Shawn D'Aurelio
Position: Owner
Shawn brings years of hands-on mechanical expertise and industry leadership to Bicycle Experience. Building on his background alongside his brother Brandon at Synaptic Cycles, Shawn acquired Bicycle Experience to bring a fresh, elevated retail and service standard to Colorado Springs. From high-end custom builds to year-round winter sport rentals, Shawn leads the shop’s strategic vision with a strict commitment to quality service and rider community support.
Brandon "Brando" D'Aurelio
Hometown: Dallas, TX
How did you get started in the bike world:
Started working in bike shops at 15 years old. My family has always been racing on 2 wheels since I was born.
Favorite Bike:
My current favorite is my Chromag Lowdown. I go through phases of what I like to ride.
Current Bikes:
- Reeb SST
- Chromag Lowdown
- Canyon Grizl
- Transition Repeater
What’s your favorite part of Biking?
Hanging with friends and riding bike parks
Favorite place to ride:
Pikes Peak, Trestle Bike Park
Hayden Wooldridge
Hometown: Colorado Springs
How did you get started in the bike world:
I went to Barnett’s Bike Institute summer of senior year.
Favorite Bike:
Santa Cruz Megatower
Current Bikes:
- Santa Cruz Megatower
- Marin Alcatraz DJ
- Marin Headlands
What’s your favorite part of Biking?
The community and people that live and breath bikes.
Favorite Place To Ride:
Crested Butte, CO
Nich Estes
Hometown: Louisville, KY
How did you get started in the bike world:
Skateboarding on concrete hurt too much.
Favorite Bike:
Marty’s Levo
Current Bikes:
- 2023 Stumpjumper Evo
- 2024 Diverge
What’s your favorite part of Biking?
Going downhill
Favorite Place To Ride:
Trestle Bike Park & The Canyon
Carl "Quality Control Director"
With an unwavering eye for detail and technical precision, Carl serves as Quality Control Director at Bicycle Experience. Carl leads our safety standards, pre-delivery inspections, and technical check-offs on every custom build, suspension rebuild, and routine service. His oversight guarantees that every bike and winter setup leaves the shop dialed for peak performance and long-term durability.