Question 1

What bike rental options does Riverside Cycles offer?

Accepted Answer

Riverside Cycles rents e-bikes, mountain bikes, gravel bikes, basic trail and step-through multi-use bikes, and kids' bikes, with single-day and multi-day rates available. E-bikes and mountain bikes rent for $75 per day or $60 per day for multi-day rentals, while gravel bikes are $65 per day or $50 per day multi-day. Helmets are mandatory and can be rented or brought by the customer.

Question 2

What tune-up and repair services does the shop offer?

Accepted Answer

Riverside Cycles offers tiered tune-up packages including the Lil' Squatch kids' tune ($45), Sasquatch tune for hardtails ($100), Cyclops tune for full suspension and e-bikes ($150), and Yeti tune ranging from $250–$290 depending on frame type. Flat repairs are $25, and general labor is billed at $85 per hour with a half-hour minimum, plus quick-fix drop-off service is available.

Question 3

What is the backstory behind Riverside Cycles?

Accepted Answer

Riverside Cycles was founded in 2024 by Levi Bourne, former president of Bourne's Energy, and Jason Bahner, who operated Wheels Around Waterbury mountain bike program for kids for 20 years. The shop opened in mid-August 2024 in downtown Hardwick, positioned near the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail and local trail networks, with both founders bringing decades of business experience and deep community ties to cycling.

Question 4

Does Riverside Cycles carry brands other than Cannondale and Surly?

Accepted Answer

According to the shop's website, Riverside Cycles carries a wide range of bikes from Cannondale and Rocky Mountain, including kids bikes, e-bikes, gravel bikes, and mountain bikes at various skill levels. The shop also stocks accessories such as helmets, grips, pedals, bells, and Riverside Cycles apparel.

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