Over the next few minutes we will be taking you on a deep dive into everything about biking in San Jose. Whether you are looking to buy a new bike, for trails to explore, or want info on motorcycling this post should have plenty to help you out.
We will kick this baby off by listing the best bicycle shops in your area because they probably will help more of our readers out than any other section. These stores should sell all kinds of standard pedal and electric bikes in addition to helmets and other gear that you may need.
You will also learn about the best off-road and paved bike trails in San Jose if you are just looking for some new scenery to explore. As the post goes on we will pivot more towards motorcycle and scooter stores near you, as well as some local parts, gear, rental, and repair shops.
Towards the end we will have a map so you can figure out which spot is closest to your current location, and you are all welcome to check out more of our blogs about other cities in the Pacific Northwest right there if you are interested.
Best Bike Shops In San Jose
Whether you need to buy a new bike in your area, get a helmet, or need some repairs done one of these stores should be able to help you out:
Mike’s Bikes of San Jose is a full-service cycling shop that sells Giant, Cannondale, Santa Cruz, Electra, BMC, Salsa, and NS bikes, as well as parts, accessories, and apparel.
Hyland Family Bicycles is a family-owned and run full-service cycling store that sells Trek, Giant, Electra, and Aventon bicycles, as well as parts, accessories, and clothing, and works on all makes and models. They are open from 10am to 5pm Tuesday through Saturday.
La Dolce Velo Bicycle Shop specializes in bicycle sales, repair, parts and accessories, apparel and gear. They sell a large variety of bicycles from major brands and are open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 6pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 6pm.
Summit Bicycles specializes in all things road riding, with amazing models, gear, parts, and accessories to pick from, as well as a large selection of commuter bikes. They have skilled technicians who can assist with repairs and can also help you rent a bike. They are usually open from 10am to 6pm, but closes at 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Bicycle Express is a family-owned and managed business that offers professional repair and service as well as the sale of new and used bicycles, parts, and tools, together with bike rentals. Bicycle Express is open from 10:30am to 7pm Tuesday through Friday, and from 11am to 6pm on Saturday.
Best Local Bike Trails
These San Jose bike trails are great places to go cycling around the region:
Los Gatos Creek Trail
Coyote Creek Trail
Lower Guadalupe River Trail
Almaden Quicksilver County Park
Boccardo Loop Trail
Calero County Park
Rancho San Vicente Open Space Preserve
The Los Gatos Creek Trail is a popular 9.7-mile pedestrian and cycling trail.
Coyote Creek Path is 9.5 miles long and one of the longest trail networks spanning from the Bay to the City’s southern edge.
The Lower Guadalupe River Trail is 12.5 miles long and connects to the San Francisco Bay Trail and the Los Alamitos Creek Trail.
Almaden Quicksilver County Park trail is 16.6 miles long and contains a paved route as well as a park nearby.
Boccardo Loop Trail is a 6.9-kilometer-long paved trail that is usually regarded as a fairly difficult route.
The Calero County Park trail is 19.8 miles long and follows a steep course.
The Rancho San Vicente route is 3.5 miles long and paved.
Motorcycle & Repair Shops Near You
Any of these motorcycle shops should be a good option when you need to buy a new one, are trying to find new parts and gear, or need a mechanic that can do repairs:
Triumph San Jose buys, sells, and rents new and used motorcycles from Indian, Triumph, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Can-am Spyder, Ryker, and Royal Enfield, as well as providing servicing for all touring, trike, cruiser, and sport motorcycle types.
GP Sports is a major full-service motorcycle and electric bike dealership that sells new and used motorbikes and e-bikes from leading brands, as well as a huge selection of components and accessories. GP Sports is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9am to 6pm.
Ryderz Choice Garage specializes in custom builds, maintenance and servicing, special order components and a whole lot more.
San Jose Harley-Davidson features the greatest options of new and used Harley-Davidson bikes, as well as reasonable motorcycle financing, a comprehensive motorcycle parts and repair department, and motor clothes.
San Jose BMW Motorcycles is a BMW motorcycle, ZERO electric motorcycle, and Vespa/Piaggio scooter dealer with a large selection of new and used motorcycles, parts, and accessories, as well as a top-rated service department staffed with experienced and factory-certified motorcycle repair and service technicians.
Cycle Gear is the nation’s leading store of motorcycle gear, parts, and accessories, with the greatest customer service in the industry. Cycle Gear is usually open from 10am to 8pm, but closes at 7pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Ram Products is your one-stop shop for all of your Harley-Davidson requirements, offering a vast range of OEM and aftermarket components as well as the ability to repair almost anything on your motorcycle. They are open daily from 9am to 6pm.
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Well guys, for now that is all we have to share but check back in the future because we will be updating this blog often. After reading about all of those local bike shops, trails, and places to buy motorcycles or get repairs near you things should be a lot clearer.
Don’t be afraid to use the comments to let us know if we got anything incorrect or to share any tips or tricks you might have on the scene here. Now go have fun buying a new bike or motorcycle at a shop or cruising around one of the trails in your area.
