New kid in town: The Tin Shed is ready to roll. Photo courtesy of Timmy Photography
Tough Shed, New Tin Shed Sports bike and Salto coffee shop in Nederland puts outdoors vets behind the counter.
The riding in Nederalnd has gotten more and more popular—just try to find a spot for your bike on the 8:10 a.m. bus up from Boulder. So this outpost of self-proclaimed oddness really did have a need for another bike shop. Well, not just a bike shop. Tin Shed Sports is part of a hacienda-like complex that also includes Salto Coffee Works, an espresso joint that’s meant not just to jack up riders, but also to foster a sense of community. The buzz is palpable.
The complex was the brainchild of Ned locals Marcus and Karina Luscher, the former editor of Women’s Adventure magazine. Marcus has a “real job” in Boulder so when it came to the bike shop, the pair hired local singletrack denizen Josh Harrod, who works as the membership director for the American Mountain Guides Association, and gave him the title “The Management.”
“Our goal is to be the hub, the launch pad to amazing outdoor experiences,” says Harrod.
Want to become part of the community? Tin Shed hosts a Wednesday Road Ride every week (until darkness takes over). Just meet at 6 p.m. at the shop. Harrod is also passionate about the mountain biking. “Beginners, kids or those looking for non-technical riding will enjoy Mud Lake,” he says. “For the more intermediate riders, the East Magnolia trails offer a little bit of everything. If you like rocks, head to Sourdough. One of my favorite areas is Golden Gate State Park—miles of mapped trails and not very crowded.” Harrod is open to anyone who wants to start an mtb ride at the shop. tinshedsports.com/saltocoffeeworks.com
