There are copious cycling trails in North Lake Tahoe! From long winding paved biking trails for leisurely tours to more advanced mountain biking trails sure to get your blood pumping, we’ve got them all. As a matter of fact, it can be quite overwhelming figuring out where to start! With that in mind, we have outlined some of the important Cycling shops, suppliers, and information for your North Lake Tahoe biking needs.
If it’s trails you’re looking for North Lake Tahoe has many! Too many to list them all. I recommend checking out MapMyRide.com, TrailLink.com or MTBProject.com as a start, to see the trail maps that have been created in our area.
Check out the websites below as they too have cycling resources for you.
Factory Bikes
3039 Highway 89, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-3399
Factory Bikes claims to have the largest rental fleet in the area, including children’s bicycles and trailers. You can rent urban, comfort, mountain, and cruiser bikes from Giant and Phat Cycles. Sales and repairs are also offered. Download their trail map or review their recommended local rides.
Olympic Bike Shop
620 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 571-2500
Specializing in rentals and bike sales, the Olympic bike shop is perfect start for those looking for a day of fun with family or friends who may be a bit less experienced and/or do not have their own bikes. Be sure to check out their Ride Info page as it has great information and maps for a variety of paved and mountain biking trails. They also offer some good advice on road biking.
Tahoe Adventure Company
925 Country Club Drive, Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 913-9212
This company offers extensive Mountain Bike tours in the Tahoe and Truckee area for riders of all skill levels. With experienced guides and a selection of trails sure to meet your needs, this is a good place to start for those looking for a more adventurous bike ride. They also rent bikes by the hour or day and offer discounts if you are using their company for multiple sports.
Willard’s Sport Shop
170 N. Lake Blvd. Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 583 3356
Willard’s has many different types of bike rentals, including tandem bikes, kid bikes, adult bikes, and bike extensions. They offer the option for overnight and multi day rentals as well. If you prefer not to make the trek to their store, they have a rental delivery service.
Cyclepaths
10095 River St. #2, Truckee CA 96161
(530) 582-1890
Cyclepaths is the first west shore full service cycling shop offering repairs, rentals, tours, demos, and parts. Located in downtown Truckee close to the Legacy trail and Truckee Bike Park.
Paco’s Bike & Ski
12047 Donner Pass Rd., Suite B4, Truckee CA 96161
(530) 587-5561
Paco’s is a Truckee store offering bikes, and ski equipment for sale as well as for rent. They also do repairs. The road and mountain biking trail resource on their web site lists lots of cycling options.
Truckee Bike Park
12304 Joerger Drive, Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 401-0513
The Truckee Bike Park is an exceptional example of the community coming together for the benefit of residents and visitors. An all volunteer, non-profit bike park that offers users a pump track, dirt jumps, drop zone and more for you hard-core, dirt-loving, cyclists.
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