Hello and thanks for checking out our post that will discuss everything we know about biking in Kansas City. If you are looking to buy a new bike, for trails to explore, or want to learn about motorcycling in your area this blog should give you a clearer understanding of what is available.
The best bicycle shops near you will get us going because they should help more of you out than any other topic we are getting into. These stores should sell all kinds of standard pedal and electric bikes in addition to helmets and other gear that you may be after.
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The best off-road and paved bike trails in Kansas City will also get a mention for anyone who is ready to get some exercise right now. As things move forward we will pivot more towards where to buy motorcycles and scooters as well as some local parts, gear, rental, and repair shops.
Expect to find a map for the area that can help you figure out which spot is closest to your current location, and anyone is interested can look through all of our posts around the Midwest right there.
Best Bike Shops In Kansas City
If you want to buy a new bike near you, get a helmet, or need some repairs done one of these stores should be able to handle any of the above:
- Midwest Cyclery at 3951 Main St
- Erik’s Bike & Board at 11500 W 135th St, Overland Park
- Bike America at 9514 Nall Ave, Overland Park
- Hanover Bikes at 10360 Mastin St, Overland Park
- Pace Bicycle Haven at 1215 W Elm St, Independence
- Bikes For The Likes Of Us at 108 S Clairborne Rd, Olathe
- Elite Cycling at 10673 Mission Rd, Leawood
Midwest Cyclery provides bicycle sales and servicing for all makes of bicycles and e-bikes, with a wide range of brands to meet practically any cyclist’s demands.
Erik’s Bike & Board is a sports goods store offering a large assortment of bicycles, including electric bikes and scooters, as well as clothing for everyone and maintenance services.
Bike America has a wide selection of new and used bikes, as well as a comprehensive repair service.
Hanover Bikes services, repairs, and builds bikes of various brands and types.
Pace Bicycle Haven sells and services traditional bicycles of various varieties and functions, as well as parts.
Bikes For The Likes Of Us is a family-owned cycling business that sells a broad variety of bikes, parts and supplies, safety gear, riding gear and accessories, and services all makes and models.
Elite Cycling is a family-run business that sells a wide range of bicycles and apparel.
Best Local Bike Trails
These Kansas City bike trails are great places to go cycling around the region:
- Swope Park Mountain Bike Trail
- Riverfront Heritage Trails
- Rozarks Nature Trail
- Blue River Parkway Trails – Blue Ridge Blvd Trail Head
- Coffee Creek Trail in Overland Park
- Indian Creek Trail in Overland Park
- Landahl Mountain Bike Park in Independence
- Little Blue Trace Trail Access and Picnic Area in Independence
- Northwood Trails Access Park in Olathe
- Cedar Niles Park Clare Road Trailhead in Olathe
- Tomahawk Creek Bike Park in Leawood
- Mattonen Memorial Trail in Lee’s Summit
- Osage Trails Park in Lee’s Summit
- North Shore Trail Lee’s Summit trailhead in Lee’s Summit
- Lake Vista Trail in Blue Springs
- Hickory Grove Trail at 1401 NW Park Rd, Blue Springs
Swope Park Mountain Bike Trail is a large park with tough trails that will get your pulse pumping.
Riverfront Heritage Trails offers a 2.4 kilometer linear trail that is suitable for biking and walking. Berkley Park and the Riverfront West Segment are among of the access points.
The Rozarks Paths are a 4.5-mile network of hiking and bicycle trails. Trailheads are located at Mt. Marty Park, Fisher Park, and Minnie St.
The Blue River Parkway Trails are divided into two portions, the East side trails (15 miles) and the West side trails (4 miles), which are accessible from the 118th and Lydia trailhead.
Coffee Creek Route is a 7.1 mile out and back trail near Olathe, Kansas that takes you through a beautiful woodland environment.
The Indian Creek Trail stretches for over 17 miles. The trail is generally level, flat, and paved. The route is about 10 feet wide and has mile markers every half mile.
Landahl Mountain Bike Park has 21 kilometers of terrain with dual access roads. The Equestrian Trail Access and horse trailer parking may be found on the south side of Argo Road, between Slaughter Road and Owens School Road.
Little Blue Trace Route Access and Picnic Area features a 15.5-mile hiking and biking trail that now begins at Blue Mills Road and runs south to Phelps Road in Kansas City.
Northwood Trails Access Park is a 4 mile easy route situated in Olathe, Kansas, USA. It has an elevation gain of roughly 154.2 feet.
The Cedar Niles Park Clare Road Trailhead is a 4-mile hike-and-bike trail that connects 135th Street to 119th Street and then to Clare Road.
Tomahawk Creek Bike Park features 12.7 miles of trails that may be accessed by Indian Creek Bike/Hike Trail on College Boulevard and Tomahawk Creek Pkwy. and Pflumm Rd., which is immediately north of W. 143rd St.
