We hired two bikes from Fontainbleau Bike Rental for two weeks in September 2017. We toured the…read moreLoire Valley and did part of the EuroVelo 3 route. The bikes were in great shape and the service we got from Yannick, the owner of the business was five star. He responded to our emails and texts very promptly as we were planning our trip and gave us a lot of route advice when we arrived. He is willing to pick up and drop off bikes at your destination or, in our case, meet us at the train station with bikes. His rates are very reasonable and the area surrounding Fontainbleu is really a biker's paradise. I would highly recommend!

I was staying in Blois and rented a bike from this place to Chaumont-sur-Loire 20km away. I had a…read morefantastic ride! The Loire à Velo paths are super easy to follow and the guys here will give you a map of the routes. It was 15€ to rent a bike for the day, plus a 300€ deposit (which wasn't really a deposit; the guy just wrote down my credit card number and said he'd only charge me if the bike was lost or damaged). The basic bike is made for all-terrain, which comes in handy for those charming French cobblestone streets as well as paved bike paths. It took a bit of practice to shift gears, but they worked well, as did the brakes. The seatpost doesn't require a special tool to adjust so you can move it up and down as you need to. They also give you a repair kit, small pump, cable lock and key. I didn't get a helmet, nor do I feel like I needed one. The bike paths are so smooth and easy to ride, and I was passed by maybe three cars all day. It's also easy to take your bike on the TER (regional) train in one or both directions for your ride. One of the train cars has big drawings of bikes on the side, and just when you enter, you'll see 3 hooks where you hang your bike vertically by the rim of the front tire. It was very easy to do. You can also arrange to drop off your bike at one of the many partner shops throughout the Loire, so for example you could get your bike in Blois, ride to Amboise, then leave the bike in Amboise and take the train back. I definitely recommend renting a bike as an unforgettable way to see the Loire and its chateaux!

Unfortunately, we had a pretty terrible experience with Detours de Loire Tours. We picked up our…read morebikes in Orleans and had planned to make our way to Tours. But my pedal started sticking a couple miles down the road, by the time we arrived at Chambord, the pedal would barely turn and my knee was in severe pain. Leaving Chambord the pedal actually fell off. Because I had no cell phone service, I could not contact the company about the issue. I had to bike the remaining 20km on one pedal. By the time we arrived in Blois, my knee was in so much pain, we decided we couldn't continue our long planned bike trip down the river. The following morning we took our bikes into the local rental office and we were told we were out of luck. We rented 2 bikes for a 3 day trip down the Loire river and only had 1 working bike for 1 day and we were charged the full amount. We had planned this trip for a year and I was so excited to bike along the Loire and our trip was ruined because we were given a bike that had not been checked before we rented it. I understand that mistakes happen, but I was shocked that our money was not refunded. I would be cautious with renting with this company. They do not stand behind their service.

My friends and I visited the Loire Valley in June 2015 and wanted to rent quality road bikes for…read moreour stay. Most of the options we found by searching online only rented cruising bikes (velos tout chemin, or "VTC") or mountain bikes (velos tout terrain, or "VTT"). Luckily, I happened across the web site for Cycles Contreau, based in Tours. I emailed the owner, Patrick Contreau, and he offered to rent us quality road bikes (Trek and Orbea) with solid components (Shimano 105) for 65E each per week. Patrick was tremendously helpful, knowledgeable about the region, and accommodating of our pick-up and delivery needs. If you are a cyclist and want to rent a good road bike for your (amazing!) rides in the Loire Valley, look no further than Cycles Contreau. It's a top notch bike shop.

We were visiting the Loire Valley, staying in Amboise, and wanted to see the beautiful area on…read morebicycles. Loire Valley Cycling exceeded our expectations, the bikes were in excellent condition, good trails on Route 47, and professional service. Tres bien from California, USA

From the owner: location vélo - accompagnement (guide)- atelier réparationread more

These guys are great…read more I speak French, but their English is really good. So either way, win-win. Recently had a new SRAM RED Groupset given to me, and the mechanic, Fred, mounted it to my Specialized SL4 in a most expert manner. Very reasonably priced labor too. If I understand correctly, he's a former track racer and very precision minded. Remy, the owner, is always helpful and cheery whenever I pass by. It's so nice, I feel like I'm back home in California. He is clearly passionate about bikes and getting people into cycling. It's not the biggest shop with the largest selection, carrying primarily TREK and Giant, but if you need something that they don't have, they are always willing to order for you. I have actually requested special orders from other shops, in brands that the shop carries, and have been completely dismissed. This is my first Yelp review, inspired by this excellent shop. They're just that good. CK

Great shop, easy to talk with, French or English. Seemed very knowledgable. Willing to help and…read moretalk even when he was busy working on another customers bike.

