Rad International Santa Ponsa
The bike hire company Rad International, with three hire stations in the south-west of the island, offers straightforward booking of a hire bike for your cycling holiday in Mallorca. Founded in 1982 as a cycling travel operator, the company offers guided tours and cycling excursions into the Tramuntana mountains, and the hire of modern bikes is among Rad International's strengths. The hire bikes are available by the day or by the week. The selection of available hire bikes includes modern road bikes, sporty mountain bikes and trekking bikes, as well as elegant fitness bikes. Simple booking of the hire bike, insurance included, is done via the bike hire company's website.
Accessories such as SPD pedals, a cycling helmet, a cycle computer and a saddlebag with a mini pump, spare inner tube and tyre levers are all included. Cleaning of the bike is carried out by the mechanics of the Team Rad International and is likewise included in the hire price.
The Cube Peloton is the most affordable road bike, with a daily hire price of €16 and a weekly price of €99; for €22 per day or €129 per week you can hire the self-designed high-tech carbon road bike, the Isaac Boson. Canyon Ultimate CF is the name of Rad International's top bike – the carbon road bike, fitted with Campagnolo Athena 11-speed gears, costs €24 per day and €139 per week.
Pros:
- A superb selection of bikes
- Many years of experience with cycling holidays
Cons:
- Only present in the south-west