Lopez Bicycle Works And Kayaks

Cycleworks is a great resource. I was a little taken aback by the causal style here. I called about a month in advance to make a reservation to have two road bikes left at the ferry dock for our arrival. They took some basic information and that was that. I realized the day we were leaving that I’d never received a confirmation email with specific instructions. That’s when I freaked out a little. Turned out, they had my info and the bikes were already waiting for us. The pick-​up/​drop off process could not be easier. The bikes were great and the owner’s advice on where to go and what to see was helpful.
The pricing seemed very cheap. We picked up the bikes Friday evening and returned them Sunday afternoon. This would normally be considered a 3 day rental but these guys charged us for 2 days instead. Actually, they initially only charged us for one day so we called them and then had to convince them to take the second day’s payment. The prices are quite reasonable: $ 30/​day plus a $ 10 fee to pick up and drop off at the ferry.
I was a little nervous about the process of picking up the bikes at the ferry, biking to our hotel, and then being without a car all weekend. But it was easy and fine. I’d do it again. I was especially thankful on Sunday while we zipped passed everyone with a car waiting for the ferry, left our bikes on the rack, and walked right on the ferry. Very convenient!
Some general thoughts on bicycle touring of the island: I’m not sure where the notion of the «flattest» island comes from. We did a 25 mile ride on San Juan last year and felt it was much less hilly! You will be pedaling up one hill, and flying down the other side, and then pedaling back up the next hill all. day. long. Relentlessly. We did the 33 mile trip, but I think if you’re not already in really great shape, picking one thing to see on the island and pedaling out will lead to an overall more «fun» experience.

Four of us in our party rented bikes from this location — it was a little expensive, over $ 50 per person. The two cousins who fit our helmets were nice people and even said that we could return our bikes at the ferry building after the bike shop closed for $ 5 per person. We paid the $ 20 upfront. During our ride, and after the bike shop had closed, we made a decision to return the bikes at the shop in the «after hours» spot. because my mom’s shoe had broken and we couldn’t make it back to the ferry. I called the bike shop and left a message saying we were returning the bikes at the shop and could they please refund us the $ 20. Two days later I got a call from Duane saying that he had gone to the ferry building twice to get the bikes that weren’t there and was entitled to our $ 20 as compensation. They had no way for us to contact them after hours if our plans changed and I guess did not think to check their voice mail. I did not appreciate getting told multiple times how difficult it was for Duane to go to the ferry building twice. All he had to do was check his voice mail or he should have given us a cell to call if something were to happen. I would suggest renting bikes in Anacortes instead and getting on the ferry with them.

Rented my bike here from very helpful and friendly guy named Brad.
They have a nice selection and will even let you leave your bike at the ferry so that you don’t have to worry about transportation back! Oh and one last thing about Lopez — there’s no transportation here! I had to walk 4 miles from the ferry to the bicycle rental place which wasn’t too bad because it’s a beautiful island without too much traffic. Everyone said I should have hitchhiked but I have a long ingrained aversion to hitchhiking so no way could any of my thumbs have gone up along that road… was tempted but just couldn’t do it! Biking here is just amazing though and worth the trek. The south side of the island is the most beautiful. Ask them for a map at the store (there’s also a cute 1887 church called Center Church on a small side street near Shark Reef. Don’t miss it!)