Bike, bike, bike it up! Put your foot on the pedal and get going. There are hundreds of bike shops around the state that are just waiting for you to blaze your own trail. Before you can hit these cement roadways, check out your local bike shops to get everything you need to ride your way through campus.
The state not only has paved trails throughout the cities, but many of those trails have special lanes and additional trails that run directly through college campuses. Whether you’re a college student without a car, you’re looking to get a little extra exercise, or it’s just a hobby of yours, bikes are very popular way to get around in college towns.
Most campus rec centers have a designated sapce where you can rent outdoor equipment, such as bikes, canoes, tents, and so much more. You can also bring in bike equipment and have it repaired.
Austin
The Peddler Bicycle Shop has two locations; one at Avery Ranch and one in Central Austin. This little shop is helping Austin continuously have one of the largest bicycling communities in Texas. They offer friendly service and over 30 years of cycling experience.
Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop sits in a warehouse building in downtown Austin with a big black and white sign hanging on the corner. With a focus on fitness, community and fun, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop and training center can offer you a more enjoyable ride around town. They offer planned out bike trails and tips on how to care for you beloved bike. Not to mention, it’s the original shop, owned by Lance Armstrong!
Denton
Sprockets, an adorable bike shop in Denton, not only offers bikes and repairs, but it also offers coffee, baked goods and hosts events. It’s located in the heart of downtown Denton, off the square on Hickory Street. They specialize in road, mountain, fixed bikes and more.
Bullseye Bike Shop sells bikes fit for everything from mountain biking to road racing. Whether you’re trying to win the Tour de France or just trying to master getting to class on time, they’ve got you covered.
Fort Worth
In October of 2015, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop opened another location just a few feet from the Trinity River and trails. This location cultivates a family-friendly healthy fitness community. The large building has a coffee shop and an outdoor patio alongside the building. Mellow Johnny’s is more than a store; it’s a full experience and day trip.
Colonel’s offers seasonal events so customers can not only buy a bike, they can take it out with a group as well. Check out their schedule online to see many of the events that educate customers about their bikes, from taking care of them to riding events.
Lubbock
Get involved with the bike shop that always has its hand in clubs and throughout West Texas, Velocity Bike Shop. This little shop sponsors high school mountain biking students and gets its members involved in charity rides, amateur races and even professional races.
Bryan/ College Station
Aggieland Cycling is a great place to get your first bike. They encourage students to bike instead of drive and even offer bike rentals if you don’t want to pony up for a brand new ride.
Not only does The Bear Mountain provide biking equipment; it provides kayaks and equipment for a whole lot of other outdoor activities. This bike shop offers weekly rides, float trips and bike maintenance. If you’re looking to be outdoors and active this year, Bear Mountain is a great place to start.
Dallas
Located in the heart of Deep Ellum and a community of enthusiastic cyclists, Local Hub is Dallas’ premier bike shop! Local Hub offers a number of hard-to-find bicycle parts, community bike rides and classes, repairs and rentals, and live music. With a focus on the community and getting everyone involved, Local Hub throws a number of social events to really bring Dallas together in a healthy and motivational way. This is no ordinary bike shop, so grab your bikes and come hang out for a spin.
