Jairo Ramos Lagos
Former pro rider and coach for the Honduran National Team, and our elite mechanic on the Maah Daah Hey.
Ride. Hike.Explore. Belong.
North Dakota Badlands
Dakota Cycling Adventures, formerly Dakota Cyclery, is your Maah Daah Hey headquarters for biking and hiking adventures — Medora’s only full service bike shop for decades.
Guided tours & shuttles — Maah Daah Hey permit holder for almost 30 years.
The Maah Daah Hey trail was recognized as the “Best Hidden Gem” in the 2022 Bicycling Travel Awards, highlighting its appeal for cycling enthusiasts.
Hiking/Biking Adventures
Rent a full-suspension bike, e-bike or gravel rig, and let us shuttle you to the far trailheads. Hiking? We drop you at one trailhead and pick you up at the other — one Medora hop or the full multi-day Maah Daah Hey push.
Signature Trip4 Day Maah Daah Hey Expedition
Four supported days on the Maah Daah Hey, gear trailer included.
Book 4 Days
Our story · Shop owners
Two riders. One family. One trail.
Jairo is a former pro cyclist and a Certified Pro Mechanic. Julie was a professor who taught anthropology and archaeology. Fifteen years ago, as newlyweds, they rode the Maah Daah Hey Trail, and every year since they have returned for the MDH 100. Today they live in Medora with their son Alec, who also loves to ride.
Read our storyOur local team
Meet our guides
Jairo, Julie, Jennifer and Kim — local riders and drivers who know every mile of the Badlands.
Julie Ramos Lagos
North Dakota native, co-founder of the Cycling Hall of Fame, and our storyteller of Badlands history.
Jennifer Morlock
A North Dakota cycling pioneer who has guided adventurers along the trail for more than 20 years.
Kim Callahan
Shuttle driver and trail guide who rides every mile of the Maah Daah Hey each year, one section at a time.
Jairo Ramos Lagos
Former pro rider and coach for the Honduran National Team, and our elite mechanic on the Maah Daah Hey.
Julie Ramos Lagos
North Dakota native, co-founder of the Cycling Hall of Fame, and our storyteller of Badlands history.
Jennifer Morlock
A North Dakota cycling pioneer who has guided adventurers along the trail for more than 20 years.
Kim Callahan
Shuttle driver and trail guide who rides every mile of the Maah Daah Hey each year, one section at a time.
Shop Bikes
New bikes from the four brands we carry
Cannondale, Kona, Santa Cruz and Aventon — order any model through us. It ships to Medora, our mechanic builds it, and it is dialed in when you walk in.
Trail history
The Maah Daah Hey Trail
Named by the Mandan and Hidatsa — "grandfather," a country that has been and will be around a long time. The turtle blazes mark 144 miles of singletrack, and we will put you on the right stretch for your legs and the length of your day.
Explore the TrailTheodore Roosevelt National Park
Ride an E-bike or road bike in the park today, or check out one of their many hiking trails. Stop by the shop and visit with one of our expert guides on the best places to explore.
There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness, that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy and its charm.
Theodore Roosevelt
Legendary
North Dakota Cycling Hall of Fame
The people, the history and the stories that built cycling in this state — honoured on the wall in Medora.
EventsView Events
Events & Classes
Group rides, events and skills classes on the trail calendar. Everyone starts somewhere — most of us started right here.
Cowboy Christmas at the Bike Shop
Friday, Dec. 4 · 10 am–2 pm
Decorate a bell, hit the hot cocoa bar and gingerbread cookies, and grab a picture with the Gingerbread Man. 365 Main St, Medora.
Latest from the shop
Dakota Cycling Adventures
Nov 11, 2026🌾 HELP PROTECT THE MAAH DAAH HEY TRAIL & OUR GRASSLANDS! 🚵♀️ The Maah Daah Hey Trail and the surrounding Little Misso…
Dakota Bound video series & media highlights
Stories from the trail
Dakota Cyclery · YouTube
Dakota Cyclery guiding the Maah Daah Hey
Western Edge Living · YouTube
Discover the Adventure of the Maah Daah Hey Trail
The Dickinson Press
New ownership at Dakota Cyclery rooted in global experience
BackpackingTV · North Dakota Tourism
Backpacking ND: shuttling out to the Maah Daah Hey
Film
Pedals of Praise
Outside
Run the Grasslands in Theodore Roosevelt
National Geographic
Why you should visit the rugged North Dakota Badlands in 2026
Dakota Cyclery · YouTube
Dakota Cyclery guiding the Maah Daah Hey
Western Edge Living · YouTube
Discover the Adventure of the Maah Daah Hey Trail
The Dickinson Press
New ownership at Dakota Cyclery rooted in global experience
BackpackingTV · North Dakota Tourism
Backpacking ND: shuttling out to the Maah Daah Hey
Film
Pedals of Praise
Outside
Run the Grasslands in Theodore Roosevelt
National Geographic
Why you should visit the rugged North Dakota Badlands in 2026
Seasonal program
See the bike programMedora Crew Ride Program
Seasonal employees and the Medora Musical cast arrive in town without wheels. This program sets them up with a bike for the whole summer, so getting to work and around town is within reach.
