Sacramento?

[michelem]

Becky,

Message me and I'll give you the scoop! You are in for a real treat. LOTS of great cycling opportunities in the area.

[xeney]

I live in downtown Sacramento but I have not been on lately. From Old Sacramento you can get on the American River Bike Trail, which will take you all the way to Folsom. It's lovely this time of year -- we are having gorgeous weather, too.

ETA: Oh, March. Also lovely! Lovelier! Although it can be pretty windy. There is a place to rent bikes in Old Sac, I think, but they will be cruiser style, most likely. I will ask around about bike rentals and get back to you if you tell me what you are looking for.

[michelem]

Just an fyi, that I'm already on this for becky, but if others have suggestions have at it!

City Bicycle Works seems to be the only place that rents road bikes anymore, and they have a very limited selection. I'm waiting to hear whether they have anything in your size and will let you know. Also, I'll be sending you some maps . . .

[Becky]

Thanks for all of the good info, and keep it coming! Non-cycling recommendations for Sacramento are welcome too! It's looking like I'm going to have more than a little free time to kill...

If all I can get is a cruiser, and I have to take a more leisurely ride, that's ok too! Better than sitting around....or spending money that I don't have...

[xeney]

You can absolutely ride a cruiser on the bike trail, you just probably won't make it as far! And midtown/downtown Sacramento are full of cruisers, particularly on the weekends.

I think the nicest thing to do here is just to be outside. We have a lot of cafes with outdoor seating, lots of parks, a couple of rivers. March is really a nice time of year here, a good time to just walk around and enjoy the weather.

(I probably just guaranteed you a storm during your visit.)

[Hill Slug]

City Bicycle Works rents hybrids and mtbs for $20/day.
2419 K st.
http://citybicycleworks.com/

Bicycles Plus in Folsom rents all kinds of bikes
705 Gold Lake Dr,
Folsom, CA 95630
http://onlinecycling.com/page.cfm?pageID=78
This shop is located right off the American River Bike Trail.

[michelem]

I'm still waiting to hear back from City Bicycle Works. They said they have a limited selection of road bikes for rent, but I'm waiting to hear on your size. Bicycles Plus has a great selection, but I know you don't want to travel 25 miles to get there! However, you could take light rail if you really want to come here to Folsom. They do have a wider selection of rentals, but it will mean wasting an hour or so each way in travel time (if you take light rail, and I know you said you don't have any other transportation).

I'll work on this more for you this weekend. You won't have to worry about being bored. I've just been swamped with work this week!