“Cycling culture in Minneapolis is thriving,” says Bicycling Magazine, ranking the city second best in the U.S. As most Minnesotans know, there are bike lanes, paths and trails all over the state. But there are also bike rental shops all over the state. No need to buy a bike carrier for your vacation. Just jump in the car and head to any the 24 major Minnesota bike trails. Here are just six of these great trails and nine shops where you can rent a bike to see some of Minnesota’s hidden beauty. One of Minnesota’s more picturesque rail-trails lies between Red Wing and Cannon Falls. This 20-mile excursion on paved trail winds closely along the Cannon River, leading the rider through forests, prairies, farmland and marshes to scenic bluffs and valleys. The village of Welch offers a rest stop midway on the trail. Pick up a $4 Wheel Pass at either trailhead bike rental shop. Ben and Joe’s Fun Rental 1616 Old W. Main Red Wing, MN 55066 Rent a bike, electric bike, scooter or canoe at Ben and Joe’s.

Cannon Falls Canoe and Bike Rentalmotorcycle repairs torquay 615 N. 5th St.motorcycle dealers in wildwood fl Cannon Falls, MN 55009motorcycle shop on dixie highway Get a regular, recumbent or tandem bike shuttled to you at the Red Wing trailhead in the morning and drop it off when you arrive at Cannon Falls.motorcycle gear in albuquerque nm Cuyuna Lakes State Trail There is no greater thrill than the 6.1 winding miles of the paved Cuyuna Trail. Along the way, you will see the Croft Mine Historical Park and the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. Cycle Path & Paddle

115 3rd Ave. S.W. Cycle Path & Paddle has all types of bikes including hybrids, comfort, tandem, mountain, fat and children’s bikes. Rent by the hour, half day, full day, weekend and week. This paved trail runs from the City of St. Paul through Maplewood and North St. Paul, passing through Phalen-Keller Regional Park. 6028 Highway 36 Blvd. N. Rent a Raleigh hybrid for as little as $20 at Gateway Cycle and pedal across the road for an 18-mile trek on Gateway Trail. Owners Paul Himmelman and Bob Sumada encourage outdoor enthusiasts to try something different by renting a tandem or recumbent bike. Rent duration can be for the day, weekend, week or month. You can also rent a trailer bike or bike trailer and apply the rental cost to a new purchase. See updated rental rates on the website. Luce Line State Trail Luce Line is a 63-mile trail from Plymouth going west to Cosmos. The first 30 miles is limestone. The trail turns to gravel at Winsted, continuing to Hutchinson, and then it’s crushed granite from Hutchinson to Cedar Mills and mowed grass from Cedar Mills to Cosmos.

Gear West Bike & Triathlon 1786 W. Wayzata Blvd. Long Lake, MN 55356 Rent a bike at Gear West and peddle a half-mile up to the Luce Line on the north side of Long Lake as it crosses Stubbs Bay Road. Gear West has comfortable and lightweight Felt Café 3 bikes best suited for this purpose. Related:  Best Bike Trails In The Twin Cities With nearly 40 miles of scenic paved bikeways, The Grand Rounds is the crown jewel of recreational biking. In a single trip, see the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, Minnehaha River, Minnehaha Falls, Mississippi River, beaches, gardens, bird sanctuaries and perhaps some live music in a band shell if you time it right. 1622 W. Lake St. This is a good starting point for a ride around Lake Calhoun or the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes. Rent mountain, city, tandem or recumbent bikes. Also find child trailers, road bikes or electric bikes. Bike rental is available from April 1 to October 15, 2014. The Alternative Bike Shop 3013 Lyndale Ave. S.

Tandem bikes are the “most fun of all rental opportunities,” says Manager Joel Erickson. Park for free, pick out a favorite rental and start the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway on the Midtown Greenway. Penn Cycle & Fitness 710 W. Lake St. Just a block away from the Midtown Greenway, “you can rent a variety of bikes like the Trek Hybrid and FX bikes as well as the Electra Townie. You can also rent road bikes from Trek and child trailers from Burley,” says Store Manager Tim Larson. Fat bikes from Trek, Surly and 9:Zero:7 are available year-round in Penn Cycle Eagan and Minnetonka stores. Silver Lake Boat and Bike Rentals 800 W. Silver Lake Drive N.E. Open: Apr 1, 2014 – Oct 31, 2014 You will be busy exploring 85 miles of bike trails and thousands of acres of waterways in and around Rochester. Rent an adult bike, kid’s bike, tandem bike, peddle go-kart or baby trailer at Silver Lake Boat and Bike Rentals. Electric paddle boats, kayaks and canoes are also available for a trip around Silver Lake or down the Zumbro River.

Related:  Best Bike Shops In The Twin Cities Robin Johnson was born in Annandale, Minn. and graduated from Richfield High School and then the University of Minnesota where he studied Political Science, Business and Industrial Relations. , he also consults with a variety of organizations and individuals helping them develop and grow. Anderson Trailers, Best, and Ohio Steel Solid Wall Trailer 5'x8' Solid high-side design provides more security when transporting tall or top-heavy items Heavy-duty all tubular steel construction 3-Way Split ramp gate for easier lifting and more versatility Rental Pricing for:Find a Store for Rental Pricing and Availability: This tool requires a ${[{Deposit | number : 2}]}---- deposit. Last updated {[{ LastUpdated | date: 'MMM. d, y. h:mm a' : 'EST' }]} EST. Please call to confirm availability before visiting store. {[{location.inStockCount}]} In Stock for Rent Contact store for details Out of Stock for Rent