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I love cities which are cycle friendly. For all the cyclists out there who plan on making a trip to Montreal during summer, this is definitely a stop to make.
Bikes are rented by the hour, with a maximum charge of $30/day.
We took the city tour, which actually worked out quite well. The tour inclusive of the rental was $40pp, and you could keep the bike for the entire day. So, effectively, we paid $10 for the tour.
The tour was excellent. We started in old-Montreal (at Vieux Montreal) and made our way up to the base of Mont Royale, back through McGill and back to our starting point. The tour lasted 3 hours, and we had plenty of stops. At no point were we cycling more than 15 minutes continuously, and the terrain wasn't overly hilly. We cycled about 13 kilometers (~8 miles), but really didn't feel tired.
The tour guide, Carol, was very good, and was able to keep the entire group engaged. Learned quite a bit about the city, but was thrilled that I was able to cycle rather than do a passive tour like sitting on a bus.
The staff inside the shop were very friendly and were very willing to help you out. The cycles themselves are pretty decent and they have a pouch for you to keep your wallet/phone. For larger items, you can store them inside the shop itself.
After the tour, they provided us with locks so we could take the bikes for the whole day. Plus, they gave us maps that we could follow to venture out on our own. There are plenty of places to cycle without problems. We ended up cycling along the Lachine canal and stopping by the Atwater market for Lunch.