Reviews of Local Motion Bike Rentals. (Bicycle Store) in Burlington (Vermont).

Local Motion Bike Rentals

320 Reviews

227 Comments

Bicycle store

Bicycle rental service

1 Steele St #103, Burlington, VT 05401, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Open hours of Local Motion Bike Rentals

Sunday

9 am–6 pm

Monday

9 am–6 pm

Tuesday

9 am–6 pm

Wednesday

9 am–6 pm

Thursday

9 am–6 pm

Friday

9 am–6 pm

Saturday

9 am–6 pm

Reviews of Local Motion Bike Rentals

Katrina Boucher

We arrived a little earlier than our scheduled time but the bikes were already outside with our names and ready to go. Online reservations were a breeze. Very helpful staff although the person explaining how to use the bikes could have done a better job. My bike had a throttle and my husbands did not, we figured that out in our own but it wasn’t a big deal. Location is convenient to parking and trail. Trail was fabulous! This was our first time renting e-bikes and they did not disappoint, we had SO much fun! Highly recommend this business.

Renee Rose

We had a beautiful day on the Burlington bike route. We rented the E Bikes for 3 hours at 40 $ each which we didn’t think was that expensive. We were able to ride the EBikes all the way to the bike ferry in about an hour 20 minutes so the 3 hour rental worked out perfectly for us. Definitely recommended doing this it was one of our highlights on our Burlington VT vacation.

Lindsay Estel

Had a great experience! This was a highlight of my Burlington experience. The online booking process was easy. When I arrived for my time slot, the bicycles were already out with my name tagged on it. The bicycles themselves were easy to use. The location could not be better with easy access to the gorgeous, paved bike trail. Highly recommend!

Ella Tendler

Loved everything about that shop. We were running late due to traffic like 15-20 min but still were able to ride for 2 hours. Conveniently located near the trail. Great e- bikes- light, easy to operate, long lasting batteries

Denise Avrich

The staff at the rentals were very helpful and made sure we were confident with the bikes before we left. The staff working the ferry were so nice and informative.

Tarah Redding

Such a beautiful ride. My husband and I really enjoyed. It was very affordable. Rented online and was a quick easy process. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would do again on future visits.

Larry P

This bike rental place sits just along the side of the Island Line trail in downtown Burlington. They have a variety of bikes in a variety of sizes. They have some electric bikes but, as all bikes must be reserved in advance, the electrics must be reserved especially early. The bikes are suitable for travel on gravel as some sections of the trail are just gravel. The bikes were in good condition. The staffs were efficient and friendly. Local Motion also operates the ferry that is required to reach the end of the 13 plus Mile trail. The bike ferry's southern terminus at the north end of the causeway is at about mile 10 on the trail.

Shannon Sabo

Our bikes were ready early when we got to the rental place! Everyone is friendly and helpful. Beautiful bike ride around the lake

Sweet Tea

Great place to rent bikes on the trail. The prices are great too! Friendly and Helpful. ride along Lake Champlain BUT reminder the Ferry only runs on the weekend for bikes crossing the Lake. Gorgeous Views!!!

Heather Bowditch

The staff here is absolutely wonderful!! Made reservations to rent 2 bikes for my parents and discovered that my own personal bike had a flat tire that morning. The staff didn’t hesitate for a minute and were kind enough to change my bike tire completely free of charge. They also let us take the bikes out a half hour before our reservation. So accommodating and friendly! Also a great location right on the bike path near the waterfront. Highly highly recommend!!

Dave Doebler

Renting eBikes and taking the path to Lake Champlain was a great way to spend the day. Allocate 2-3 hours time so you can go to the end. You need to reserve bikes online, but they can tell you what is available if you call first.

Christopher OKeefe

We rented e-bikes for the first time to ride out on the Burlington RailTrail to the Champlain Islands. Local Motion made the rental process easy. They taught us how to operate the bikes. The bikes were great. We had a lot of fun. In the summer, they even operate a bike ferry so you can cross the gap.

Julie Wiener

Bikes were nice, staff friendly and helpful, price reasonable. The only bad part was we had to wait more than 15 minutes to check in even though we had reservations, and the only locks available were quite heavy. Also, the online reservation system could be a little smoother -- would be good to search availability for more than one bike at a time and to see prices earlier in the process. Nonetheless, I would definitely go back -- location was super convenient!

francis murphy

Your website needs to be cleaned up as I tried to rent bikes on line and it kept giving me a 4pm pickup time for Saturday 8/20. I tried to make the reservation on Thursday 8/18 and the site would not work with me. Thank goodness for your employee Gabe who was polite, responsive and informative he actually answered the phone, took my number called me back and had no problem finding two bikes for a 4hr rental w/ a 10am pickup time for 8/20. I had the pleasure of meeting Gabe at the end of our ride and he was even more professional/pleasant in person. The bikes operated quite well and my wife and I had a very pleasant ride. Sincerely, Frank Murphy

James Nightingale

We enjoyed a great morning’s cycling in Burlington thanks to Local Motion. The booking process was simple, the bikes were perfectly suited to trail riding and the staff were friendly, knowledgeable and keen to help. Overall, excellent value for money and an enjoyable family ride.

