Update: Mtbr is going to Bend in April and our host Lev forwarded us this video to get us ready.
Video by Lev Stryker
This is Whoops trail. It is a couple miles long and drops about 500 feet. There is minimal braking as it is perfectly carved. A beginner can ride this trail but watch what seven locals can do with it.
Introduction by: Francis Cebedo
Over the last few years, I've been hearing more and more rumblings about a place called Bend, Oregon. A few friends have uprooted their lives and moved there. And I kept hearing about some good trails and good scene there. But it was hard to put my finger on it and commit to the 10 hour trip to get there from SF, CA. I kept hearing about sandy and flattish trails that were 'kid-friendly', 'dh ready'. Some friends had a grand time and some others gave me a lukewarm review.
Video by mtbr
On Day 3, we did Jump and Flow session: 2 laps on Whoops, Phil's Trail Head pump track, dirt jumps and slalom track. Then to The Lair, beginner, intermediate, and advanced lines.
Well Melanie at Cog Wild Tours gave me a trip offer that was impossible to refuse so I dragged myself and few loyal mtbr friends to experience the enigma that is Bend, Oregon. We set up a trip at the end of October to try and get some fall riding conditions. Cog Wild is a tour company comprised of former California residents. Melanie Fisher came by way of Redwood City, California and Lev Stryker came from Santa Cruz, CA. They run Cog Wild which a premium Tour company that runs guided tours throughout the Bend, OR cycling season.
We went for a three day trip with 2 days of driving to get there and back home. Melanie set up a detailed but flexible itinerary for us. She sets up a tour much like a custom frame builder. She interviews the riders to understand their preferences and abilities. A plan is built but it is kept flexible as they keep talking to the riders and observing how they are enjoying the trails. At any point, Melanie and Lev are able to customize the ride by adding or subtracting miles, jumps, rocks and sights.
We ended up doing the following rides in three days:
Day 1: Started at Big Meadow, rode Metolios/Windigo (high country beauty) to Happy Valley. Ended at Paul's, GS, DS, KGB, Marvin's Garden and COD (rocky tech, at the end). Total was 35 miles
Day 2: Started at Dutchman Trail Head. Rode Flagline trail (more high country radness, some stunts and features) .......Lower Storm King to the Deschutes River trail, back to Condo - Total was 30 miles
Day 3: Jump and Flow session: 2 laps on Whoops, Phil's Trail Head pump track, dirt jumps and slalom track. Then to The lair, beginner, intermediate, and advanced lines.
And they talked about so many more trails....
By the middle of the first day, I began to understand. I understood why it was important to get a competent guide in Bend. The singletrack network is so vast and varied that one cannot possibly figure it out and optimize it for one's enjoyment. There's no two obvious routes like Downieville or dotted lines like Gooseberry Mesa. What we have here is a maze of singletrack with very different flavors. I got a sneaking suspicion that my friends who did not like Bend, Oregon tried to figure out the trails on their own and just wing it. My advice to Bend, Oregon virgins who are driving a long way to get there is: Don't take a chance. Go with Cog Wild Tours.
By then end of the first day, my thought was "If I had to go home tonight for some emergency, this trip would have been worthwhile already." The trail quality and variety was just incredible. They had everything and every trail was built to such a high quality standard for mountain bikers. But I didn't have to go home, each day extended into an orgy of trail, town, food and beer as Melanie made sure that we were able to get the perfect mix of riding, down time and Bend night life. Each day just got better and better. I will let the guys Andy, Kyle, Aaron and Derek tell their own version of this tale.
Read and Ride On,
Francis aka 'francois'
Trip Report by: Andy Lightle otherwise known as 'Rut' in mtbr.
Day one, I woke up to the sun rising over the Deschutes River at the Mount Bachelor Village Resort. It's a resort style condo complex and worth every penny. Waking up to the sun rising over the river and its central location in Bend were worth it alone. I started the coffee, prepped the veggie's for breakfast and was soon joined by Kyle. We made bacon and eggs with a veggie mix; perfect for carb loading for a mountain bike ride. Before too long Aaron, Derek and Francis were up getting ready for food and riding in Bend. We were amp'ed and ready to go. MTBR was in the house!
The Cogwild van pulled up and introductions were made. Sarah our driver came out and Lev our guide started loading the bikes. As we drove to the trailhead Lev started figuring our what kind of ride he was in for. Was he going to be riding with some other pro's and top level athletes? Or would he be out there pedaling 10 strokes and waiting again. I guess you can say we are somewhere in the middle. We enjoy the pain of the climb as long as it is worth it once you get to the other side.
