Originally Posted by Bekologist
Buy a cheap, used bike when you get there. Thrift store, bike shop, want ads, craigs list. as long as you're not a bike snob, most any bike in good shape will ride for three weeks, then you could donate it to a charity when you're done with it.
Good idea except Dallas thrift store bikes usually need significant work to be rideable. Pickings are usually slim as well. Better perhaps to get a cheap xmart bike for $100 and donate it when you go home. Certainly cheaper than shipping a bike both ways.