Advanced2016

Great stuff, very informative. Different type of bikes for all ages and heights. Its been awhile since i rode a bike but it work out fine.

Karen Brown

One of the best things to do in the Lake Champlain region is to rent a bike at Local Motion for an afternoon for a spin around Burlington, Vermont. Their excellent website makes it so easy to select a bike and the prices are reasonable. In addition to a selection of adult bikes they also have youth bikes and trailer bikes so the whole family can come. The shop is located right on the Burlington waterfront bike path and the friendly staff will fix you up with everything you need. The city itself is very bike friendly and packed with unique shops and restaurants. After grabbing terrific sandwiches at nearby August First, we rode out along the beautiful waterfront park, through a grove of flowering linden trees and on to the spectacular Colchester Causeway, a railway converted to a flat bike trail going right out into beautiful Lake Champlain and ending at Hero Island. You can take a bike ferry from there and explore or turn back and enjoy it all again.

Radhika Mujumdar

This shop has a convenient location- right next to the trail. We reserved our bikes a few hours before reaching. When we reached, our bikes were ready. They also helped us adjust the seat and helmet properly. The prices are reasonable. Highly recommend.

Mike Ransbury

Great people and excellent customer service! Easy reservation system. Your can tell this is a well run operation, when, as is the case from time to time, things just happen. We had a bike flat in the middle of the remote causeway out by the ferry. I called for an assist and within 25 minutes a technician made it out to us, replaced the tube, and provided extra tire tools and accessories - just in case. The technician was apologetic, and appeared to truly enjoy his job! Thanks again for your help.

Melanie Stein

Renting bikes through Local Motion was easy and affordable, and we loved the bike ride to the causeway! It was one of the highlights of our trip.

Karen Gingras

My husband and I had a really wonderful young man help us out with understanding how the electric bikes worked. He was very patient and knowledgable and thorough and we appreciated him very much. The staff on the bike ferries were very friendly to and did a great job offering recommendations on what places to visits (wineries, orchards, etc.). I wold highly recommend them!

Barbara D

They are the best!! Our dog bike carrier did not arrive before our trip to Burlington. Local Motion Bike Rentals saved the day so our Goldendoodle Iris could tag along on our Burlington bike excursion. The price was more than reasonable. Will rent from them again on our next trip to Burlington.

R. Kirk Moore

Friendly, competent service and good bikes which were all ready for us when we got there. We had a great time. I'd definitely recommend making a reservation; the first time I went there they were all booked out and when you have a reservation they give you the bikes right away.

Tommy Xia (夏晨阳Tommyxcy)

Really cool way to experience the causeway, at an affordable price. Staff went out of the way to help me with proper setups. Try going for the full day, so you can explore the farms and also use the bike in downtown area. The ferry guys are awesome.

Jackie Varnum

100% recommend! The process to book and then pick up bikes was very easy and efficient. The gentlemen at the shop were helpful and patient with getting us set up. The best part was how nice the bikes were-- so smooth to ride and easy to pedal. This was the highlight of our trip!

Carolyn Boudreau

We've rented e-bikes from Local Motion a couple times now and have had wonderful experiences! Local Motion staff members are friendly and helpful. They took the time to make sure we knew how to operate the e-bikes and provide maps, explaining current detours. Look forward to renting from them again soon.

Rick Muller

Booked last minute the night before, bikes were all set when we showed up. Staff was very helpful.

Nathan May

The staff was very friendly and the bikes that we rented were in very good condition. The business is also located alongside the Island Line biking trail, which is very convenient. I highly recommend this business to anyone!

Laurie Seymour

Very cordial and courteous staff. Bikes were well-maintained and easily adjustable. Staff provided help with helmets, a bike lock, and recommendations for lunch. Excellent service and truly nice staff.

james blake

Fantastic service…great experience and an easy ride out to the end (ferry). A must do ride…Local Motion makes it easy….

Lorraine Tommasino

Thank you for a great experience! The staff was knowledgeable, courteous and super friendly! We enjoyed the bike ride on quality bikes! Will definitely do this again!

Angie Sherrill

Bikes were in excellent shape. 6 of us rode from Local Motion to village on South Hero. We should have packed a lunch and turned around at the ferry landing. The additional miles were not worth it.

Benjamin Brown

Local Motion Bike rentals had our bikes tuned and ready to go when we arrived at 9 AM. They gave us a brief instruction on adjustments to the seat and operation. They asked if we knew where we wanted to ride and if we had all the information we needed. We'd wanted electric bikes, but waited to long to reserve. The Burlington Trail out onto the causeway didn't really require electric bikes. Good experience, friendly staff.

Erica Wong

Friendly service and easy process to rent bikes! We were visiting Burlington for the long weekend and did a walk in for the bike rental. The folks helping were friendly and patient, gave us our bikes and lock in case we want to explore the bike path and leave our bikes. They also pointed us to the nice online interactive map of the bike path and gave us recommendations on how far most people like to go to. Returning the equipment was a snap too. Highly recommend this outfit for bike rentals! (We learned the process would be even quicker if we reserve the rental ahead online!)

Lyndsey Charalambous

Local motion was fantastic! Had never rented an electric bike before and they were great with explaining how it worked and how to get the best battery life, very informative about local bike paths and ongoing construction of the path. Sadly the bike ferry was not open yet for us this check out.. but we will absolutely be back!

Cheryl Kramer

Don’t miss out on the bike trail in Burlington. Renting from Local Motion was simple (online). Friendly staff, reasonable rates.

Mindy Lentini

Everything was fantastic. The staff was knowledgeable and very friendly. The rented bikes were fantastic, no issues at all. They were easily able to accommodate a group of 6 of us. We even got to take the Local Motion Ferry on the causeway, which was super fun! I would highly recommend Local Motion Bike Rentals!

Dan Gardner

Super helpful staff, bikes already pulled and sitting there ready after having paid and done the waiver online the day before, easy drop off. The location cannot be beat for heading up the trail to the bike ferry. 4 hours on the rental is plenty. Highly recommend!

Stephen Nodine

I have been renting bikes from this wonderful group for years! Always the best service and the ferry is a great asset to the whole community! Love the e bikes and selection!If ever in Burlington Local Motion is the one to use! I shall see y'all June-July

Donnie Funch

Attendant was very thoughtful and knowledgeable. It was our first time riding electric bikes and he was very clear on the instructions. The bikes were perfect. We had registered ahead of time so the bikes were ready to go when we got there. Very smooth process and fantastic location right off the bike trail.

Casey B

I recently rented 12 bikes from Local Motion. The bikes were comfortable and the staff were helpful. There was a really nice bike trail right outside the shop (mostly flat, paved and shaded) which made it easy for a large group. Overall a great shop with easy access to a very nice trail.

Barry Greenblatt

Excellent rental experience. Staff is super nice and bikes were ready as promised and in great condition. Burlington Greenway is nice, relaxing ride. Very pretty. Recommend going to all the way to South Hero Island and taking "bike ferry" at causeway. It's a long ride, but very pretty and fun. Ride is mostly flat with a few small inclines that can be walked by beginners. Trail is very well marked. Definitely recommend booking rentals at Local Motion and doing so online. They do sell out.

R E

The bikes were in great shape. And with a reservation, check-out was amazingly easy. A lock and helmet was readily available. Return was just as easy. No hesitation in recommending them

Burney Dawkins

The staff at Local Motion Bike Rentals were professional, efficient, and genuinely interested in making sure we had a great experience. The bikes were high quality and very well maintained. We loved our day of riding and look forward to going back!

anona ymousa

They have a great selection of different bikes and the ones we chose were very comfortable and performed well. The staff was super friendly and attentive. Great trails throughout the area with lots of sightseeing opportunities.

Lilian Pritchard

EBikes were ready for us - ahead of booked time! Service was courteous, friendly and helpful. Ride along Lake Champlain was beautiful - we appreciated the ferry ride. Would definitely recommend this biking adventure. Five star!

Craig Scott

Bikes were available without reservation (I walked in). The bikes were good but not great. They seemed to have a few miles on them. But they did work on the asphalt and crushed stone. I think I had to work a bit harder than normal.

Bill Guild

Reservation was ready when we arrived. Bikes were fit properly and they worked. Ebike range was more than advertised. Staff was helpful, quick, and flexible.

Carol Hilmes

Bike shop had our bikes ready when we arrived, and took care of the contracts very fast; we enjoyed the ride! The only reason for rating only 4 is that both bikes were not adjusted properly to use all gears; on the bike I was riding, I could only use 3 out of 8 gears.

Kate Jackson

efficient service in person without a reservation. their support of the bike ferry at the gap in Island Causeway and their work to promote bike and walking paths throughout communities is commendable. the map needs to be updated to show that Parks & Recreation no longer has a food service at Leddy Park.

Roger R. Threlfall

These guys were great. Nice bikes to tool around combined with friendly service. Taking a leisurely trip on the 10 mile bike trial was fun. I would highly recommend using them.

Gwen F

Great staff helped pick the right bike for each rider. Nice trail ride! Lovely day! Great views of the lake.

Brian Johnson

Excellent experience. Booking online was easy, bike was ready, staff was helpful and the greenway/causeway is a wonderful ride. Highly recommended!

Cindy Williams

Staff very friendly and accommodating. Bike in great shape. Location perfect for riding the bike trail. Had a great day.

Susyn Dees

Bike was all ready to go when I arrived. They answer questions without making one feel like a non-biker. I had a cruiser ebike that easily lasted 40 miles!

