Wyoming · United States
Cycling in Laramie
Best season: June–October
Laramie is a high-plains college town with an unusual amount of dirt within easy reach. The classic long ride is the Medicine Bow Rail Trail, a 21-mile gravel rail-trail on an old gold-rush railroad grade through the Medicine Bow National Forest about a half hour from town — mellow grades, lodgepole forest, and six trailheads to break it into any length you like.
Singletrack riders come for Curt Gowdy State Park and the neighboring Happy Jack trails in the granite country between Laramie and Cheyenne, where there’s a trail for every skill level — and since the Pilot Hill Recreation Area opened, the trail system connects straight to the east edge of town.
Rentals are easy: Fast Haus Ski & Bike fits you on a mountain bike (helmet and a shuttle to the local trails included) and runs e-bikes out of its downtown sister store, Basecamp. One hotel in town is reported to lend guests bikes for free — call ahead to confirm before you count on it.
At 7,200 feet the season runs roughly June through October; carry layers, expect afternoon wind, and remember high-country trails can hold snow well into spring.
Weather in Laramie
Live · NWSLoading current conditions…
Typical by month
avg high/low · 1991–2020 normals · LARAMIE 2NW- Jan 34° 8° 0.3"
- Feb 36° 11° 0.3"
- Mar 45° 18° 0.6"
- Apr 51° 24° 1.2"
- May 62° 33° 1.8"
- Jun 73° 42° 1.4"
- Jul 81° 47° 1.4"
- Aug 79° 44° 1.0"
- Sep 70° 35° 1.0"
- Oct 56° 26° 0.9"
- Nov 43° 17° 0.5"
- Dec 33° 8° 0.4"
Bike-friendly hotels
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Laramie
Laramie's only hotel with a documented bike amenity — Priceline lists free use of bicycles alongside the indoor pool, a practical perk for spinning into downtown or to the Laramie River Greenbelt.
Before you book: The free-bike amenity is aggregator-sourced only (Marriott's own page is silent) — confirm the program exists for 2026, fleet, helmets, and waiver before relying on it.
Bike program reported via source (2026-07-12)
Where to rent or borrow a bike
Fast Haus Ski & Bike
From $40/half-day
Laramie's primary rental shop: mountain bikes $65/day ($40 half-day), junior MTBs $35, e-bikes $95 — MTB rentals include a personalized fitting, helmet, and a shuttle to the local trails; summer hours Thu–Sun.
Call ahead: Confirm waiver requirement and shuttle scheduling — call (307) 703-0358.
Verified via source (2026-07-12)
Laramie's Basecamp
From $55/half-day
Downtown outdoor store (same ownership as Fast Haus) renting e-bikes at $55 half-day / $95 per 24 hours including helmet, lock, and charger; open 7 days, 9–6.
Call ahead: Confirm the downtown pickup address (222 S Second St per Fast Haus) and waiver.
Verified via source (2026-07-12)
Pedal House
Rates by phone
Downtown full-service bike shop on S 1st Street; Tripadvisor reviewers report renting and demoing bikes at a good daily rate, but the shop's own site doesn't mention rentals.
Call ahead: Confirm rentals are currently offered, rates, and waiver before visiting — call 307-742-5533.
Reported via source (2026-07-12)
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