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Wanna go bikepacking? Us too! How does next weekend sound?Our FREE* guided bikepacking overnighter is open for public re...
05/29/2026

Wanna go bikepacking? Us too! How does next weekend sound?

Our FREE* guided bikepacking overnighter is open for public registration! Next Saturday, June 6th, our shuttle will leave the shop and take us up to Buena Vista. We’ll ride the Buena Vista to Salida/Aspen Ridge Overnighter route as a group, camp together, and finish in Salida on Sunday morning.

Lots of snacks will be eaten, breaks will be taken, scenery and wildlife observed and enjoyed. This route and our pace is perfect for a first time overnighter, and the route is gravel bike and hard tail friendly. No drop, no racing, no egos, just having fun on bikes. You might have to hike a bike but…you know what they say.

Got questions? Hit us up! Wanna come with? Head to tinyurl.com/abbikepacking or give us a call to sign up!

*we TECHNICALLY have to charge $1 because our reservation system got upset about it being free. We’re way better at bikes than computers. We promise you’ll get at least $1 worth of candy as compensation.

Oh yeah, and we’ve got new hats. Come grab one!

Hate to be the bearers of bad news, but Crest shuttles won’t be opening for Memorial Day weekend. A few inches of fresh ...
05/21/2026

Hate to be the bearers of bad news, but Crest shuttles won’t be opening for Memorial Day weekend. A few inches of fresh snow fell this week, and while that may melt quickly, there are still bigger, older drifts that aren’t going anywhere fast.

Fallen trees are also a pretty big concern when it comes to trails opening – South Fooses may still have some, and we currently don’t have a status on Greens or the CT between Monarch and Marshall Pass.

In other words, we know you wanna get up there bad bad - we do too - but it just ain’t quite there yet. We’ll still likely see a much earlier Crest season than usual, so keep being patient!

If you’re looking for higher elevation riding, head out to Silver Creek, Rainbow, or Starvation from Marshall Pass (the gate is open!), Shirley Site, or 285. Segment 14 of the CT is also riding great.

PIVOT DEMO JUNE 13th!Our friends at Pivot will be back with the demo truck on Saturday, June 13th! They’ll have all of t...
05/19/2026

PIVOT DEMO JUNE 13th!

Our friends at Pivot will be back with the demo truck on Saturday, June 13th! They’ll have all of the current Pivot lineup, including the new Mach 4 SL and Shuttle AMPD. There are two demo windows to choose from: 9am and 1pm.

We highly recommend going for that 9am slot if you’re looking for an e-bike, because there’s no guarantee that e-bikes will be fully charged in time for the 1pm slot.

Reserve your bike ahead of time at pivotcycles.com/en-us/demo-tour/absolute-bikes-salida. Reservations close on Friday, June 12th.

Act fast – the newest bikes are always in high demand! Got questions? Give us a shout.

Wanna have as much fun bikepacking as Kelsey is in this picture?Bikepacking 101 is tomorrow (Wednesday) night at 6:30pm ...
05/12/2026

Wanna have as much fun bikepacking as Kelsey is in this picture?

Bikepacking 101 is tomorrow (Wednesday) night at 6:30pm and we are STOKED! Come learn something new, get some rad goodies (thank you friends!!), and be the first to sign up for our group outing next month!

This class is for ANYONE and EVERYONE curious about bike touring, no matter your experience level, so bring a friend and your questions. 🚲

Salida trail conditions? Amazing right now. All that snow we got on Wednesday = hero dirt this weekend….📷
05/08/2026

Salida trail conditions? Amazing right now. All that snow we got on Wednesday = hero dirt this weekend….
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Reminder: Bikepacking 101 is next Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30pm! Whether you’ve been bikepacking a few times or are just...
05/04/2026

Reminder: Bikepacking 101 is next Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30pm! Whether you’ve been bikepacking a few times or are just bikepacking curious, we’d love to share the stoke and help get you out the door for a trip.

We’ll cover many of the basics like choosing a bike (or making your current bike work!), picking bags/racks, planning routes, managing food and water, and more. We’ll have a ton of time for questions and are happy to answer anything you’ve got – no matter how small.

And, the folks who come to the class will get first dibs on our group overnighter next month!

Class and overnighter are both FREE so grab a buddy and come on down.

Moody days make for great trail conditions!We’ve gotten some precipitation in town and most certainly up high. Our sandy...
05/01/2026

Moody days make for great trail conditions!

We’ve gotten some precipitation in town and most certainly up high. Our sandy soil loves the damp, so these are the kind of days to bundle up, grab a rain shell, and get after it. We expect the trails to be in good shape this weekend but feel free to call the shop and check in for updates. 🌧️

Other areas nearby (like ) are at different elevation and may have different conditions, so be sure to check with the local groups before you head out. And remember to follow good trail etiquette: ride through puddles, turn back if you’re leaving deep tracks, and be kind to your fellow trail users.

Whether or not you sing “hoa hoa hoa” while you ride is up to you, sparkly vampire sightings not guaranteed.

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If you saw our newsletter note about a Thule event this weekend…no you didn’t.In all seriousness, it’s been rescheduled ...
04/28/2026

If you saw our newsletter note about a Thule event this weekend…no you didn’t.

In all seriousness, it’s been rescheduled to July and it’s going to be way cooler now. Trust us.

Stay tuned for details on that one. And in the meantime, go ride your bike!

04/22/2026

Bikepacking curious? 👀

We’re stoked to announce that we’re going to be leading a bikepacking class and overnighter series this summer!

🏕️Bikepacking 101 Class: May 13th @ 6:30pm
Learn everything from picking a great bikepacking bike (spoiler: every bike is a bikepacking bike!) to planning routes, LNT best practices, and more. Perfect for total beginners and even folks who have been a few times but feel like they need more guidance. If you’re stoked, curious, or just wanna chat bikes, come through! It’s FREE!

🏕️Bikepacking 101 Overnighter: June 6th/7th
Two of our employees will be leading a FREE group overnighter on the BV-Salida Aspen Ridge Overnighter route! Manageable climbs, stellar views, and great company. Limited to 14 participants and folks who come to the class will get first dibs on signing up!

Got a bit more experience and wanting to try out singletrack bikepacking? The 201 series is for you! Stay tuned for more info on that class and overnighter in July and August, respectively. Both are also free!

We’d love to see you at our Bikepacking 101 class – please RSVP at linktr.ee/absolute_bikes_co so we know how many people to expect!

04/20/2026

Gates are open and wildlife closures are over on Methodist! 🦌

Pot O Gold, the Sol Trains, Gutz, and Rainbow are ready to ride. Go get some!

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330 W Sackett Avenue
Salida, CO
81201

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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