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.

For many the fall season is the best time of year for both mountain and road cyclists. The days become more mild and of course the Aspen start changing color by late September or early October. This combination makes for wonderful cycling of any type.

Road riders will want to take advantage of any higher terrain rides while the riding lasts. This includes the climbs to Taos Ski Valley and U.S. Hill. Not only are these both good climbs, but the views are tremendous. Longer rides like the Enchanted Circle or Mora Loop are also good this time of year as mid day temperatures have cooled down. Eventually fall will give way to winter and the rides get shorter and climbs become difficult as sweaty ascents make for chilling descents. But the town loops are great and if you have a cross bike it will open up a whole new world of discovery in the Taos area.

Mountain bikers will ride as much high terrain as possible, like The South Boundary Trail, Northside at Taos Ski Valley, and the Woodpile Trail. As these rides offer the best viewing and riding. Bring dry clothes for fast descents after a long sweaty climb. The first snowfall marks the end of high terrain mountain biking, but not necessarily all mountain biking. Rides along the Rio Grande Gorge sometimes last well into winter and dry soon after storms, making them accessible almost year round, these include Horse Thief Trail, West Rim Trail, and The Rift Valley Trail.

All riders must be prepared for changing weather conditions, which means snow and temperature drops as the shorter days move in.

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RIDES

Taos Cyclery offers shop rides almost weekly as weather permits. Join our email list or contact us for the next shop ride. During mountain bike season these rides alternate between mountain and road, becoming mostly paved in the winter months.

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