About Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop
Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop is a family-owned cycling outfitter that has served the Mount Desert Island community and its visitors for over 40 years. Located on Cottage Street in the center of Bar Harbor's commercial district, the shop is a convenient starting point for rides on Acadia's famous carriage roads, the Park Loop Road bike lane, and the network of paved and gravel paths that crisscross the island. Their longevity speaks to a consistent track record of quality equipment, fair pricing, and knowledgeable service that keeps both locals and tourists coming back season after season.
Their rental fleet covers a wide range of needs: lightweight road bikes for fitness-minded riders, comfortable hybrids for casual carriage road cruising, sturdy mountain bikes for off-road trails, and e-bikes for those who want to cover more ground with less effort. All bikes are well-maintained and sized properly by staff who take the time to adjust seat height, handlebars, and tire pressure for each rider. Accessories like child trailers, tag-along bikes, and baby seats make them a top choice for families. They also offer multi-day rental discounts for visitors staying the week.
Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop differentiates itself through old-school, personal service — the kind of shop where the owner knows your name and remembers what bike you rode last summer. Their hand-drawn trail maps, annotated with insider tips on the best viewpoints and water stops, are a beloved souvenir in their own right. For visitors who want a genuine local shop experience rather than a corporate rental chain, this is the place to rent your bike in Bar Harbor.
