We started this shop from a source of passion. We love bikes, we love riding bikes, and most of all, we love helping others learn to love bikes just as much as we do.
Our mission is to become the hub of cycling in Denali for locals and tourists alike by providing:
bike rentals
full service repair shop (forthcoming)
consultants to help you get the most out of your gear
support for a volunteer trail builders
Origin Story - Opened in 2019
The bike shop is the manifestation of best friends Terry & Doug’s ebullient passion for cycling. Ebullient may be an understatement. They truly want everyone to get on a bike. Doug’s expertise lies in being able to make ANY bike perform at its best. While Doug has returned to Arkansas full-time, his spirit is embedded in Chain Lynx and he continues to offer his expertise via consultation. Terry has been riding and teaching others for so long, he instinctively knows how you can improve your ride. He knows virtually everything about bikes. Bethany is married to Terry and handles the business operations.
Chain Lynx began offering bike repairs and sales in 2019 as part of Terry & Bethany’s property at Denali Hostel & Cabins. Then the pandemic happened and the supply chain was destroyed, and their dream of renting e-bikes was put on hold and all sales came to a stop: for 2 years. Looking forward to the 2022 season, we are super excited to have purchased a fleet of e-bikes that are available to rent. Hopefully the shipping disruptions will be resolved soon and we’ll be able to bring back sales and a full-service repair shop. In the meantime, Terry is capable of providing minor repair services and we can check stock for bikes and parts to see if they are available.