New initiative for the city: The brand new bike share scheme gives thousands of people the chance to enjoy two-wheeled travel. The scheme, called ‘Beryl Bikes by Breeze’, allows you to hire pedal bike for local journeys or an e-bike for a longer journey, without the need to own and store a bike yourself across Portsmouth, Southampton and on the Isle of Wight. This means you have another greener way to travel across the city, so you’re helping to tackle the climate emergency, while improving your health and reducing the number of cars on the road.
To get started, download the free Breeze or Beryl app on Google Play or the App Store. For more information read the Frequently asked questions below or visit How it works | Beryl
Top tips for a safe ride
- Only ride on roads, cycle paths and shared-use paths
- Never ride on pavements that are only for walking
- Always wear a helmet if you can for your safety
- Follow the Highway Code
- Never drink and ride
- Never ride with more than one person on the bike or e-bike
- Wear reflective or light-coloured clothing if cycling at night, or in conditions where other road users may struggle to see you
- For guidance on quieter routes visit trv-quieter-routes-cycle-map.pdf (portsmouth.gov.uk)
- For more cycling information visit https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/parking-roads-and-travel/travel/cycling-around-portsmouth/