Today we will be breaking down the Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 region can be found at that link if you are curious.
Best Bike Shops In Des Moines
You can buy a new bike, get a helmet, or get some repairs at one of these shops near you:
- ERIK’S at 950 1st
- Barr Bikes at 1710-86th
- Bike World at 5003 EP True Pkwy
- Beaverdale Bicycles at 2706 Beaver Ave
- Ichi Bikes at 311 E Walnut St
ERIK’S is a sporting goods store that sells a wide range of high-quality bicycles, e-bikes, snowboards, skis, skateboards, and scooters, together with gear for everyone. They also repair all brands and types of bicycles.
Barr Bike is a locally owned and operated bike shop that offers a variety of bikes, including e-bikes, as well as bike servicing and maintenance.
Bike World is the largest Trek, Giant, Electra, Momentum, and Catrike dealer, offering best-in-class equipment and an approachable staff with the knowledge to suit all of your needs.
Beaverdale Bicycles is a small bike business that offers personalized bicycle servicing and sales.
Ichi Bike sells custom builds, cruisers, and electric bikes, as well as bike components, clothes, and accessories.
Fred’s Bicycle Shop is a full-service bicycle repair and retail shop that sells high-quality bicycles, parts, and accessories while also providing high-quality bike repair service and general bike maintenance classes.
Best Local Bike Trails
Des Moines bike trails are great places to go cycling on a sunny day:
- Ashawa Greenway Trail
- Augustine Trail
- Beaver Creek Greenbelt Trail
- Beaverbrooke Park Trail
- Bill Riley Trail
The Ashawa Greenway Trail is 0.7 miles long, paved, and links to the Jordan Creek Trail.
Augustine Trail is 1.03 miles distance long. This trail also connects with Northwest 62nd Avenue Trail and it is paved.
Beaver Creek Greenbelt Trail is 4.4 miles long and connected to the Johnston Interurban Trail as well as the Trestle to Trestle Trail.
Beaver Brooke Park Trail is 2.4 miles long and features parks and a paved surface.
The Bill Riley Trail is 2.7 miles long and great for bicycling and hiking.
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:
- Des Moines Custom Cycle at 3630 Merle Hay Rd
- Garvis Honda at 1603 Euclid Ave
- Struthers Bros at 5191 NW 2nd Ave
Des Moines Custom Cycle, a family-owned and run business since 1995, provides full-service motorcycle maintenance, stocks hundreds of rims and tires, and has access to all major motorcycle brands.
Garvis Honda sells new and used Honda ATVs, UTVs, and Motorcycles, as well as parts, clothing, accessories, repair, and maintenance.
Struthers Bros has one of the biggest new and used ATV, motorcycle, scooter, PWC, and UTV inventories in the state, as well as a vast assortment of parts and accessories.
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Have Fun Cycling In Des Moines
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.
