Road bike rental in Kyoto

[Sibreen]

Does anyone know a shop that rents out road bikes in Kyoto?

 

[Chris Williams]

http://www.cyclekyoto.com/bike-rental
This is one of many - just typed into search cycle rental in Kyoto.
They do normal cycles, mountain bikes and specials.

 

[rommelgc]

From the city office website (definitely not an exhaustive list):
http://kanko.city.kyoto.lg.jp/bicycle/

Ahh will they fit you?

I've been to Kyoto several times (without a bike), I just walked and used public transportation. Take note though that Kyoto is strict on bicycle parking. They will really take your bike and you will end up paying extra to the rental place if that happens.

 

[hat and beard]

Beg these guys to lend you a bike and see Kyoto in style.

 

[Sibreen]

Thanks for the replies, everyone.

To clarify, I am looking for road bikes - perhaps "racing bicycle" is a better term (although they would not be used for racing)? - to ride in the mountains around Kyoto.
They will not be used for sightseeing.

I've a couple of friends coming over from England next month who ride a lot in the UK and would like to ride in the mountains around Kyoto but don't want to bring their own bicycles.

 

[GrantT]

You could try sending a message to a friendly-looking bike shop in Kyoto and see if they will accommodate your friends. Maybe these guys will be able to help.

This place has a few road bikes, but they're not in Kyoto.

 

[rommelgc]

To clarify, I am looking for road bikes - perhaps "racing bicycle" is a better term

Oops ...

to ride in the mountains around Kyoto.

"Rapha" not required ...
http://latlonglab.yahoo.co.jp/route/watch?id=47fd37c95c33dc2e0e8d179bee4b3c64

 

[Sibreen]

@rommelgc
Nice looking route, that. Will defo recommend it (and do it myself if I can get out there as well) - thanks!

 

[rommelgc]

@rommelgc
Nice looking route, that. Will defo recommend it (and do it myself if I can get out there as well) - thanks!

RGRK ... the Rapha Gentlemens Race Kyoto route ... I've been meaning to do it myself (for the longest time) but the stars have not aligned yet.

 

[ianinjapan]

Hey everyone, this thread is pretty old but I know this place in Kyoto has road bikes:

Kyoto road bike rental >