Explore Clear Lake’s biking scene with ease! Rent a bike from one of our trusted rental partners or bring your own to embark on a leisurely 14-mile journey around the lake. If you’re up for more adventure, venture into the charming countryside or discover the area’s extensive trail network. Check out our Lake Lap map below! Grab a map from our visitor center or download it here to plan your route.
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Bicycle Repair Stations
City Park (south side of the Bandshell)
Ventura (corner of Main Street & Lake Street)
Trolley Trail (255th St & Jonquil Avenue
Bike Rentals
Clear Lake Adventure Rentals ⚓
712 Hwy 18 E, 641-357-3535
Providing bicycles for all ages, along with co-pilots and toddler trailers for family outings. Reserve online!
Lake Life Rentals ⚓
2 N 8th St, 641-357-5777
Offering Serial 1 eBikes with pedal assist for an effortless ride. Reserve online!
Lakeside Inn ⚓
1603 South Shore Dr., (319) 569-3538
Offers bikes for their hotel guests to enjoy!
Bike Shops
Wayne’s Ski & Cycle ⚓
15 6th St SW, Mason City, (641) 423-2851
Lakeside Cyclery
5435 South Shore Dr., (641) 357-4660
Not a Real Bike Shop
(651) 336-0093
Bike Trails
Sister’s Prairie Trail
The trail leads from Ventura Heights access to an access off 235th St., just west of Cardinal Avenue on the north side of the road. This scenic paved trail traverses just over a mile through a private prairie-wetland complex (via an easement for public trail use) representative of Iowa’s beautiful prairie pothole region. Trail users are reminded that public use is restricted to the paved trail, as the property is privately owned and the access easement allows for public trail use only.
Trolley Trail
This bike trail is links Clear Lakers to the Mason City Bike Trails System on County Road B-35. This 7.5 mile trail extends into Mason City, where the trail is clearly marked. A bicycle repair station is located along the trail at 255th Street & Jonquil Avenue.
Lake Lap:
Check out the most popular bike route in North Iowa: The Clear Lake Lap! Take off on a fun 14-mile loop around Clear Lake.
Mason City Bikeways
Discover an array of recreational trails perfect for leisurely strolls, invigorating mountain bike adventures, or scenic sightseeing rides. Mason City’s Bikeways boast a variety of multi-use pathways, bike lanes, off-road trails, and paved shoulders, all seamlessly connected for easy access. Explore exciting new destinations and experiences at your own pace! Consult the Mason City Bicycle Map for comprehensive trail information and start your journey today.
Biking in Iowa:
We have Iowa Bicycle Maps at our visitor center, or order/view online here.
Travel Iowa: With more than 1,800 miles of biking trails, the great outdoors really doesn’t get any greater than in Iowa. Click here to check out some of our regional and nationally-recognized routes – and then put the pedal to the pavement!
Photo courtesy Lake Life Rentals