Larry Mattonen Memorial Trail contains 2 miles of bike trails and is the most accessible trail in Lake Jacomo.
Osage Trails Park has.68 mile of trails that is simple and short.
North Shore Trail Lee’s Summit Trailhead offers some enjoyable riding without long hills or difficult hurdles.
Lake Vista Trail is a 5-mile loop that must be completed by walking a walkway across a bridge over Blue Springs Lake.
Hickory Grove Trail is a 3.7-kilometer out-and-back trail.
Motorcycle & Repair Shops In Your Area
Visit a motorcycle shop 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:
- Advantage Powersports at 6401 NW Barry Rd
- Dream Machines Motorsports at 15900 E, US-40
- Engle Motors at 6633 E Truman Rd
- Knobtown Cycle at 13921 E State #350
- Alter Ego Cycle at 4131 N Brighton Ave
- Scooter World at 9200 Santa Fe Dr, Overland Park
- Donnell’s Motorcycles at 17851 US-40, Independence
- Dodge City Motorsports at 216 W US Hwy 24, Independence
- Hub Cycle at 100 E US Hwy 24, Independence
- RideNow Powersports Kansas City & Indian Motorcycle at 800 N Rogers Rd, Olathe
- Olathe Suzuki at 509 S Fir St, Olathe
- Rawhide Harley-Davidson at 725 N Rawhide, Olathe
- Letko Cycles at 12535 Rogers Rd, Olathe
- J&J Cycle at 15897 S Mahaffie St, Olathe
- Iron Eagle Customs at 1100 SE Broadway Dr, Lee’s Summit
- Wade’s Two-Wheelers at 1604 SW Jefferson St A, Lee’s Summit
- Outlaw Harley-Davidson at 3100 NW Jefferson St, Blue Springs
Advantage Powersports is a family-owned and run motorcycle store that sells a wide range of motorcycle brands, as well as a large assortment of in-stock riding equipment and accessories, and provides excellent service.
Dream Machines Motorsports is a renowned Polaris and power sports store that offers a large range of new and old motorcycles, components, and they also buy used motorcycles.
Engle Motors is a used and new motorbike dealer that also repairs and maintains motorcycles.
Knobtown Cycle sells motorcycle parts, Harley-Davidson repair, motorcycle servicing, V-Twin repair, motorcycle tires, helmets, and accessories. Knobtown Cycle is open from 10am to 6pm Monday through Friday, and from 10am to 4pm on Saturday.
Alter Ego Cycle specializes in aftermarket Harley Davidson motorcycle parts and accessories. Alter Ego Cycle is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 6pm, and on Saturday from 10am to 5pm.
Scooter World is a family-run business that sells new and used scooters as well as servicing and repair.
Donnell’s Motorcycles is a family-owned and run business that offers the most up-to-date and best-in-class power sports motorcycles and services.
Dodge City Motorsports has one of the largest supplies of Chinese parts in the Midwest for most off brand units. They are open from 10am to 4:30pm Tuesday through Friday, and from 10am to 2pm on Saturday.
Hub Cycle Inc sells used motorcycles as well as a large range of motorcycle components, accessories, and clothing. Hub Cycle Inc is open Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 6pm, and on Saturday from 9am to 4pm.
RideNow Powersports Kansas City and Indian Motorcycle offer new and used bikes, as well as having a comprehensive service department, parts department, and a parts and accessories showroom.
Olathe Suzuki sells new and used Suzuki motorcycles, as well as gear and accessories and maintenance services.
Rawhide Harley-Davidson is a Harley-Davidson dealership that offers bikes for sale as well as an authorized Harley-Davidson service center, original components, and motor clothing.
Letko Cycles is a premier off-road and adventure motorcycle business with stocked components and qualified mechanics ready to execute any service.
J&J Cycle is a small shop that buys, sells, and services all makes and models of bikes.
Iron Eagle Customs is a one-stop store for servicing, parts, and accessories for all makes and models. They are open from 10am to 6pm Monday through Friday, and from 10am to 2pm on Saturday.
Wade’s 2-Wheeler’s offers high-quality motorbike service and maintenance at a reasonable price. They provide a full range of services for most makes and models.
Outlaw Harley-Davidson offers a large range of new and used Harley-Davidson bikes, as well as a variety of parts and accessories, along with repair and maintenance services. They are open from 10am to 7pm Tuesday through Thursday, and from 10am to 6pm on Friday, and on Saturday from 9am to 6pm.
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Have Fun Cycling In Kansas City
That is all we have for now but we plan to update this often. All of those local bike shops, trails, and places to buy motorcycles or get repairs done near you are ready whenever you need them.
Feel free to use the comments to let us know if we got anything incorrect or to share any tips or tricks you might have on what is available in the region. Now go have fun buying a new bike or motorcycle at a shop or cruising around one of the trails in your area.
