Lake Tahoe mountain biking and cycling are hugely popular things to do in Tahoe that draw many enthusiasts to the area. You can ride on dirt trails, bike routes or paved roads, join in on organized rides around the lake, take classes to hone your skills and rent the equipment you need if you don't have your own. Lake Tahoe mountain bikers often take advantage of the lift-assisted trails where you ride up in a gondola or chair lift then make it down the mountain on human power.
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Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
15275 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area is one of the most extensive and scenic Nordic ski centers in the West. It includes Alder Creek Adventure Center and a cafe/bar, a ski rental center and fat-tire bike rentals. From lung-busting climbs to flat meadows, Tahoe Donner has more than 100 kilometers of trails groomed for skate skiing and traditional cross-country striding as well as snowshoeing. Depending on snowfall and which trails are open, Tahoe Donner XC has dog-friendly trails as well as ones for people who want to ride fat-tire bikes. Within the adventure center, there is the Alder Creek Café, a bar open Thursday through Sunday and an expanded rental shop. Clinics and classes are offered for beginner and advanced skiers. Passes are required to access the trail system and are available for full or half days. In the summer the trails open up to great mountain biking.
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area is one of the most extensive and scenic Nordic ski centers in the West. It includes Alder Creek Adventure Center and a cafe/bar, a ski rental center and fat-tire bike rentals. From lung-busting climbs to flat meadows, Tahoe Donner has more than 100 kilometers of trails groomed for skate skiing and traditional cross-country striding as well as snowshoeing. Depending...read more
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area is one of the most extensive and scenic Nordic...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Alder Creek Adventure Center sits at a gateway to Tahoe Donner’s 60+ mile trail system. During the summer, the center is home to Tahoe Donner’s Equestrian Center and Bikeworks where mountain bikes can be rented to explore Tahoe Donner’s vast open space. Guided rides and private lessons are also available. After a morning of adventuring, come in and enjoy Alder Creek Cafe’s, bar, outdoor seating...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Big Blue Adventure hosts a variety of sporting events in and around the Lake Tahoe and Truckee areas. When summer arrives, Big Blue Adventure’s events start rolling and are perfect for those visiting the area who want to participate in an organized event. A wide range of offerings from scenic 5K trail runs to endurance multisport events covering 80 miles of scenic and challenging terrain...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
One of the true pleasures of Lake Tahoe is taking a leisurely cruise along its picturesque shoreline. Whether by mountain bike, road cycle or beach cruiser, experiencing Big Blue by bike is a memory cherished forever. Luckily for anyone staying in Incline Village, Big Blue Bike Company, located at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, has all of your bike needs covered to take advantage of...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Bijou Bike Park boasts a 5-acre, state-of-the-art facility and is located within South Lake Tahoe's Bijou Park. Mountain bike professionals have ranked it world-class, and the park includes three progressive slope-style lines with artificial and natural jumps, ramps and features, both a large and small pump track, a BMX track and a loop trail. As a part of the city park system, the park...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
If you love cycling – whether leisure riding, mountain biking or road cycling – then checking out the Bike Tahoe is in your absolute best interest. A fabulous interactive bike guide organization, Bike Tahoe is one of the best ways to enjoy Tahoe on two wheels. With their collection of all the biking routes in the Lake Tahoe Basin presented in an easy-to-use manner, riders...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Slower than a car and able to cover more ground than on foot, biking is the best way to get the lay of the land. With its centralized location, Bike Truckee Rentals is an ideal place to grab a bike for the family and explore the town. Bike Truckee Rentals offers inexpensive rentals for single-speed cruiser bikes, comfort bikes with comfortable riding positions and padded...read more
Bike Paths
Lake Tahoe is an area that is all about getting outside and enjoying the great outdoors. It is only fitting, then, that there are paved biked paths for people to enjoy whether walking, running or biking. For the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, there is a bike path that connects Squaw Valley with Tahoe City. The trail splits at 64...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
There is no missing Boreal Mountain Resort. Its ski and snowboard runs are visible right off Interstate 80 at the 7,200-foot Donner Summit. It’s also always proud to announce being the first Tahoe-area resort to open each winter. Boreal’s core customers are two-fold: terrain park shredders or those learning to ski or ride. With its modest vertical elevation, Boreal’s managers have dialed in the park...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Commons Beach is the community beach area and park for Tahoe City. A large grass space, public bathrooms, a children's outdoor jungle gym and swings as well as a paved bike path that leads to Meeks Bay and Squaw Valley make up the park portion of Commons Beach. Beyond the grass is a large sandy beach that frames Lake Tahoe. This is an excellent swimming...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
A longstanding player in Lake Tahoe mountain biking, Cyclepaths is a one-stop shop for everything that has to do with knobby-tire-enhanced gravity fun. A shop that will outfit you from head to toe, including the bike that will best fit your needs and wants, Cyclepaths also offers a bike maintenance department that has a stellar reputation. The folks at Cyclepaths involve themselves with summer bike...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
Dirt Gypsy Adventures is a one-stop-shop for setting up an excellent mountain bike or road cycling excursion. A guide company that creates a personalized dream trip complete with all the gems like perfected meals, lodging, routes, transportation and entertainment, their knowledge of the Truckee-Tahoe area is hard to beat. They offer custom-built single- and multi-day options that connect with your budget and ability level, with...read more
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking & Cycling
The Flume Trail above Lake Tahoe is a mountain biking trail with a well-earned reputation. Between its historical significance and the incredible views that it offers, it is a route that practically everyone in the basin knows about, even people who have never once touched tire to trail. But for those who actually do like to get out and explore the back country on wheels...read more
