Guide to Bicycle Commuting Boise
Discover comfortable bike commute routes in Boise, a city with over 200 miles of bike lanes and a commitment to bicycle friendliness. Navigate Boise using its extensive Boise River Greenbelt, low-stress bikeways, and dedicated/protected bike lanes. Check out our highlighted commute routes and Boise Commute Resources for local bike maps and everything you need to start your bike commute today!
TOP COMMUTE ROUTES
With hundreds of miles of bike lanes, pathways, and neighborhood bikeways, Boise has plenty of opportunities for bicycle commuting. Check out City Cycling Guide's recommended routes with additional details on each one. These routes are curated by City Cycling Guide and have been selected based on the quality and comfort level of the bicycling infrastructure.
COMMUTE CLASSES
City Cycling Guide offers bicycle commuting classes to help individuals confidently switch to cycling for daily commutes. Covering bike safety, bike commuting basics, and route planning, these classes make biking a practical, eco-friendly, and healthy commuting option for all skill levels.
BIKES & TRANSIT
Valley Regional Transit (VRT) operates the transit system for Boise and the Treasure Valley. Each VRT bus is equipped to carry 3 bikes on the front rack. Loading your bike on the rack can be intimidating at first, but the drivers are friendly and happy to lend a hand. Most busses end at Main Street Station where you'll find secure bike parking and a bike-friendly elevator. From the link below, you'll find a video on how to load your bike on the bus.
BIKE REGISTRY
Registering your bike is a quick and easy way to help get your bike back if it's ever stolen or lost! The City of Boise partners with Bike Index, the most widely used and successful bicycle registration service in the world . Check out the information linked below to get started with registering your bike.
SECURE BIKE PARKING
If you're bike commuting to downtown Boise, you'll find several options for secure bike parking if your business or workplace doesn't have it. Main Street Station, the downtown transit station, as well as the parking garage Bike BOI at Main and 8th offer options for bicyclists.
