Hi All! I get to be in Houston for work next weekend and I plan on getting down to Galveston for the race. I was hoping to ride Saturday but having a hard time finding somewhere to rent a road bike. Any suggestions? Or anyone want to rent a road bike they aren’t using and are going to the race? I would need something close to a 58cm and nothing special. Thanks everyone!
Doubt your wanting to spend $499, but PlayTri does bike rentals at the races now as they are the official “store” of IRONMAN.
https://www.playtri.com/ironmantriathlonstore
Might not hurt to reach out and see if they have a lower “single day” rate for a road bike.
Where are you going to be in Houston? I have a 58cm caad10 (measures like a 56 though) you could borrow. I’m in Katy.
Edit: I’ll also be down there Sunday for the race so could get it back then.
Island Bicycle Company - +1 (409) 762-2453. Jeff normally has a big selection of beach rentals but he does have some road and mtb bikes.
Also, Johnny Zepeda at Fit Tri Run may be worth a shot. They are a retail tri/run shop with a couple of locations and he may be able to help - +1 (409) 539-5150
Those will be your best bets as far as bike shops.
Mike
Hi Guys- thanks for your help! I will look into them!
Bike Barn is local and has several shops and a fairly decent fleet of bikes to rent: https://www.bikebarn.com/about/store-rentals-pg1393.htm
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