Gabrielle Malis

We got bikes that were super comfortable and we did the whole trail up and back down the lake with no problems. We got rained on, but the bikes were great, and what friendly service!

Mike Mertel

Visited Burlington with my infant daughter. The bike ride along Lake Champlain was the highlight! Local Motion was well equipped and got us ready for the ride.

Ryan VanMeter

Stayed in Burlington for a weekend and rented a bike while I was there. The bike was well-tuned and the mechanic recommended some beautiful paths around the area as well as good places to eat.

Lynn Johnson

The staff was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely rent bikes from them again next time I'm in Burlington.

Dan Baxendale

Recommend making a reservation. We did that and it was pretty smooth. The e-bikes were the move if you plan to bike all the way to the causeway and back and you're not a regular long-distance biker. Would use them again.

Craig Dresser

Located right beside the bike path in Burlington, with great bikes and a helpful, knowledgeable staff.

David Blythe

Reserving the bike was easy, the staff were friendly and helpful. The ride along the water was beautiful.

Liz Enyenihi

Beautiful trail! Fair rates and good service, I had to change my reservation time last minute and they were nice about it.

Mary Donohue

Amazingly helpful staff, solidly good bikes, and a no-nonsense registration process. What more could one want? Thanks for a great experience; we’ll be back!

Amy Kaehr

Great experience here! Bikes worked great and were very reasonably priced. Highly recommend this shop.

C J

Wonderful experience. We made a spontaneous visit to Burlington to escape Boston for the weekend. Good rates, and the knowledgable staff carefully fitted us. The website showed little rental availability, but when I called found out that there were many bikes available, and for much longer time slots that the website had posted, so keep that in mind. We biked the Colchester Bike Trail to Causeway Park and back. This is gorgeous ride. Allow for extra time; wind on our faces on the way back added at least 30 minutes, and we were glad we'd booked an extra hour.

This was a great way to check out Burlington. Local Motion sits right on bike path so easy to access. Staff were friendly and accommodating to my time change. Reasonably priced as well. Highly recommend checking them out.

Mark C

Very reasonable, great location, and excellent value. We rode to the other end of the causeway and back (including using the ferry). It was such a relaxing ride - flat, wide, not overly crowded (we were there on a Monday morning). The rental bikes were in fantastic shape. They looked like rentals - a scrape here, some fading there, etc - but they were mechanically perfect. I've never ridden such a finely-tuned rental bike. Kudos to the mechanics!

Tracy Myers

My husband and I visited Burlington in July and after walking the trail were happy to find Local Motion to rent bikes so we could explore the full trail. We didn't make reservations, but had no issue obtaining bikes that fit each of us well. The bikes were well maintained, adjusted for our heights (I'm 5'4" and he's 6'1") and came with bells. The employee who assisted us made sure we knew where we were going. We biked the whole way to the bike ferry and back. The rates were very reasonable and worth it.

Megan Mclaughlin

There is no sign (that I noticed) but there are a lot of bikes lined up out front, and the people are friendly. The bikes were super comfortable and in good working order. I definitely would go back.

Jayson DelVichio

Very friendly staff! We rented the tandem bike and they provided expert knowledge to help comfort and ease the mind of an inexperienced rider. Staff was very friendly and quick to help assist in check-in/check-out process. Prices were reasonable. Equipment and Safety was in excellent condition (not damaged, sanitized). The location was easy to find with signs directing to the shop and back to the bike path. Bike path was absolutely breath-taking and not very congested at the time we were riding. Over all experience is 5/5. Would highly recommend!

Gianna Fazio

Nice people, comfortable bikes. Highly recommend reserving bikes here in advance to your trip to Burlington, and definitely doing the Lake Champlain trail which is conveniently right in front of the shop.

Charlie Lefrak

Local Motion bike rental was great! Staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and made everything so easy. And they're right on the bike path - can't beat it!

Dominic Eramo

Both of the guys who helped us were very friendly and extremely accommodating. My wife and I had a great ride with he bikes we rented and highly recommend Local Motion Bike Rentals.

Rhonda Jagus

We had a great experience renting bikes here! Staff was helpful and friendly! Highly recommend renting here if you are looking to ride along the bike path in Burlington!

Kathleen Nowak

So nice and down to earth and helpful here. Took different styles of bikes on various days. Loved them all! Highly recommend this place. And biking in Burlington is top!

Jay P

Great time on the bikes in Burlington. Take a left at Airplane park if you want to get to the causeway. We missed the turn (following the developed bike path instead) and spent our extra time roaming around neighborhoods. Don't miss the left hand turn!

Betsy Flowers

Bike rental was great. Staff was helpful and made sure helmets fit our grandkids correctly. Perfect location right on the bike path. Our family had a wonderful ride!

Kimberly Fierro

Rented bikes here to ride the Causeway, fantastic service, bikes were ready and available at time of arrival. Staff was helpful, courteous, and friendly.

Paul Hahn

Great bikes and one of the best bike paths in the country!

