Emerald Active - Will I have to fight for a Bike?

[TriMomma]

Are there usually enough bikes for everyone that wants them?  Or should I start researching local bike excursions\operators?

 

 

Edited July 25, 2023 by TriMomma

[Daisi]

The ships can only carry so many bikes, most will hire out for tours. If you wish to bike, speak to the CD when you board, they will let you know the procedure of booking one if needed.

[ATSEAMYLIFE]

We did the Rhone and there never seemed to be a lack of bikes.  We did outside of summer vacation so not a lot of younger parents with kids.  I would guess half were used at most ports.  

[Canal archive]

There was an occasion with Scenic on a Bordeaux cruise that so many wanted to pedal on one excursion they hired extra bikes in. Some get a bit sniffy about the electric bikes (whisper) like my DH but only because he is the proud owner of his electric bike shhh his pride and joy. Everyone I know who’s used the bikes has enjoyed it and as has been said book or make your request early and you’ll be fine. I must admit to preferring track bikes and used to race on the Portsmouth track, ohh the days of youth. 

Edited May 10 by Canal archive
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