Cycle Alaska

Cycle Alaska is a privately held full-service bicycle retailer and adventure operator in Juneau, Alaska, selling bikes, parts, accessories, and apparel across two locations while also providing repair services, seasonal rentals, guided tours, and shipping to remote Southeast Alaska communities for individual consumers.

Company typePrivate
Founded-
HeadquartersJuneau, United States
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What Cycle Alaska does

Cycle Alaska is a privately held, full-service bicycle retailer and adventure operator based in Juneau, Alaska, operating two physical locations: a year-round headquarters at 1107 West 8th Street for sales, service, and operations, and a seasonal Dock Shop at 255 Marine Way for bike rentals, tours, and a gift shop (open daily 8am–8pm, May–September). The company sells a comprehensive inventory of bicycles across road, mountain, commuter/urban, comfort, fitness, hybrid, children's, and electric categories, alongside parts (brakes, chains, derailleurs, wheels, tires/tubes), accessories (hydration, lighting, locks, racks, safety gear), clothing, helmets, cycling shoes, and car racks. Beyond retail, Cycle Alaska generates revenue through three additional service streams: professional bicycle repair and maintenance, self-guided bike rentals, and guided cycling tours (including the Bikes, Glacier Views & Microbrews Tour and the 4 ENDS OF THE ROAD BIKE TOUR).

The company's business model combines one-time retail sales, professional service fees, usage-based rentals, and experiential tour revenue, with a third-party financing option for higher-ticket purchases. It serves a diverse consumer base — commuters, recreational cyclists, mountain bikers, tourists, electric-bike users, and families — across Juneau and the broader Southeast Alaska region. Distribution occurs through the two brick-and-mortar locations, an e-commerce storefront with online booking for rentals, tours, and service appointments, and a distinctive shipping capability that delivers bikes to remote Southeast Alaska communities via Alaska Marine Lines, Alaska Seaplanes, Alaska Airlines, and other carriers. Differentiators include the Kids Bike Trade Up Program, the unique guided-tour experiences, and the ability to economically reach island and coastal Alaskan markets that out-of-state e-commerce retailers struggle to serve.

Cycle Alaska firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Cycle Alaska
Legal name: Cycle Alaska
Website: https://cycleak.com
Company type: Private
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Short description: Cycle Alaska is a privately held full-service bicycle retailer and adventure operator in Juneau, Alaska, selling bikes, parts, accessories, and apparel across two locations while also providing repair services, seasonal rentals, guided tours, and shipping to remote Southeast Alaska communities for individual consumers.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Cycle Alaska industry classification

Industry

Product category: Bicycle Retail
NAICS: Recreational Goods Rental (532284), Tour Operators (561520)
SIC: Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
akta.pro primary industry: Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories) (CRAMABAH)
akta.pro secondary industries: Bike Service, Repair & Maintenance Shops (CRAMAHAH), Bike Parts & Components Retail (CRAMAHAB), Bike Rental, Demo & Tour Operators (Retail-Adjacent) (CRAMAHAJ), Bike Apparel, Helmets & Protective Gear Retail (CRAMAHAC), Cycling / MTB / E-Bike Guiding & Rentals (THAAALAG)

Keywords

Bicycle retail
Bike repair services
Guided bike tours
Bike rentals
Cycling accessories

Where Cycle Alaska is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Juneau
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

Cycle Alaska business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Retail Bike and Accessory Sales: Sale of bicycles (road, mountain, commuter, electric, hybrid, children's), parts, accessories, clothing, helmets, and shoes through physical storefront and online e-commerce.
Service and Repair: Bicycle repair and maintenance services with online booking available through their service center.
Bicycle Tours: Guided cycling tours through Juneau including 'Bikes, Glacier Views & Microbrews Tour' and '4 ENDS OF THE ROAD BIKE TOUR'.
Bicycle Rentals: Bike rentals from Dock Shop location, available for booking online. Seasonal operation (May-September).
Financing: Third-party financing offered for bike purchases allowing customers to pay over time.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Individual product pricing - Retail
Other	Monthly	Financing - Pay Over Time