Jeffrey Allen

Convenient and very professional -- we made our reservations the day before, and our bikes were waiting for us when we got there.

Desiree Cole

Great service. Easy location on/off the bike path. Bikes were just what we needed. Would rent here again for sure!

Christian Pascual

Second time renting with them. Great guys. We got there an hour ealier than our reservation and they still let us take the bikes since they were already available.

Susan McGrath

So easy to check in and out! The bicycle was ready when I arrived and the staff was friendly and helpful.

Kay Dixon

My family rented from Local Motion while visiting Burlington and had a great experience. Making the reservation was easy, the staff were super friendly and helpful, and the bikes were in good repair. We had a great day on the rail trail.

Mikayla Beaver

Easy to rent, friendly staff and a great way to see lake Champlain! Paths are well maintained and safe.

louis-philippe dube

Great services 👌I recommend strongly this place.My English is not very good but the guy puted me very comfortable,i appreciated that. I tried an electric bike and I had a lot of fun,very good quality. Thanks Local Motion 👍 I will be back. …

Drew Maziasz

Rented two adult bikes for a cruise up the Burlington waterfront bikeway. Very smooth transaction, workers were knowledgeable and pleasant. Bikes were in good condition. What a nice service to have, would happily go back.

k lien

We rented bikes from Local Motion for a few hours and found them very helpful with the rental process and providing guidance to the trail. We had not made advance reservations, but they were able to accommodate us. Drop off was very simple. We would rent from them again.

Joaquin Pabon

Local Motion is the best option to get move in Burlington. Best prices and very nice people working here. I rented two eBikes just for few hours and I enjoyed a lot. If you like to rent for the whole day, try to do it few days before. They also provide the helmet and give you tips to use the bikes. Enjoy it!

Denise Sanderson

Renting bikes and making our way up the Island Line Trail was the highlight of our trip to Burlington! We went as far as South Hero, which means we had the pleasure of riding the Bike Ferry. Everyone was so nice! We left in the morning and were back by early afternoon - it was so beautiful. We did the ride with two children (11 & 13) and while it was a stretch for the youngest, he has no regrets and talks about the trip fondly. Highly recommended.

Forrest White

The Burlington Bike Path was a highlight of our Northeast trip and it all began at Local Motion. The staff was friendly and helpful. The prices were quite reasonable. The bikes were in great condition. And the location couldn't be any better. We just adjusted our seats and jumped right on the path for a scenic, 16-mile ride. I look forward to returning to Burlington and I'll get my bicycle from Local Motion.

John Phelan

I give very few 5 stars. They deserve this! Loved the whole experience from online to calling them to bikes to lovely bike path. Think about spending three hours and have fun. Remember that the way home is uphill oh so slightly so reserve some energy. Great parking as well in the deck. Great all around! Thanks LM!

Eileen

Excellent place to get your bike. The guys who helped for rent bike for me and my family were wonderful! Great service excellent location

Zed Thomas Zabski

almost ran over an ancient water turtle trying to cross bikeway through trees on the island line. Sure glad I had enough power assist against headwinds on the way home.

Brian McWilliams

We rented bikes here in June 2021 to ride the bike path and causeway. The place is conveniently located. We did not have reservations so we had to wait a bit to get bikes. The bikes they gave us were OK but turned out to need derailleur adjustments. On several occasions, downshifting threw the chain into the spokes where it wedged behind the freewheel, which takes some effort to undo. Maybe because they're so busy they don't always have time to put returned bikes up on the rack and check them out. But this problem was quite annoying and could have been worse if it had happened to someone less inclined to get their hands dirty. I told one of the employees about the problem when we returned and he said, "OK, thanks."

Doug Van Gundy

The staff was friendly and helpful, service was swift and the bike rentals were affordable. Will definitely use again.

Paul Latimer

Bikes were ready for us when we arrived. Bikes worked perfectly over our 30-mile ride.

Alexandre Kaspar

Great location and everything was ready on time. They informed us about things happening along the trail for the weekend and different options for returning the bikes. Would definitely recommend.

b s

Fun day - guy was nice tried to help us get in and out . I don’t like the website reservation process it confusing which bike to reserve I went in person to see first

Loring Starr

I did a last-minute bike rental and had a lovely time. Went north on the Bike Path; what a great resource that path is. And Local Motion is right there to rent us bikes. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Can't wait to come back and do it again.

Wilbur Yu

Fantastic bike rental. The service was really friendly and fast. If you arrive a bit longer over one hour, they're very kind to charge you as of you arrived on time. Very friendly.

Kimberly Pollock

Very friendly and easygoing staff! Located in the ideal location as well. Will definitely use again!

