Park City Utah Mountain Biking

In And Around Park City, The Best Way To Get From Here To There Is On A Bike

With the E-bike ride share, 400 plus miles of scenic bike trails, cycling shops filled with talented technicians and new equipment, pedaling around Park City is easier than ever. While Electric assist (E-assist) bikes are not permitted on local mountain bike trails, the bike paths ensure safety and ease while commuting.

For those who prefer to be on the mountain, both Park City and Deer Valley off er lift -served mountain biking. Th e International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) named Park City the fi rst Gold Level Ride Center and it remains the only Gold Level in Utah.

Advances in bicycles, the community investment in the local trail system, and bike shops committed to sales, service and demos encourage people to use pedal power rather than commuting in a car to dinner, the market and work.

Locals trust Storm Cycles for sales and service. With over 40 years experience and trusted technicians, the crew at Storm is ready to tune up all types of bikes and assist with custom fitting for individual needs. This year, Storm has the hottest trend in cycling: plus-sized tires, these provide better traction and control along with a cushy ride. Open year-round, the skilled mechanics support cyclists with everything from fat tires to bike building.

Park City Utah Mountain BikingWith easy access to the Rail Trail and paths in and out of Park City proper, Pedego Park City provides both visitors and locals with electric bikes’ pedal assist rentals, by the hour or the day. These bikes carry people to concerts and up Main Street with ease. There is no better way to experience Park City than on a Pedego bike. Pedego offers pre-loved bikes for those who fall in love with their bikes.

Since 1972, White Pine Touring has been getting Parkites on trails and enjoying the outdoors. Located in the heart of Park City, they feature top-of-the-line rental equipment along with guided mountain and road biking experiences. This summer, the outdoor experts at White Pine are featuring Specialized bikes, including fatties. Along with the Turbo Como for electric bike riders, the experts at White Pine provide everything you need to get outdoors.

Mountain Biking Park CityThis season Jans on Park Avenue is highlighting the Santa Cruz Tallboy with 27” plus wheels and the Santa Cruz Hightower LT 29er. Because Jans is staff ed by champion mountain bikers and road cyclists who insist on high performance gear, they provide one-stop shopping for all of your cycling needs: rentals, demos, sales and guided tours. Perched at the base of Park City, Jans Mountain Recreation Experts are committed to keeping riders prepared and safe.

With over 100 hand-picked, industry-leading bicycles available for demo rental or purchase at any time, Park City Bike Demos offers mountain bikes, downhill bikes, townies and cruisers, and road bikes. Th e bikes are perfectly tuned every time. Riders are welcome to try as many bikes as they like; up to $600 in rental fees can be applied to purchases. Rentals start as low as $35 for cruisers. For non-locals, they’ll even ship your new bike.

Mountain Biking Park City

For almost a decade, Silver Star Ski and Sport has encouraged riders to make the most of the long summer days on a variety of bikes. Committed to helping customers choose the most appropriate equipment for both skill level and budget. Tallulah and Azalea, the shop dogs, specialize in service; they keep the staff and clients smiling. Locals know that when shopping at Silver Star, they will find exceptional service and high-end equipment for everyone.

SOURCEJulie Hooker
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