RESIDENTS and visitors are being encouraged to swap four wheels for two thanks to the expanding bike hire scheme.

The Frome Community Bike Project initiative provides a range of affordable cycling options, including electric bikes, on-street hire bikes and a cargo bike, making it easier for people to get around town, run errands and explore the local area sustainably.

The scheme includes a fleet of e-bikes available for short- and long-term hire, allowing riders to tackle Frome's hills with ease.

Five on-street hire bikes can be booked via a smartphone app for quick journeys around town and collected from locations opposite Frome Station and outside Frome Library.

A community cargo bike is also available, giving residents the opportunity to carry shopping, transport children or move larger items without relying on a car.

The scheme is designed to make cycling more accessible while helping reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and support healthier lifestyles.

FCBP director, Rosie Downes, said: “Not everyone is ready to buy a bike, and many people are curious about trying an e-bike or cargo bike before making a commitment.

“Our hire scheme gives residents and visitors a simple, affordable way to experience the benefits of cycling and discover just how practical it can be for everyday journeys.”

The initiative forms part of the organisation's wider work to encourage active travel in Frome and support people of all ages and abilities to cycle with confidence.

With rising fuel costs and growing interest in sustainable transport, the project hopes more people will consider cycling for local trips, whether commuting to work, visiting friends, shopping or enjoying leisure rides in the surrounding countryside.

For more information or to book a hire bike, visit the Frome Community Bike Project website: www.fromebikeproject.org/what-we-do/hire-bikes