About us
It was a 2-month sea kayaking trip through Southeast Alaska that became a life-changing experience for Sockeye Cycle owner Thom Ely. In 1987 Thom moved to Haines full-time and bought an existing bike shop and in 1988 our first tours were offered.
Today, we are the oldest operating full-service bicycle business in Alaska. Our touring expertise is in our own region of Southeast Alaska and Northern Canada. We are staffed with well qualified seasonal guides and veteran Alaskan locals and offer a variety of tours ranging from a few hours in duration to day trips and 11-day excursions.
Whether you take a day tour or one of our extended adventures, we guarantee that you will get a taste of the spirit and hospitality of the North as only a local company can show you.
Today, we are the oldest operating full-service bicycle business in Alaska. Our touring expertise is in our own region of Southeast Alaska and Northern Canada. We are staffed with well qualified seasonal guides and veteran Alaskan locals and offer a variety of tours ranging from a few hours in duration to day trips and 11-day excursions.
Whether you take a day tour or one of our extended adventures, we guarantee that you will get a taste of the spirit and hospitality of the North as only a local company can show you.
What we'll do
Our most popular rental bike is the all day mountain bike or hybrid bike. Hardtrail mountain bikes or hybrid bikes are great options for exploring town and nearby trails.
If you choose to go electric, we have fantastic e-bike options with the all-purpose Trek Verve 2+ model.
If you choose to go electric, we have fantastic e-bike options with the all-purpose Trek Verve 2+ model.
What to expect / what's provided
*Full day / half day options
*Half day rentals are 4-hours (with preferred pickup at 9am or 1:30pm) and full day rentals are available during store hours
*Hourly rentals are also available in our shop but cannot be reserved in advance
*You must fill out a rental form to pick up your bike which includes a waiver
*A parent or legal guardian must sign for minors Helmets and locks are included with each bicycle rental ID is required to pick up your rental
*Bike options:
-Specialized Sirrus Bike (lightweight hybrid bikes for paved road riding.) Specialized Sirrus bikes are our recommendation for riding the roads in Haines. These bikes are lightweight and include a wide gear range and disc brakes for efficient and comfortable riding on the many good paved roads throughout Haines.
-Trek Dual Sport Bike (versatile bike ideal for roads and light trails.) Trek's Dual Sport can handle a wide variety of riding. They come with wider tires, a small suspension fork, disc brakes, and a rear rack and kickstand. Great for exploring roads and trails near Haines.
-Trek Verve+ Electric Bike (quality e-bike for exploring Haines.) The Trek Verve + 3 has proven to be a comfortable and capable E-Bike for exploring Haines. These bikes have a Bosch mid-drive motor and are class 1 e-bikes (pedal-assist only, max assist 20 mph). These bikes have plenty of power and a good range of 40+ miles for most riders, while not being overly heavy. Great for first time or experienced e-bike riders.
-Fat Bike (Salsa and Trek fat bikes.) Our Salsa Mukluk and Trek Farley 5 fat bikes for rent feature 4-5" wide tires to allow for riding over softer surfaces. In the summer, the sand flats and side trails near the Chilkat River offer some great riding opportunities. In winter, these bikes shine on many snowy surfaces.
*Pull-Behind Trailer OR Kids Bike
-We have an assortment of kids bikes and trailers so you can bring the young ones along. There are good options for short, flat rides in Skagway. There are not separated bikes paths in Skagway, but all of town is a residential area with speed limits of 25mph or less and many stop signs. It's a pretty friendly town for a family ride.
-Kids bikes with 24" wheels fit kids 4'3" to 4'10"
-Bikes with 20" wheels fit kids 3'9" to 4'4"
-Pull-behind child trailers and trail-a-bike options allow an adult to attach a child and bring them along for the ride. The child trailers are suitable for most kids ages 18 mo to about 5.
-Trail-a-bikes (also call tag-along bikes) work for most kids ages 4 to 8.
-All kids bikes and trailers must be rented with an adult rider.
*Half day rentals are 4-hours (with preferred pickup at 9am or 1:30pm) and full day rentals are available during store hours
*Hourly rentals are also available in our shop but cannot be reserved in advance
*You must fill out a rental form to pick up your bike which includes a waiver
*A parent or legal guardian must sign for minors Helmets and locks are included with each bicycle rental ID is required to pick up your rental
*Bike options:
-Specialized Sirrus Bike (lightweight hybrid bikes for paved road riding.) Specialized Sirrus bikes are our recommendation for riding the roads in Haines. These bikes are lightweight and include a wide gear range and disc brakes for efficient and comfortable riding on the many good paved roads throughout Haines.
-Trek Dual Sport Bike (versatile bike ideal for roads and light trails.) Trek's Dual Sport can handle a wide variety of riding. They come with wider tires, a small suspension fork, disc brakes, and a rear rack and kickstand. Great for exploring roads and trails near Haines.
-Trek Verve+ Electric Bike (quality e-bike for exploring Haines.) The Trek Verve + 3 has proven to be a comfortable and capable E-Bike for exploring Haines. These bikes have a Bosch mid-drive motor and are class 1 e-bikes (pedal-assist only, max assist 20 mph). These bikes have plenty of power and a good range of 40+ miles for most riders, while not being overly heavy. Great for first time or experienced e-bike riders.
-Fat Bike (Salsa and Trek fat bikes.) Our Salsa Mukluk and Trek Farley 5 fat bikes for rent feature 4-5" wide tires to allow for riding over softer surfaces. In the summer, the sand flats and side trails near the Chilkat River offer some great riding opportunities. In winter, these bikes shine on many snowy surfaces.
*Pull-Behind Trailer OR Kids Bike
-We have an assortment of kids bikes and trailers so you can bring the young ones along. There are good options for short, flat rides in Skagway. There are not separated bikes paths in Skagway, but all of town is a residential area with speed limits of 25mph or less and many stop signs. It's a pretty friendly town for a family ride.
-Kids bikes with 24" wheels fit kids 4'3" to 4'10"
-Bikes with 20" wheels fit kids 3'9" to 4'4"
-Pull-behind child trailers and trail-a-bike options allow an adult to attach a child and bring them along for the ride. The child trailers are suitable for most kids ages 18 mo to about 5.
-Trail-a-bikes (also call tag-along bikes) work for most kids ages 4 to 8.
-All kids bikes and trailers must be rented with an adult rider.
Cancellation Policy
<p>8+ days before date of the tour or rental, reservations are refundable minus 5% for booking and processing fees.<br>Reservations cancelled 2-7 days from the start time will receive a 50% refund. Reservations are not refundable 48 hours or less from the start of the activity or rental. Some of our tours require you to bring a passport. We do not offer refunds for guests showing up unprepared. Please check if your tour requires you to bring a passport and plan accordingly. </p><p>Sockeye Cycle Co. retains the right to cancel a tour for any reason, in which case you will receive a full refund. We are prepared and supply gear for most weather scenarios and rarely cancel our tours due to weather.</p>
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