Jeff Chaffin, a lifelong biker and an entrepreneur, said he bought his first BMX custom bike at the age of 13 with his own savings.

The local cyclist opened Bikeland in The Woodlands area 21 years later to fill the gap he said he found in quality bicycle retailers. Since 2004, the bike shop has grown into a hub for riders seeking upscale vehicles such as road, hybrid, BMX and mountain bikes.

Staying local

Chaffin said he bikes about 5,000 miles a year using trails in The Woodlands.

“Health and fitness, to me ... is my mental sanity.” Chaffin said. “When I ride, it keeps me grounded and helps me reduce my stress, and I do my best thinking.”


On the business side, Chaffin said he has the opportunity to share his passion for cycling and build relationships through Bikeland.
Bikeland offers a variety of upscale bikes and equipment in Shenandoah. (Courtesy Bikeland)
Bikeland offers a variety of upscale bikes and equipment in Shenandoah. (Courtesy Bikeland)
“I've always felt like it was my God-given gift to give back to the community and help build a cycling community to help people stay fit and be healthy and have active lifestyles and positive relationships,” Chaffin said.

Aside from its retail services, Chaffin said Bikeland holds weekly 30-mile rides in which local bikers gather and bond over their shared passion for biking.
Bikeland offers a variety of bike brands including Pinarello bikes. (Courtesy Bikeland)
Bikeland offers a variety of bike brands including Pinarello bikes. (Courtesy Bikeland)
What's special about it?

The shop offers high-end bikes, bike accessories and apparel as well as repair and bike-fitting services.

With brands such as Electra, Specialized, Fitbikeco and Black Ops, bikes offered include:
  • Electric bikes
  • Fitness bikes
  • Road bikes
  • Mountain bikes
  • BMX bikes
  • Childrens bikes
Focusing on providing exceptional customer service through a knowledgeable staff and personal attention, Chaffin said he tries to make Bikeland stand out from corporate retailers while offering a unique selection of high-end bicycles.


After over 20 years of serving The Woodlands area community, Chaffin said Bikeland has expanded its social media presence and shares information about local mountain bike trails on its website. In addition, Chaffin has plans to expand with a new location in the near future and continue sharing his passion for biking.