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Bicycling Trails & Rentals
Looking to explore Durham by bike or get a workout in during your trip? Durham has plenty of options, from mountain biking trails to paved paths that run for miles, perfect for cycling. There are also a number of local, independently owned bike shops that offer rentals. Browse the listings below to find what you need to hit the trail.
You also can check out the video below to see what a bike ride through Downtown Durham looks like. It runs from Duke University's Sarah P. Duke Gardens to Golden Belt, clocking in at 4.2 miles and about 25 minutes. (You can see the route here.)
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American Tobacco Trail
12 miles of trails from Downtown Durham to NC Hwy 54, then from Massey Chapel Rd to Durham/Chatham County line. Bicycling, hiking, walking, and running.
The Bicycle Chain
Full service bicycle store offering sales, service, and rentals in the spring and summer. Bikes from Specialized, Cannondale, and Santa Cruz. Call ahead for availability.
Bullseye Bicycle
Independent, locally-owned bicycle shop in the heart of Downtown Durham offering new bicycle sales, repairs, and bicycle rentals.
Durham Cycles
Bicycle sales, rentals, and repairs just around the corner from Duke University and a short ride from the American Tobacco Trail. Durham's largest inventory per square foot of new bikes, rental …
Durham Parks and Recreation’s Outdoor Recreation
Programs are founded on the principle that participants learn more effectively if they are actively engaged in the process. We can work with your group to develop a plan for adding adventure learning …
Falls Lake Trail
A 34-mile nature trail, the area’s longest, that stretches from NC Highway 98, at the Little Lick Creek crossing along Falls Lake, and east into Wake County. Part of the North Carolina Mountains to …
