Biking
Summit County, Colorado is one of the world's finest places to go for a bike ride. Ask one of the local bike shops to suggest a tour of the area's ski towns and historic mining sites. The local bike shops would be glad to help you find the best roads, trails, rentals and other equipment. Some shops specialize in road biking, others in mountain biking. Some shops have all the gear and advice that you would ever want for both road biking and mountain biking!
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Bahnhof Ski Shop LTD
We are a family of three generations of hard working specialty retailers. Our love of skiing and the outdoors spurs us ahead through thick and thin. I
(970) 453-2767
Breckenridge Sports
Come visit Breckenridge this summer. It is a great place for biking, shopping, hiking, fishing and world class golfing.
(970) 453-3000
Great Adventure Sports
The Largest Bike Rental Fleet in Colorado The Great Adventure Cycling Demo Center - Over 100 bikes - Mountain - Full Suspension - Road - Family Models.
(970) 453-0333
The Adventure Company, Breckenridge
All levels of whitewater rafting trips for all ages! Can plan "combo" trips - fish, mountain bike, horseback ride and more, plus whitewater rafting - all in one day!
(800) 497-7238
If you are unfamiliar with the Summit County area, you might consider hiring a bike tour guide. There are several tour services that help you to access and enjoy the best of Colorado's mountain trails. Tours often include rentals, lessons, and sometimes even lunch!
While visiting Summit County, it's a great idea to rent a bike for your entire stay! Ride a bike from your hotel or condo to the downtown shopping areas! Take a bike ride before dinner to work up an appetite! Rent a carriage for your young kids and they will smile the whole way across town. Summit County takes pride in its many paved pathways that run through and connect the towns. Riding a bike allows you to avoid traffic and enjoy the mountain air! Many locals actually prefer to ride their bikes to work or wherever they are going around town.
In order to really enjoy a bike ride, there are a few mandatory pieces of equipment:
- Helmet. Most bike rentals include a helmet. For maximum fun and safety, make sure that it fits snuggly and has a sun visor!
- Padded biking shorts. These will cost about $30-$150 and you will absolutely not regret the investment in your comfort. If you will be riding for more than a block or two, padded bike shorts will help to reduce discomfort!
- Biking gloves. Okay, gloves aren't necessarily mandatory… However, they will reduce the stress on your hands that comes along with holding on tight to bike handles. Gloves are also lifesavers if you fall and catch yourself with your hands!
Other useful items are sunglasses, a tire repair kit, a tire pump, a camelback (water backpack), and a snack bar. Properly preparing for a bike ride makes the sport more safe and fun.
Other pages you might find helpful:
Colorado Mountain Bike Association
The Colorado Mountain Bike Association is dedicated to building and maintaining mountain biking trails in Colorado. It also educates riders about trail use and local biking related laws.
Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol
Learn the biking laws of trail riding in Colorado's Front Range.
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