Business travels to Walnut Creek- Bike Shops w rentals

[crumpincommuter]

Good Evening Ladies!!
Business travels taking me out to Walnut Creek in June and with all the addition business related baggage; adding a bike would probably do me in- weight wise.

So 2 part question... Good reliable bike shop that might offer a decent rental?

Secondly, I've got 2nd yr newbie east coast legs and not sure if I've got the climbing power to hang with the Velo Gals. So if I can hook up with a bike- I'd either be looking for a preferrably women's group ride or accepting good safe routes to travel alone.....

[KnottedYet]

Try contacting Rivendell. They're right there in Walnut Creek! If they can't help you, at the very least they'd be able to point you in the right direction.

[Trek420]

Group rides: Check the Velo Gals Melo Velo ride each Saturday, easier low/no traffic route, human pace.

-other groups-

Team Lunachix, but they also are starting a hill climbing series.

Maybe there will be a ride organized here?

Summit bikes has rentals but they are across the bay from you.

[whippetgirl]

Hi there!
What are the dates in June? You are welcome to join our informal group. I'll be out of town part of the month, however.

You can also try calling Encina Bicycles in Walnut Creek, California Pedaler in Danville for rental info, too.

[aka_kim]

Encina, Rivendell and Performance are all in Walnut Creek. I know Encina rents bikes, although maybe only mtb.

Walnut Creek has quite a few nice bike paths that are safe for riding alone; see http://www.ebparks.org/resources/pdf/trails/canaltr.pdf and here for more area maps.

[roguedog]

Not sure how long you are out here for .. but if it's while and you want your own bike you might want to look into www.sportsexpress.com who will deal with shipping your bike out here and back.

[cindysue]

not bike related but I have a few restaurant recommendations:

1) Nama Sushi - 1502 Sunnyvale Ave Walnut Creek, CA 94597
2) VaDeVi Bistro and wine bar - (expensive but highly recommended)

[bikerz]

I second Cindy's Va de Vi recommendation - it's very good!

And let us know the dates you'll be here for rides - there are plenty of rides without hills, and plenty of us here on TE who'd be happy to ride with you!

[crumpincommuter]

not bike related but I have a few restaurant recommendations:

1) Nama Sushi - 1502 Sunnyvale Ave Walnut Creek, CA 94597
2) VaDeVi Bistro and wine bar - (expensive but highly recommended)

Regret not having the chance to hook up and ride with you ladies. Because of the minimal choices for quality rentals ended up in Healdsburg, which turned out better than ok too. But thanks for the Va de Vi recommendation, enjoyed a great meal, and yes dessert too!

Next trip that brings me out there for a few days I'll be sure to ship Ol'Blue which will alleviate the logistical challenges.... Thanks again ladies...Ride Safe!