Renting a road bike?

The Ors

Is it easy enough to rent a road bike where you are?

I have some American colleagues who are coming back over for a meeting in September. They are keen 'Roadies' and want to take a couple of extra days at the end of the trip to go cycling. The intention was to bring their own shoes, pedals, helmets and rent some reasonable road bikes.

I phoned round some LBS's but the only things on offer were Hybrids & Tandems. Is it worth me phoning more or do people just not rent out decent road bikes? I am in Plymouth BTW.

I guess the alternative is for them to bring their bikes with them. Anyone have any experience of taking bikes on planes? (They'll be coming from Florida).

Cheers

Darren

DrKJM

http://www.onyourbike.com/london-bike-rental.php

Google pops this up. Try road bike rental then nearest city?

Edit: just noticed you are in Plymouth. Guess that makes it trickier.

rolf_f

DrKJM wrote:

http://www.onyourbike.com/london-bike-rental.php

Google pops this up. Try road bike rental then nearest city?

Edit: just noticed you are in Plymouth. Guess that makes it trickier.

If they are American they'll think London's near enough!

anto164

How about renting out a demo bike from a couple of bike shops?

Easiest way IMO.

FSR_XC

Have you spoken to Rob at Certini?

If they don't rent them out, he'll know who does in the Plymouth area.