Try Before You Bike scheme
Richmond upon Thames is planning an annual cargo bike fair following the success of its inaugural event in June 2025.
Richmond upon Thames' Transport and Air Quality Committee decided in November 2025 to host an annual Cargo Bike Fair, following the success of the inaugural event in June 2025. The fair allows residents to gather information from manufacturers and retailers, and try different cargo bike models, promoting their use as a sustainable transport option.
The Try Before You Bike scheme enables residents, workers, and students in Richmond upon Thames to hire a bike or cargo bike with the option to buy it at the end of the rental period. This initiative supports the wider adoption of cargo bikes for local deliveries and personal use within the borough.
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