05/23/2026
After 47 years in the bike industry, Loren & I have turned over the reins of Dakota Cyclery Mountain Bike Adventures to the new owners Jairo & Julie Ramos Lagos this afternoon at 1:00 p.m,May 22, 2026!! With Loren’s retirement this winter and eager buyers, we have been preparing for this day for months. It is bittersweet as we have spent a lifetime serving the bicycle community in Bismarck for 25 years (1979-2004), Western ND, 1994 -2026, relocating to the Medora area in 2004 and spending winters in the Phoenix area from 2004-2022, owning Cactus Adventures from 2014 & selling it in 2022! We are excited and confident for Jairo, Julie and their son Alec to be taking on this new venture. With Jairo’s mechanic skills and Julie’s management & organizational skills, they will take “Dakota Cycling Adventures” to new heights! At this time Loren & I wish to Thank all of the many customers, employees, family & friends who helped become part of our Dakota Cyclery family over the years! Being in the bike industry and adventure tourism industry has been an incredibly rewarding journey that we got to share with you all. I also want to thank our children Nancy, Tom & James Morlock who “grew up” in a the bike shop-literally, and the sacrifices that were made for our unconventional lifestyle! You have been and still are always there for us through the good times & the hard times. We are so proud of who you all have become as adults, and know how important the Dakota Cyclery Legacy is to you as well. We couldn’t have done it without you, Eric & Lila Boxrud & Rachel Eckenrode Morlock! We love you so much!I This is not farewell! Jairo & Julie would like me to continue for a season or two, which I am happy to oblige! There are many perks to owning a business, but I’m looking forward to the “perks” of being an employee! Stop in and see us! Rent a bike, buy a t-shirt or just say hi! As one of our customers from Bismarck would say…”Thanks for the Bizness”!❤️❤️