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5 Reasons How Bike Shop Expansion Benefits the Community

Have you heard? Kind Bikes and Skis is growing! Kind Bikes and Skis is expanding its Edwards location and rolling out a shiny new spot in West Vail in partnership with the caffeinated champions at Yeti's Grind. This dynamic duo will bring more than just premier bike and ski gear and delicious coffee to the community.

Edwards: More Space and Service:

We’re adding over 1,000 square feet to our already spacious shop in Edwards. Our service area is moving into the expanded space in the back, opening up the floor for more bikes, gear, and an expanded ski and board rental footprint, all lending to an improved shopper and renter experience.

West Vail: Pre/Post Ride Perk Up

The quick and dirty, let’s get a shop open, Phase I construction in West Vail is complete, and Phase II is full speed ahead! The new concept store will house both Kind Bikes and Yeti’s Grind. Grab a latte and a breakfast burrito, pick up ski and bike rentals or demos, get your gear tuned, and stock up on essential bike and ski accessories—all rolled into one location.

Our expansion isn’t just significant for us—we hope that it’s excellent for you, too. Serving our customers and community is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that all ships rise in high tide. Here are five reasons this partnership is creating waves of positive change:

Better Customer Service Experience: Because You Deserve the Best

When you walk into a bike shop, you want to feel like the star of the show, not just another gearhead in the crowd. With our expansion, Kind Bikes and Skis is shifting into high gear to bring you a smoother customer service experience than a freshly paved trail.

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Expanded Rental & Demo Program: Test Ride Your Next Adventure

Ever drooled over the latest bike or ski gear but hesitated on the splurge? With an expanded rental and demo program at both locations, you can test ride or demo a broader range of bikes and skis before making that big purchase. It’s like speed dating, but with gear—finding the perfect match has never been this fun.

We empower our customers to make educated decisions. Our team takes time to understand your unique aspirations and needs to ensure we’re steering you in the right direction when purchasing gear. Now, you can demo even more of the latest models to help solidify your decision. Hit the trails and slopes confidently, knowing you’ve found your perfect partner in adventure.

More Goods & Gear: Retail Therapy for the Adventurous Soul

Kind Bikes and Skis is doubling down on retail space, which means more room for all the goods and gear your adventurous heart desires. Think of it as a candy store; instead, it's stocked with the sweetest apparel for biking or skiing, hard goods, and accessories for your favorite sport. You'll find everything you need to ride in style, from a wide selection of bikes and skis to winter outerwear from Flylow, Armada, Obermeyer, Black Diamond, and Scott, technical jerseys and thermal layers, sunglasses, helmets, and more.

More space means more inventory, so whether you’re looking for that elusive bike part or the perfect pair of skis, your chances of finding it skyrocketed.

Community Hub: Where Coffee Meets Cycling

Imagine a place where you can sip on a perfectly brewed latte while you wait for your bike to be serviced. Sounds like a dream, right? Thanks to the collaboration with Yeti’s Grind, Kind Bikes and Skis is turning this dream into reality.

Our new West Vail location will be more than just a bike shop—it will be a vibrant community hub. This unique space will cater to your year-round biking needs and provide a warm, welcoming spot to enjoy a cup of coffee and connect with like-minded folks.

Ultimately, this partnership is about more than selling bikes or coffee; it’s about building a community that values health, wellness, and togetherness.

Community Partnership: Brewing Up Connections

Coffee and cycling are a natural combo, like peanut butter and jelly. They go together just right. Before this store came into fruition, Kind’s community rides pedaled to or ended at Yeti’s. Needless to say, we’ve always been fans.

Kind Bikes and Skis’ partnership with Yeti’s Grind is more than just a business move—it’s a union of shared values. Both businesses are committed to accessibility, inclusivity, and fostering connections within the community. But most of all, both businesses believe in bringing their customers and community happiness.

By combining forces, we’re creating a space open to all, whether you’re a hardcore cyclist, a casual rider, or just someone who loves great coffee, great food, and great experiences.

Stay tuned as we roll out these exciting changes, and get ready to ride into a new era of biking and brewing with Kind Bikes and Skis and Yeti’s Grind!