Tag: Rental

In 2003 I went to cover my first Tour de France as part of the press. PEZ had almost no readers and even less money, so I rented the cheapest car I could find. I drove it for 2 weeks and 2500km across France from Lyon east to the Alps, across the south and into the Pyrenees via Andorra, dodging and weaving as far west as Lourdes, and then all the way back to Lyon. It was one of the hottest summers on record in France – when the mercury tickled 40C degrees every day for weeks.Click the video to watch, and see more at the PEZ Youtube channel here.The car was tiny and had no a/c, but I managed…

In Britain (and across the world) you can now lease a bicycle – just in the same way that you can lease a car. It’s simple and straightforward. You simply find a leasing company, look for the correct bike and lease your bike out for your chosen amount of time. Is Leasing a Bike Worth It? When it comes to riding regularly, leasing can be a really great way of having access to a bike as and when you need it. Especially during the current global bikes / parts shortage. But is it worth it? This really depends on your needs and what you use your bicycle for. But for the most part it’s worth it and a great way…