Steven Scharf

The 1x7 gearing is sufficient for the trail into Lake Champlain, but we went on other trails and roads with steep hills, so we should have chosen the 24 speed hybrids. The trails through Intervale were awesome but we had a local person to guide us and would not have found them otherwise. The ferry wasn't running on weekdays so we could not cross the gap in the Lake Champlain trail. So close, but no cigar. They should put in a Zip Line! Or tell Bernie to get some federal money for a bridge, but it would need to be a high bridge or a drawbridge. The rental bikes could have used some maintenance. The headset nuts were loose on my bike so I had to stop occasionally to hand tighten them. On my wife's bike the seat flopped around but fortunately I had brought a set of Allen wrenches with me and was able to fix that. The bottle cage on my bike was very loose but I noticed that at the beginning and they tightened the bolts. For the fairly high prices they charge for rentals they should be maintaining the bicycles better. Whenever you rent bikes you should bring along some basic tools, a pump, Allen wrenches, an adjustable wrench, spare tube, and a patch kit. I don't know what happens if you have a flat tire all the way out in Lake Champlain-it would be a long walk back. I also recommend the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. You rent bikes at Chuck's Bikes in Morrisville ($20 for wonderful very newish gravel bikes) and ride the 35 miles round trip. It would be especially wonderful at peak fall foliage season. Chuck's Bikes is an amazing old school shop.

Asma K

rented bikes her on both trips to the area. The reservation part was easy and the super friendly knowledgeable staff set us up with great bikes. We had a great time biking along the lake.

Michael K

Perfect location on the Greenway with quality bikes and fair prices, especially half-day pricing options.

JERRY CAMBRIA

My wife and I rented ebikes for the first time and the staff was very pleasant and helpful despite the fact that the shop was very busy. Loved the bike trail!! The bike ferry was great and staff on the boat was terrific.Enjoyed the experience so much we purchased ebikes when we returned home after our trip.

Robert Carter

Staff was very accommodating, professional and friendly!

Rahul Naik

Exploring the beautiful Island rail bike trail is a must-do activity in Burlington VT, and Local Motion Bike Rentals enables that experience. They provide great service, have an easy online bike reservation system, great bike selection and service options and easy accessibility to the trail. Highly recommend !

Meghana Nerurkar

Super helpful! Helped us switch bikes a few times and were very patient and accommodating. Gave us very accurate instructions. We had a very pleasant time biking the Island Line Trail all the way to the ferry and back!

Marcie ricker

Great place to rent a bike. Perfect location and the nicest people help you out. Ethan was amazing.

Diana Lee

Very affordable place and convenient to be able to rent a bike & helmet. I had fun, great workout and enjoyed the view.

Mike

My wife and I arrived at Local Motion without a reservation, and were in line behind a group of 25 high school students. Amazingly, we were all processed and on our way within minutes – enjoying the wonderful bike path along the lake. The guys at Local Motion are fast, friendly and efficient – and the bikes are great.

J Loeb

Decent bike, reasonable prices, and great location. The staff was friendly and helpful

John Evans

Convenient, right on bike trail. 4 hours cost $25, not bad, enough time to get to bike ferry and back. Nice people work there.

Boomer Dell

Wonderful experience with Local Motion Bike Rentals in Burlington, Vermont, whenever we've rented bikes from them. They are always courteous, responsive, and helpful. Great value, too!

John Charles

I loved the trail and the service was Great!

Aaron Suffin (AYOCASHKAT)

Nolan did an excellent job helping out my girlfriend and I. The bikes and the trail were great!

Janey Farnham

Very helpful and kind. Great bikes and even better customer service!!

Kia DB

Had to cancel my order since my plans had suddenly changed. All worked out smoothly and very reliably. Thanks again for the kind service.

Jimmy Baichulall

Rented a bike from here and rode it down the Lake Champlain path...TALK ABOUT AMAZING FOLIAGE. The bikes were in excellent shape. Free helmet and lock and the customer service was excellent. A little hard to find but the signs help you on the right path 👍🏽

Joy Halstead

It was an amazing ride with all the different aspects of the area from the beaches to the neighborhoods to the wetlands area and more. Bikes were good quality for rentals. The rental fees were a good price point and the bike lock was included.

Maryanne Thiel

Great service, right at Burlington waterfront by the Science Museum. My family really enjoyed this outing.

M Ow

Awesome experience. Ask about the bike paths and the scannable QR code with the map. That really helps in case you might be thinking you're going the wrong way.

Kandy Schmidt

Busy place on a beautiful Saturday but the guys who were working had it covered! Efficient, polite, and helpful are a few words that come to mind. Have to mention that the bike ferry captain is a hoot! Thanks for a glorious Saturday trip up to the Islands Local Motion:)

Ken Meme

Got a last minute bike rental, though reserving in advanced seems like the way to go. Bikes were a bit uncomfortable and only fairly-well maintained, but they got the job done. Was also slightly pricy imo.

Patrick Heenan

Wonderful place to rent great bikes. The staff were friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had what we needed.

Colleen Miller

Nice guys. Quick service. They even lowered the seat on my own bike for me! Very convenient to bike trail and parking. Biked to Leddy Park and back Walked to Spot on the dock for lunch after returning the bike. It was a lovely day!!

