offers more than just two wheels. From the outside, it looks pretty unassuming but when inside it’s a treasure trove of bicycles, equipment, scooters and more. As an independently run store, the owner ensures the bikes and equipment is all kept in tip-top condition and is one of the cleanest bike shops in the city. The high-quality customer service has earned Bike Tour Rental a stellar reputation and received a lot of business via word of mouth.
Open 4pm-7pm. Bike Tour Rental, Rafha St, Al Wahah, Riyadh 12443 (059 666 7779).

Buy a bike

Wheels Bike Shop

No matter if you’re new to cycling or a seasoned rider Wheels Bike Shop has a two-wheel with your name on it. The team is very knowledgeable and will help you to find a suitable ride, for instance if your height is less than 165cm the guys recommend the most suitable size for is S or XS. Also in store are all the accessories you could need from lights to flasks, to pumps and helmets and to make things even easier Wheels Bike Shop offers a bundle package of accessories. You’ll find three outlets dotted around Riyadh.
Open Sat-Thurs 9:30am – 12pm & 4pm-9:30pm, Fri 4pm-9:30pm. Wheels Bike Shop Natureland, King Abdulaziz Road, Al Yasmin, Riyadh 13322, www.wheelsbikes.com (+966 9200 07041).

Pro Bike Shop

With a name like this, you can expect only the best and that’s exactly what you get. For serious cycling equipment this is the place to be. The brands here are all premium and the bicycles are built for serious cyclists. The store is in fact the official dealer of Swiss-made bicycles Scott Sports – a brand guided by innovation, technology and design.
Open Sun-Thur 8am-noon & 4pm-11pm, Fri 4pm-11pm. Pro Bike Shop, Abdulrahman Al Ghafeqi Street Riyadh 13214. www.pro-cycling.business.site (054 332 4150).

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