Bike Hire in Roubia and the Canal du Midi - Mellow Vélos Bike Hire in Occitanie

After 6 years of running Mellow Velos – Canal du Midi we have taken the decision to retire and therefore we will close our doors for the final time October 1^st 2021.

We have enjoyed the past 6 years so much and have met so many wonderful people many of whom have become our friends and many of you have come back to support us year after year. We have enjoyed hearing about your adventures on our bikes and receiving your pictures and post cards. Without a doubt it is our customers who have made this such an enjoyable experience and we would like to thank you for your support.

Vince and I believe we took over a great product from Phil and Maria Donnison and built on it. We have tried hard to make sure that all our clients felt that they had received great service and that our bikes were great quality and highly maintained and we are proud that we for the first 4 years received a Trip Advisor Highly Recommended awards and for the past 2 years we have received the Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice.

The quality of our bike maintenance has been down to our Chief Mechanic Geoff Doyle who has lavished care and attention on all our bikes. He has the patience of a Saint and never ever complains when I do something really stupid to a bike which he then has to fix. He does however do very loud eye rolls. He is also going to continue in the area as a mobile bike mechanic.

At the moment Vince and I have no plans and will spend the next few months planning to plan but for now we will sit down with a glass of bubbles and reminisce over the past 6 years.

Thank you.

What customers are saying about us

"Mellow Velo solves a thorny issue"
During our first day cycling the Canal du Midi my husband and I suffered the scourge of thorns in our tires causing us to have flat tires. We had to spend an hour picking thorns out of bike tires with tweezers. Our friends who were riding on cycles rented from Mellow Velos – Paraza were puncture free. When we stopped into Vince and Sandra ‘s shop in Paraza they explained that they switched to puncture resistant tires in the fall season. Sandra sold us new inner tubes and pumped up our tires while past owner Phil did a quick service to our bikes. Moral of the story: the folks at Mellow Velo know their stuff so you would be wise to rent from them. They gave us quick and friendly service and saw us happily back on the road. Marilyn from Canada

sept 16 - Marilyn E

“Mellow Velos Cycle Rental”
What a wonderful experience with Mellow Velos. Vince and Sandra provided a friendly, helpful service giving advice as to where to go. The two bikes were ready and fully serviced and clean and came with a water bottle. I would recommend anybody wanting to rent a cycle in this region of Canal Du Midi to use them. They will deliver and collect a cycle in the local region. They have a large selection of cycles to suit all requirements including battery bikes. This region is so suited to cycling whether you want quiet roads or canal tow paths. Lots of friendly stopping off points for a coffee or bite to eat. Look forward to returning soon

JerryWarwick UK

“Great way to explore the area”
Mellow Volos delivered the bikes to our B&B in Olonzac. The bikes were well maintained and very easy and comfortable to ride. We then had two days of exploring the area, first day we did a 44 km circuit, taking in the Canal du midi, second day up to Minerve, both routes that Vince had provided the route plan for. We needed an OS to support the plan. We really enjoyed our time and I’d definitely recommend Mellow Volos. They do have Electic bikes as well!

“Great way to explore the area”Kingsdown UK

“made our holiday”
Two middle aged couples hired these bikes for 3 days. As we were staying at Ventenac on the canal du midi we thought it would be great fun and add a bit of adventure for us oldies to try. We hired the electric bikes which were a joy to ride…. Hardly any effort on the few hills which meant we could go further than we normally would. Vince and Carol couldn’t have been more helpful and the bikes came with EVERYTHING you need . Helmets, locks,puncture repair kits and even bottles of water. They were delivered to our door and the best bonus is peace of mind….if you do get a puncture or into difficulties, they will come and rescue you( all part of the service) Will definately use again. Many thanks you two for being so kind to us. Pam and Richard.

Pam and RichardBrigg, UK

“Professional, reliable, flexible and friendly.”
The title says it all. Travelled to cycle canal du midi in may with my son and rented bikes from mellow vellows for the third time in recent years. The bicycles are top quality and maintained to the highest of standards. You will not have to worry about any break downs as there is a callout response. Prices are very competitive and bikes are delivered with great flexibility.I would advise to book your bike well in advance to avoid disappointment. A great day out on bikes for young families as the cycle routes are very safe. We found Vince and Sandra very helpful and friendly. We will be returning.

Oliver, Dublin

Don't bother bringing your own bike
It’s easier and less hassle to rent from Mellow Velos. I recently spent two weeks in the Languedoc for the purpose of cycling more than sightseeing. When I planned the trip I considered bringing my own bike but the cost and hassle of dragging it trans atlantic swayed me to renting. I found Mellow Velos as a recommendation by the owner of the place I had rented. The bike was delivered to my apartment promptly on the due date. During a ride on the 4th day of rental, a spoke broke in the rear wheel. The bike, a full carbon Giant, was replaced by another within a couple of hours of my notifying them. If I do a similar trip in the future I would definitely rent from them again. Thanks, Mellow Velos!

Cymro1949London & Canada

We are Retiring