Jeremy Stonier

Bikes worked great, super easy to reserve. Friendly staff.

thea moomin

great bikes! we had such a fun time biking to the causeway. the online rental was very streamlined and super easy to pick up/drop off. thanks!!

Matt Rassette

One of the highlights of our Vermont vacation was riding from downtown Burlington out to and over the Colchester Causeway. The bikes we rented from Local Motion were in excellent condition and service before and after was great.

Diane Hellstrom

Great place to rent a bike!

Alex Myers

Great price and service! Rented ebikes for a party of 5. Staff was accommodating and friendly.

Jeff Haden

Great location, convenient to lake and the bike trails. Friendly staff. Quality bikes, especially for rentals. Would rent from Local Motion again without hesitation.

diane hust

Such pleasant,patient,and helpful people. Thank you. The location is perfect for a beautiful trail ride.

大衛

Great Bikes, best rental bikes we had together.

Sharla Bye

Friendly and quick service with quality rentals. The location is very convenient, too! It was a great way to spend our first day in Burlington - 100% recommend!

Mateusz Westa

Great bike rental, fantastic staff, conveniently located by the bike path

Russell Mucklow

Wanted to test Rad ebikes and this was the only place in NE I could find had them. Great bikes, great service and location is perfect. Worth the trip up from RI - thanks

EK Hutch

Quick easy checkout. Great staff. Decent bikes, good location. Prices might be a bit high but worth it for excellent service.

pr0bawt

Online booking was a breeze. Staff was friendly and helpful. Highly reccomend!

Damien Corsetti

Quick, easy, great customer service, and my bike was fast.

Jane Partridge

Get location right on the bike path! Super easy to rent and very nice bikes! Rates were fairly reasonable as well.

Steve Irza

Got what we wanted - 2 bikes for half a day for the bike trail with very little hassle picking up the bikes. Thanks!

H Gupta

Great place to rent bikes, affordable also! Def coming back

Lewis Kirshner

Very easy and successful bike rentals, excellent staff help.

Phil Marsh

Great experience. Staff helpful for our first time renting an e-bike

Alyson Flint

Great ride on the Burlington Bike Path, and the Island line trail.

Alex Camacho

Renting was easy as pie. Friendly and knowledgeable.

Natana Spohler

everyone was friendly and helpful. It was a great experience! Thank you!

Josh Elliott-Mendelsohn

Friendly service, great selection of rental bikes. Great explanations of what to expect on our bike ride - along with a map of one detour. Was the high point of my family's visit to Burlington that day - thanks!

William Hause

Great service, great people. They helped me find a good route. The bike ferry was a blast!

Douglas Wands

Very helpful staff and decent selection of bikes if you're planning to bike the causeway.

Martin Studd

Booked online, pickup was smooth, electric bikes were awesome!

Ann Dyer

Bike rentals were easy and bikes were high quality. Would rent from them again.

Libby Naylor

They were very helpful and we had a lovely 4 hour bike ride

Jacqueline Bichsel

Fast and easy. Bikes were great.

Ben Cario

Prices are fairly high and the staff wasn't helpful when consulted about our path, despite not being busy. The bikes we rented were nice enough though, and they're conveniently located on the bike path.

Martin Gold

Covenient location on the bike path with a good selection of basic bikes. Knowledgeable and helpful employees. A bit pricey.

H Green

Great availability. High quality bikes. Reasonable pricing and the staff was great!

Ryan Denu

Very easy to rent. Reasonably priced. Bike was in great condition. Would rent again.

Kathy Harmeyer

Bikes worked great and staff was helpful!

Anthony Tynan

Great rental, easy process, friendly staff.

Mark Roth

Friendly staff and excellent bikes

Camie Starshine

Nice place for a bike ride, a walk, or run, on lake champlain, near a train, good path, great ppl. Totally recommend for visual beauty, mountain ans lake views.

Christopher Bender

We rented 3 bikes for a few hours. Staff was very helpful. the store is right on the bike path that run along lake Champlain

Roy Masha

Great location, great bikes, and great service

Bob Kraft

Very friendly staff and the bike was fine.

Sabrina Mellusi

Super easy process from booking to picking up/returning the bike. Will definitely use again!

Brian Bigda

Great location. Bike path is one of the best.

John

Incredible friendly, and reasonable prices. Biking the Burlington Bike Path was our favorite activity of the weekend. Highly recommend!

Tahora Nazer

They have friendly staff who are flexible with the timing of the reservations and provide free locks and helmets.

Tran Cao

The manager was so accommodating and so nice and understanding!! definitely recommend coming here!

Yuval Meidan

Good bikes, had a flat tire, got immediately other bike , and an extension of the renting time.

Adam Burnett

Got my parents up and running on e-bikes. They had a blast!

