Calgary's Shipping Container Bike Shop.
Expert repairs, quality rentals, and honest advice. All from a steel shipping container right on the Bow River pathway.
Photo by Jared Sych
Hey, I'm Joe.
I left Toronto, landed in Calgary, and somewhere along the way decided that pedaling 500 kilos of bike tools on a cargo tricycle down to Prince's Island Park three mornings a week was a perfectly reasonable way to make a living. That was 2007. I'd set up a tent and a workbench on the pathway and just... wait. Turns out, Calgary had a lot of broken bikes.
The trike eventually gave way to a 1981 GMC delivery truck. The truck gave way to a steel shipping container, painted head to toe by local artist @LEMERMEYER and stuffed with a propane heater so I could keep wrenching through those lovely Calgary winters. One container became three. They're all bolted together now on the Bow River pathway, just southeast of the Louise Bridge. Hard to miss.
The name? Frank Zappa record. Obviously. I've been at this for over 30 years, and the setup hasn't changed much: no storefront, no sales pitch, no middleman. Just me, your bike, and a conversation while I fix it. Swing by or give me a call.
The Fleet
Every rental includes a properly fitted helmet and a secure lock. Explore the Bow River pathway with our meticulously maintained fleet.
City Bike
$60 / day
City Bike
Comfortable upright riding for pathway cruising and city exploring.
Coaster
$60 / day
Coaster
Pedal-brake simplicity. Coast along without fussing with hand brakes.
Cruiser
$60 / day
Cruiser
Classic step-through frames. Relaxed geometry, perfect for the Bow River pathway.
Hybrid
$60 / day
Hybrid
The best of both worlds — road speed meets trail comfort.
Kids & Trailer
$40 / day
Kids & Trailer
Trail-a-bikes and chariot trailers for the littlest adventurers.
Road Bike
$60 / day
Road Bike
Lightweight and fast for longer rides and fitness loops.
Tandem
$90 / day
Tandem
Two riders, one bike. Share the ride down the Bow River pathway together.
Youth (14 & under)
$40 / day
Youth (14 & under)
Sized for riders 14 and under. Safe, fun, and ready to roll.
Rates & Packages
Short-Term (2 Hours)
Quick pathway spin
Half-Day (4 Hours)
Explore Prince's Island
Full Day (8 Hours)
Ride all day, return by close
Multi-Day
Weekend getaway or week-long adventure
Group Rentals
Planning a corporate team-building event or a large family outing? We offer bulk reservations and guided route suggestions along the Bow River pathway.
Inquire NowBook in 4 Easy Steps
From dates to riding, the whole thing takes about 5 minutes.
Pick Your Dates
Choose your rental start and end dates on the calendar.
Choose Your Bike
Browse available bikes and select the one that fits.
Sign the Waiver
Quick digital waiver. Sign on your phone or computer.
Pay & Ride
Secure payment, instant confirmation. Show up and ride!
Riders Love Joe's
"Joe was wonderful and so kind! It was a beautiful day and I rented a bike from Joe. Believe it or not the bike path was melted and was fantastic to ride on!"— S S
"We rented from Joe's back in August. He was very helpful and friendly and gave us some good tips. The bikes were in excellent shape! Joe has a great business here, and he runs it well. I would whole heartedly recommend this business!!"— Paul M
"Joe and Max took great care of me on a recent trip to Calgary. They were super personable and knew exactly how to make my experience great. I love that they stick to traditional, non-electric bikes. It's more affordable and better exercise."— Dann Sytsma
"I don't typically review businesses but Joe went above and beyond. The wife's rear tire popped on a ride last night. He was able to get a new tube and tire replaced within a couple hours. He went above and beyond the call of duty, thank you Joe."— Aqil Charania
"The owner and staff are so kind and make sure we are well taken care of for our biking adventures, it's our favourite place to rent bikes from in Calgary!"— M L
"Communication was quick and clear over email and phone. The bikes were comfortable, and the bike trailer for a little one worked great. Location and price are fantastic. Highly recommend!"— Dakoda Trithara
"We had a fun 2 hour spin around the Bow River trails. I think we covered 20 km and got a good look at the excellent trails. Nice service, excellent bikes."— Michael Fredrickson
"Joe's Garage is the best place to go to if you need to rent a bike. The crew here were so knowledgeable and it was only $30 for 2 hours which is by far the MOST affordable option we found. They gave us a map, recommendations, and free water bottles!"— Ashwara Pillai
"My bike broke and I was very happy to be able to get in at Joe's Garage same day to have it repaired! Joe was super friendly and knowledgeable. The pricing was great as well. Definitely would recommend!"— Kris Beauchamp
"We had a great experience renting bikes from Joe's. The location was perfect and the bikes were easy to ride. Joe was very personable, and he made suggestions for us as to where to ride. We would definitely rent bikes from him again."— Donna McAvoy
"Thanks for the personal service and bike rental. Very friendly guy, amazing staff and willingly giving out helpful tips to riders. You're amazing!"— Abdul Koroma
"Outfitted us for a trip to Banff - couldn't recommend them enough. Went well above and beyond what was needed to see we are safe, even offering to have us send check-in messages periodically."— Coby Forrester
"Joe was wonderful and so kind! It was a beautiful day and I rented a bike from Joe. Believe it or not the bike path was melted and was fantastic to ride on!"— S S
"We rented from Joe's back in August. He was very helpful and friendly and gave us some good tips. The bikes were in excellent shape! Joe has a great business here, and he runs it well. I would whole heartedly recommend this business!!"— Paul M
"Joe and Max took great care of me on a recent trip to Calgary. They were super personable and knew exactly how to make my experience great. I love that they stick to traditional, non-electric bikes. It's more affordable and better exercise."— Dann Sytsma
"I don't typically review businesses but Joe went above and beyond. The wife's rear tire popped on a ride last night. He was able to get a new tube and tire replaced within a couple hours. He went above and beyond the call of duty, thank you Joe."— Aqil Charania
"The owner and staff are so kind and make sure we are well taken care of for our biking adventures, it's our favourite place to rent bikes from in Calgary!"— M L
"Communication was quick and clear over email and phone. The bikes were comfortable, and the bike trailer for a little one worked great. Location and price are fantastic. Highly recommend!"— Dakoda Trithara
"We had a fun 2 hour spin around the Bow River trails. I think we covered 20 km and got a good look at the excellent trails. Nice service, excellent bikes."— Michael Fredrickson
"Joe's Garage is the best place to go to if you need to rent a bike. The crew here were so knowledgeable and it was only $30 for 2 hours which is by far the MOST affordable option we found. They gave us a map, recommendations, and free water bottles!"— Ashwara Pillai
"My bike broke and I was very happy to be able to get in at Joe's Garage same day to have it repaired! Joe was super friendly and knowledgeable. The pricing was great as well. Definitely would recommend!"— Kris Beauchamp
"We had a great experience renting bikes from Joe's. The location was perfect and the bikes were easy to ride. Joe was very personable, and he made suggestions for us as to where to ride. We would definitely rent bikes from him again."— Donna McAvoy
"Thanks for the personal service and bike rental. Very friendly guy, amazing staff and willingly giving out helpful tips to riders. You're amazing!"— Abdul Koroma
"Outfitted us for a trip to Banff - couldn't recommend them enough. Went well above and beyond what was needed to see we are safe, even offering to have us send check-in messages periodically."— Coby Forrester
Ready to ride?
Book your rental online in minutes, or find us on the Bow River pathway just southeast of the Louise Bridge.