Welcome to Taos Cyclery

We understand the needs of our local customers and our many visitors. So whether you are looking for a new bike, a local group ride, or camping and restaurant favorites we’ve got you covered.

Taos Cyclery is owned and operated by Doug Pickett. Since 1984 he has been a daily commuter, avid mountain and road cyclist, and experienced bike tourist. Doug started his bike career in 1991 making him an experienced mechanic and knowledgeable salesperson.

Repair Service

Rest assured your repairs will be done right the first time. If for any reason you are not satisfied we guarantee our work.

General Service

* Minor tune: Clean and lube entire bike. Adjust shifting and brakes. Some minor wheel truing. Check torque on all bolts. Recommended for bikes in good condition that need some attention.

* Basic Tune: Includes minor tune plus wheel removal for lateral and out of round truing and dishing. Adjust hub, headset, and bottom bracket bearings. Recommended for older bikes and those that have not had any attention.

* Major Tune: Includes basic tune plus overhaul all bearing surfaces and suspension forks. It’s recommended to replace brake and shift cables and housing with this job. Includes hydraulic brake bleed if applicable. Recommended for those that want their bikes in the best possible condition.

Custom Service

Need custom service? We can do wheel building, most fork and frame shock service, and disc brake repair. We have most parts in stock and offer a quick turn around. We can get overnight delivery on most special orders.

All service is performed to customer’s satisfaction. Our rates are reasonable and competitive. We offer quick turn around for tourists, commuters, and those bike dependent customers.

Summer is the most anticipated time for cyclists in northern New Mexico. As the days lengthen and get warmer roadies can shed those unwanted layers of clothing and mountain bikers explore their favorite trails. Although extended daylight and warmth is encouraging, summer can be deceiving for unprepared riders. The season doesn't start in earnest until late May or early June.

For the road cyclists this means strong winds, with gusts up to 50mph. Start your rides early and bring wind gear like shells and arm or knee warmers. Something to cover the ears isn't a bad idea as the wind can be very loud and torturous on long stretches of road. The winds tend to settle down, but never go away, as summer rolls around. The forecast for this season is normal monsoons, so be ready for afternoon thunderstorms. These can be short but intense storms with hail in higher elevations. Again, be prepared to cover exposed skin and take shelter for the duration of the storm, not usually longer than half an hour. Go to Road Rides page for descriptions of our most popular rides or contact us for road riding ideas. The big story this year is the first Grand Fondo de Taos on Saturday, July 7th. This coincidentally coincides with our big 10th Anniversary celebration. Contact us for sign up info and details. The planned route will be the Enchanted Circle in a clockwise direction starting in Taos.

The mountain biking season is finally upon us, which is good news for locals and visitors alike. The gorge rides are open first, this includes West Rim, The Rift Valley, and Horse Thief Trails. The next rides are along the foothills and these include The Devisadero and Talpa Traverse Trails as well as Trail Eighteen. The higher elevation rides, like South Boundary Trail or The Woodpile Trail, are dry and cleared late May or early June. Local riders will ride The South Boundary east out of the Taos trail head as far as they can until hitting snow and then return. Not a bad ride as it includes some of the steepest and most technical terrain on the trail. Also, the Ojitos-South Boundary Loop includes some great scenic climbing and the nice technical descent. Go to MTB Rides page for details on these trails and other more popular rides around Taos. Contact us for current trail conditions. As we get into summer, the same rules apply as far as the weather is concerned. Bring shells and clothing for wet and cold weather; enough food and water for the duration of your ride; and have some orientation skills intact to avoid getting lost. We've maps of most of our local rides, so come by and get one. The big mountain bike story this year is a new trail to be built connecting Bull-of-the-Woods Trail out of Taos Ski Valley to Middle Fork Trail out of Red River. The Wilderness boundary has been moved to make mountain biking the East Fork-Lost Lake-Middle Fork loop legal. Again, go to MTB Rides page for more details on this historic decision.

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RIDES

Taos Cyclery has a weekly Sunday shop ride. Starting time varies with the season. It is usually a fast paced mountain or road ride, which alternates during the mountain bike season. The ride lasts for two to three hours depending on time of year, ending before noon which is when we open. Contact us for more details or join our e-mail list to receive our E-Letter.

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