Bicycling in Martinique

V.T. Tilt. From this company, you can rent an 18-speed VTT (Vélo Tout Terrain), a bike designed to handle all terrains, for €23 with helmet, delivery, and pickup from your hotel (a credit-card deposit also required). V.T. Tilt has an English-speaking owner who loves to put together groups for fun tours, either half day or full day, which include lunch. They can be beach, river, or mountain rides; tours of plantations or horse ranches; and historic or nature adventures. The French tend to pedal hard, but the main thing is to want to have a good time outside. Les Trois-Ilets, 97229. 0596/66-01-01.

HD Madinina Rental-SARL. A guided tour of Martinique's sinuous mountain roads makes sense on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, especially since weather's good for cruising year-round. This company's include some for those new to motorcycles, as well daily and weekly rentals, luggage transport, and maps and advice. Residence Capetians, Francois, 97240. 0596/71-84-67. www.hdmadininarental.com.