Ronnie put together a great customized camp for under 12's. Almost all mountain bike camps are over…read more12, so we decided to work with Ronnie to set up a private session. 6 kids signed up and had an amazing time honing their mountain bike skills and have a great time. Lots of fun in nature, great rides and being able to hang with their buddies, make new buddies and support each other on the trails! My daughter LOVED every minute of it!

Ronnie is an awesome instructor! Not only is he super knowledgeable about technique and skill, he…read moreexpertly builds a program designed for you to achieve the goals you set, while pushing you gently towards your next skill level. I booked two back to back lessons and I went in pretty afraid of steep downhills, but he talked me through each so that by the end, I was more confident on our last big downhill! It was a really incredible experience. I can't wait to go back to Tahoe and work with this fantastic human again! ( I also appreciated his extraordinary knowledge of the area, trails, flora and fauna-, and and the jokes too! :) )

I was recently near Truckee, CA for 8 days with my girlfriend. She had expressed interest in…read moremountain biking... and considering I'm heavily into mountain biking (11+ years) and want to mountain bike with her, I didn't want to mess up this opportunity! I called every mountain biking shop in Truckee. I decided to go with Dirt Gypsy Adventures and a private mountain biking clinic and mountain bike ride with our instructor (Mark). I couldn't have asked for it to go any better... my girlfriend learned a ton (and I learned a handful of things too) and it helped her feel more confident on the trails. At first, I didn't understand how we could spend 2 hours learning how to ride a bike - I quickly realized what I didn't know and how patient Mark was. I particularly loved his analogies and the way he articulated these concepts. We also rented a bike for the following morning and went out by ourselves, too. She's now riding with friends in the Bay Area this weekend and we've looked at a couple bikes for her. Mark, our instructor, did a great job - lifetime of experiences racing and teaching. I couldn't have asked for more. The whole process facilitated by Ryan went extremely smooth. Thank you!

The overall experience for rental was great: I found a suitable bike online, then gave a quick call…read moreto make sure my thinking was correct. All paperwork came via email, simple. Upon arrival my bike was ready to go in 5 minutes. We did a quick fit and, this is clutch, they spent time looking at my planned route and gave some feedback. For my return, same took about 5 minutes. The bike itself was in great condition.

I had a very loud squeak on my bike and they had it for 4 days, replacing the handle bar stem…read more $95.00 later with a $5.00 tip (my bad because I paid before riding the bike) I didn't even make it out of the parking lot and nothing was better. The squeak was louder than ever. I brought it back and they did not care, offering for me to bring it in again. Well, fool me once shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me! I brought it to Start Haus and they solved the problem with perseverance! Do not use this shop for repairs.

Just got my bike a deluxe tune and they might want to rename it the "best damn deluxe" tune cause…read moremy bike rode better than new and flew faster than fast - stoked

We had an incredible day with Ken and Thomas!! We have been once before with Tahoe Mountain Guides…read moreand raved about it to all our friends. So... of course they all wanted to try it. First, what I love is that no matter the experience level, Ken sources top-of-the-line bikes. We all rode Rocky Mountain bikes that were incredible!! Second, we took 6 adults ranging from 27 to 56 and all very different skills sets. We had complete newbies to pretty skilled riders. Ken did a tremendous job teaching skills clinics interspersed with riding and keeping it interesting for everyone. We then split the group to accommodate different levels, which was perfect. Overall, we all had a fantastic time and cannot recommend Ken and Tahoe Mountain Guides enough. We are going to try to take his surf clinic in Panama in 2019!!

Ken runs a super fun and organized outfit and treats his guests like they're great friends he just…read morewants to entertain. We had an excellent ride with Tahoe Mountain Guides and strongly recommend this company. Our ride was mid-October and despite the fact that the high season was over, it had snowed in the AM that day up high, and was raining around noon when we were scheduled to head out, Ken and Bobbi and Alex were fired up to ride with us and have fun on the trail. It could have been a "well, it's cold and rainy and my guides flaked out on me" kind of day, but that's not how Ken seems to roll. They were all smiles and laughs and met our group with a contagious enthusiasm to get out there and play. The bikes are excellent and well-fitted and after a half mile of intro pedaling, we steered off onto the single track. Tahoe Mtn Guides picked a route perfect for our relatively inexperienced but adventuresome group, and led us through it at an ideal pace. Alex, Bobbi and Ken had really helpful tips and pointers for each rider, and they passed along their advice in such an encouraging and fun manner. Stops for water, which the guides carried, came at just the right times. A frosty beer at the end of the ride was tasty too.

My wife and I wanted to hit up the new East shore Trail, but we don't own any bikes. Fortunately…read morefor us flume trail bikes is located right at the start of this trail and offers cruisers, geared bikes, and even E bikes for rental! Bonus is that if you run from them, you can park with them until you return, which makes accessing this trail that much easier and more fun! We rented a couple of geared bikes for a few hours and easily got from the start to Sand Harbor and back within the allotted time, including a lengthy stay at one of the wonderful beaches you can reach from the trail. Pricing was on par with everything else in the area, staff was super friendly and helpful, and bikes were in great condition. I highly recommend this outfit if you are looking to bike around the Tahoe area. We're definitely looking forward to doing this again.

Excellent place to rent bikes and right next to Tahoe east shore trail. The bikes were quick to…read morerent for a full day and prices were quite reasonable. Highly recommend biking Tahoe east shore trail or hiking along the path which a lot of folks do as well. There's a cafe just beside the rental bike store so after a long bike you can also grab a bite here and replenish.

*SWEETWATER TRAIL*Came up here around 8am on a Sunday and there were only 2 cars in the parking…read morelot...by time we left it was still only less than half full. I've never been here so here's a heads up for those that are new. Every time I googled the pin would drop on Salmon Falls Rd. So I looked up Salmon Falls Bridge and zoomed in. There is a sharp left turn right before you get to the bridge itself. This turn will take you up to two parking lots, both with their own bathroom (four stalls total). There's also a boat ramp but this area is shallow. The trail starts at the lot to the left as you enter. The pathway is not too narrow but in some areas it is and it's used for both walking/biking and there is POISON OAK everywhere. I suggest wearing long socks/pants. If you do wear shorts be cautious! There are plenty of trails that lead off to the right and take you down toward the lake. My boys and I packed up our coolers and spent some time down there for lunch. When we went it was beautiful and sunny with just a light breeze. This is a nice trail to get in a good walk/run. We will definitely be back as it's beautiful up here...enjoy!!

This review is specifically about Darrington trail that leads to Salmon Falls trail. It is a tiny…read moreparking area past the Salmon Falls entrance, over the small bridge. Get there early for parking and make sure to always lock your car and leaving nothing visible. This trail is known for break-ins. I come here once a week for trail running. It is always so peaceful and quiet. The trail begins with a short and easy incline to get the heart rate started. It is very popular with bikers so be mindful of them and try to keep on one side. Some of them are great about using the bells to alert hikers but not all. Luckily I have my bear bell hanging from my bag as well that helps for the same reason. It is usually pretty empty early mornings when I typically arrive and even by 10am it is not to bad. Be aware that it does get fairly warm because there is not much shade. It is more of a creek than a lake but at times it does get more full, usually at the end of Spring. I have spotted a couple of bobcat cubs so keep an out for wildlife. Overall my fav close spot to hike or run. The walk back in the mornings is best for pics. Enjoy and please keep it clean and safe!