Anyone that is hoping to learn about biking in Charlotte has found the right blog post. Whether 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 Charlotte 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 on the region right there.
Best Bike Shops In Charlotte
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:
- Uptown Cycles at 1432 W Morehead St
- Trek Bicycle Store of Charlotte at 12194 Johnston Rd
- Bicycle Sport at 2916 Selwyn Ave
- Bikesource Charlotte at 4301 Park Rd
- Giant University City at 8528 University City Blvd
- Ride-A-Bike Bicycle Shop at 140 E Main Ave, Gastonia
- Bike Town at 829 Terrace Park #103, Rock Hill
- Spirited Cyclist Bike Shop at 9905 Rose Commons Dr, Huntersville
- Cabarrus Cycling Co at 113 West Ave, Kannapolis
- Trek Bicycle Store of Charlotte at 146 Mooresville Commons Way #5L, Mooresville
- The Mill Cyclery at 500 S Main St #104, Mooresville
Uptown Cycles sells bikes like Cannondale, Specialized, Roll Bicycles, Raleigh, and Diamond Back. They also have accessories for cyclists, electric bicycles, bicycle parts and repair services. Open from 11am to 6pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturday.
Trek Bicycle Store of Charlotte has all kinds of bikes, for all needs, electric bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, comfort bikes, hybrid bikes and more. They also have bicycle repairs and accessories. Open from 11am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.
Bicycle Sport you find all kinds of bicycles, hybrid, mountain, road, electric and more. They also have events, tours, repair service, bicycle parts and clothing, shoes and accessories for cyclists. Open from 11am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturday.
Bikesource Charlotte was established in 1995. They have a wide range of bikes for every type of rider from brands like Specialized and Jamis. They also have a repair service, clothing and accessories for cyclists. Open from 11am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm on Saturday.
Giant University City has to offer a wide variety of bicycles for all needs, they also have repair service, bicycle exchange, clothing equipment for cyclists. Open from 12pm to 7pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday.
Ride-A-Bike Bicycle Shop was established in 1981 offering a wide variety of new and used mountain bikes, road bikes, hybrid bikes, and more. They organize events, tours, and have a bicycle repair and exchange service and are open from 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm on Saturday.
Bike Town is open from 10am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and has all kinds of bicycles and electric bicycles as well as repair and maintenance service.
Spirited Cyclist Bike Shop has a wide variety of bicycles for all needs such as mountain, road, hybrid and electric bikes. They do events, group rides and have accessories for cyclists and repair service. Open from 11am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday.
Cabarrus Cycling Co offers in its store a wide variety of bicycles for all needs, both used, new and electric. They ride in groups and have a repair service, equipment and clothing for cyclists. Open from 11am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 11am to 4pm on Saturday.
Trek Bicycle Store of Charlotte has road bikes, comfort bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, children’s bikes, electric bikes and more. They also have repair service and equipment for cyclists. Open from 11am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturday.
The Mill Cyclery stock a wide variety of bicycles and electric bikes. They also have repair service, clothing and equipment for cyclists.
Best Local Bike Trails
These Charlotte bike trails are great places to go cycling around the region:
- Little Sugar Creek Greenway via Freedom Park trail
- Clarks Creek Greenway
- McMullen Creek Greenway
- Little Sugar Creek Greenway
- Dorton Park Loop Concord
- McEachern Greenway Concord
- Avon Creek and Catawba Creek Greenway Gastonia
- Northmeck Park Trail Huntersville
- Bakers Creek and 8th Street Greenway Kannapolis
- Mazeppa Park Trail Mooresville
Little Sugar Creek Greenway via Freedom Park trail is 7.7km long and it is an easy out and back trail.
Clarks Creek Greenway is 8.7km long and it is out and back trail.
McMullen Creek Greenway is 5.5 km long and it is an easy out-and-back trail.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway is 8.0km long and it is out-and-back trail.
Dorton Park Loop is 1.8km long loop trail.
McEachern Greenway is 5.6km long.
Avon Creek and Catawba Creek Greenway is 6.1km long.
Northmeck Park Trail is 4.3km long loop trail.
Bakers Creek and 8th Street Greenway is 4.7km long and it is out and back trail.
