Best Bike Rentals Near Boston
Biking can be a leisurely ride around the city to see the wonderful historic sites or a more adventurous ride outside the city limits to experience the beauty of the surrounding area. There are bike lanes in the city and bike trails through many of the rural surrounding suburbs of Boston. Renting a bike is quite a simple task and some places offer a wide variety of bikes from which to choose. There are traditional city bikes and also mountain bikes available for rougher terrain.
New Balance Hubway Bike-Share System
Boston, MA 02109
1-855-948-2929
www.thehubway.comSubway is a bike renting system with over 1,500 bikes at 155 stations around Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and Somerville. The bike stations are readily and conveniently accessible at sidewalk sites around the city. There are several options for rental at Hubway bike including an annual membership, monthly membership, 72-hour pass or 24-hour pass. Membership includes unlimited trips up to 30 minutes each. Longer rides trigger additional fees. Renters can pick up a bike at any Subway station and return it at the same or any other station around the city. Rent a bike and tour the city, get across town to a meeting or take a leisurely ride along the Charles River then return the bike to a nearby bike dock.
Urban AdvenTours
103 Atlantic Ave.
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 379-3590
www.urbanadventours.comThis eco-friendly company, located in the North End neighborhood, offers bike rentals and also 2 to 3-hour bike tours of the historic city sights. The bike tours each cover 10 to 12-miles. The standard Urban AdvenTours bike rental is a Kona Drew Boston hybrid, but other more technical bikes are available as well. Bike rentals can be picked up at the shop in the historic North End or can be delivered by the BioBus to area hotels and events. Urban AdvenTours is a locally owned, independent green company and even the BioBus is eco-friendly as it runs on recycled vegetable oil. The company's message is to ride bikes to "burn calories, not carbon."
Cambridge Bicycle
259 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-6555
www.cambridgebicycle.comCambridge Bicycle is independently owned and has been in business for 15 years. The bike rental model is a 7-speed city bike by Jamis called the Commuter, and is a great fit for those 5'3" and taller. The rental bikes have flat resistant tubes and tires and a convenient rear basket to carry personal items. This company offers a 24-hour rental fee of $30 and does not have any membership requirement. There are special rates for 5-day or more rentals and also for groups of 5 or more riders.
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Back Bay Bicycles
362 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston MA 02115
(617) 247-2336
www.backbaybicycles.comThis bike rental shop is conveniently located in the heart of the city and offers a wide variety of bike choices. Some of the specialty bikes available for rent include the Specialized Roubaix, Specialized Ruby Comp, Specialized Tarmac, Specialized Allez and Marin Argenta. Rentals from Back Bay Bicycles cater to all levels of cyclists from the casual novice rider to the expert trail rider. They offer bike rentals for families, the casual rider and those who are in it purely for the exercise.
Landry's Bicycles
890 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 232-0446
www.landrys.comLandry's Bicycles has various locations in and around the Boston area. The Commonwealth Avenue shop offers the city residents and visitors a perfect place to rent a bike for a mountain biking experience. There are a wide variety of mountain bikes and road bikes available for both men and women. Landry's offers expert fitting to ensure a safe and comfortable ride.
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