About Trace Bikes
The Trace Bikes Story
At Trace Bikes, we’re passionate about bicycles. We believe that bikes offer a simple solution to many of our communities’ complex problems. Bikes are great for your personal health and for the health of our environment. Bikes can help you save money on transportation, and bikes can provide you with endless miles of fun with your family and friends. For many years Trace Bikes has been proudly serving all types of cyclists, including new and veteran riders, road and mountain aficionados, and recreation and transportation cyclists. We're conveniently located on the west side of Nashville, close to beautiful back roads and the Natchez Trace Parkway. We offer a comprehensive online catalog and we’re here to help you with all of your cycling needs. Learn more about what makes Trace Bikes unique, and visit us today to meet our friendly staff and experience our incredible product selection.
Founded in 2006, by Scott and Michelle Turner, Trace Bikes was first located next to the Loveless Cafe at the end of the Natchez Trace Parkway. After a few years, Trace Bikes grew out of that location and moved just a mile or so down the road to our current location on Highway 100. Scott and Michelle continued to offer the best products and service in the market and to support cyclists and riders of all types. In 2023, Trace Bikes was purchased by Scott Boyd, the owner of Ride615 Bicycle Shop in Nashville. Trace Bikes continues the tradition of providing excellent products and service to all types of cyclists in middle Tennessee with more inventory and service support from all our sister shops.
About the owner of Trace Bikes and Ride615 Bicycle Shop
Scott Boyd first started riding bikes in the early 1980’s in Vermont and began racing mountain bikes in 1987. He continued to race both road and mountain bikes even after surviving a life threatening bout with cancer in 1990. In the early 1990’s he raced category “A” for Ohio University while working on his Doctorate. In 1994 he rode his bike 4,000 miles in 10 weeks across the US and Canada, writing about the experience in his book What My Bicycle Heard. In the late 1990’s after moving to Turkey, he founded Marmara Mountain Bike Adventures offering MTB and road tours in that country. He then partnered with a sports event management company and opened a distributorship and bicycle retail space in Istanbul, Turkey. He continued to ride and race, moving to Toronto in 2002 where he worked as service manager for Bayview Cycles. After moving back to the US, he competed for the United States at the 2004 Master’s World Mountain Bike Championship in Quebec. Scott moved back to Europe in 2008 to take an academic position at Middle East Technical University and continued racing and riding in Cyprus and occasionally in Europe. In 2013 and 2014 he competed in the toughest amateur stage races in the world: the 2013 Haute Route Alps and the 2014 Haute Route Dolomites and Swiss Alps. Scott moved back to the US in 2016, living in Boulder, CO before purchasing Ride615 Bicycle Shop in early 2017.
Why Choose Trace Bikes?
Quality & Value
We sell products from the best bicycle brands in the world. We offer great value to our customers through competitive pricing, quality products, and superior customer service.
Friendly Staff
We aren't your average bike shop. Our staff is helpful and passionate about cycling. We listen to your needs and work hard to help you find precisely the right bikes and gear for you and your goals.
Competitive Pricing
We know you like deals, don't we all! We do our best to keep our prices competitive with other brick and mortar stores. If you find a better local price on an identical product come talk with us; we'll earn your business with a matching price and better service!
Your Complete Cycling Resource
All Cyclists Welcome
We’re dedicated to helping you find the perfect bicycle for your riding style. We carry a wide selection of bikes and cycling gear for beginners and experts alike, and we’re here to help you select the equipment that best meets your needs as a cyclist.
Experienced Employees
Our staff is professionally trained, and our friendly employees contribute to our welcoming atmosphere. In sales and service, we’re committed to providing you with an exceptional shopping experience.
Full Service Center
Our qualified professional mechanics service all makes and models of bicycles. Visit us for a free estimate, and count on us for quick turnaround times and quality bicycle repairs.