Bicycles & More

Ann Arbor’s network of bike routes and paths makes it a good city for biking—and its abundance of sophisticated customers makes it a great place for bike shopping. There are several fine stores in town, including Ann Arbor Cyclery, on Packard, where cyclists can get free bike checkups, one-day service, and 24-hour repairs; Great Lakes Cycling & Fitness, in Boulevard Plaza on West Stadium; the Student Bike Shop, whose locations on South Forest and Maynard bracket the U-M Central Campus; Two Wheel Tango, whose two stores on Packard and Hoover sell everything from sexy Italian bikes to no-frills beginner models; and Wheels in Motion, just west of Arborland, specializing in mountain, racing, and touring bikes.

For bikers who prefer motorized rides, Jackson Road is heaven. Nicholson Enterprises offers a huge selection of Japanese motorcycles and leather gear, while connoisseurs of American metal frequent the nearby Harley-Davidson / Buell dealership.