Mazeppa Park Trail is 6.8km long and it is moderately challenging loop 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:
- Motorcycles of Charlotte at 731 Westinghouse Blvd
- Freedom Cycles at 3012 Freedom Dr
- Team Charlotte Motorsports at 3004 Freedom Dr
- 10 Cycles Service Center at 8601 Monroe Rd
- 2Topia Cycles at 3004 Freedom Dr
- RideNow Powersports Concord at 254 Concord Pkwy S, Concord
- Speedway Harley-Davidson at 10049 Weddington Rd Ext., Concord
- Dark Side Customs at 223 S Main St, Concord
- Gaston Motorcycle Werks at 210 S Avon St, Gastonia
- Cox’s Harley Davidson at 1178 Galleria Blvd, Rock Hill
- South Main Customs at 1220 S Main St #5438, Kannapolis
- Triumph Lake Norman at 3267 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville
- D&D American Performance at 1994 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville
- Carolina Fun Machines at 12056 Stallings Commerce Dr, Stallings
Motorcycles of Charlotte is a motorcycle dealership. Open from 9am to 6pm Tuesday to Friday and 9am to 4pm on Saturday.
Freedom Cycles is the best place to invest your motorcycle in the best accessories, spare parts and in the best hands by trained personnel. Open from 9:30am to 6pm Tuesday to Friday and 9:30am to 5pm on Saturday.
Team Charlotte Motorsports is a motorcycle dealership that features brands like Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha and more. Both new and used. They also have motorcycle parts and accessories. Open from 9:30am to 6pm Tuesday to Friday and 9:30am to 5pm on Saturday.
10 Cycles Service Center has a wide variety of bicycles and motorcycles, both new and semi-new. They also have repair service for both, accessories, spare parts and more. Open from 10am to 6pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturday.
2Topia Cycles is a full service motorcycle shop specializing in European motorcycles. With skilled, trained technicians to do everything from a basic oil change on your modern bike to restoring your classic bike back on the road. Open from 10am to 6pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 3pm on Saturday.
RideNow Powersports Concord offers a wide selection of aftermarket parts and accessories and a full service department. Their inventory includes a large selection of both new and used dirt bikes and motocross motorcycles from brands like Honda®, Motorcycle, Kawasaki, Star® Motorcycles, Suzuki, Victory Motorcycles® and Yamaha. Open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 6pm on Sunday.
Speedway Harley-Davidson offers from oil changes to complete customizations. From screw caps to new engines. From socks to leather jackets. They have a well-stocked showroom with new and used motorcycles, from 883 models to Ultra Classic® models. Also offering exchanges and a more competitive selection of motorcycle jackets, boots, chaps, jeans, helmets and other accessories.
Dark Side Customs is an ASE Certified Auto Repair and Collision Shop, specializing in Collision Repair, Custom Body, Paint, Auto Repair, Vehicle Maintenance and NH State Inspections on all Domestic and Foreign Vehicles. We also offer all kinds of custom services, from metal fabrication to specialty painting and custom builds. Open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday.
Gaston Motorcycle Werks offers a large selection of vintage motorcycles on display, some available for purchase. Also offering complete restorations to unique custom constructions. Open from 10am to 6pm Tuesday to Friday.
Cox’s Harley Davidson was established in 1961. They offer a wide variety of new and used motorcycles. Also counting on repairs, parts and accessories. Open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday.
South Main Customs is a motorcycle repair shop. Open 10am to 6:30pm Monday through Friday and 10am to 3pm on Saturday.
Triumph Lake Norman is a motorcycle dealer offering new, used and financed Triumph motorcycles. Open from 9am to 6pm Tuesday to Saturday.
D&D American Performance is a full service motorcycle repair shop. Open from 9am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday and 9am to 3pm on Saturday.
Carolina Fun Machines is a motorcycle repair shop offering parts, accessories, and custom repairs. Open from 9:30am to 6pm Tuesday to Friday and 9:30am to 5pm on Saturday.
By the way we have also covered:
- Where To Buy Bikes in Raleigh
- Where To Buy Bikes in Asheville
- Where To Buy Bikes in Winston-Salem
- Where To Buy Bikes in Charleston
Have Fun Cycling In Charlotte
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.
