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The best little bike shop in the Midwest! From newbies to enthusiasts, we are happy to get everyone properly fitted with the right bike for them.

(651) 699-2640
1938 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105

Independent and locally owned and operated, Grand Performance brings you the best of all kinds of fine bicycles and bicycling products. Come in and say Hi! Sporco ma pultio!

11/03/2026

10/26/2026

Now what about that!!!

We already knew Minneapolis was #1, but it’s always nice to get some confirmation.

Great parks, great neighborhoods, the best biking in the country, and a city people want to move to.

Thanks to CityNerd for the shoutout!

https://www.startribune.com/ray-delahantys-citynerd-youtube-channel-focuses-on-urban-planning/601886486

09/06/2026

We are finished with the clean out. A sad but final day at GP. I’m so thankful to my friends for all the help!

07/30/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/1HqDwbnH2n/

It’s official (again)! 🚲

Scientific American has revisited one of its most iconic findings and reached the same conclusion: the bicycle remains the most energy-efficient mode of travel on Earth, more than 50 years on.

The 1973 data was striking then and remains striking now: cycling requires just a fifth of the energy that walking does, putting it first in efficiency above all animals and all machines.

The simple genius lies in coasting - unlike walking, you don't need constant energy expenditure. This very idea inspired Steve Jobs to famously call computers "bicycles for our minds."

Fast forward to today, and the science still holds up. The updated 2025 analysis calls a human on a bike a "hyperefficient terrestrial locomotor," noting that cycling makes being on land almost as effortless as swimming is in water.

But perhaps the most powerful takeaway is how relevant the original conclusion remains. As the 1973 essay stated, the bicycle "can be regarded as the most benevolent of machines" as it demands few resources, reduces pollution, and improves health.

For a better world, the prescription is simple: "Cycle and recycle."

When was the last time you enjoyed a bike ride?

07/28/2026

My friend Young just rode the Alpe d’Huez!!! He was elated by the climb a challenge but worth the effort! Wearing proper gear the last Grand Performance kit! Thank you John!

07/02/2026

My friend and former employee Pat Lemieux just won the US Masters 35-39 National Championships! Congratulations my friend!!!

06/09/2026

Well it’s live! Shop goodies are on this sight! Looking for that elusive tool, a small piece of 43 years of GP! It maybe there and more to come soon!

Bid on Sporting Goods & Hobbies items in Saint Paul, MN. Auction ends June 25th, 2026. Trusted online auctions powered by K-BID.

05/11/2026

We will be closed Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th. We will be open all of the week 18-23rd for our last hurrah!!!

Address

1938 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, MN
55105

Telephone

+16516992640

Website

http://www.gpbicycles.com/

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