Fodor's Bermuda by Fodor's Travel Guides

Author:Fodor's Travel Guides
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
Published: 2018-02-27T05:00:00+00:00

Tribe Road 3. Tribe roads are small, often unpaved side roads, some of which date to the earliest settlement of Bermuda in the 17th century. They make for good exploring, though many are quite short and lead to dead ends. Beginning at Oleander Cycles in Southampton, Tribe Road 3 steeply climbs the hillside just below Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, with views of the south shore below. It eventually leads to a point from where you can see both the north and south shores.

BIKE RENTALS

In Bermuda bicycles are called pedal or push bikes to distinguish them from the more common motorized two-wheelers, which are also called bikes. Some of the cycle liveries around the island rent both, so make sure to specify whether you want a pedal or motor bike. If you’re sure you want to bicycle while you’re in Bermuda, try to reserve rental bikes a few days in advance. Rates are around $40 a day, though the longer you rent, the more economical your daily rate. You may be charged an additional $30 for a repair waiver and for a refundable deposit.

Riding a motor scooter for the first time can be disconcerting wherever you are. Here you have the added confusion that Bermudians drive on the left, and though the posted speed limit is 35 kph (about 22 mph), the unofficial speed limit is actually closer to 50 kph (31 mph; and many locals actually travel faster than that). At most rental shops, lessons on how to ride a motor scooter are perfunctory at best—practice as much as you can before going on to the main road and beware of unusual traffic patterns such as double-laned roundabouts. Though many tourists can and do rent motor scooters, the public transportation system (ferries and buses) is excellent and should not be ruled out.

Oleander Cycles. This agency is known primarily for its selection of motorbikes and scooters for rent and sale. Single and double bikes are available, and a $30 damage waiver is charged. Oleander Cycles’ main store is in Paget, but its Southampton location is convenient for The Reefs Resort & Club guests since it’s right across the street. There are also small branches in Hamilton, near the St. George’s Club, in the Royal Naval Dockyard, and down the road from Grotto Bay Beach Resort. 6 Valley Rd. Off Middle Rd. 441/236–5235 www.oleandercycles.bm.

Smatt’s Cycle Livery. Smatt’s offers standard moped rentals with helmets. The daily rate is $55 for a single seater, plus the $30 damage-waiver fee. Before a moped is rented, you’ll be asked to take a riding test for your safety. There are two additional locations, one in the west end at the Fairmont Southampton Resort, and one at the Rosewood Tucker’s Point Hotel & Spa. If you are arriving into Dockyard by cruise ship, the closest shop is the Hamilton branch (accessible via a 20-minute ferry ride). There are also a limited number of bicycles available for rent from the Hamilton and Southampton locations. Fairmont Hamilton Princess, 74 Pitts Bay Rd.

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