{"id":412,"date":"2016-03-31T22:36:35","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T02:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotourismguides.com\/montreal\/?p=412"},"modified":"2016-04-02T07:41:05","modified_gmt":"2016-04-02T11:41:05","slug":"bicycles-in-montreal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gotourismguides.com\/montreal\/bicycles-in-montreal\/","title":{"rendered":"Bicycles in Montreal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Montreal has a well-deserved reputation as one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in North America. In fact, various international publications have ranked Montreal as one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the World. There is an impressive network of bike paths that crisscross the city with over 600 kilometers of bike paths, bicycle lanes and trails. That\u2019s why one of the best ways to see the charming city of Montreal is by bicycle! Explore Montreal’s unique neighborhoods, from historic Old Montreal<\/a> to the hip boutiques and bohemian hang-outs of Plateau Mont-Royal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Montreal is made up of unique neighborhoods, all with different sights and atmospheres, and the ideal way to explore them is on a bike. Biking is extremely safe in Montreal, so it\u2019s no wonder that many locals favor bicycles as their preferred mode of transportation, particularly during the summer months. In Montreal, you can ride a bicycle in spring, summer and fall. And there are cyclists who are also brave enough to ride their bicycle in the winter. Many areas of Montreal\u2019s busiest neighborhoods have dedicated bicycle lanes. The dedicated bicycle lanes in the downtown core transverse the entire length of Montreal\u2019s downtown area. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Bicycles are part of Montreal’s culture and identity. Bikes are permitted on the Metro subway system – except during rush-hour periods and during special events such as the Fireworks Festival<\/a>. All of the five commuter trains to outlying communities permit bicycles on board – except during rush-hour periods in the direction of heavy traffic. Biking can take you to the biggest tourist attractions and the most out-of-the-way corners of Montreal. There are plenty of great bike paths and trails to choose from.\r\nPopular bike trails in Montreal include:\r\n