Martha's Vineyard is one of the most wonderful places to cycle in America. It's quiet rolling hills wind along the ocean, leading one through quaint Massachusetts towns, past lighthouses and general stores as if it were still the decades of our youth. Old fashioned Inns, rented homes, and a few modestly sized hotels provide the ideal lodging for those who love to breathe the salty air and listen to the waves wash up on the shore. While these lodgings allow you and your family to shed your shoes and leave the screen door open, they are not the ideal places to keep your valuable bikes safe and secure. Some hotels simply don't have the space to allow bikes in the rooms. Make sure to bring locks and bike covers, or contact Edgartown Bicycles to see about their storing your bike securely. See below on how to rent one of our 2011 Kestrel Talon 105s.
Step One: Getting your bicycle to Martha's Vineyard
If you like to save a little money and always keep a hand on your prized bike, just bring it along on a Steamship Authority ferry. They do charge a small additional fee.
If you prefer to save some hassle and ship your bike to the island consider UPS or Fedex ($82-$93). You can check with your local Fedex shipping center to see if they have a packing service which allows you to have them package your shipment (additional fee may apply) or you can pack your bike yourself. We'll update this page with instructions on how to pack your bike. Lastly you can get the assistance of your local bike shop for packaging and have Fedex or UPS pick it up there. If shipping UPS , you can select "Hold at location" on Martha's Vineyard (Carrolls Way, Vineyard Haven, M-F 9-5pm) However, they do not have weekend hours. Or you can have it shipped to our sponsor bike shop Edgartown Bicycles, and pick it up there. Reassembly assistance will be provided by our Official Bike Support for Vineyard Warrior if you choose to have it shipped there. These options are a considerable savings to Triathlon Bike Transport services which charge over $300.00.
No flights to Martha's Vineyard have the capability to carry bikes.
Step Two:
Those arriving on Saturday should bring bikes immediately to Registration Area to receive bracelet and then move bike to Transition Area.
Bicycle Support
Bicycle support will be provided by Edgartown Bicycles (508 627-9008) located at 212 Upper Main Street, Edgartown, MA. Please contact them directly for questions about shipping bikes, putting together your bikes, breakdown of bikes, repairs, adjustments, or equipment. Please visit their tents at the expo Saturday September 8th, and find them for minor adjustments, and tire inflation race morning at transition.
Bicycle Rental
You can rent a Kestrel Talon 105 Road Bike for your Vineyard Warrior race. If you are travelling from afar, don't want to transport your bike, or just don't have a quality bike to race, then use one of ours. A $50 fee will apply and they will be available for pickup Saturday morning at packet pickup and last minute registration . You must reserve in advance by emailing director@vineyardwarrior.com. or there may not be any left available. You must already be registered to reserve. Please specify size (48cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, or 60cm). Limited supply, first come first serve. You'll need to bring your own pedals and shoes. You may wish to bring your own seat. Official bike shop (Edgartown Bicycles) can supply pedals and shoes at a cost.
