About Gearing Up Bicycle Shop
Gearing Up Bicycle Shop is Taos's dedicated cycling hub, serving mountain bikers, road cyclists, and casual riders from their shop on the Paseo del Pueblo Sur. They've been a fixture of the local cycling community for years, and their staff rides the same trails they recommend — which makes their advice worth listening to.
Rentals include quality hardtail and full-suspension mountain bikes sized for the rugged singletrack that surrounds Taos. The South Boundary Trail, Devisadero Loop, and West Rim Trail are all accessible from town, and the shop provides maps, trail beta, and shuttle recommendations for each route. They also rent road bikes for riders wanting to tackle the Enchanted Circle scenic byway. Full tune-up and repair services are available for those travelling with their own bikes.
Gearing Up stands out for its genuine community roots. They sponsor local races, organise group rides, and maintain relationships with trail stewardship organisations. The shop's mechanics are skilled and fast, which matters when something breaks mid-trip. For visiting mountain bikers, Gearing Up is the essential first stop in Taos — gear up, get the beta, and hit the trail.