From the trail
Riders & Hikers on the Badlands
For more than two decades we have helped individual riders and hikers one at a time — fixing a bike on the trailhead, moving a car to the next crossing, warning someone off a washed-out line, or riding the miles beside them. These are a few of their words.
Ridden with us?
Tell the next rider what to expect — send us your story, or leave a review on Google or Facebook and you are in the drawing below.
You are welcome to share videos or pictures too. We are always happy to post rider photos and clips on our Facebook page.
Review challenge
Leave a review, win a shuttle
Rode with us? Leave a review on Google or Facebook and you are entered in our drawing for a free one-day shuttle to any trailhead, good for up to four people.
Tag your post#dakotacyclingMDH·#dakotacyclingadventures
One entry per review — tag your riding buddies and get them to write one too.
The prize
One-day shuttle to any trailhead — good for up to 4 people
Drawing
March 1, 2027
Reviews left before March 1, 2027 count. We will draw the winner that day and reach out through the review account or email you left with it. Shuttle subject to availability and must be booked ahead.
They rode out with us and filmed the whole day. Three minutes of the badlands, start to finish.
Rider photos from Google
Pictures riders and visitors added to our Google listing and reviews.
My husband talked me into trying trail riding. The patience and encouragement from our guide was exactly what this novice needed. I never felt rushed and was never pushed past what I could do. Jairo is an expert in the field.
Went in with a rear brake problem for my bike. Despite keeping the owner late, we left with not only the parts to 100% fix the problem, but great local advice on trails and places to cycle. Great service!
I called to order a bike and Jen was incredibly helpful. Delivered in a few days, and Jairo fitted it perfectly when I picked it up. They set me up with a great route and the shuttle was simple and easy. 10/10.
The owners Jen and Loren helped us make this trip possible. They provided a locked trailer to store our camping gear, restocked us with water and ice for our coolers daily from campsite to campsite and made sure we knew the sites not to miss. They were the support we needed and were beyond helpful and kind.
We showed up in Medora with no car and no plans, and Jennifer set us up with two mountain bikes. Riding the national park was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. It would not have happened without this business.
Five buddies biked 70 miles of the Maah Daah Hey Trail over three days. Jennifer helped set the itinerary and the shop moved our gear each day. They have great local knowledge and terrific enthusiasm for the trail. This was a fabulous trip with beautiful scenery.
We shipped our bikes home after touring Minnesota and North Dakota. Jen answered every question by phone, Jairo talked through our plans, and both bikes were boxed and on the road in under 48 hours. Incredible service.
Great to find a fully stocked bike shop. The staff was so helpful with trail ideas, and the collection of vintage bikes takes you back to the beginning of mountain biking.
They helped diagnose and fix a CAR TIRE!! SO GRATEFUL!!
My husband talked me into trying trail riding. The patience and encouragement from our guide was exactly what this novice needed. I never felt rushed and was never pushed past what I could do. Jairo is an expert in the field.
Went in with a rear brake problem for my bike. Despite keeping the owner late, we left with not only the parts to 100% fix the problem, but great local advice on trails and places to cycle. Great service!
I called to order a bike and Jen was incredibly helpful. Delivered in a few days, and Jairo fitted it perfectly when I picked it up. They set me up with a great route and the shuttle was simple and easy. 10/10.
The owners Jen and Loren helped us make this trip possible. They provided a locked trailer to store our camping gear, restocked us with water and ice for our coolers daily from campsite to campsite and made sure we knew the sites not to miss. They were the support we needed and were beyond helpful and kind.
We showed up in Medora with no car and no plans, and Jennifer set us up with two mountain bikes. Riding the national park was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. It would not have happened without this business.
Five buddies biked 70 miles of the Maah Daah Hey Trail over three days. Jennifer helped set the itinerary and the shop moved our gear each day. They have great local knowledge and terrific enthusiasm for the trail. This was a fabulous trip with beautiful scenery.
We shipped our bikes home after touring Minnesota and North Dakota. Jen answered every question by phone, Jairo talked through our plans, and both bikes were boxed and on the road in under 48 hours. Incredible service.
Great to find a fully stocked bike shop. The staff was so helpful with trail ideas, and the collection of vintage bikes takes you back to the beginning of mountain biking.
They helped diagnose and fix a CAR TIRE!! SO GRATEFUL!!
Badlands Bound
Quarterly updates · The latest from Dakota Cycling Adventures
Shop updates and trail stories, four issues a year. Plus event announcements and the occasional special offer.