Bicycle rent

Evert Dirks · Post by **Evert Dirks** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 12:24 pm

Is is possible to rent two bikes for a week so that we cane go to de restaurants with out using a car.
We are staying at the hiltonhotel en are used to the tempertuur of the region becase this is not the first time we are going to the caraibic.
We are renting a car some days but we think its easy to have bicycles for de short trips.

Evert

Lisa Keith · Post by **Lisa Keith** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 6:15 pm

Hi Evert,

There's a guy down towards the airport in 'One World' music - opposite the corner of Pigeon Point Road, who rents bikes (Schwinn from memory). I have no idea of his name, nor how much he costs, but he has bikes there.

Lisa

Ron Neale · Post by **Ron Neale** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 4:39 pm

Is Tobago very "bike riding friendly"? Other than Crown Point, the terrain looks a bit challenging...

Post by **Steve Wooler** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 4:44 pm

Hi Ron

It depends upon where you're staying. The south-west section of the island (Crown Point to Scarborough) is very flat and great for bike riding. This is where the only cycle-hire places are based (see: Tobago/Getting Around/Cycle Hire). You will need to be pretty fit to cycle in the other parts of the island.

David Watkins · Post by **David Watkins** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 7:59 pm

Steve,"pretty fit",I can hardly walk upsome of those hills!!(no comments please)
David

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 10:28 pm

no comment to david

just a silent smile, grin, ok laugh...

you are in for some training, david.

I have seen people ride up hills in castara with a bike that I never thought could be possibly done... pretty fit might be a understated...
some people just push it up some hills and enjoy rolling down on the other side, but beware, the streets are narrow and winding...

Post by **Steve Wooler** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:58 am

... and don't get too captivated by the scenery and take your eye off the road. Some of those potholes can be really deep and easily throw you off your bike.

no comment to David

who is a little too fond of his Caribs and dining

David Watkins · Post by **David Watkins** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:06 am

OUCH!!!!!

Post by **Steve Wooler** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:08 am

Is that the sound you make when the saddle invades your privacy after droping into a pothole?

David Watkins · Post by **David Watkins** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:10 am

Mr Wooler,I was reacting to the slight on my character and the indirect reference to my physical characteristics!

David

Post by **Steve Wooler** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:15 am

Look, David, can you please refrain from reply so quickly, so early in the morning. I can only manage one crack per cup of coffee and you're taxing the system.

Incidentally, what's happened to your avatar? Did you remove it or have you never had one?

Anyway, I suggest that you and I sit outside Coddringtons and enjoy a Carib or two whilst we watch these keen youngsters cycling up the hill.

David Watkins · Post by **David Watkins** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:18 am

Never had one,Steve.I like the idea of sitting outside Coddries-cyclists or not-as long as the shop is open

David