Adventure on two wheels - discover Ibiza with Hasha on our bikes
Hidden beaches, unique nature and nearly endless spots to discover: Ibiza, the Mediterranean gem has more than enough to offer its visitors.
But how does one explore the island without the hassle of finding parking spots and being stuck in traffic during high season?
Ask Hasha, a bike rental service located in Siesta, just outside Santa Eularia, whose fleet consists exclusively of RUFF CYCLES eBikes.
Founded in 2020 and run by the British pair Heather and Barnaby, Hasha is more than just any typical bike rental. Whether you feel like just hopping on a Lil’Buddy or a Lil’Missy and finding beauty along the way or participating in a guided tour, you sure will have a one of a kind experience.
Interested in Heather and Barnabys story? Let them tell you themselves:
You have decided to pack your bags and move to Ibiza to start your rental business, what sparked this idea and how would you describe the process of thought behind this?
Before moving to Ibiza we were both living close to London, both with long commutes, and since the UK is a nation of cars and mostly indoor activities, we were seeking something different to this – we wanted to spend our lives outdoors.
We had visited Ibiza only 2 or 3 times before deciding to move. It was mainly the pace of life and the scenery of the Island that drew us, in the winter it feels remote & quiet but in the summer it comes alive with a cosmopolitan feel. The idea of Hasha Ibiza actually grew from the question: What can we do on Ibiza to create a fulfilling Income?
Your fleet is exclusively RUFF CYCLES. How is the experience after all those years working with our bikes?
For me it was all about the quality. I visited the Eurobike show in 2019 & in this sector of the ebike world, the quality and workmanship of the RUFF CYCLES offerings stood out as being at a totally different level.
Alongside build quality, my primary concern was battery lifespan. My background is working in motor racing, specializing in Formula E, and working directly with many car manufacturers, so I understand just how temperamental batteries can be.
Again RUFF CYCLES were the only company offering a really solid battery that I trusted it would perform for many years in high temperatures.
When you have a fleet of e-bikes it’s about having them out on demand. When the bookings come through you need to have enough units, you can’t be waiting around for batteries to arrive from cheap poorly constructed batteries.
We have now been operating for nearly 4 years and from the start RUFF CYCLES were very forthcoming with communication, the purchase experience was easy. It’s nice to talk to people who are passionate about the company they work for.
It’s been a pleasure to not only watch the company grow but also be part of “team Ruff”.
What is the most often heard feedback from your customers towards your business and our bikes?
Our customers are of all levels and ages, many of them have not been on a bike in years, the main feedback we receive is just how confident they feel on the bikes.
The fat tyres offer great grip on the gravel tracks of Ibiza, around town they are great for mounting and dismounting curbs, especially for our less experienced clients.
No matter what age you are you cannot help but feel like a kid again – every ride really is a joy, we see this with our customers, they come back with that post-ride buzz, it’s always a pleasure to see.
Overall it’s great to be able to extend our experiences to people who are not normally cyclists, as we aren’t limited to only the cycling community.
You offer not only rental bikes but also unique experiences, what would be your dream itinerary for exploring the island?
For us it’s the scale of the island that really creates the experience,since it is fairly small it makes for great day trips. Our favorite thing to do on the bikes is to get a group together and head out on the coastal trails and quiet country roads. A lot of the time we will stop at Terra Masía which is a beautiful organic farm.
Our dream itinerary has to be loading up for the day and heading to a secluded beach; in the mid and low seasons you can find beaches in the north of Ibiza that are empty all day long. We’ll load up a small gas hob and pan to cook fresh food with our friends.
We recently started using the front rack with the bag to fit, and the bag is great. You can extend it by unrolling it, so it’s massive when you need it to be, but also small and light if you only want to carry a few things.
Thank you so much for your insight, is there any final feedback for us at RUFF CYCLES?
Keep it up! Most of all both Heather and I would just like to say a big THANK YOU for the ongoing support from all of you at RUFF, we really love being part of the journey.