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Cycle Alaska product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Cycle Alaska is a full-service bicycle retailer and adventure company operating two downtown Juneau, Alaska locations. It sells bicycles, parts, accessories, clothing, helmets, shoes, and car racks, and provides bicycle repair and maintenance, self-guided bike rentals, and guided cycling tours (including the Bikes, Glacier Views & Microbrews Tour and the 4 ENDS OF THE ROAD BIKE TOUR). The business also offers third-party installment financing and shipping of bikes to remote Southeast Alaska communities via marine and air carriers.

Product overview

Cycle Alaska is a full-service bicycle retailer and adventure company operating two locations in downtown Juneau, Alaska: a Dock Shop (Bike Rentals & Gift Shop at 255 Marine Way) and a Headquarters location (Sales and Service at 1107 West 8th St). The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio spanning multiple categories: complete bicycle inventory (road, mountain, electric, commuter/urban, comfort, fitness, hybrid, and children's bikes), replacement parts and components (bar ends, brakes, chains, derailleurs, pedals, wheels, tires, and more), cycling accessories (fenders, hydration, lighting, locks, nutrition, packs/racks/baskets, pumps, safety gear, and tools), cycling clothing (jerseys, shorts, gloves, helmets, shoes), and car racks. Beyond retail, Cycle Alaska provides services including bicycle repair and maintenance, bike rentals, guided bicycle tours (such as the Glacier Views & Microbrews Tour), and shipping to Southeast Alaska communities. The company also offers financing options for customer purchases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Bicycles (Road, Mountain, Commuter/Urban, Comfort, Fitness, Hybrid, Children's, Electric) Complete multi-category bicycle inventory sold to individual consumers through the Juneau Headquarters store and online e-commerce; includes road bikes, mountain bikes, commuter/urban bikes, comfort bikes, fitness bikes, hybrid bikes, children's bikes, and electric-assist bikes across a range of price points.
Bicycle Parts & Components Bicycle replacement parts and components including bar ends, bottom brackets, brakes/levers/pads, cables, cassettes/freewheels, chainrings, chains, cranksets, derailleurs, forks, handlebar grips/tape, handlebars, headsets, pedals, saddles, seatposts, shift/brake combinations, shifters, stems, and other drivetrain and frame components.
Wheels (Hubs, Rims, Spokes) Complete wheel components and accessories including hubs, rims, spokes, and wheel parts and accessories for road, mountain, and hybrid bicycles.
Tires & Tubes Bicycle tires and inner tubes in various sizes and types for all wheel sizes, sold as standalone products and as part of service work.
Cycling Accessories Wide range of cycling accessories including body care, children's bike accessories, electronics, fenders, hydration systems, lighting, locks/security, nutrition products, packs/racks/baskets, pumps/inflation, safety gear, storage solutions, tools/maintenance, trailers/strollers, and indoor cycling equipment.
Cycling Apparel & Clothing Cycling apparel including accessories, gloves, jerseys/tops (short sleeve), protective/armor, casual shirts/tops, shorts/bottoms, and undergarments for road and mountain cycling.
Helmets (Adults and Kids) Safety helmets for adult and child cyclists, offered as a separate product line within the cycling safety category.
Cycling Shoes Specialized cycling footwear designed for optimal pedaling performance across road and mountain cycling disciplines.
Car Racks (Hitch-Mount and Accessories) Vehicle-mounted bicycle carriers including hitch-mount racks and associated parts and accessories for transporting bikes.
Bicycle Repair & Maintenance Full-service bicycle repair and maintenance performed at the service center in the Juneau Headquarters store, with online booking available; service covers all bike categories sold by the shop.
Bike Rentals Self-guided bicycle rentals available at the Dock Shop location (255 Marine Way) during the May-September season, with online booking available; allows visitors and locals to explore Juneau on two wheels.
Guided Bicycle Tours Guided cycling tours including the Bikes, Glacier Views & Microbrews Tour and the 4 ENDS OF THE ROAD BIKE TOUR, traveling through old-growth forests and scenic Alaska landscapes to glaciers and microbreweries; tours depart from the Dock Shop.
SEAK Shipping Shipping service delivering bikes and cycling products purchased from Cycle Alaska to Southeast Alaska communities via Alaska Marine Lines, Alaska Seaplanes, Alaska Airlines, and other carriers; enables the company to serve customers beyond Juneau.
Installment Financing Third-party installment financing offered at checkout for bike purchases, with no interest charged if the balance is paid in full within 12 months; applied for through an online financing link.

