DELIVERY QUESTIONS Can I rent for a few hours? Yes, but the lowest rate is $45/day. Can I call to make a reservation? Yes, 202-684-8086, but it will take longer than if you went through the site yourself. Credit cards only used online. Are kids bikes available? Yes, if your child is 4’11” (or 1.49m) or taller. Baby seats are not offered. Where is your location? There are no locations. Our delivery map should help you. $10/bike if within ten miles outside listed limits. Can I pay cash? Cash is an option for payment but a credit card is needed for collateral. Please have ID matching the card also. Do you have corporate group rate options? Yes. Email for more info. THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE HAS BIKE SECURITY INFO! bicycle rentals TRANSPORTING BIKES Can I take bikes on buses and trains? Yes. Buses are capable of holding two bikes on the front rack. METRO trains are available to cyclists during non-rush hours. Are car racks available for rent? Yes. $10 fee. It holds 2 bikes on most cars and SUVs. bicycle rentals ACCESSORY QUESTIONS Can I bring my own pedals? Yes. Road bikes do not come with pedals unless specifically requested. Can I use a lock with my rental? Yes. However, you are responsible for any and all parts of the bike should they need to be replaced due to damage or theft. It is recommended to ask the hotel staff to store the bike for you, if you are a guest, or to lock it within a parking garage or even within residential property. Are maps offered? Check this site for bike maps. Are bags, panniers or repair kits offered? No. Is it the law to wear helmets? In DC it is required for people under age 16. In Virginia, the age limit is 15 and under. If I get a flat tire, will I get charged? No. However, if you damage the wheel to the point of needing a repair that means a $15 minimum charge. Bending, ripping, or breaking parts are mentioned in your waiver. You assume financial responsibility for those occurrences. bicycle rentals ATHLETIC QUESTIONS Are there fitness rides I can borrow a bike to be a part of? Yes. There are personal trainers & amateur competitors who will enjoy company on a ride. Most shops have rides that start from their store. Trainers taking clients on rides have a special rate for this special arrangement. Have the trainer Email me to set this up. Do you rent triathlon specific equipment? No specific equipment rentals. Road bikes work well for tri- events. Aerobars are a liability & too expensive to deal with currently. How can I train in the winter without a bike? You can borrow a bike indoors with a trainer! Some bike shops and a few gyms offer interval training classes. Spinning class is NOT interval training. Email for details. Do you teach adults how to ride a bike? Yes. We have a personal trainer on staff available. Email for more info. OTHER QUESTIONS bicycle rentals Do you have tandem (2 person) bikes, recumbents or tricycles? No to all three. Can I borrow a bike from one location a return it to another? Yes. Be sure to inform us of the change in location by texting the new location or by email. Call if unsure about anything. What can I do if a Brief Bike Borrow location has no bikes? You can chose a bike to be delivered to you here. If you have mistakenly paid before seeing the bike at the rack, then send a request for a refund and wait 5 days. HOW TO LOCK A BIKE PROPERLY! The 2nd best way from my experience in this business! This is the best video, even though it does not address the quick release front wheel is more likely to be stolen than the back. The BEST way to lock your bike! Take the front wheel off, lock it to the rear and something stationary & sturdy. Like in this image, use the section of the rear wheel where it’s inside the frame. U locks can be used this way too! But people get lazy. Many seats are quick release too! Kryptonite’s own website does not have better info. If you’re reading this, then you’re not too lazy to go to these links below. Its current (2010) and accurate. How to lock your bike at MassBike. & Wiki bike lock article.

DELIVERY QUESTIONS

Can I rent for a few hours? Yes, but the lowest rate is $45/day.

Can I call to make a reservation?

Yes, 202-684-8086, but it will take longer than if you went through the site yourself. Credit cards only used online.

Are kids bikes available?

Yes, if your child is 4’11” (or 1.49m) or taller. Baby seats are not offered.

Where is your location?

There are no locations. Our delivery map should help you. $10/bike if within ten miles outside listed limits.

Can I pay cash?

Cash is an option for payment but a credit card is needed for collateral. Please have ID matching the card also.

Do you have corporate group rate options?

Yes. Email for more info.

THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE HAS BIKE SECURITY INFO!

bicycle rentals

TRANSPORTING BIKES

Can I take bikes on buses and trains?

Yes. Buses are capable of holding two bikes on the front rack. METRO trains are available to cyclists during non-rush hours.

Are car racks available for rent?

Yes. $10 fee. It holds 2 bikes on most cars and SUVs.

bicycle rentals

ACCESSORY QUESTIONS

Can I bring my own pedals?

Yes. Road bikes do not come with pedals unless specifically requested.

Can I use a lock with my rental?

Yes. However, you are responsible for any and all parts of the bike should they need to be replaced due to damage or theft. It is recommended to ask the hotel staff to store the bike for you, if you are a guest, or to lock it within a parking garage or even within residential property.

Are maps offered?

Check this site for bike maps.

Are bags, panniers or repair kits offered?

No.

Is it the law to wear helmets?

In DC it is required for people under age 16. In Virginia, the age limit is 15 and under.

If I get a flat tire, will I get charged?

No. However, if you damage the wheel to the point of needing a repair that means a $15 minimum charge. Bending, ripping, or breaking parts are mentioned in your waiver. You assume financial responsibility for those occurrences.

bicycle rentals

ATHLETIC QUESTIONS

Are there fitness rides I can borrow a bike to be a part of?

Yes. There are personal trainers & amateur competitors who will enjoy company on a ride. Most shops have rides that start from their store.

Trainers taking clients on rides have a special rate for this special arrangement. Have the trainer Email me to set this up.

Do you rent triathlon specific equipment?

No specific equipment rentals. Road bikes work well for tri- events. Aerobars are a liability & too expensive to deal with currently.

How can I train in the winter without a bike?

You can borrow a bike indoors with a trainer! Some bike shops and a few gyms offer interval training classes. Spinning class is NOT interval training. Email for details.

Do you teach adults how to ride a bike?

Yes. We have a personal trainer on staff available. Email for more info.