Thorndon Cycle Centre
- Thorndon Country Park
- The Avenue
- Brentwood, Essex
- CM13 3RZ
Our centre is based in beautiful Thorndon Country Park, which has over four miles of surfaced tracks and is a great base from which to explore the surrounding Brentwood countryside.
We are open for hires as follows:
| Dates | School holiday weekdays | Other weekdays | Saturdays | Sundays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 10am to 2pm | By appointment | 10am to 2pm | CLOSED |
| March to October | 10am to 4pm | By appointment | 10am to 4pm | 10am to 4pm |
| November to January | By appointment | By appointment | 10am to 2pm | CLOSED |
Please note:
- Opening dates and times may vary depending on weather, so please check our Thorndon events calendar for the latest information.
- We strongly recommend pre-booking to avoid disappointment.
Our Bikes
Click on the images to see the individual bike descriptions and prices.
Adult MTB
At our hire centre we have a range of adult mountain bikes available for hire.
These bikes are ideal for year-round riding on the Thorndon trails, with low gearing for the hills, wide tyres for grip in the mud, and powerful disc brakes.
- X-Large (21”)
- Large (19”)
- Medium (17.5”)
- Small (14”)
Prices
- 2 hours - £15
- Additional hour - £6
- Day rate - £30
Adult MTB
Child MTB
For your youngsters, we have scaled down MTBs that are capable of handling the main trails around Thorndon Park.
- 2 to 4 years (12”)
- 4 to 5 years (14”)
- 5 to 7 years (16”)
- 7 to 10 years (20”)
- 9 to 12 years (24”)
Prices
- 2 hours - £15
- Additional hour - £6
- Day rate - £30
Child MTB
Adult eBike
For those needing a bit of assistance to get up the hills, our powerful eBikes allow you to enjoy the trails without worrying about your physical conditioning.
We only have these available in medium/large.
Prices
- 2 hours - £30
- Additional hour - £12
- Day rate - £60
Adult eBike
Adult Tandem
There's no better way to ensure you stay with someone of different ability on a ride than to share a tandem.
Our off-road tandems are designed to get you around the Thorndon trails and have generous gearing for the hills.
Our selection of tandems cover most combinations of adults and older (12+) children.
Prices
- 2 hours - £30
- Additional hour - £12
- Day rate - £60
Adult Tandem
Adult Hybrid
Hybrid bikes can be used on a mix of road and non-technical trails, so if you're planning a longer ride including both services, then this is the bike for you.
Our hybrids are available in small, medium and large.
Prices
- 2 hours - £30
- Additional hour - £12
- Day rate - £60
Adult Hybrid
Adult Road Bike
If you're planning to ride on tarmac and want to cover longer distances at higher speeds, our lightweight road bikes are ideal.
We have sizes to fit most adults and even some that will fit older (12+) children.
Prices
- Day rate - £50
Adult Road Bike
Ladies City Bike
These road-focused bikes are ideal for those who like an upright riding position and a step-through frame.
Available in most adult sizes.
Prices
- Day rate - £40
Ladies City Bike
Double Buggy
For children too young to ride, our buggies can take up to two children (max load 36kg) in comfort.
Prices
- 2 hours - £7
- Additional hour - £3
- Day rate - £14
Double Buggy
– Bike hire required –
Tagalong
For children who can pedal but lack the balance or endurance to ride without assistance, our tagalongs allow them to join you on the trails.
Prices
- 2 hours - £7
- Additional hour - £3
- Day rate - £14
Tagalong
– Bike hire required –
Child Seat
For children from 9 months to two years (22kg weight limit), a rear mounted child seat can be a great adventure.
Note. Due to the uneven and unpredictable nature of the trails, we strongly recommend that only experienced off-road riders use these; if in doubt, choose a buggy.
Prices
- 2 hours - £7
- Additional hour - £3
- Day rate - £14
Child Seat
– Bike hire required –
Adult Trike
For adults who don't have the balance, coordination or control to ride a two-wheeled bike.
We have a selection of tricycles with optional back rests, headrests, side supports, footplates, and helper’s control bars.
Prices
- 2 hours - £15
- Additional hour - £6
- Day rate - £30
Adult Trike
Adult Recumbent Trike
For those wanting a more relaxed riding position and are capable of riding without additional support, our recumbents trikes are for you.
Prices
- 2 hours - £15
- Additional hour - £6
- Day rate - £30
Adult Recumbent Trike
Child Trike
Our children's trikes come in sizes to suit ages from 3 upwards.
Prices
- 2 hours - £7
- Additional hour - £3
- Day rate - £14
Child Trike
Front Carrier Trike
For adults and children that are unable to cycle, our front carrier trike offers the chance to enjoy a trail ride in safety and comfort.
Prices
- 2 hours - £15
- Additional hour - £6
- Day rate - £30
Front Carrier Trike
Double eTrike
Ideal for a helper to take a less able person for a ride with the electric assist flattening the hills.
The passenger has the option of pedalling with the ‘driver’; pedalling independently; or not pedalling.
Prices
- 2 hours - £15
- Additional hour - £6
- Day rate - £30
Double eTrike
KMX Karts
KMX Karts are a cross between a recumbent trike and a go-kart, with great manoeuvrability and a real sensation of speed.
Available in adult and child sizes.
Prices
- 2 hours - Adult £25 / Child £15
- Additional hour - Adult £10 / Child £6
- Day rate - Adult £50 / Child £30
KMX Karts
Handcycle (electric assist)
For manual wheelchair uses with reasonable upper body mobility, our electric handcycle provides the opportunity to explore the Thorndon trails.
Prices
- 2 hours - £15
- Additional hour - £6
- Day rate - £30
