About Us

For eight years, I worked with Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Adventures, organizing guided mountain bike trips to world-class riding destinations — from Moab to Cusco to Queenstown.

On every trip, bike shops played a key role. They were the central hub — the gathering place — from which our biggest adventures would start and end. 

The best bike shops I visited all had a few things in common. They had great bikes and gear, sure — but beyond that, there was something deeper going on. People would come by with friends and family just to hang out, grab a mid-ride snack and drink, and chat.

These shops brought people together. They provided a sense of belonging. They created community. That spirit inspired the idea for Flow State Bike Co — a bike shop that’s as much about people as it is about bikes.

If you’ve ever walked into a shop and felt intimidated or ignored, know this: you have a home here. At Flow State, you’ll always be met with respect, friendliness, and genuine enthusiasm for your riding journey.

Swing by, grab a steaming shot of espresso or an ice cold beer, and experience the Flow State difference.


- Nate, Owner, Flow State Bike Co.

    Guelph bike repair

    Our Story

    I still remember buying my first “real” mountain bike. After saving all summer and obsessing over specs and reviews, I took the bus to the shop, heart racing. I found the bike, paid for it, and… that was it.

    No high fives. No celebration. No conversation.

    It felt like buying a magazine instead of the coolest, raddest machine I had ever owned.

    Buying a bike should feel like a big deal — because it is. A bike is a ticket to freedom and a tool to spread joy. It opens the doors to incredible experiences — both close to home and in far flung reaches.

    That moment shaped the way we do things here at Flow State.
When you buy a bike from us, we celebrate it. You become a Flow Rider, complete with a Polaroid pinned to our beams so you’re literally part of our story and our space.

    Because whether it’s your first bike or your 100th, it deserves to feel special.

    Our Mission

    Flow State’s mission is to redefine what a conventional bike shop looks and feels like by creating a welcoming space for all riders to gather, be themselves, and indulge in a common passion.

    Our Purpose

    Our purpose is to put Guelph on the cycling map by becoming the go-to community hub for all things bikes, gear, coffee, and beer under one roof.

    Our Core Values

    1. Build and nurture community
    2. Take care of our people
    3. Delight our riders at every interaction
    4. Prioritize quality over quantity
    5. Choose honesty over ego
    6. Celebrate fun and adventure
    7. Own mistakes and learn from them

    Our Location

    Once a post office and general store, the building at 599 Arkell Road in Arkell, Ontario, carries a rich history that reflects the development of this small rural community on the outskirts of Guelph.

    As soon as you walk in and peer across the exposed beams and intricate stonework, you can't help but glimpse into the historic significance of the space and feel harkened back to a simpler time.

    Located near purpose-built mountain bike trails and on a scenic cycling route, we find it fitting that the building is now home to man's noblest invention — the bicycle — as Flow State Bike Co.