Cycling activities in Montréal
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La Maison des Cyclistes
Described as the nerve center of Québec’s biking culture, this three-story house in the Plateau is an essential stop for avid cyclists in the city. Here you’ll find a shop with cycling books, maps and guides; the Velo Québec association (involved in developing one of the largest bicycling networks in North America); a travel agency for planning biking trips; and loads of info on upcoming events. There’s also a cozy café here. It’s right along the bike path that runs above Parc LaFontaine.
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Ça Roule Montréal
Nicely located near the Old Port, Ça Roule Montréal has a wide selection of bicycles, in-line skates, spare parts and a good repair shop. Each rental includes a lock, helmet, patch kit, cycling map and (in the case of in-line skates) full protective gear. Prices listed are for weekday rentals; weekends cost more. You can also rent a fat-tired cruiser for tootling around the Port for $5 per hour. You can also hire children’s bikes, tandems and bike trailers for pulling the little ones along while you pedal.
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My Bicyclette
Located along the Canal de Lachine (just across the bridge from the Atwater market), this place rents bikes and other gear during the warmer months. It also sponsors city bike tours, and the repair shop next door is a good place to go if your bike conks out on the Lachine Canal path.
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Le Grand Cycle
Le Grand Cycle is another fine place to get you rolling, with good eight-speed hybrids for rent plus all the extras. The diner-like counter is a nice touch: you can grab a sandwich, cold drink or espresso and get the latest on Montréal’s rapidly changing bike scene.
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