☰

Terms & Conditions

These terms apply when you hire a bike or book an activity with Green Jersey. The bike hire rules are the shorter version shown on the bike hire page. The booking terms below are the same terms you agree to at checkout.

Bike hire rules

Green Jersey Bike Hire – Rules for Riding

  1. Bikes are supplied in good, safe order, but you might still fall off or have an accident. Green Jersey is not responsible or liable for that.
  2. Rules of the road apply:
    • You must wear a helmet.
    • Stay left, ride safely, stay left.
    • Be considerate of other road users.
    • Do not ride if intoxicated.
  3. No BYO alcoholic drinks on bikes (this will result in termination of hire without refund).
  4. Any damage to Green Jersey equipment is the hirer’s responsibility (NO SKIDS).
  5. Green Jersey is not responsible for any damage to any item carried on the bike or in a basket.
  6. Rickshaws must only be ridden by approved riders.
  7. Bikes are not to be ridden down the hill at Luna Estate.
  8. Large bikes are not to be ridden out of Martinborough or the Wine Strip area.
  9. Have a great time, and keep it classy.

Booking terms

By completing a booking and payment, you agree to these terms:

Bike Hire Cancellation Policy

  • 7+ days before hire: Full refund of any payments made
  • 1-6 days before hire: 80% refund (deposit will be retained)
  • Day of hire: No refund available

Hire Conditions

  1. Payment is required in full either at start of hire or when checking out if hired from an accommodation partner.
  2. No refunds will be made for early returns, late pickups, no shows or changing your mind on the day of the pickup.
  3. The hirer is responsible for repair or replacement costs in cases of damage or loss of any item. This includes but is not limited to damage to bicycles, tyres, parts or accessories. We reserve the right to charge repair or replacement.
  4. Once in their possession, the bike and equipment is the hirers responsibility.
  5. Any extension of the hire period, must be agreed in advance of the extension.
  6. I agree to the terms and indemnity stated below.
  7. All tour details must be agreed upon prior to a tour's start. Green Jersey reserves the right to decline any changes requested after the tour has commenced. If Green Jersey chooses to accommodate such changes, additional fees may be applied to your account.
  8. Green Jersey reserves the right to decline last-minute booking changes requested outside of regular working hours. If Green Jersey chooses to accommodate such changes, additional fees may be applied to your account.

Terms and Indemnity

a. I agree that in this release, "The Activity" means the guided activity or hire of equipment that I am obtaining from Green Jersey Cycle Tours I am providing this release in consideration for Green Jersey Cycle Tour Company agreeing to me taking part in the Activity.

b. I am aware that taking part in this Activity involves certain inherent risks, including inclement weather, rough conditions, navigational difficulties, collisions, hypothermia, illness and accidents in remote places, and might cause me or others injury or loss or damage my or others property.

c. Despite these risks I wish to take part in the Activity. I accept sole responsibility for my own safety and for the above risks

d. I will not make any claim against Green Jersey Cycle Tour Company or its officers, employees or agents in respect of my taking part in the Activity, including for any injury or loss suffered by me or others or any damage to any of my or other property regardless of how the injury, loss or damage occurs. The maximum amount for any claims, injury, loss or damage whatsoever is the amount of the hire charge. The Green Jersey Cycle Tour Company reserves the right to refund at any time.

e. This exclusion is subject to any rights and remedies I may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.

f. I agree that Green Jersey Cycle Tour Company is not responsible for any damage, expense or inconvenience caused by late arrival of transport, change of schedule, strikes, vehicle breakdown or events outside their control. Green Jersey Cycle Tour Company have the right to alter itineraries if necessary. I will pay for any additional expenses and receive a refund for any cost savings.

g. I understand that Green Jersey Cycle Tour Company has the right to decline to accept or retain any participant at any time.

h. I understand that how I and others in my party undertake the Activity will affect the risks, and that Green Jersey Cycle Tour Company have no control over this. I will use the equipment in a safe and proper manner. I have inspected the equipment to be used in the activity and find it to be in a good condition and fit for use.

i. I will not make a claim and I indemnify Green Jersey Cycle Tour Company against all claims, damages or losses (including costs), incurred as the direct or indirect result of my taking part in the Activity, including costs or enforcing this release.

j. In the event of a dispute the parties will endeavour for 14 days to resolve the matter through dialogue, then by mediation.

k. I am physically fit and there is no health or other reason why I should not participate in the Activity. For guided activities, I consent to receiving any medical attention, which Green Jersey Cycle Tour Company considers necessary or desirable, but this does not mean Green Jersey Cycle Tour Company have to arrange medical attention for me.

l. I agree that the laws of New Zealand apply. I agree that this release is binding on my family, my heirs, my legal assigns and my administrators and executors. I am 18 years of age or older. I have fully read and understood this release before signing it and I am authorised to sign the release on behalf of riders (including those under the age of 18 years) who are part of this group.