There are four amazing bike shops in Marquette but I would vote Sports Rack to be the best for many…read morereasons. It starts with the employees. Every one of the employees here are personable and knowledgeable about all types of biking. You can tell these people have true passion and are not here for the paycheck. They know all about their bikes, the technology that goes into them, different types of biking, and the trail systems in and around Marquette. Next, the bikes. They have everything from road, to mountain, to snow, to hybrids. I believe they have the best price ranges in town besides Downwind Sports. You can get a reasonably priced entry level, or a fully loaded beast that costs more than your car. Their bikes often go on sale too at certain times of the year or for certain events such as the Dome Show. Next, the service. I believe it is unparalleled in Marquette. If you buy a bike from SR, they will service small adjustments, for free, for life. It doesn't get better than that. If that doesn't convince you to buy here, I don't know what would! They have fast turn around on their repairs too. On more than one occasion I have brought in a monkeyed up bike after a ride and walked out with a fully healed bike without even leaving the store. They are truly dedicated to keeping keeping people on the trails with as little downtime as possible. I have full faith in Sports Rack Ltd, and I will never buy a bike anywhere else.

They had the bike I've been looking for all summer. Until this weekend, I believed it was out of…read morestock at every trek dealer in the Midwest but I strolled in "just to check out their plus tire 1x's" and there, staring right at me was the elusive 2018 trek roscoe in a 15.5! The staff was great-super helpful and chatted right along with how great these bikes are and how they compare with the Salsa Timberjacks (because I've been considering settling for the timberjack) but never tried to change my mind and even gave me a discount and great new pedals and a flasher to ward off cars. LOVE this place!!!

Just a heads up for any families looking to rent here, they no longer tend bikes for kids or any…read morebike that would accommodate riding with a child.

They have a great selection and know their bicycles! If you are looking for a bicycle or just need…read moreto service the one you have, this is the place to go! Friendly and knowledgeable, what more can you ask for?

Great service, clear communication and provided everything needed for a fun day on the water. Will…read moredefinitely rent from them again, including trying an ebike. Highly recommend for a stress-free experience.

From the owner: Kayak and e-bike rentals are our bread and butter…read more Customer service is our top priority. We strive to make your adventure as stress free as possible by providing all the gear, guidance, and logistics at no extra cost. Both kayaking and ebike rentals include delivery, pick-up, safety gear, and accessory gear. No "nickel and diming"; you rent the gear - we will take care of the rest. Our owner and employees are lifelong locals and will happily provide advice for other activities or food. We want our customers to have a good time before, during, and after our service.

We wanted to rent bikes spur of the moment and Tom was awesome. Set us up super quickly and when we…read moreforgot the bike lock, he even brought it to us at the beach. Thanks, Tom!

Ww didn't end up renting from here because we wanted electric bikes, but wanted to give a shout out…read moreto Tom who was so great getting back to us in our texts and was totally ready to drop some bikes off to our hotel and I canceled last minute because we found some available E bikes. Anyway, he was way cool about it and he had great prices!

After the brakes on my bike failed while descending from a mountain, we headed to Down Wind Sports…read more The employee changed the brake pads and offered suggestions for the future. I checked out their fantastic gear while waiting for it to be done. One of the employees, Tom, struck up a conversation with me. He had many suggestions for us while visiting Marquette. We utilized all of his tips throughout our trip. He was genuinely excited to help. If you are visiting Marquette and you need help knowing where to begin do yourself a favor and visit Down Wind Sports.

Grabbed a bike for myself on Thursday and Hubby grabbed one today …read more Staff was so friendly and helpful . They listened to what you were looking for . ( we needed some commuter and basic trail bikes) They got us each into a simple hybrid models . They offer tuneup on the bikes for the first year. The accessories are discounted and purchase points add up quickly for discounts .

Best place to rent bikes! My parents and brother all bought there bike from him and my husband and…read moreI rented bikes for 6 days while on vacation. Can't wait to rent again when we're back in town!

Incredible E-bike experience today, rented from Bates Bike…read more Bikes were top notch, owner and staff were very helpful and informative! Price was super reasonable compared to competitors nearby, thanks again for a great time.

After moving here from the bike-friendliest spot in America (often tied for first with Portland,…read moreyes I know), I was yearning for a great trail to just ride; no cars, consistent surface and lots of scenery. The Iron Ore Heritage Trail (IOHT) does not disappoint. With equal parts of nature and history, it's a great destination for walkers, riders, joggers, kids and families. While not completely paved, the crushed aggregate is easily navigated on my city bike. I went out yesterday after a night of rain and the path was in great shape (surprise!). Folks in the area are very proud of this trail and rightfully so. It's beautiful and fun, a treasure for all ages to enjoy.

The Iron Ore Heritage Trail is a 47 Mile long multi-use trail that runs along Lake Superior and…read moredeep into the forests throughout Marquette County in Upper Michigan. The trails (which are basically the old railways that were used to move ore to the kilns along the lake) are now used for recreation such as hiking and biking. Along Lake Superior it passes through many parks and beaches with amazing views. There are also places to eat, shop or have a drink along the trail (at least in Marquette). I have only been on the trails in Marquette, which is a small portion of the 47 miles, but according to the information available online or at most touristy spots, there are plenty on other sights, foods and history to take in along the rest of the trail. All free!

It just keeps getting better! I returned to West End Ski & Trail for the indoor trainer and a…read morenot-crash course :^) in how to use it. Jessica was very thorough and set me up with the trainer, a training tire (so you don't eat up your road tire), a riser for the front wheel and a clamp for my phone. I came back a week later because that tire was TOUGH to install (Spencer tackled it in no time, of course). The level of customer service and satisfaction is off the scale. I learn something about my favorite activities and our new area every time that I stop in. The staff genuinely cares that everyone get outside and have some fun. They stock everything that you need and help you get everything set up perfectly.

These folks know bikes, they know snow biking, mountain biking and local trails. Spencer is the…read morelocal go to guy. I bought a Pivot LesFat from him, he steered me right after a few rentals. If you are gonna buy a bike this is the place. I would recommend a friend here.

Well you I have to say this dealership saved my trip ! I…read morewas making a loop up around the UP starting from southern Ohio and made it to the Tahquamenon upper Falls and lost my Key fob between there and the lower Falls. After a pretty extensive search just to find a tow truck that was willing to take me 120+ miles to the nearest HD dealership! I Called and spoke to Carrol Seger and she checked to make sure they had the fob then proceeded to tell me the shop wasn't open on Sunday but would call a technician to see if they could come in on Sunday to get me back on the road! Unfortunately I forgot the technicians name but between him and Carrol they got the job done Thankfully they did because we made it to our next destination on Sunday thanks to Bald Eagle Harley Davidson!

Leaving from southern Minnesota, I was on an epic lady rider journey around Lake Superior with 7…read moreother women. My bike broke down in Baraga, MI. I called 3 local shops, all recommended Bald Eagle Harley-Davidson. The Service Manager, Tim, drove 90 minutes to come get the bike and me, knowing it would be after hours when we arrived back at Bald Eagle. He drove me to my hotel and assured me they would get it running well and I'd be able to rejoin the group. One of the women hung back with me and he also made sure that she was behind us. At 10:30am my bike was fixed. Adjusted clutch cable and spark plugs. They charged the battery too. EVERY single person working there was AWESOME. They picked me up from the hotel, even helped me put my rain gear on! HA! When I saw the bill, I was shocked. NO CHARGE for a 90 minute tow!!!! They all said, we know what it's like to be stranded. So I bought a pair of really nice gloves!! Thank you, Bald Eagle Harley-Davidson.