I got my bike from Velo Vintage last spring per the suggestion of two friends. Unfortunately, it…read morecost me a pretty penny and came with a few mechanical problems. The two owners (really nice guys) were more than happy to do the repairs at no cost, but it was nearly impossible to find a time where I could drop off my bike (the shop has odd hours). At the end of the day, I'm so happy to have my bike, but it certainly didn't come hassle-free. J'adore mon velo de Vélo Vintage! Il y avait quelques problèmes mechaniques au débout, mais les deux propriétaires ont fait toutes les réparations gratuitement. La boutique est adorable, et la sélection change tout le temps. Ici vous trouverez les vélos des années 60, 70 et 80 mais, malgré leur âge, ils sont pas au rabais.

From the owner: Nous sommes le specialiste parisien de vélo vintage. Nous…read moreproposons des velos des années 70/80/90 en excellent etat. Le but pour nous est de proposer de beaux vélos avec du style et confortable. Nous avons tout types de velos vintage, ca peut aller du velo de ville pour femme ou homme, velo de course, velo pliant, singlespeed, pignon fixe, randonneuse etc.

An iconic Paris bike shop Made French is very limited but…read morethey could not have been nicer Wonderful selection a must for an cyclist

Chaos and more ...Bad staff and worse management .I had the worst experience with this shop…read more Incompetent, irresponsible , they know nothing about professionalism and customer satisfaction I rent a bike for one day that I prepared since 2weeks .. at first they forgot to include Extra tube with the bike after they insert the extra tube and other necessary accessories but they forgot the air pump ... guess what on a rainy day I was in the middle of no where when I had a flat tire I stayed there under rain for almost 2-3 hours trying to get some help .. all this because of the guy at Laurent cycle who because he is reckless and irresponsible forgot to insert the manual air pump with the kit... when I returned the back the bike and told him my story he didn't look at me he just put his eyes somewhere else .. Guys I can tell you that this shop staff and the manager are IIC , ignorant, incompetent, careless If you are a good athlete... it doesn't mean that you will be a good shop manager ... you failed me and you spoiled my day and more you don't care .. Flat tire in the middle of no where , it was supposed to be an amazing day but because of the recklessness of Laurent cycles shop staff , it was a very bad day waiting help under the rain !!! Why ? Because they were irresponsible and they forgot the air pump

Laurent was a treat as our tour guide and he took us to interesting places I'd never have know…read moreabout.

this company is run by one guy who has toured the world on his motorcycle. he has a great thing…read morehere. it is very close to the train station, and he has a great fleet of all kinds of bikes. laurent responded very quickly to communications, and was extremely helpful with the whole process. i did not go on a guided tour with him, but i can imagine it would be magical. i rented a bike and did my own tour of the brittany countryside and coast. do yourself a favour and rent with Ride in Tours for a wonderful experience. Laurent est tres gentil et extremement competent. Il a repondu rapidement a toute communication. Il a fait tour du monde a moto, et connait son propre pays tres bien. Bien pres de la gare SCNF, il etait tres facile d'arriver en place. Je ne suis pas allee en tournee avec sa compagnie. J'ai loue un moto pour faire mon propre voyage. Le moto etait fantastique et en bonne condition. Tres chouette! Merci, Laurent!

Renting from PBC was a great experience. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the bike was…read moreawesome (especially for the price) and it fit perfectly (they ask for measurements). They have a changing room and you can leave your street clothes there while you ride. I was even given a fresh café at the end of my ride! So good. What a great place to ride. And, for what it's worth, I speak almost no French. I can say "please" and "thank you," and not much more. I was nervous about that.

I'm training for the 2015 AIDS/LifeCycle, and didn't think I wanted to be off a bike for nearly…read morethree weeks while on vacation. So, I found Paris Bike Company and set up a ride with Sam, sending him the dimensions of my bike in advance. The original day we'd arranged for was rainy, and he was super-flexible about postponing it a day or two. Once in Malakoff, I easily found his shop and Sam waiting for me. Sam is super-chill and isn't there to kick your butt, but rather lets you set the pace according to your ability (I discovered I'd been eating and drinking a little too much on my trip, so being allowed to set our pace was a good thing). We set off on our ride, him explaining some of the local rules of the road so as to make the trip a safe one. We rode out to Versailles and back, about a 50km round-trip. During the trip, Sam was a great tour guide. If it hadn't been quite so chilly (and I'd been a little better dressed for the cold), I would have gone out for longer. Although it cost a bit to do, having a private two-hour tour of the countryside was one of the best things I did in Paris!