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    The Bike Station

    4.8 (27 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Raquel S.

    The Bike Station rents bikes and has a shuttle service that takes you to the top of the Virginia Creeper Trail. Once they drop you off, you're on your own to make it back to the bike shop. Definitely recommend making a reservation for a bike ahead of time to guarantee a spot at your desired time. And be sure to arrive 30 minutes before so you can get set up with a bike. I read all the reviews and watched lots of TikToks about the 17 mile bike ride itself--it's described as easy and mostly downhill. Based on all of that, I rented a regular bike but regretted that decision later due to the amount of uphill stretches there actually were. Maybe my bike seat was not adjusted to the correct height for me, but I thought the ride was very challenging and my quads were on fire. I was actually worried I might not be able to finish and would die alone somewhere along the trail--and I could barely walk when I got done with the ride. I would recommend older or out of shape cyclists consider renting an e-bike instead of a regular bike. I saw lots of seniors riding back and forth on the trail with big smiles and I realized it was because they were on e-bikes. There is a small store that sells ice cream, water, and has a bathroom (basically porta potties) about an hour into the ride and after that, there is nothing. There is a big grass parking lot behind the building with plenty of room for cars.

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    The staff at the bike station is friendly and very accommodating. I made a reservation for a Wednesday and the weather did not look great. At the last minute, I asked them if I could switch to Tuesday and they let me get on the last shuttle. No questions asked just super accommodating. The shuttle was easy and quick and the ride was gorgeous with lots of spring wildflowers. I highly recommend!

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    Great outfitters! They accommodated us as walk ins, made sure we were comfortable with the bikes and promptly got is to the top the Mountain!

    Sara S.

    The guys at the Bike Station are fantastic! Super helpful for this first timer on the Creeper. Definitely get reservations as I happened to luck out the morning of and called to get a bike and shuttle up within 1.5 hours. The bike handled well and the shuttle was a good one, with the driver giving us details and answering questions about the area. Reasonable prices on the rentals and three options, they also offer just a shuttle up and don't try to oversell you on other things. Plus, shop dog!

    We arrived at the time they told us, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The ride up the mountain was very entertaining, our driver had tons of facts and stories about the area and recommended the best of what the trail and Damascus had to offer! Everything went smoothly and we had such a fun time!

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    3 months ago

    the staff were very nice and the bikes were really great and the scenery was fantastic

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    10 months ago

    We rented e-bikes for our creeper trail adventure. Such nice people here, that helped make our trip to the area awesome!

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    2 years ago

    Nice people, had an issue with my bike they bought up a replacement...very nice..service and experience was great

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    Awesome service and ride!! Highly recommend this shop! Such friendly and helpful staff!

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    11 years ago

    Great source for getting to the trail. They start running earlier in the morning than anyone else.

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    The Bike Station rents bikes and has a shuttle service that takes you to the top of the Virginia Creeper Trail.

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    Cycle of Life Adventures - A great time riding the Blue Ridge Parkway

    Cycle of Life Adventures

    5.0(1 review)
    35.7 mi

    If you're looking for an adventure and you are at any stage of life I recommend highly that you…read morebook with this company. Elli and Dennis the owners understand a cyclists needs from food to hot showers to places of interest and showing you the beauty of this country. I joined them on the Natchez Trace tour and loved every minute of it. In the Spring the wild flowers bloom in colors you don't see up north. The roads are pristine and the cars if there were any were very respectful. Tenn, Alabama and Mississippi are worth seeing as are the people. The best part for me was visiting the recording studio in Alabama at 3614 Jackson Highway where many of the great hits were recorded backed by the Swampers. The gentleman working there is a walking encyclopedia of American music history. And then there was the stop in Tupelo, MS at the local hardware store where Elvis bought his first guitar. A descendant of the original owner, another walking encyclopedia spoke to us and told stories of all the strange and wonderful things that have happened there and continue to happen every day there. Other than one day of rain the weather was gorgeous. So book a trip, get out and ride and enjoy this great country! Call Elli and Dennis today!

    From the owner: Cycling is our passion! We are here to create personalized cycling adventures of a lifetime, form…read morenew friendships and create challenges that will fulfill your life long dreams.

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    Creeper Trail Bike Rental & Shuttle Service

    Creeper Trail Bike Rental & Shuttle Service

    3.6(26 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    We came up to Virginia from Florida and were looking for an outdoor adventure. I called up Creeper…read moreTrail Bike Rental and I had many questions. How's the trail? How long is it? How long will it take me to ride it? Should I do the entire trail? Every question they answered and gave me all the info I needed to know this was the right place to go to. The check in process was quick and easy, try out a bike and grab a helmet. Then you're on the way up the mountain. The ride down is great. So many different people we on the trail. Young and old, families and single riders. The land is beautiful, we visited in mid-April, so the weather was awesome. If you're looking for a place to get a bike and catch a ride up the mountain. This is the place. Our driver was Charles, he made the trip up a blast. Thank you to him and the rest of the staff.

