Wingmates
A Valkyrie team needs equipment for seven disciplines. Most teams do not own all of it. These are Durango businesses that previous teams have used for rental, retail and coaching, plus the vehicle options crews have relied on.
Local businesses
★ PAST VALKYRIE SUPPORTER
2nd Ave Sports
640 E 2nd Ave, Durango · (970) 247-4511
Locally owned full-service bike and ski shop in downtown Durango, and a past Valkyrie supporter. Sales, service and bike rentals, with gear that covers more Valkyrie legs than any other single store in town.
ROAD RUN · TRAIL RUN · MOUNTAIN BIKE · ROAD CYCLING · SWIM · SUP · PADDLE
★ PAST VALKYRIE SUPPORTER
4Corners Riversports
360 S Camino Del Rio, Durango · (970) 259-3893
Durango’s paddle-sports headquarters for over 30 years, and a past Valkyrie supporter. Kayak, stand-up paddleboard and canoe sales and rentals, including on-site rentals at Lake Nighthorse.
PADDLE · SUP · OPEN-WATER
Bikes — sales, service and rentals
Pedal the Peaks
598 Main Ave, Durango
Downtown bike shop with mountain, road, e-bike and town bike rentals alongside sales and service.
MOUNTAIN BIKE · ROAD CYCLING
Mountain Bike Specialists
949 Main Ave, Durango
Long-running Durango shop and a Four Corners institution for mountain and road bikes, service and fitting.
MOUNTAIN BIKE · ROAD CYCLING
Durango Cyclery
143 E 13th St, Durango
Independent neighborhood bike shop for repairs, parts and used bikes.
MOUNTAIN BIKE · ROAD CYCLING
Ski Barn Durango
3533 Main Ave, Durango
Ski shop that runs bike rentals, sales and repairs through the summer months.
MOUNTAIN BIKE
Paddle and open water
Mild to Wild Rafting
50 Animas View Dr, Durango
Raft outfitter with single and double inflatable kayak rentals and full-day SUP rentals for the Animas River and area lakes.
PADDLE · SUP
Durango Outdoor Exchange
3677 Main Ave, Durango
Quality used gear and consignment — used kayaks, SUPs, bikes, dry bags and apparel at second-hand prices.
PADDLE · SUP · MOUNTAIN BIKE
Running
Durango Running Company
473 E College Dr, Durango
Locally owned running store for endurance athletes — road and trail shoes with personal fitting.
ROAD RUN · TRAIL RUN
Backcountry Experience
1205 Camino Del Rio, Durango · (970) 247-5830
Durango’s biggest selection of outdoor gear under one roof, including trail-running gear, packs and layers.
TRAIL RUN · GENERAL OUTDOOR
General outdoor gear
Pine Needle Mountaineering
835 Main Ave, Durango
Downtown outdoor store for technical clothing, footwear, camping gear and layers from top brands.
GENERAL OUTDOOR
Catacombs Fitness
1162 Main Ave, Durango · (970) 403-5262
Downtown strength and conditioning gym with coaching and drop-in classes — training support across all seven legs.
COACHING · ALL LEGS
Vehicles
A Wingmate vehicle needs to carry athletes and their equipment, and give people somewhere to rest between legs. Teams have previously used local RV and van rental services in the Durango area. We do not recommend a specific provider.
Local rentals
VanGo Durango
815 Florida Rd, Durango
Classic VW campervan rentals based right in Durango.
Durango RV Rentals
1479 State Hwy 3, Durango · (970) 426-8636
Travel trailers, motorhomes and Sprinter rentals with 24/7 support and free airport pickups.
Rental platforms serving Durango
Outdoorsy
Peer-to-peer RV, Sprinter and campervan rentals with many vehicles listed in and around Durango.
RVshare
RV rental marketplace with dozens of motorhomes and trailers available in the Durango area.
RVezy
Campervans and Class C motorhomes from local owners, with hands-on orientation at pickup.
Turo
Car-sharing marketplace for SUVs, trucks and electric vehicles rented directly from local owners.
EVERY LEG, IN ONE MARK
The Gearhead is built entirely from the equipment of the seven disciplines — helmets, wheels, boards, paddles and shoes.
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