Boulder Mountain Bike Vacation
Trails
White Ranch, Golden, CO
Arguably, the best mountain bike descent on the Colorado Front Range. It’s a grunt of a climb but the descent down Long Horn will make you forget about it. End the ride with a delicious brew at Cannonball Brewing or Mountain Toad Brewing, 5 minutes from the trailhead.
Walker Ranch, Boulder, CO
A Colorado Front Range favorite, Walker Ranch sits above Boulder, CO and offers incredible singletrack and amazing scenery just outside of town. Mandatory hike a bike on this one but well worth... Read More ›
Walker Ranch, Boulder, CO
A Colorado Front Range favorite, Walker Ranch sits above Boulder, CO and offers incredible singletrack and amazing scenery just outside of town. Mandatory hike a bike on this one but well worth the effort.
Valmont Bike Park, Boulder, CO
Nate Hills and the boys showcase Valmont Bike Park in Boulder, CO. This is a great place to get acclimated to the elevation and a super fun place to work on your skills before getting high... Read More ›
Valmont Bike Park, Boulder, CO
Nate Hills and the boys showcase Valmont Bike Park in Boulder, CO. This is a great place to get acclimated to the elevation and a super fun place to work on your skills before getting high (elevation folks). Lines range from XS to XL. Single track, three pump tracks, slope style, dual slalom and dirt jumps. Simply awesome.
Lodging
Boulder Adventure Lodge
We can’t think of a better place to stay than the Boulder Adventure Lodge. Curated for adventure travelers like you and located minutes from downtown Boulder, CO, What more can you ask for?
Food
Oskar Blues Brewery
Oskar Blues is a mainstay in the Colorado Mountain Biking community. Locations happen to be dangerously close to some of the best trails on the Front Range. While in Colorado, you can visit locations in Lyons (near Hall and Heil Ranch trailheads) or the Longmont location. Oskar Blues packages its beer in cans so it can be taken on the trail but remember, pack it in, pack it out.
The West End Tavern
If there was ever a perfect place for post ride food and drink, this may be it. Featuring 25 Taps, 25 Bottled Beers, over 75 Bourbons & the most knowledgeable staff of bar-keepers in the... Read More ›
The West End Tavern
If there was ever a perfect place for post ride food and drink, this may be it. Featuring 25 Taps, 25 Bottled Beers, over 75 Bourbons & the most knowledgeable staff of bar-keepers in the state, The West End Tavern is the authority on boozy goodness. The food comes with a southern flair (like the deviled egg and hot sauce appetizer) and is top notch in quality. Give this place a try. You won’t be disappointed.
Mountain Toad Brewing
Riding in the Golden area? We love breweries that are into bikes and this is the go to brewery in Golden, CO for the mountain biking crowd. The good folks at Mountain Toad host mountain biking... Read More ›
Mountain Toad Brewing
Riding in the Golden area? We love breweries that are into bikes and this is the go to brewery in Golden, CO for the mountain biking crowd. The good folks at Mountain Toad host mountain biking related events throughout the year that helps bring the mtb community together. Good stuff in our books.
Lefthand Brewing Company
Located in Longmont, CO it is perhaps one of the better known breweries in the Colorado area and beyond. The tasting room is open everyday and the offerings are amazing. You will hear locals talk... Read More ›
Lefthand Brewing Company
Located in Longmont, CO it is perhaps one of the better known breweries in the Colorado area and beyond. The tasting room is open everyday and the offerings are amazing. You will hear locals talk about its Milk Stout being one of the best around and bring in local food trucks and have their own Ales for Females group. They sponsor events like Leftapoolza, Hops and Handrails, various 5ks and you don’t get much more Colorado then this.
CYCLHOPS Bike Cantina
This place is legit. Tacos, tequila and craft beer with a REEB bike shop in the restaurant. Yes please. Not much else to say except get your ass here and give it a... Read More ›
CYCLHOPS Bike Cantina
This place is legit. Tacos, tequila and craft beer with a REEB bike shop in the restaurant. Yes please. Not much else to say except get your ass here and give it a try.
Drinks
Vapor Distillery
The Laughing Goat
Arguably the best coffeehouse in Boulder and there are lots of them. The location on Pearl Street is our favorite and is a great venue to relax and people watch. In the evenings there is music,... Read More ›
The Laughing Goat
Arguably the best coffeehouse in Boulder and there are lots of them. The location on Pearl Street is our favorite and is a great venue to relax and people watch. In the evenings there is music, poetry and all of things you might expect from Boulder.
Rentals
The Sports Garage
The best place in Boulder, CO to score a high end mountain bike demo. The Sports Garage carries the latest models from Pivot, Santa Cruz and Yeti. these guys and gals are legit. Check em out.
Golden Bike Shop
Friendly shop in Golden, CO within riding distance from the same trails that Yeti uses for its famous lunch time rides. One of the biggest shops on the Colorado Front Range, The Golden Bike Shop... Read More ›
Golden Bike Shop
Friendly shop in Golden, CO within riding distance from the same trails that Yeti uses for its famous lunch time rides. One of the biggest shops on the Colorado Front Range, The Golden Bike Shop offers reasonable prices and a wide selection of high end demos from Pivot Cycles, Santa Cruz, Juliana, Yeti and Salsa.
Camping
Please check back for suggestions about camping.
Shops
Pearl Street Mall
An open air mall spanning 4 Blocks dedicated to Shopping, Dining and Libations. The shops are diverse, often locally owned and typically geared towards art, fitness and the outdoors. This is a great place to spend a few hours and a few dollars.