    We typically use Creeper Trail Bike Rental and refer our renters to them as well. However the last…read more2 times I used them the people helping me were not very attentive. In fact, one time they took me to the top of White Top mountain but didn't pack the correct bike (I paid for a tag along). Thank goodness there was a man there who let me switch bikes with him so I could attach the tag along. This past visit, the 2 staff ignored me when I asked for a cruiser, (I have lower back issues). They gave me a man's mountain bike, but I was pulling a tag along so it was very difficult getting on and off the bike. And it killed my lower back. Not to mention the comfy seat was torn so it wasn't that comfy!!!! Ouch!!! We were there on a Tuesday so it wasn't that busy, and there was plenty of bikes available. On a good note we really like the shuttle drivers. They are very kind and helpful.

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    Triad ECO Adventures

    Triad ECO Adventures

    4.7(22 reviews)
    94.1 mi

    Rented a bike to transport to Mt. Airy, NC to ride the Granite City Greenway. They were most…read moreaccommodating. I had intended to rent an e-bike but they were concerned that my bike rack was not certified to carry the weight of the ebike. They did a search for my rack but could not find it and we agreed we would just rent a regular pedal bike. I appreciate their concern and ability to accommodate my change in bike rentals. Staff is most helpful and very friendly.

    I can't say enough about how much fun our family had on our Triad Trolleys ride! Our family…read morerecently booked a trolley ride to transport us to Spencer NC's train museum for the Polar Express experience. We loaded up our whole family of 13, including 5 toddlers and we had a BLAST! The Trolley has been beautifully restored and incredibly comfortable. The owner, Hal, made sure we had a smooth and fun ride, playing Christmas music and making sure we were all having a fun time. He spent time with the kids showing them how different parts of the trolley worked and let them ring the bell. The excitement of riding the trolley honestly was as much fun if not more fun than the actual train ride to follow. We had such a wonderful time that we hired them again to take our family through Tanglewood's festival of lights. I can't imagine us going through the light show in any other way. Hal made sure to point out all of the displays that he knew the kids would enjoy. He also knew a great deal about the history of Tanglewood and shared a ton of interesting facts about how the park has changed over the years. The memories create on both of these rides will be cherished by our entire family and so happy we made the decision to go with Triad Trolleys! If you are looking for a fun way of exploring the Triad area or simply for a fun night out, I cannot begin to recommend enough renting one of their trolleys for your adventure! We will be using their services again and again!

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    Just Ride Bikes and Fitness - My brand new 2023 Trek Checkpoint SL6.

    Just Ride Bikes and Fitness

    5.0(7 reviews)
    43.1 mi

    For the last several years I have gone to Just Ride Bikes for sales and service. I regret not one…read moremoment. Expert advice, knowledgeable staff and friendly service each and every time. Started out with a trainer that Brian found a fit a new cassette to make an old spare bike work on it. Each time I bring my Cannondale road bike in, it comes out riding smooth as silk. Cannondale, Trek and Pinerello road bikes authorized dealer but Brian and the mechanics are the best part of the show!

    My wife and I recently retired and moved to Tennessee and one of the first things on my to-do list…read morewas to find a local bike shop. As an adult, I've enjoyed cycling since the late 80s and having previously worked in a shop myself, was looking for a place that could not only fix my bikes but one that I could develop a relationship with. The kind of bike shop you could hang out in, swap riding stories, plan rides and maybe even learn a little something you didn't know about your bike. After visiting a handful of shops I walked into Just Ride Bikes and Fitness. Just Ride had that bike shop vibe, which was like going to that place where everybody knows your name. You know that place, right? When I walked into Just Ride, I was greeted by Brian who is the owner. Brian was friendly and knowledgeable of not only the bike business but the local cycling scene as well, which was invaluable to a new arrival to the great state of Tennessee. Brian's staff were equally helpful and great to talk bikes with. After that initial visit, I brought my mountain bike in to have the dropper post serviced. Brian got the job done quickly, kept me abreast of the status of my repair and made sure the service cost remained reasonable. My dropper post now works better than when my bike was new! For riding the Creeper and other trails in the area I bought a Trek Checkpoint gravel bike from Just Ride. Brian made some great suggestions for which gravel bike was best for me and made me a very reasonable offer on the purchase of my new Checkpoint. I also completed my first shop ride with the Just Ride crew, which was a total blast and I can't wait for the next one. I've been to shops where no one who works there actually rides but the guys at Just Ride are cyclists of all levels whom you just might see if you're out on the Greenbelt trail or elsewhere. I've found bicycle shops that have practically no inventory and everything has to be ordered for you to shops that stock mostly the super expensive stuff that you probably don't want or need. Just Ride keeps a nice selection of bikes and accessories in stock that you'll actually want, including products for the serious athletes to those riders who just want to get some exercise and enjoy the road/trail. I found the staff at Just Ride to be honest, welcoming and very competent. I'm happy to have found Just Ride Bikes and Fitness and they are now my go to shop in northeast Tennessee.

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    Just Ride Bikes and Fitness - Oh my goodness, what stunningly decent folks, expert, knowledgeable, kind, responsive, attentive , fast....

    Oh my goodness, what stunningly decent folks, expert, knowledgeable, kind, responsive, attentive , fast....

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