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Experience the Trails With Bikeworks This Summer!

Summer is officially here, and it’s time to shift gears for an exciting new way to discover the Tahoe Donner Trail System. Bikeworks, located at the Alder Creek Adventure Center, offers a wide variety of bikes – and e-mountain bikes (eMTBs) – for all ages and skill levels to explore over 60 miles of single and doubletrack trails and fire roads over rolling hills, down a thrilling flow track, across sprawling meadows bursting with wildflowers or through one of the most breathtaking valleys in the High Sierra and beyond. 

A unique experience you won’t want to miss, Bikeworks’ rental fleet features an array of bikes from top brands like Pivot, Intense and Rocky Mountain and includes: 

• Full-suspension mountain (carbon fiber available) 
• Hard-tail mountain bikes 
• Class 1 full suspension eMTBs (carbon fiber available) 
• Gravel bikes 
• Kids mountain bikes 
• Trail-a-bikes + bike trailers 

Discover the stunning beauty of the expansive trail system in one of the most immersive nature experiences available in the Truckee Tahoe area at Bikeworks. 

Plan Your Perfect Ride 

With options for every age and level of rider, plan your next mountain bike adventure with Bikeworks. 

NOTE: Tahoe Donner trail designations and directions exist to provide a positive experience for all trail users, including bikers, hikers and equestrians. Before heading out, plan your routes accordingly, respect all designations and directional signage, and practice proper trail etiquette. 

Flow Trail Fun or a Cross Country Adventure (Intermediate-Advanced) 

Experienced mountain bike enthusiasts will love exploring Tahoe Donner’s vast network of trails, offering varied, moderately challenging terrain, spectacular views, long- or short-distance routes, and other fun features. 

Head to Bikeworks for trail maps, route recommendations, or to check out the latest demo carbon fiber mountain bikes and eMTBs. If you’re looking to upgrade your current setup, demo bikes are a great way to try something new without a significant investment or immediate commitment. Bikeworks carries a variety of mountain bikes and eMTBs from Pivot, Intense, Rocky Mountain, Giant, Liv and more. 

For a quick ride with a high payout, head up Wild West and down the Flying Squirrel Flow Trail. Located a short distance from the Alder Creek Adventure Center, the flow trail features smooth, sculpted surfaces, berms, rollers, and more for an exciting, rhythmic and momentum-focused ride. For a longer cross-country adventure, start at Wild West and head to Mother Lode. Rated black diamond, experienced riders will enjoy fast turns, rock features and small drops. For the most technical ride on the Tahoe Donner Trail System, head to Mustang Sally for a steep, winding singletrack with rock features.  

Family-Friendly Excursion (All Ages + Levels) 

Whether there are two or twelve of you, Bikeworks’ rental fleet and guided rides can accommodate small and large groups for an immersive exploration of the Tahoe Donner Trail System. With a range of sizes and set-ups for kids and adults, as well as pedal-assisted electric options, everyone in your family can experience and enjoy an accessible mountain bike adventure on Tahoe Donner’s most popular trails. 

Tailored to any group’s collective riding level, guided rides ensure you don’t miss out on stunning vistas or experience the magic of iconic Euer Valley while learning about its rich history and local flora and fauna. Pedal-assisted, full-suspension rental mountain bikes provide a comfortable ride in and out of the valley, or over longer distances and more varied terrain, so no one misses out on the fun!  

With top-of-the-line eMTB rentals starting at $40 an hour and guided rides for $99 per group (up to six people), these affordable excursions are certain to create lasting summer memories for you and your family.   

Bonding Time With Your Best Friends (All Levels) 

No bike? No problem. Whether you’re on holiday for a few days or thinking about picking up a new summer hobby, Bikeworks’ affordable rentals ensure no one gets left behind. From lightweight, carbon fiber, full-suspension mountain bikes and eMTBs to gravel bikes, go the distance with all your friends in tow. 

For an unforgettable group ride, head to the Donner Lake Rim Trail at the Glacier Way Trailhead. Discover fields of wild flowers, mystical conifer forests, massive granite boulders and open vistas with views of Donner Lake and the Sierra Crest on this moderately challenging trail. 

Plan ahead and reserve your rental bikes online on ShopTD. 

Know Before You Go 

With such an expansive multi-use trail system, plan your routes ahead of time. Tahoe Donner’s interactive trail map identifies levels of difficulty, direction and designation, while offering the most up-to-date information on trail conditions and closures. 

The interactive trail map is available online. Alternatively, stop by Bikeworks for a stowable printed map and in-person tips. 

Tech Shop 

Whether you need to fix a flat or a full tune-up, Bikeworks’ Tech Shop offers repairs, maintenance and tunings as well as common mountain bike parts and accessories. Bikeworks technicians can assist with everything from bike fitting for rentals to bike purchases and custom builds (eMTB service may be limited depending on needs). 

Go Deeper 

If, after your initial ride, you’re ready for more, Bikeworks offers kids’ camps, private lessons and clinics for youth and adult riders to help you refine your technique, build confidence and conquer the trails. Reserve your camps, clinics, guided rides or lessons online at ShopTD. 

Look out for fun events throughout the season, like weekly group rides or the ever-popular Tour de TD mountain bike trail challenge and be welcomed into a great community of riders! Click here for for more information. 

NEW CLINIC + GROUP RIDE OFFERINGS
NEW! Grom Clinics: For kids ages 5-9 who are comfortable riding bikes on pavement but looking to tackle the trails, these focused clinics help them level up their skills and confidence to take it off-road.
Ages 5-6: July 19 | 9AM-12PM
Ages 7-9: July 18 | 9-12PM
Cost: $149

NEW! Thursday Night Group Rides: Do you just want to go for a fun ride and explore the trails at Tahoe Donner? Our professional mountain bike guides will lead these free rides and will explore a different route each week. This is a great place to find new riding friends. The focus will be on fun and camaraderie. Demo bikes will be available for rent if you’d like to try something new. 

NEW! Bike Skills Clinic: This skills clinic is for adult mountain bikers who’d like to work on a specific aspect of their riding. The coaches will tailor the lesson to the participants of the day. Whether you want to work on climbing, descending, cornering, navigating rock gardens or any other aspect of your riding, we’d love to help you conquer those new skills.
When: Aug. 1 | 9AM-12PM
Cost: $149 

POPULAR CLINICS + EVENTS
Basic Bike Maintenance: Routine bike maintenance keeps you riding smoothly and prolongs your bike’s life. These introductory classes will help you take care of your bike before, during and after rides.
When: Thursdays | 4PM
Cost: Member $5; Public $10 

Women’s Bike Clinics: Our women’s clinics are taught by women, for women and are open to all skill levels, ages 13+. Saturday focuses on technical skills to build a solid foundation for newer riders or to improve your skills for more advanced riders. Sunday takes those newly developed skills and applies them on the trails.
When: July 25-26 | 9AM
Cost: $149 per day 

Click here a complete list of clinics, events and more.