The Southeast’s Only Bike Shop Brewery!

The Bikes

Check out our selection of trusted bike brands, chosen for their high quality and performance.

The Beer

Treat yourself to handcrafted beer, brewed right in the shop for a truly bespoke experience.

The Social Rides

Explore our local trails while meeting fellow mountain bikers. Party pace, no-drop!

Full-Service Bike Shop Brewery

We’re located in the Mountain Bike Capital of Georgia and our world-class trails are in the heart of the Cohutta Mountains! With bikes, repairs, maintenance, Saturday Social rides, MTB classes, trail advice, and plenty of gear from proven pioneers in biking, we’ve got you and your ride covered. When you visit us, be sure to grab a beer, hand-crafted and brewed right here in the shop.

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The Industry’s Best Bikes

We only choose bikes and brands we know and love from the industry’s best. Stop by and talk to our friendly Cartecay crew. We all ride and totally respect the epic quest for the perfect bike. It’s not just any bike - it’s YOUR bike!

(Rental season has ended for 2024. We’ll have a new rental fleet in Spring 2025.)

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Beer Brewed in the Shop

Craft beer meets biking! Experience our unique microbrewery and bike shop with beers brewed right on-site. Enjoy a handcrafted beer after a ride or just relax with a fresh, local pint. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Kids and dog friends are always welcome!

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Service & Maintenance

We’re a full-service bike shop with decades of experience in bike repair for casual and competitive riders. We happily service all bike makes and models. Our certified bike mechanics are here to help, from minor adjustments to total overhauls, plus estimates are always free.

Cartecay Bike Shop Group Social Rides

Saturday Social Rides

With so many awesome places to ride, we schedule Saturday Social Rides so you can learn new trails or ride your favorite ones with new friends. These intermediate rides are party pace and no-drop. Meet fellow bikers and hang out and have a beer afterwards!

Saturday, 12-14-24: Meet at the shop at 10AM for P1.

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Local Trails & Maps

We’re bordered by the Cohutta Wilderness and are home to the northern part of the Pinhoti Trail and the epic Bear Creek and Mountaintown. Gilmer County is the Mountain Bike Capital of Georgia with over 50 trails and growing. We are not just a bike shop - we are part of a community of cyclists and stewards caring for our local trails. Every season here is a totally new riding experience.

 
 
 
 
Cartecay Bike Shop Backyard Bike Park on Ellijay River
 

The Backyard Bike Park

Hidden behind the shop is our Backyard Bike Park - 5 acres of fun on the Ellijay River. We have a mix of features ranging from easy to challenging. The Bike Park will continue to evolve because we have a ludicrous amount of ideas! One of the objectives of our bike park (besides having a good time) is to offer a training ground for riders to improve handling skills that translate onto the trails.

Just some of our reviews…

We were riding an ITT of the TNGA when my rear hub came undone! Called the shop on a prayer, Dondi troubleshooted issues over the phone and Ben drove out to meet us for an infield repair. It was too far gone for that, so he took us back to the shop and swapped rear wheels while we had burritos for lunch. AMAZING guys with an undeniable love for what they do and the riders/community they support. Easily the best, above-and-beyond bike shop I’ve ever gone to. THANKS for saving our ride!!

— Shawn L.

Being new in a small town I was a little anxious about going into the local bike shop. But these guys were incredibly kind and knowledgeable on their products and especially on local trails. I ended up getting fixed up with a new bike and will be providing them with plenty of business. I could not recommended them enough to anyone here or passing through.

— Seth T.

These guys are the best! I was in town for a few days and my bike fell off a bike rack. It had some damage and they fixed it within an hour so I could get out on the trail. They were really nice and knowledgeable, and have great inventory. Super cool place and people!

— Kate M.

Super nice dudes who helped my wife and I plan a day trip into Mulberry Gap. We travel a lot for riding and try to visit all the local bike shops we can. Some are more welcoming than others, and these guys are the helpful kind. If you find yourself in town, swing by and grab a few things. It's important to support these shops.

— Ben H.

Always nice and professional. Very knowledgeable mechanics. They also have the best selection of mountain bikes in Georgia. I had a bolt snap on my bike and TJ gave me his, off of his bike, which is the same model, so I didn't have to wait to ride. Awesome! They like beer too. Hee.

— Glenn B.

We actually met Dondi on the Bear Creek Trail while biking! He was super friendly and gave us directions to make sure we had a good ride. We had to stop into the bike store while we were in town and it’s awesome. They have a five acre biking trail behind the shop that’s free to test ride their bikes! It’s a great set up, and we are so excited for them to start serving beer too. The owner was friendly enough to show us the whole set up of their beer making process and was very down to earth. We can’t wait to come back to Ellijay and see this spot grow!

— Cecilia W.

Best bike shop around - great guys, lots of knowledge, good service - what more could you ask for? It's been several years since I made my first review, and in my opinion, these guys only get better and better with each passing year. And now they are brewing BEER!

— T.K.

Very helpful, rented an awesome electric bike. Staff super friendly and recommended different local spots to ride. Bike was perfect!

— Mauricio P.

Great prices, good chat with the staff, quick service, but most of all, the bike track out the back will bring us back to Ellijay for sure!

— D.C.

We offer MTB classes! Our instructors teach all skill levels. Learn to shred with us!