Welcome to Vacation Bike Rentals

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Vacation Bike Rentals is located in Sausalito, California and was founded with the goal of providing a premier, e-bike experience to groups, vacationers, visitors and Marin locals. Whether you're a hotel or Airbnb guest, part of a corporate group, or an individual seeking new experiences, we’re here to enhance your adventure with premium equipment and free delivery for qualifying rentals.

We also offer guide services with an encyclopedic knowledge of the roads, routes, restaurants and attractions of Marin, Sonoma and Napa counties.

We support and patronize local businesses and are proud supporters of Bike MS and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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Vacation Bike Rentals is founded and operated by Dave McLaughlin, a Northern California native and former elite bicycle and cross-country ski racer. He is the founder of several World Championship and Olympic medal winning mountain bike teams and a lifelong cyclist and industry veteran with a deep knowledge of the sport and its equipment. Dave has a passion for adventure and hospitality, and enjoys guiding his guests to the region’s local treasures while making new friends.

“Years of travel have taught me that local knowledge and hospitality are paramount to having a quality experience when visiting new places. As a native of the region, I’m thrilled to be able to offer our guests these local insights and nothing makes me happier than hearing they had a fun adventure with our help.“

Dave McLaughlin

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A man in snow gear smiling with ski poles and skis in a snowy landscape near Swiss border signs.
A man cycling on a mountain trail with snow-capped mountains in the background, wearing a helmet and sunglasses.
Man with sunglasses wearing a black t-shirt with a 'domestic' logo, gray shorts, and yellow running shoes, standing in a train station next to backpacks, holding a beverage can, making a hand gesture.
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