Bay Bikes
585 Cannery Row, Ste. 101, Monterey
201 Pearl St., Monterey (temporary location)
3600 The Barnyard, Carmel
(831) 655-2453, www.baybikes.com
A chillaxing gang of tourists taking selfies atop a surrey on the Rec Trail. A local in a Cinzano jersey and cycling shoes zips by, headed for Carmel. It would seem the two have little in common except wheels, but there’s probably something else that unites them: Bay Bikes, the Peninsula’s hub for all things pedal and chain. With three 831 locations, the locally-owned bike shop is the go-to spot for residents to upgrade their two-wheel steed, or perhaps just take it in for some tuning. And even if you’re not a tourist, renting from Bay Bikes presents a welcome option: one-way, from Cannery Row to Carmel. If that seems a little far for you, choose electric, and ride easy.