About Placid Planet Bicycles
Placid Planet Bicycles has served the Lake Placid cycling community for over two decades, earning a loyal following among Adirondack riders for their extensive rental fleet and laid-back, rider-first approach. Located on Saranac Avenue near the Olympic venues, the shop is perfectly positioned for visitors looking to combine a day of riding with a tour of the village's historic athletic sites. Owners and staff are avid mountain bikers and roadies who treat every customer like a fellow rider.
Rentals include front-suspension and full-suspension mountain bikes, fat bikes for winter trail riding, road bikes, and comfort cruisers for casual lakeside spins. All rental bikes come fitted to the rider with a quick sizing session, and the shop provides helmets, water bottles, and route suggestions at no extra charge. They also run a full-service repair shop handling everything from flat fixes to suspension rebuilds, making them a lifeline for touring cyclists and mountain bikers mid-trip.
What makes Placid Planet special is their deep connection to the local trail network. Staff members help maintain and advocate for Adirondack singletrack, and they can steer you to trails that match your exact skill level — from flowy beginner loops to technical rocky descents. Their fat bike rentals in winter open up a whole new dimension of Adirondack exploration on groomed trails, a unique offering that few shops in the region provide.
