“It Was During a Vacation on Île de Ré That the Idea Took Shape”: This Couple Rents Out Bikes on the Guérande Peninsula
Ti’cyles has established a bicycle rental service in Mesquer, in the Kergoulinet business area, since April 2025. The company is run by Fabrice Caharel and his wife Patricia, who bought the business from its previous owner in Piriac-sur-Mer, along with an initial fleet of 150 bicycles. The rental offer has since expanded to 200 bikes, with a wider and more varied selection designed to meet different needs and uses.
The fleet now includes a mix of newer and more eclectic models, ranging from traditional pedal bikes to electric bicycles. Customers can also rent tandem bikes, long-tail cargo bikes, beach cruisers and tricycles. The couple says the business idea developed during a holiday on Île de Ré, where they noticed the rapid growth of cycling infrastructure and the many rental services available there. Inspired by that model, they seized the opportunity to expand their own venture in Loire-Atlantique.
Ti’cyles also highlights a practical delivery service. For rentals starting at 150 euros, the company offers free delivery within its service area. Orders can be placed by text message or directly through the company website, ticycles.fr. This service is intended to make access easier for holidaymakers and local residents looking for convenient transport options.
For the 2025 season, the business has also broadened its offer beyond bicycles. The couple has added paddleboard and wingfoil rentals, available at Sorlock and Lanséria. This diversification reflects their intention to build a more complete outdoor leisure service for customers seeking water sports as well as cycling activities.
According to the owners, the new season marks a fresh start for the company, with better preparation and an expanded range of equipment. The business is positioning itself as a local rental provider for both land and sea leisure activities in the Mesquer area. Contact information listed for Ti’cyles includes the website ticycles.fr and the phone number 06.20.97.07.25.
