Bike shops, rentals and shuttles in  Oaxaca

Bike shops, rentals, shuttles, and guiding services in Oaxaca!

I’m not one for shuttling, to be honest! But if that’s what you’re after, options abound and I’ve listed a few below.

I’ve also listed the best rental options I’ve found so far, several of the routes we have posted on this blog and over on bikepacking.com would lend themselves well to hiring a hardtail locally, and staying in hotels along the way.

If you want to rent a full susser, best to get in touch with the shuttle companies below, as they can set you up with the whole package.

Bike shops and bike boxes

  • Bike shops: Bicimundo and Zona Bici are well stocked and both have shops in Reforma, which are recommended over their branches in the city centre for parts and repairs. Expect to find sealant, modern drivetrain components, and a reasonable selection of mountain bike tyres, from 26 x 2.5 right up to 29 x 2.5/2.6. Don’t expect to find 3in tyres though. In Centro, there’s a big Zona Bici and a number of other shops nearby, like the Hub Cycle Store, that also comes recommended. Up in Ejido Guadalupe Victoria, our local shop, Nawals on Bikes, does a fantastic job with servicing and repairs, and in San Felipe del Agua, La Cleta y el Cafe is recommended too.
  • Storing bike bags and boxes: If you need to store a bike bag or box, ask your hotel or Air B&B in advance to see if they can help. Many are amenable if you book a night or two at the end of the trip. Compact or foldable bike bags – my very favourite is the Ground Effect Tardis – make things a lot easier, both for storage and travel to and from the airport.
  • Bike boxes: If you need a bike box to travel home, Zona Bici in Reforma is a good bet, as they sell a fair few high-end, full suspension bikes, that often come in big bike boxes. There are three Zona Bicis in town – I tend to use the one in Reforma.

Rentals, trails, shuttles, guiding services, and mountain biking resources

  • Bike rentals: Planning a valley tour, where accommodation is available? Aside from the full suspension bikes provided by tour companies for their enduro tours, Bicicletas Pedro Martinez is the longest standing location that rents bikes suitable for dirt road riding in Oaxaca. A decent Orbea hardtail costs 500 pesos for 24 hours. Otherwise, pop by Bicibella Oaxaca, below Coyote tours; their selection is a bit more eclectic and tends towards smaller-size bikes, but it’s definitely worth checking out. We recently heard of a new place called Bike Flow (Mártires de Tacubaya 101, +52 442 285 9052) with decent hardtails – and the bikes come with a MIPS helmet, lights, and a lock. The owner is super friendly and helpful, too. Hub Cycle Store also rents bike too and always receives great feedback – Luis will rent you a Scott hardtail for as little as 700 pesos for 3 days.
  • Local trails: A short ride from the city centre, the trail network west of San Felipe Del Agua has a network of cross-country singletrack – see Trailforks for details, though note that a number of these trails are now closed due to land purchases, and read the Safety post too if you’re heading to this area. Also, bear in mind that Trailforks isn’t always updated in Oaxaxca, so take it with a pinch of salt, and confirm locally if trails are still open.
  • You can find some of my favourite trail rides that start from town here.
  • Most people of an enduro pursuasion head for Cumbre Ixtepeji, which has a 200 peso entrance fee. Trailforks lists most of the trails there, most of which are relatively steep and techy. The various guiding companies below will be able to help you access them and organise payment of fees. See this post for a few of my favourite trails in Ixtepeji.
  • La Mesita, above San Pablo Etla, has paid access enduro trails too, though they’ve been closed in 2024, so check for updates. You can check them out via Trailforks.
  • Enduro scene and guiding companies:  There are a number of tour agencies that can supply full suspension bikes and take you up to Ixtepeji for the day, including Coyote AdventurasTrans Sierra Norte, and Bicicletas Pedro Martinez. Coyote and Pedro Martinez also offer more mellow tours around the valleys, and Coyote offer a number of interesting cultural hikes too.
  • If you’re after a trail guide, drop Gerardo Garcia a line (Whats App +52 1 938 152 7555). He speaks great English and can take you on all kinds of cross-country and enduro rides, straight out of the city. Gerardo has some extra full suspension bikes to rent too, as well as e-bikes.
  • Shuttles: For a private shuttle to Ixtepeji, Hugo Yovaneli may be able to help (Whats App +52 1 951 159 5033), or have a chat to Gerardo (see above).
  • Additional Resources: MTB Oaxaca is an excellent website that lists bike shops, trails, and day rides in and around Oaxaca. The routes Larry Ginzkey showed me when I first arrived in Oaxaca were the inspiration for much of this blog. Thank you Larry!

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