Montana · United States
Cycling in Bozeman
Best season: May–October
Bozeman’s calling card is Main Street to the Mountains, the Gallatin Valley Land Trust’s network of more than 80 miles of trail that stitches downtown to the surrounding public lands. From a Main Street coffee stop you can pedal the Gallagator or the Sourdough corridor out of town and be climbing toward the foothills within minutes — a three-dollar paper map from local retailers covers the whole system.
The mountain menu scales up fast: Bridger-foothills singletrack sits just up Bridger Canyon, and bigger rides wait south toward Hyalite and the Gallatin Range on the way to Yellowstone. Downtown itself is flat and compact, which is why cruiser bikes work so well here for the brewery-and-campus circuit.
Two downtown hotels lean into it. The RSVP Hotel lends guests vintage-style beach cruisers for free, and the Kimpton Armory — a block off Main — offers the brand’s customary loaner bikes (worth a call to confirm details). For real hardware, Owenhouse Cycling rents everything from townies to full-suspension e-mountain bikes a half block off Main, and Bangtail Bikes rents from its Main Street shop starting around $59 a day. A local outfit, Bozeman Bike Tours, runs relaxed 2.5-hour guided town rides that meet at Owenhouse.
Note one quirk if you rent: Owenhouse bikes aren’t allowed at lift-served bike parks, so plan on trail rides rather than shuttle laps. June through September is the sweet spot; high trails hold snow well into early summer.
Weather in Bozeman
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Typical by month
avg high/low · 1991–2020 normals · BOZEMAN MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY- Jan 34° 15° 0.9"
- Feb 37° 17° 0.8"
- Mar 46° 24° 1.4"
- Apr 54° 30° 2.5"
- May 63° 39° 2.9"
- Jun 72° 46° 3.3"
- Jul 82° 52° 1.3"
- Aug 81° 50° 1.3"
- Sep 71° 42° 1.4"
- Oct 57° 32° 1.8"
- Nov 42° 22° 1.3"
- Dec 33° 14° 1.0"
Bike-friendly hotels
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Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman
Downtown high-rise a block off Main Street reported to offer Kimpton's signature complimentary loaner bikes on a first-come, first-served basis — well placed for the Gallagator and Main Street to the Mountains paths.
Before you book: Confirm the Kimpton loaner-bike amenity is offered at this property (it is aggregator-sourced and not shown on the hotel's own site), plus fleet size and seasonality.
Bike program reported via source (2026-07-12)
RSVP Hotel
Boutique motor hotel on N 7th Ave that lends guests complimentary vintage-inspired beach cruisers — an easy spin from the Main Street to the Mountains trail system and downtown Bozeman.
Before you book: Confirm fleet size, seasonal availability, helmets/locks, and whether a waiver is required.
Bike program verified via source (2026-07-12)
Where to rent or borrow a bike
Bangtail Bikes
From $59/day
Bike and XC-ski shop right on Main Street (137 E Main) with rentals starting at $59/day, bookable online; open seven days in season.
Call ahead: Confirm which bike categories are in the rental fleet, rates by category, and waiver policy at 406-587-4905.
Verified via source (2026-07-12)
Owenhouse Cycling
From $25/day (townie)
Downtown Bozeman's biggest rental fleet — townies, kids' bikes, road, gravel, hardtails, full-suspension, and e-bike versions of most — rented in 24-hour blocks (1 PM to 1 PM) a half block off Main St; rentals not allowed at lift-served bike parks.
Call ahead: Exact rate card lives in the online booking system — confirm current prices and waiver terms at (406) 587-5404.
Verified via source (2026-07-12)
Cloud of Goods (Bozeman delivery rentals)
From $50/day
Delivery bike-rental marketplace — hybrids and cruisers (~$50/day) and mountain bikes (~$70/day), helmet and lock included, dropped at your Bozeman-area hotel, rental, or the airport. No storefront; you pick the delivery spot.
Call ahead: Confirm the city page link, current fleet, delivery area, and rates for your dates.
Reported via source (2026-07-14)
Guided bike tours
Experience Bozeman Bike Tour
Bozeman Bike Tours · 2.5h
Relaxed 2.5-hour small-group ride (max 10) on quiet streets through Bozeman's neighborhoods and history, led by a local guide; bikes provided through partner shop Owenhouse Cycling, where tours meet.
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