Blacksheep Adventures offers bike rentals for the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. If you’re participating in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon and need a high-quality bike, Blacksheep Adventures has you covered. As of January 30, 2025, certain bike sizes are sold out (50, 51, 52, 54, 56 & 61 cm), but limited stock remains in 48, 58 & 60 cm bikes. It’s crucial to book and prepay in advance to secure your rental, as they have a limited supply and will likely sell out.
What’s Included in the Bike Rental?
Blacksheep Adventures provides a comprehensive bike rental package to ensure you have everything you need for the race. You have a choice between:
- Aluminum alloy road bike: (Marin Gestalt 1 or 2 with disc brakes)
- Carbon road bike: (Cannondale Synapse Carbon 4 with disc brakes) 1
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Both options are high-quality road bikes designed for performance and reliability.
Along with the bike, the rental includes:
- Pedal Options: You can choose flat pedals or bring your own clipless pedals.
- Rental Helmet: A helmet with MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) is provided for your safety.
- Essential Gear: A small seat bag containing a spare tube, tire levers, a patch kit, and a CO2 inflator is included to handle any flat tire situations.
- Convenient Delivery and Pickup: Blacksheep Adventures delivers the bike to the race expo on Saturday, May 31, 2025, and picks it up at the race end on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Bike Rental Costs
The cost of renting a bike from Blacksheep Adventures is as follows:
- Aluminum Alloy Road Bike: $199 (includes delivery and the gear listed above)
- Carbon Road Bike: $299 (includes delivery and the gear listed above)
These prices are competitive and offer excellent value, considering the quality of the bikes and the included accessories and services.
Rental Terms and Conditions
It’s important to be aware of the terms and conditions associated with the bike rental:
- Prepayment Required: You must book and prepay for your bike rental in advance. Blacksheep Adventures will only have bikes available for those who have prearranged and prepaid.
- Booking Process: Once you submit the rental request form, Blacksheep Adventures will email you the next business day with the size bike held for you and a link to submit payment and sign the waiver. You have 48 hours to complete these steps, or your rental will be canceled.
- Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email once you have paid and signed the waiver.
- Pickup and Drop-off Logistics: Blacksheep Adventures will confirm the pickup and drop-off details by email two weeks before the race.
- Basic Fitting: A mechanic will be on-site on Saturday morning for a few hours to perform a basic fitting, adjusting the seat height and installing your pedals if needed.
- Non-Refundable Payments: All payments are non-refundable.
- Rental Agreement and Waiver: All renters must sign an online rental agreement and liability waiver, assuming responsibility for the bike.
- Photo ID: You must present your photo ID when you pick up your bike.
Ready to Book Your Rental?
If you’re ready to book your bike rental for the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, you can fill out the rental request form on the Blacksheep Adventures website. Don’t delay, as bikes are limited and likely to sell out!
Blacksheep Adventures is dedicated to providing top-notch bike rentals and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants. Their comprehensive package, including high-quality bikes, essential gear, and convenient delivery and pickup services, makes them an excellent choice for your triathlon needs.