Today we will be breaking down the Louisville biking scene. If you are looking to buy a new bike, for trails to explore, or want to learn about motorcycling in your area everything should be a lot clearer within a few short minutes.
The best bicycle shops will be where we begin since they should help the most of you out. They will be a great place to buy a new pedal or electric bike near you in addition to helmets and other gear.
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The best off-road and paved bike trails in Louisville will also get a shout out for anyone that wants to go for a ride right now. After all of that is out of the way we will move onto where to buy motorcycles and scooters in addition to some local parts, gear, rental, and repair shops.
Towards the end there will be a map with all of the various places we are mentioning pinned and all of our posts on the Southeast can be found at that link if you are curious.
Best Bike Shops In Louisville
You can buy a new bike, get a helmet, or get some repairs at one of these shops near you:
- VeloScience Bike Works at 9 S High St, New Albany
- Middletown Cycling & Fitness at 11519 Shelbyville Rd
- On Your Left Cycles at 625 Baxter Ave
- Parkside Bikes at 1377 Bardstown Rd
- Grit Cycling at 2020 S Preston St
- St. Matthews Cycling at 131 St Matthews Ave
- Scheller’s Fitness & Cycling – St. Matthews
The hours of operation for VeloScience Bike Works are Tuesday through Friday, 12am–6pm, and on Saturday, 10am–3pm. Their mechanics provide servicing for bikes. On Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6pm, they regularly organized group rides leaving from the Methodist church parking lot on Third Street in New Albany.
Electric bicycles and bicycles for all ages with various racks and accessories are available at Middletown Cycling & Fitness. Their mechanics provide services including brake adjustment and general lubrication in addition to bike maintenance and repair.
On Your Left Cycles is open from Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 6pm and from 10am to 4pm on Saturday. They have bikes for all ages and allow bike rentals. They also sell pre-owned bicycles. Their mechanics provide services for repairing and servicing bikes.
Parkside Bikes is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 6pm and on Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Their mechanics provide services like tire inflation checks, brake adjustments, and general lubrication for bikes. Additionally, they provide pre-owned bicycles for sale.
Grit Cycling sells used bikes as well as bikes for everyone. Their mechanics provide services for fixing bikes, including brake adjustment and tire inflation check. They assemble bikes as well.
Electric bikes and bikes for all ages with various racks and accessories are available at St. Matthews Cycling. Their mechanics provide services like brake adjustment, general lubrication, and tire inflation checks for bikes as well as bike repairs.
The hours of operation for Scheller’s Fitness & Cycling – St. Matthews are Monday through Friday 10am–7pm and Saturday 10am–6pm. They provide bikes for all ages, electric bikes, and a variety of racks and accessories. Their mechanics do all bike services and bike repair. They have trade-in programs and provide bike rentals. Additionally, they assemble bikes.
Best Local Bike Trails
Louisville bike trails are great places to go cycling on a sunny day:
- Cherokee Park Trail
- Paw Paw Trail to Hickory Trail Loop
- William F. Miles Lakes: Coppiced Woods Trail
- Hickory Trail and Pawpaw Trail Loop
- Waverly Park MTB Loop
- Clinic and Twisting Bends Loops
Cherokee Park Trail is a 4.8-mile, regularly used loop that is located inside the park.
Six miles of the Paw Paw Trail to Hickory Trail Loop are lightly traveled.
Coppiced Woods Route is a 2-mile, lightly trafficked circle that includes a mountain trail and a park near William F. Miles Lakes.
A 3.3 mile loop connects the Hickory Trail with Pawpaw Trail.
The 6.4-mile Waverly Park MTB Loop features a mountain route and is lightly used.
Clinic and Twisting Bends Loops is a 3.6 mile moderately trafficked loop.
Motorcycle & Repair Shops In Your Area
A motorcycle shop is where to head when you need to buy a new one, are trying to find new parts and gear, or are searching for a high quality mechanic to do repairs:
- Yamaha of Louisville at 400 N English Station Rd
- Kentuckiana Motorsport at 3944 Cane Run Rd
- Commonwealth Motorcycles at 625 E Jefferson St
- Bluegrass Harley-Davidson at 11701 Gateworth Way
- Morgan’s Suspension Service at 7401 Fegenbush Ln D
- Cycle Gear at 215 S Hurstbourne Pkwy
- Paul’s Cycle Supply at 6202 Price Ln Rd
Tuesday through Friday, 9am to 6pm, and Saturday, 9am to 4pm are the hours of operation for Yamaha of Louisville. Scooters and dirt motorcycles are available at their shop.
From Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm, Kentuckiana Motorsport is open. Scooters and dirt motorcycles are available at their shop.
The hours of operation for Commonwealth Motorcycles are Tuesday through Friday 10am–6pm and Saturday 10am–5pm. Scooters and dirt motorcycles are available at their store.
From Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm, Bluegrass Harley-Davidson is open. The shop has Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm, is the operating hours for Morgan’s Suspension Service. At their shop, there are dirt bikes.
Cycle Gear is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 7pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm.They carry every piece of equipment and accessory imaginable for motorcycles. Bluetooth helmets and motorcycle locks are also available.
Tuesday through Friday, 10am–6pm, and Saturday, 10am–4pm are the hours of operation for Paul’s Cycle Supply. They carry every piece of equipment and accessory imaginable for motorcycles. They also provide accessories and parts for dirt bikes.
If you are interested you can also read about:
- Where To Go Biking in Lexington
- Where To Go Biking in Cincinnati
- Where To Go Biking in Indianapolis
- Where To Go Biking in Nashville
Have Fun Cycling In Louisville
We plan to update this post often so check back in the future. Each of those local bike shops, trails, and places to buy motorcycles or mechanics that do repairs near you are ready whenever you need them.
If we happened to post anything that is incorrect or that has become dated or if you want to share any tips or tricks of your own use the comments to let us know. Now go have fun buying a new bike or motorcycle at a shop or cruising around one of the trails in your area.