Companies that use Cycle Alaska

Customer profile

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Cycle Alaska technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Cycle Alaska partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Cycle Alaska competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Backroads: Active travel company offering guided cycling tours worldwide including Alaska itineraries. Directly comparable for Cycle Alaska's guided tour business — same customer segment (experiential travelers), same product type (guided cycling tours), same distribution (online booking).
Mike's Bikes: Multi-location independent bike retailer in Northern California offering new bike sales, service/repair, rentals, and accessories. Directly comparable as a regional bike shop operator combining retail, service, and rental revenue streams under one brand.
Bicycle Adventures: Bicycle tour operator offering multi-day guided cycling tours in destinations including Alaska. Direct competitor for Cycle Alaska's tour revenue stream — comparable guided cycling tour format, comparable target customer.
Wheel & Sprocket: Multi-location independent bike retailer in the Midwest offering bike sales, service, rentals, and group rides. Comparable as a regional bike shop operator combining retail, service, and rental/event revenue under one brand identity.

Broad incumbents

Sports Basement: Bay Area outdoor retailer selling bikes alongside broader sporting goods, with in-store service capabilities. Comparable as a broader outdoor incumbent whose bike department overlaps Cycle Alaska's retail and service categories.
Trek Bicycle Corporation: Major bicycle manufacturer with extensive independent dealer network and direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Comparable as a brand whose products Cycle Alaska retails and services, and as a competitor in the same customer consideration set for new bike purchases.
Chain Reaction Cycles: Large online bicycle and cycling goods retailer offering competitive pricing on bikes, parts, and accessories globally. Comparable as a national e-commerce competitor putting pricing pressure on Cycle Alaska's retail margins.
REI (Recreation Equipment, Inc.): National outdoor co-op retailer with bike sales, in-store service departments, rentals at select locations, and adventure tour offerings. Comparable as a broader outdoor retailer overlapping with Cycle Alaska's retail, service, and apparel categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Cycle Alaska compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

Cycle Alaska financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Cycle Alaska leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Cycle Alaska funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Cycle Alaska M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Cycle Alaska

What does Cycle Alaska do?

Is Cycle Alaska a public or private company?

Cycle Alaska is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Cycle Alaska founded?

Cycle Alaska was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Cycle Alaska based?

Cycle Alaska is headquartered in Juneau, United States, in the North America region.

How does Cycle Alaska make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Retail Bike and Accessory Sales are the primary driver. The others are service and Repair, bicycle Tours, bicycle Rentals and financing.

Who are Cycle Alaska's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Backroads, Mike's Bikes, Bicycle Adventures and Wheel & Sprocket. Broad incumbents are Sports Basement, Trek Bicycle Corporation, Chain Reaction Cycles and REI (Recreation Equipment, Inc.).

Does Cycle Alaska have an API?

No public API is recorded for Cycle Alaska.

What industry is Cycle Alaska in?

Cycle Alaska's product category is Bicycle Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMABAH, Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories), with a secondary code of CRAMAHAH, Bike Service, Repair & Maintenance Shops. Its NAICS code is 532284 and its SIC code is 7900.