Cruise the Rio Grande River Trail, grab a local beer and bite to eat downtown, or just take a leisurely ride around the city from the comfort of our high-end electric bicycle rentals. Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals offers fun, easy and safe bike rentals and tours throughout Albuquerque & Santa Fe. See the sites, learn the history, take photos, and make memories.
Enjoy your ride; let Routes be your guide!
Enjoy your ride; let Routes be your guide!
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Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals is a family-owned boutique in the historic core of Albuquerque, New Mexico with a focus on providing unique, sustainable experiences and products for our patrons. Routes features full-service bicycle and snowshoe rentals accompanied by custom maps, accessories, gifts, and concierge-level service.
All rentals include a helmet, U-lock, bottle cage, bell, quick-patch kit, and a customized route map with area attractions absolutely FREE! We will contact you shortly after to confirm / review pricing. You may also call us during business hours at (505) 933-5667 to make your reservations over the phone.
Our signature yellow-tire city bikes are a perfect way to explore Albuquerque in Routes style. Sturdy steel frames, three-speed selections, and a soft leather saddle make these bikes a comfortable and enjoyable choice for riders of all skill levels.
Glide through historic neighborhoods, visit museums and the City's cultural / shopping district, feel the wind beneath Cottonwood trees along the Rio Grande River Bike Path, enjoy a picnic at the nearby biological park, zoo, or in one of the area's many parks - the beautiful, azure New Mexico sky is the limit.Rear Racks with Bungee's (Add a large rear basket carrier or cooler bag to any rental for just $5, perfect for picnics, shopping, etc.).
Glide through historic neighborhoods, visit museums and the City's cultural / shopping district, feel the wind beneath Cottonwood trees along the Rio Grande River Bike Path, enjoy a picnic at the nearby biological park, zoo, or in one of the area's many parks - the beautiful, azure New Mexico sky is the limit.Rear Racks with Bungee's (Add a large rear basket carrier or cooler bag to any rental for just $5, perfect for picnics, shopping, etc.).
Each hybrid rental includes a helmet, U- lock, water bottle cage, hand-pump, patch/safety kit, and a custom map of Albuquerque bike trails/routes and attractions. Routes' hybrid bikes are comfortable, fast, and ideal for exploring streets and bike paths with varied terrain (particularly as found in some areas east and west of the Rio Grande / Paseo del Bosque bike path).
Each rental includes a helmet, lock, bottle cage, hand-pump, patch/safety kit, and a customized map of Albuquerque bike routes and attractions. Routes mountain bikes offer an excellent choice for those who gravitate toward the unbeaten path.
The trail systems around our shop offer a wide range of dirt (and off-road) trails which wind along the Rio Grande River, and the foothills of the nearby Sandia Mountains (a 15-20 minute drive, which can be biked as well) feature myriad scenic trails for riders of all skill levels.Visibility from these higher altitudes often encompasses over 70 linear miles of beautiful high-desert terrain, with un-matched skies, sunsets, and sun-rises.
The trail systems around our shop offer a wide range of dirt (and off-road) trails which wind along the Rio Grande River, and the foothills of the nearby Sandia Mountains (a 15-20 minute drive, which can be biked as well) feature myriad scenic trails for riders of all skill levels.Visibility from these higher altitudes often encompasses over 70 linear miles of beautiful high-desert terrain, with un-matched skies, sunsets, and sun-rises.
Reviews (9)
Lynn King
Dec 02, 2021
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A wonderful, local bike shop with a nice selection of a variety of bikes and helpful, friendly staff. Kyle, my tour guide, made sure I had time to stop and see all the interesting sites along the way while telling me much of the history of the area. I was impressed how much I got to see in just 2 hours. Overall a fun, informative and also safety conscious ride at an easy, comfortable pace.
Lexi Oatman
Oct 31, 2021
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We absolutely LOVED this tour!! The company was able to very quickly respond to us to set up a time which made us feel confident going in (we have never visited the city before so having somewhere so welcoming was great). Our tour guide was Josh who was the absolute best!! I’ve been on a lot of different city tours and Josh’s hospitality and familiarity with the city was unmatched. Would give 6 stars if I could—could not recommend more to others!!
Jennifer W.
Oct 29, 2021
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From start to finish our experience with Routes was excellent. I called months in advance to book two bikes during Balloon Fiesta week. They were super helpful over the phone and worked to accommodate us, even reaching back out to me when they found a second bike more to our liking. During our visit we went on the Bikes and Balloons tour, which was such a cool experience. Josh has an amazing knowledge of the Balloon festival and Albuquerque in general, and his demeanor and personality make him enjoyable to be around, even at 5:30 AM :) Yes, we signed up for that! Then when my bike rental ended
Lizzie Wilson
Sep 27, 2021
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We took the Historic River Bike Tour, and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Albuquerque! Our tour guide, Josh, was super friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Riding along the Rio Grande was so cool!! I’d recommend this tour to anyone looking for an engaging and enjoyable way to experience Albuquerque.
Maureen McGuire
Aug 27, 2021
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Routes is the best! I recently had a friend visiting ABQ for the weekend and we signed up for the Routes Biking Bad Tour. Not only is the Routes staff always friendly, responsive, and accommodating, but their tours are SO fun, and this one was no different. Our tour guide this time was Josh, who happens to be one of Routes' awesome owners. He was fantastic! We learned a ton of fun facts about Breaking Bad and also about Albuquerque itself. Whether you're a native to Albuquerque or just in town for a visit, Routes offers some of the best ways to explore the city!
Trig Stewart
Aug 14, 2021
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Katrina Hagger
Jul 21, 2021
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My family of four purchased the Private Flavors of Albuquerque Tour with Routes Bicycle Tours and Rentals of NM. Brad Frye was our tour guide for the day. Upon entering the store, we were greeted with a smile and great conversation. He was happily waiting for our arrival. He immediately fitted us for our bikes and helmets and we were on our way around town. The schedule and reservations were well-organized throughout the trip. Brad gladly took family photos for us throughout the trip and really provided details of the foods and spices at the various restaurants. We biked over the Rio Grande and
Explore With Steggie
Jun 21, 2021
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Enrico Grillo
Jan 22, 2021
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This is a beautiful little bike shop in a historic building on a quiet side road. I rented a cruiser here to ride along the river, and the staff were extremely helpful and provided all sorts of suggestions for my ride. This is the kind of local shop that makes you love the ride even more and feel like you are part of the community.