DAVE IS AWESOME!! I've been shuttled a dozen times by him but this last time I went I brought my brother and sister in law to try getting them into MBing, before dave even picked us up I got a ticket for speeding, and my sister in law fell down and scraped pretty bad, and on top of that... the bike rental shop was closed (too early). So needless to say the day was looking a little grim.. Then....Dave came to the rescue! He let us use his own bikes for the day and even gave me a brand new tire for my personal bike (had a hole in the old tire), the day started a little lame but it definitely ended great thanks to Dave. He's extremely knowledgeable and very fun to talk to. Also his shuttle is BAD ASS read more

Awesome biking area and regional experience - all provided by your colorful guide Dave. Dave hooked me up with a local guide to suit my busy family schedule. Admittedly I had been out of the saddle for 2-3 months so took a while for the bike lungs to get back, and with a pressing time deadline I couldn't hit the backside trails of Demo, but had a 2.5 hour blast down the front side trails. An added bonus is Dave pointing out the local food and history which for me being an Ozzie transplanted in the Bay Area was a whole new world opening up outside of the mainstream sights off Hway1 in and around Santa Cruz. Cant wait to get back and check out the Demo side - already been back to Aptos for the BBQ!! read more

If you like riding mountain bikes and live in the area this is a MUST DO. Did the shuttle three times, met some great people doing it, will do it again (many times). Dave is awesome, the shuttle itself is a blast. Once at the top, you'll have a little pedaling to do and several options down Demo forest (which you'll have to climb back up) or trails going down directly to your starting point, for those who don't want to do any climbing. The trails are awesome (a little more on the advanced side, but mostly anyone can go - you can always avoid technical and take fire roads). Do yourself a favor : book a shuttle, you will not regret it! read more

Shuttle Smith is a great way to start your ride! Dave is a hilarious guide up the mountain and will even get you going on the trail if he is riding that day! I had been off the bike for a few months so the nearly 30 miles really hurt. However, when I got to my truck Dave had shot me a text to check on the ride and next thing you know I was sitting down having a beer around the corner with him. He quickly shoved some food my way (must have looked like I felt) and had me regale the story of the day. The agony, the blown tire, the freezing ride back to town, all with a big grin on my face. Highly recommend his services. read more

I had an amazing time I got the mountain biking 101 class from groupon and mr. Smith did a great job of showing me the basics of hitting the pump track and some more intermediate riding skills ill need up in the mountain. After the class he generously shuttled me to the top of Nisene Marks with another guy and his son, which were really cool and ended up ridig down with them until their tricked out specialized bikes effortlessly passed me up on the decent as I was on my old hardrock. Over all an amazing experience that I highly recommend. Thank you very much for your service Mr. Smith. read more

Dave is the best!! My son and I took Dave's shuttle to the Demo forest to ride the Flow trail. BEST TIME EVER. The shuttle is great but the stories are even better! We were lucky enough to ride with Dave's son Troy and his buddies. Really enjoyed their company and having someone that could show us around. Dave is fun, knowledgeable and super helpful. Do not hesitate to call him if you plan to ride in the area. Really bummed that we are home but can't wait to get back there and ride with Dave again. Father and son team from Canada read more

Dave is an outstanding guy!! I bought a groupon not knowing what I was in for. Dave checked out our bikes and made sure we had helmets and plenty of water before the ride. On our way up to the top of the hill he stopped and pointed out a few cool sights. I had so much fun I went and did it again the following weekend. He is extremely knowledgeable in biking and trails and offers tons of different shuttle tours or will even ride with you and show you new trails. I highly recommend this guy. read more

Dave was the perfect addition to our brewery tour outing. He picked us up on time and was ready to roll. Dave knew all of the places we were headed and got us there quickly. He provided a cable for easy cell phone charging and joined in dancing/singing with us. I would highly recommend Dave and Shuttlesmith Adventures & Party Bus for anyone looking to get a driver for a wine/brewery tour weekend. Preferred cash over credit. read more

Dave was awesome and really knew the trails. We used him as a guide for two days. Demonstration Forest is world class single track and Shuttle Smith took us up to a great starting spot. This forest just showed me how old my bike was as I had to take the trail a little slower as the front forks could use a lot more travel. I will definety be back to Aptos and catching a lift with Shuttle Smith read more

Shuttlesmith Adventures is awesome. Dave is a great guy and made the shuttle to the Demo forest area quick, painless and informative. Super easy way to get dropped off for a great day of mountain biking. Dave's really good with all the back country history on the way up the hill and he's great about going over the trails with you at drop off. Thanks for the ride Dave! read more

So I was riding solo at Demo Forest and totally got lost and ran out of water before I even found the trail I was looking for, ran into Dave and he really helped me out. Took me under his wing, gave me water and I had the ride of my life. I would absolutely recommend spending a day with Dave he will make you feel right at home and make sure you have a great ride! read more

Dave and Shuttle Smith saved the day in Aptos. He was 120% helpful on all aspects of Mountain Biking, Dinner Spots, and even what to do with ourselves during the rest of our stay in Aptos. My friends and I will ABSOLUTELY be back to Shuttle Smith Adventures when we're in Santa Cruz! Don't think twice about Shuttle Smith... read more

My son and I went up to the top and enjoyed the ride down. This is not for the faint of heart or people without biking experience in my opinion. Make sure you have a map, the trails are not marked well. Make sure you have plenty of water too, the first couple miles are uphill. Dave is great and very good tour-guid!!! read more

I just got back from using Dave's service to go to a concert with friends in San Jose. I would HIGHLY recommend him and his good service. He has the best prices in town and is one heck of a nice guy...... Oh and he dose mountain bike trips too. By the way, Carlos Santana ROCKED. Thanks again Dave. read more

Dave Smith is the BEST! The guy is dynamite. He took us to multiple breweries for a birthday party and knew exactly where to go. Best personality, super funny, clean bus. We're going to use Dave again every time. He's the best in the business!! Thanks Dave ! read more

What a great service--worth every penny. I normally never shuttle to ride, but getting dropped up at Demo meant that I still had energy to do some laps up there and then take the 10 mile logging road back down to Aptos. Thanks, Dave! read more

Don't even think twice about this one! Dave is AWESOME and will make you trip one to remember. Highly recommend anyone looking for a fun diversion in the hills above Santa Cruz and beyond! LOVE Shuttle Smith Adventures! read more

You will not be disappointed with your mountain bike adventures using Shuttlesmith. Dave is great. Very professional, tells it like it is, and gets you and your group to and from in great shape! read more

My wife and I had a great time with Dave. Full of local knowledge, almost felt like a sight seeing trip, we both loved it. Gave us great tips on where to ride....Cant wait to go again read more