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Essential Cycles
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At Essential Cycles, we are passionate about biking and want to share our knowledge with everyone. We offer bike rentals, bike repairs and bike education opportunities, providing our customers with an unbeatable bike shop experience.
Thriller or Chiller?

Every Thursday you choose your own adventure:
THRILLER or CHILLER

Either Way... No One Get's Dropped

No judgment. Switch it up week to week. Pick what feels right.

Shop Rides 2026. Thursdays, May–August. Free to join.

📸 @tandem.photography
January 20, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Dust off the gravel bike. 

This season we're adding monthly gravel rides to the mix. Backroads, logging roads, mixed terrain around the North Shore.

Same crew, different bikes.

Details dropping soon in our Shop Rides 2026 community. Link in bio to join.
January 16, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Saturday morning, somewhere in the desert. One of those days that sticks with you.
January 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
This is the time. Short lineups, fast turnarounds. Book a service before spring hits.
January 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM
There’s a reason the @we.the.untamed race program delivers — our coaches are not only incredible teachers, they’re racers too. They line up, drop in, and bring home the hardware. We "ride" the talk.

@marinbikes_canada | @crankworx
January 6, 2026 at 3:03 PM
And we're back.

Rested, recharged, and ready for what's shaping up to be our biggest year yet.

Shop's open. Coffee's on. Come say hi.
January 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
#noboringbikes check out this custom @ibiscycles Ripmo V3.

@extremeshox Era + Aria 
@noblwheels TR41's Taste the Rainbow spokes
@rideformula Cura 4's 
@srammtb AXS drivetrain

@albadistribution | @mountainexposure
December 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Our 2026 Maintenance Clinics are LIVE!

Whether you're brand new to wrenching or ready to go deep on suspension, we’ve got a course for you. Hands-on, small group, and full of those “ah-ha!” moments.

Kicking off February 2026 – book your spot now before they fill up!

Link in bio
December 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Something that doesn't get talked about enough: hesitation is slow. When you're unsure about a line or a feature, you brake check, you tense up, you second-guess. All of that scrubs speed...

📸 @tandem.photography
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Throwback Friday, that's a thing right?  This sunny Friday morning has got us thinking about all the fun times we had on bikes this season and what fun is yet to come!
November 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Custom or stock, every rider deserves the perfect mountain bike. 🚵 Featuring top brands like Ibis, Marin, Commencal, and RAAW, we cater to every budget with our extensive range. Let us help you build or choose a bike that’s as adventurous as you are. #NoBoringBikes
November 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Bike Maintenance Classes are running right now!  We still have a few spots left in some of the classes, check out what's avialable and book your spot before they're all gone! 

📸 @tandem.photography

👉 Link in bio to sign up.
November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We are surrounded by such a wonderful community!  Thankyou to everyone who came out yesterday to participate in our Halloween ride!  It was a blast!

📸 @tandem.photography
November 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We're starting to plan for the 2026 season, that includes things like the ever popular @we.the.untamed race team.

📸 @tandem.photography
October 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Fenders aren’t just about keeping YOU clean—they protect your bike, too! Less dirt & grime = a longer-lasting components (which = $$ saved on repairs).

@sksfenders | @orangesportsupply
October 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
If you ask @ozmosis_training this is the funenst bike ever!  We're not gonna disagree with her! 

@ibiscycles HD6
@noblwheels TR41
@extremeshoxmtb Squishy Bits
@magura_bicycles Stoppers (MT7s) 
@schwalbetires radial tires! 

@orangesportsupply | @mountainexposure | @albadistribution
October 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Drool worthy carbon... 

@ibiscycles | @mountainexposure | @mjlejour
October 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The weather is changing!  Don't let the cold catch your ride off guard. Book your bike in for some fall/winter TLC—#niceguygeoff is ready to ensure your brakes, gears, and everything in between are in top-notch shape.

#WinterBikeCare #RideReady
September 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Start Your Wrenching Journey
From our Intro to Your Bicycle session to the full 5-Week Maintenance Course, our clinics are built to boost your confidence with tools in hand.

🔧 Learn the basics, go deeper, and keep your bike rolling smooth.
👉 Spots are limited—book now!
📸 @tandem.photography
September 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Bikes are fun, always!  (and if they're not, you're doing it wrong!)

📸 @tandem.photography
September 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We do lots of different things in store, from full bicycle service, to rentals, we teach you how to work on your own bike we build wheels and we sell the full range of bikes from Marin and Ibis
September 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Maintenance Classes Are Back! 

Our popular bike maintenance courses are back and ready for you to book! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned rider, we've got something for everyone. Spaces fill up fast, so don’t miss out!

📸 @tandem.photography

👉 Link in bio to sign up.
September 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
In store now: Ibis Blackbird Send wheels 

We’ve got a few sets, all mullet setups with Microspline drivers. Built for riders who want a tough, dependable wheelset that can take on anything from bike park laps to backcountry lines — without breaking the bank.
September 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Don't know about you but we're excited for September Long Weekend adventures with friends.  

We're open till 5pm today and we'll be back on Tuesday September 2nd.

📸 @tandem.photography
August 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Who's joining us for the shop ride tonight on Seymour?

Post ride tailgate is always mandatory!

📸 @tandem.photography
August 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM