Bicycle hire in Talence
Talence, a student town and dynamic
Talence is a lively town, known for its university campus, home to prestigious institutions such as the University of Bordeaux and several grandes écoles. With a large student population, the town is committed to practical and sustainable mobility solutions.
Parc Peixotto, a veritable green lung, is a popular place for walks, as is the Forest of Thouars, ideal for a bike ride in the heart of nature. Thanks to its many cycle paths, Talence is connected to Bordeaux and neighbouring towns, making it an ideal area for cycling.
Our bicycle hire offers near Talence
Short-term hire
Whether you are a student, teacher or simply visiting Talence, our short-term bike hire service is the ideal solution for getting around the University of Bordeaux campus and the town. Our city bikes, electric bikes and gravel bikes allow you to easily reach the major universities, student residences and shopping areas of Talence and Pessac without having to rely on a car or tram.
Long-term rental
Are you looking for an economical and sustainable mode of transport for the entire academic year or for your business trips in Talence and the southern part of the Bordeaux metropolitan area? Our long-term bicycle rental offers are particularly suited to students and working people who want reliable, lightweight mobility with no hidden costs. We take care of maintenance and insurance and provide all the necessary equipment, so you can focus on what matters most.
Cargo bikes: a practical solution for everyone
Need to transport equipment, shopping or your children around Talence? Our cargo bikes meet the everyday needs of a town that is both residential and university-based. Available in two-wheeled, longtail or three-wheeled versions, they are ideal for families living in the quiet neighbourhoods of Talence as well as professionals travelling around the town.
Our hotel partners near Talence
VELOTINO has partnered with several accommodation providers in Talence and the southern part of the metropolitan area to offer their customers a sustainable transport solution accessible directly from their place of stay. Whether you are a researcher in residence, a visiting speaker or a family visiting the campus, you can easily hire a bicycle and reach Bordeaux, Bègles or Villenave d’Ornon via the cycle paths in the southern part of the metropolitan area.
Our partner hotels:
- Staycity Aparthotels – Bordeaux Victoire, rental reserved for hotel guests
- Hôtel Meininger – Bordeaux Saint-Jean Station, rental and collection point open to all
- Ibis Styles – Bordeaux Saint-Jean Station, rental reserved for hotel guests
- Campanile – Gradignan, rental and pick-up point open to all
- Moxy – Bordeaux-Bassin à flot, on-site delivery service
- Eklo – Bordeaux Bastide, on-site delivery service
- Hôtel Paludate – Bordeaux Gare Saint Jean, on-site delivery service
- Hôtel Notre Dame – Chartrons, on-site delivery service
An unforgettable cycling experience near Talence
Discover the region in a different way with our bike rides.
Vélotino invites you to discover Talence by bike, a town that reveals itself in a different light when explored on two wheels, with its generous green spaces and well-marked, gentle routes. There are two options to suit your preferences.
The family ride takes you through Peixotto Park and the tree-lined paths of the campus: a peaceful nature trail, accessible to all ages, ideal for enjoying the green surroundings of Talence at a leisurely pace.
For cyclists looking for a more challenging route, the gravel option offers trails from Talence to the nature trails of the southern suburbs, between Gradignan, the Landes de Gascogne forest and the gentle paths to Pessac — an invigorating outing, open to all levels.
4 reasons to choose Vélotino bike hire in Talence
- A turnkey solution: delivery, maintenance and accessories included (helmet, lock, etc.)
- Sustainable and responsible mobility: reconditioned second-hand bikes, commitment to the environment
- Total flexibility: daily, monthly or yearly rentals
- A network of partner hotels: for bike availability throughout the city
Ready to cycle in Talence with VELOTINO?
Click on the following link now to reserve your bicycle in Talence!