BIKING

AJAX BIKE & SPORT

With locations in Aspen and Carbondale, Ajax is the largest bike shop on the Western Slope, offering 34 years of experience in fits, rentals, and service work. 400 E. Cooper Ave., 970-925-7662; ajaxbikeandsport.com

ASPEN BIKE RENTALS

Fat tires and springy suspension let you spin around town or on reserved trails along the extensive Aspen Nordic system. 430 S. Spring St., 970-925-9169; aspenbikerentals.com

ASPEN VELO

While town’s best bike mechanics make this a fine service shop, Aspen Velo also rents some of the world’s greatest (and hard to find) road and mountain bikes. 465 N. Mill St., 970-925-1495; aspenvelo.com

HUB OF ASPEN

The oldest bike shop in the valley, Hub is a go-to for tailored rides, like the Maroon Bells, Castle Creek, and Independence Pass. 616 E. Hyman Ave., 970-925-7970; hubofaspen.com