Christopher Dean

Wow! Renting a bike from Local Motion was super cheap and easy! The staff was extremely helpful and were SUPER friendly! In addition to the great customer service by the staff, it was easy to pick out the bike that you want. The price is great for what you get and there are several options to add on to your bike to suit your needs. When you are in beautiful Burlington, you need a quick easy way to rent a bike, and Local Motion was just the way to do it. Also, I overheard someone explaining that they had caused some damage to the rented bycicle, but the staff at local motion did not charge them for the repair! Big plus!

Matthew Donohue

The bikes were great. The transaction was easy. A great experience.

Joshua Weinstein

Wasn't sure why this business was not rated yet, so here goes: it's awesome. My wife and I rented two bikes from them for about 3 hours this past Thurs, 8/6/15 around 10:30am. We had never been to Vermont before a ride along the waterfront rail trail was recommended by a few people. Their rates are average (we paid approx $50 for the two bikes) but what was nice was all the amenities offered including helmets, bags, water bottles, locks, etc.. The service was also great. A young woman who was handy with a wrench got us completely set up and did so in a friendly and professional manner despite being very busy. We definitely would recommend them!

Eugene Chen

Amazing manager! The bike was wonderful too!

Peter Zamore

Local Motion is awesome! They do so much to get people walking and biking. From the highly visible efforts, such as the bike ferry, to the many areas which are under many folks' radar, such as safe routes to schools and bike recycle vermont. The staff are motivated and focused. Its amazing how much is done by such a small organization.

Akilan Chandrasekaran

Near to the trail, cheap rentals rates with good quality of cycles.

Peter Flint

Easy to rent. Bikes in good condition.

Melissa Williamson

Great experience and wonderful ride

Frank Gilliard

Easy to work with, great equipment and convenient location.

rich K

Great Service -very knowledgable staff. Will use them again on any Burlington trip.

Benjamin Laufer

Great prices, staff, availability, and location, which is conveniently located right along the Island Line bike trail!

Aaron Ebata

easy and convenient way to ride the lakeside trail

Charlotte Kymer

Easy in and out service right on the path. Beautiful and fairly easy trail!

Donald Payne

Rented a bike trailer for our dog, no problem, nice folks.

mark roberson

Great bikes and a great ride!

Isaac Mushinsky

Good service, helpful staff. Rented a tandem for a short visit.

Christine Donavan

These folks are helpful, welcoming and give great service.

Mark Sussman

Non-profit that provides bike rentals and information about biking in Burlington. Surprisingly high quality bikes for rent (Breezer and Opal) at reasonable prices. Right off the Burlington bike path, perfect location, simple set up.

Kim Moore

The ebikes were amazing!!

Gregory O'Shea

Great part of the trail. Very cool

Caroline Saul

The staff were super helpful and accomodating in switching us from a tandom to two hybrids, when we felt insecure in maintaing our balance. They also great with local reccomendations regarding what to do along the trail (there's a vineyard, which was perfect for a snack and some refreshment) and pointed us towards the nearest place we could watch the world cup match that had already started as our ride lasted a bit longer than expected. Thanks for helping us have a great day!

Aimee Shen

Super friendly and helpful staff.

Mikhael Cohen

Vermont's Walk/Bike advocacy group. What more is there to say? Disclaimer: I worked and volunteered for them in the past. Great, enthusiastic staff truly making an effort to assist community members and tourists alike in enjoying all that our beautiful area has to offer by way of bicycle. Check them out, rent a bike or get directions, they're here to help! Or just look in the window while traversing the waterfront path. They operate the costly bike ferry to shuttle cyclists across "The Cut" between Colchester and South Hero, and also provide free bike valet parking at local events. Probably most importantly, Local Motion teaches about 5000 kids a year in Vermont schools how to ride bicycles safely, and consults for local towns on improving cycling infrastructure.

Dan Grimason

This place is great. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. 10/10 would recommend

Erik Dansereau

Cool idea, great to ride along the lake.

Gili Rinat

Helpful and attentive service. Nice bikes

Stevie Van Zandt

A must stop! Great people great equipment

Kristen Lentz

Great place! Great service!

Cynthia LaBarge

Reasonable price for a whole lot of fun!

Lisa Alkire

Great bike path along the lake!

Michael Hubbard

Friendly staff, great ride

Troy Paddock

Good bikes, good people, good cause!

R Giles

Very knowledgeable staff. Friendly.

Yuliya Labkovskaia

Excellent service and gorgeous location.

Tamara Visco

Everything worked great. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Dave Lattner

Well maintained equipment and the check-in and out was super easy

Philip Jones

Reasonable rates and great location.

Lisa Aultman-Hall

Local Motion does so many things from education programs, running a bicycle ferry in Lake Champlain, to re-building bikes for those who lack transportation. But for me the most important Local Motion work is the extensive representation of walking and bicycling they provide in public meetings, planning processes and advocacy efforts. This work is critical but often goes unacknowledged. Every time I attend a public meeting for a transportation project there is a member of Local Motion there. For example, without the efforts of Local Motion the bicycle lanes on Colchester Avenue in Burlington may not have happened. The staff at Local Motion represents us and advances active transportation of all types in our community.