Since 2023, the Alpe d’Huez Triathlon offers a bike rental service thanks to a specialist: France Bike Rentals, official supplier of Ironman Europe and the Haute-Route. As well as being logistically straightforward, this service has many other advantages, particularly for a mountain event like the Alpe d’Huez Triathlon. Here are 4 good reasons to book a bike now!
An economical and practical solution
Travelling with a bike, whether by train or plane, isn’t that easy. Special luggage, dismantling (and then reassembling) the bike, extra costs linked to non-standard luggage: the price of the journey quickly adds up! What’s more, transporting your bike is often a source of anxiety: will it arrive at the same time as you? and in what condition? Cycle hire is the answer to all these problems: cheaper and more practical, it offers undeniable peace of mind and allows you to approach the competition with a more relaxed spirit. At France Bike Rentals, packages range from €295 to €555. Affordable prices and a level of comfort that has a significant impact on performance.
Ongoing assistance
Making sure that all the lights are green before the start of the race, avoiding any mechanical problems during the rides leading up to the competition, worrying about where to store your bike before the big day: the mental burden associated with equipment is real for triathletes. Renting a bike frees you from these worries and allows you to concentrate on what’s really important: the sporting experience!
As the official rental service of the Alpe d’Huez Triathlon, France Bike Rentals is on hand from the opening of the Village Expo and provides ongoing assistance throughout the week. The rental price includes the use of the bike for the duration of the event, personalised adjustments, any repairs needed in the event of problems during outings before the big day… and even the drop-off and collection of the bike directly from the race bike park.
A bike perfectly suited to the Alpe d'Huez Triathlon
Many triathletes live and train on the flat, or generally take part in hilly events with no real long climbs. The Alpe d’Huez Triathlon, however, is a mountain competition that requires you to ride a bike that is adapted to the major Alpine passes.
Jean-Michel Hurter, manager of France Bike Rentals, advises choosing “a lighter, less rigid bike, which is easier to get used to in the mountains, where the speed is slower and the pedalling is different“. The cassette, crankset and wheels also need to be adapted. “The position on the bike is less reclined on a mountain route: you need to be comfortable to climb more easily,” adds Jean-Michel Hurter.
A bike just like at home... only better!
When you hire a bike, your main fears are that you won’t feel completely at ease on a machine you don’t know and that you’ll end up with a model that doesn’t perform very well. With France Bike Rentals, these fears are quickly forgotten: only top-of-the-range, latest-generation bikes are offered, and all parameters can be customised. Size, cassette, pedals with power sensors, extenders, extra bottle cages: you can build your bike à la carte! However, you’ll need to bring your own shoes, bike computer and, preferably, pedals and helmet, although these can also be hired.
“Competitors reserve their bikes on our website and fill in a form that allows us to prepare the machine and make the initial adjustments,” explains Jean-Michel Hurter. “When the competitor collects his bike from our stand in the Village Expo, we check and adjust the settings with him, then send him out for a short ride so that we can check all the parameters together.” The aim is to ensure that participants are as comfortable as possible, so that they can concentrate on the race and not on their equipment.
Book your bike now with France Bike Rentals! The earlier you book, the more choice you’ll have!
About France Bike Rentals
France Bike Rentals is the specialist in premium bike hire for the most prestigious triathlons. With unprecedented technical resources and a team of enthusiasts, FBR is committed to a single concept: triathlete satisfaction.