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Skirack

4.2 (91 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Sherry W.

We came from out of state to do an organized bike ride on Champlain island. We reserved hybrid bikes via email. The staff is very responsive to email. The bikes were ready when we arrived for pickup. We also rented a rack for the car. It was $35 for a 24 hour rental. The rack was $20. You park behind the store in their Free lot. The store is huge with a lot of merchandise. The staff is very friendly. There is a water cooler you can fill your water bottle. The Burlington trail is a few blocks from store. It's a paved route that goes 11 miles to Champlain island. We biked five miles of it. It goes along the lake's beach and forested areas.

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Michele L.

We came to Skirack to rent bicycles after another local bike shop had run out. You need to come early if you are serious about getting a bike. We were a group of 3 and we were very fortunate to get our hands on a tandem bicycle and a single bike. You pay with a credit card which they keep on file (and shred when you return) as collateral. See my photos for pricing: we went with the 4 hour rental and it cost $69 for the two bicycles. It was a really nice package that comes with a bike lock and helmut. The man who helped us, Will, was so kind and patient and really took good care of us. He made sure he explained to us the kind of bikes we were getting and explained how to adjust the seats, etc. He even pointed out their water cooler for us to fill our bottles before beginning the trail. He provided a map and explained how the trail goes and about how long it takes to complete, etc. Kudos to Will, he's awesome! The trail is right out the back door of the store. We tried out the tandem bicycle in the back lot. The bike trail is 10 miles one way from the Skirack. So both ways is a 20 mile bike ride. You can even go farther if you take the ferry but we opted out since we were tight on time. The Skirack gave us a great experience! Would definitely come back again.

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T B.

Since 1998, I have purchased two mountain bikes from the Ski Rack and had them serviced multiple times. I brought my bike in for a spring tune-up one year, and the bike tech told me that I didn't need one - saved me $50 or $60 right there. I bought a bike rack from them and they followed me outside and installed it in my parallel parking spot which made me wonder how far they would've walked to install it for me. They carry ski's (telemark, xc and alpine), snowshoes, snowboards, bikes, water sports stuff, shoes, racks... I can't remember it all, just check out their website. Help staff is super friendly, although it can be difficult at busy times to find help. Annual Bike Swap in early spring is awesome for finding bike deals.

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Thanks for the love Jonathan. Great tip on joining GMAA too.

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4.7(56 reviews)
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Absolutely one of the highlights of my birthday month!…read more I came across an Instagram post featuring the trail from Burlington to Lake Champlain, and as someone who LOVES being near large bodies of water and is a serious stickler for a scenic view, I immediately knew I had to experience it for myself. The post mentioned Local Motion, so about a month later, I decided to recreate the adventure, and I'm SO glad I did. Booking ahead was super easy. I really appreciated that the website included photos of the different bikes along with the information you actually need to make a decision. The pricing was phenomenal, so I felt good about booking before I even arrived. Once we got there, the energy was EVERYTHING. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful. They didn't just hand us bikes and send us on our way. They pulled out a map, walked us through the route, explained where we needed to go, and even gave us an idea of how long the ride would take. That was especially helpful because I had absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into! And let me tell you...I am NOT an avid or frequent bike rider. But somehow, I managed to ride a minimum of 18 MILES! I was honestly proud of myself. The trail itself is BEAUTIFUL. The signage was on point, the route was easy to follow, and there was so much to see along the way. Being able to ride through such a scenic area and eventually make my way toward Lake Champlain made the whole experience worth it. Now, let me keep it real: after about mile 9, my legs were not having it. So there is a ferry option in the area, although I don't know whether it was running during my visit. If you're considering using the ferry as part of your route, ASK ABOUT IT BEFORE YOU DEPART so you can plan accordingly. Because whew...I definitely could have used that ferry on the way back! One of the things I loved most was that Local Motion is right next to the trail, so everything felt incredibly convenient. No complicated logistics, no figuring out how to get to the starting point, it was just grab the bike and go. And THEN they took the experience up another notch with their recommendation for food afterward. We asked for a recommendation and were directed to Kismet Mediterranean Grill, a Turkish restaurant right across the way. I am generally NOT a big chicken eater, but the chicken I had there was easily a 20/10. I'm still thinking about it! Honestly, I only want chicken prepared that way now. So yes, Local Motion gave us a great bike rental, but they also gave us helpful guidance, a beautiful route, great local recommendations, and an experience that made the whole day memorable. I'm so happy we chose Local Motion for this adventure. If you're visiting Burlington and looking for a fun way to explore the area, get outside, see some beautiful scenery, and maybe challenge yourself a little, this is absolutely worth doing. And if you're like me and love a good scenic view, being near the water, and turning a regular day into an EXPERIENCE...book the bike. Local Motion, you helped make my birthday month pretty special. Thank you!

We had an awful experience with Local Motion. The weather on the day of our reservation was 50…read moredegrees F with wind gusts over 30 mph. My wife wasn't feeling good so we begged for a refund and were callously refused due to their "policy". They suggested that we reschedule for a different day but we were leaving the area. In other words, tough we don't care. We ended up riding and had an absolutely horrible experience. We got an insensitive, condescending email from a Graham Sullivan, when we returned home, explaining their "policy". I would never deal with this group again and everyone should be aware that "non-profit" and "policy" are code for, to hell with the customer. Minus 10 stars

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