Bike hire in Riom and the surrounding area
- Mixed fleet with delivery to Riom: gravel and road bikes for the flat Limagne region, electric-assist bikes for the volcanic hills, children’s bikes and accessories (child seats, trailers, panniers).
- From a single day to a month: short-term hire for a weekend or holiday, long-term hire for the season, a training course or a summer job.
- Individuals and businesses/Works Council: same fleet, with tailored billing terms and volumes.
- Collection and return to your home in Riom, at a booked time slot. Every bike is serviced and adjusted to your size before you collect it.
A bike hire service in Riom tailored to the local area
Riom has a population of around 18,800, situated at an altitude of between 314 and 505 metres, within an urban area comprising 31 local authorities. In practical terms, there are two distinct parts to Riom:
- The flat, lower town, where everything is within a ten-minute cycle ride: the historic centre around the Mandet Museum and the Cordeliers Convent, the banks of the Ambène, the secondary schools, local amenities and the market.
- The hills and ‘volcanoes’ to the west: Marsat, Enval, Châtel-Guyon and Volvic. It’s uphill, sometimes quite steeply, the terrain varies, and this is where e-MTBs completely transform your day.
This is why we recommend a different bike depending on how you’ll use it, not on what’s fashionable. A resident of Riom who goes to buy bread and drops the children off at school doesn’t need the same bike as a family wanting to cycle up to the Volvic springs on a Saturday.
Are you already familiar with our network? Find out more about our bike hire in Clermont-Ferrand – our flagship service – and the specific details for each town below.
Short-term or long-term: which option is best for a resident of Riom?
- Short-term (day, weekend, week): a holiday in Auvergne, family visiting, a spa weekend in Châtel-Guyon, or a week without a car whilst it’s at the body shop.
- Long-term (month, season, year): seasonal workers, students, second-home owners, or employees at the Mozac and Ménétrol business parks who don’t want to buy a second car.
A good tip: if you’re renting for more than three weeks, always compare prices with the monthly package – it’s almost always better value. Full details are available on our long-term hire page for private individuals.
Something we often see in Riom: employees who take the TER to Clermont-Ferrand and leave their car in the car park. With an annual bike hire, Riom–Châtel-Guyon station is just a five-minute ride from the town centre, and Clermont is 8 to 11 minutes away by train.
Individuals, businesses and Works Councils in Riom
For individuals
Whether it’s for a weekend, a holiday, a one-off trip, or if you’d like to try out an e-bike before buying one: simply book your model, enjoy a ride, and return the bike at the end of the hire period. The options and terms for short-term bike hire can be found on the ‘Individuals’ page.
For professionals, works councils and local authorities
Riom and its surrounding area boast a dense economic fabric: an administrative and judicial hub, the Mozac and Ménétrol business parks, and shops in the town centre. There are three main uses:
- Commuting: a fleet of bicycles or e-bikes made available to employees, as part of an employer-led mobility scheme.
- Works Council benefits: bike hire at a negotiated rate for employees and their families, on an annual or seasonal basis.
- Events: seminars, incentive trips, team-building activities, hosting delegations – a serviced fleet, ready to ride, collected and returned as a group.
Everything is properly organised and invoiced. Take a look at our corporate offering, and for setting up a contract or a fleet, we’ll discuss this further below in the sections on the areas we serve.
How does bike hire work in Riom?
Five simple steps, no hidden details.
- You book the model, the hire period and your dates.
- We’ll confirm availability and your collection slot, either by phone or email.
- We’ll deliver the bikes to your chosen location in Riom during the agreed time slot.
- We’ll adjust the bikes to suit you: saddle height, tyre pressure, and a quick explanation of the assistance system if it’s an e-bike. You’re ready to set off straight away.
- We’ll collect the bikes at the end of your hire, from the same location, during your agreed return slot.
Our visit to the collection point takes just a few minutes. Everything is checked before you set off: brakes, lights and battery charge for e-bikes. To book a slot, please visit the contact page.
Areas served around Riom
It is from Riom that our customers set off on their rides.
Two key landmarks to bear in mind when cycling here:
- The Thermal Express cycle route, built along the former railway line that linked Riom to Châtel-Guyon from 1912 to 1971 (Agglo Riom Limagne et Volcans). It allows you to cycle towards Châtel-Guyon away from traffic.
- The gradient heading west. Between Riom (~330 m) and Volvic or Enval, the gradient is steady. It’s doable on a standard bike, but at the end of the day, with children or shopping bags, an e-bike is much more comfortable. Full details of the routes can be found on our Volvic bike hire page.
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Your questions about bike hire in Riom
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How do I book a bike hire in Riom?
Two hire options:
- Book your bike on our website in under 5 minutes. Payment will be processed via our partner’s platform.
- Use our partner’s hire platform: enter your dates, the number of bikes, the intended use (city, cycle path, e-bike) and your preferred delivery slot.
Book your bike in Riom
Our entire fleet is available for collection at your chosen pick-up point in Riom: city bikes, hybrid bikes, e-bikes and children’s bikes, all with a lock and repair kit included, available for hire from a single day up to a whole season.
Send us your dates and the number of bikes: book your bike in Riom and receive your quote within 24 hours.
E-bikes go fast during peak season. Book early to be sure of getting one.
Looking for another town? See our bike hire in Clermont-Ferrand.