If you are familiar with the area, we rode the following....we started at Big Meadow, rode Metolios/Windigo (high country beauty) to Happy Valley, Farewell trail (rocky, with mtn views) to Tumalo Falls, Tumalo Creek trail and Skyliner trail to Whoops (pump, jump and flow). The lower trails we rode were Paul's, GS, DS, KGB, Marvin's Garden and COD (rocky tech, at the end). Those trails are often referred to as alphabet soup.
You might be asking yourself, "how does he remember all those trails?" Well I don't but that is one of the advantages of having a guide on the trails. Not only does he/she know the right trails to ride, he also knows the names, the features, the rest spots, the look outs and so on! This was my first trip with a guide and I have to admit, I was skeptical as first. I mean why spend the money; we can find the trails. We can do some research and figure things out, right? Maybe in D-ville or maybe on a ski resort, but not in Bend! We rode for 6 hours and got to ride amazing trails that fit our riding ability. Lev knew where to refill water, where to hop off trail and look at the beautiful Tumalo Falls. He knew the good rest stops and where to take killer photos. Thanks Lev for taking care of us.
We returned to our condo around 5pm. We took way too long downloading photos and "sampling" beers from the fridge. Soon enough we were off to check out the festivities Bend has to offer. Jackson's Corner was suggested to us. It's a deli/diner/pub/common house with a band type of place. The far wall was lined with a big 'ol chiller loaded with unknown beers. The tables (all made by one of our guides on day 2) were huge wooden blocks designed to sit more than one party at a time. We sat with an "older" couple who not only mountain biked but also rock climbed and hiked as well; they had to be in their late 60's. Their enthusiasm was amazing. Her eyes lit up as she described the local trails. It was truly a pleasure to sit and chat with them. What we did not realize was this is the culture of Bend. Everyone is outdoorsy and happy to see you. We left Jackson's Corner spent, content and ready for bed.
Mtbr Explores Bend People and Culture
Day 2 was a day filled with thoughts like "There is NO way today can be better than yesterday; but it IS!" and "This must be what Super Hero Tacky Dirt feels like!" It started with our guide Patrick letting us know we had a "short climb" up and around the corner then down we go! The climb was truly unbelievable. I can't believe we didn't see any gnomes. They had to be the ones spreading the pine needles on the trail. It had snowed the week before but the sun had been shining since. The ground was hard enough that you didn't collect mud on your tires but soft enough to show where you have been. The climb was so wonderful in fact that I even made the comment, "You can't even tell you are climbing, its so beautiful!" Kyle would have thrown a rock at me if he could have found one.
Patrick introduced us to the following ride: we started at Dutchman Trail Head. Rode Flagline trail (more high country awesomeness, some stunts and features), over to Vista Butte (killer 360 view, super fun loose descent), Swampy lakes Trail head to Wanoga Trail Head( jumpy pump track), Funner (lots of log rides, berms, drops and jumps), Lower Storm King to the Deschutes River trail, back to Mount Bachelor Village Resort.
Again we downloaded photos and had the guides in for a brew. Soon we were showing off photos, laughing at/with each other like we had ridden together for years. Before we knew it, it was getting dark and we had once again missed getting to see Bend in the daylight. We showered up and headed into town in the dark. This time we headed to 10Barrel Brewery. The food was amazing, the outdoor fireplace was heating us up like marshmallows and the beers were tasty! We were met by Cogwild's Melanie and Gill (with a G.) Gill let us know what beer should taste like and made sure we know she rode a custom bike. Once our tummies were warmed and filled, we headed to the Deschutes Brewery. They hosted a Día de Muertos party and it was off the hook. There was a marching band all dressed as mariachi players, a girl climbing on fabric hanging from the ceiling and a band. The place was packed and the beers were flowing. There might be a video somewhere out there, but thats another story. Soon it was midnight and we were wanting some sleep for the ride tomorrow.
Once again the sunlight made us pull the blankets over our heads from the brightness of its rise. It was day 3 and we were feeling it. Everyone was a bit slower, drinking a bit more coffee and doing more stretching.
We wanted to have our street clothes in downtown Bend today so we could see some of the town after the ride. Today would be a shorter ride. We met Lev at Cogwild. He wanted more of this Cali action. We were heading to Whoops for a double lap, the slalom course, the pump tracks and to The Lair. We clipped the GoPro's on our chests and off we went. It was a short climb to the top of Whoop's and we were happy to have it behind us. Lev would go first and we would do our best to 1) mimic his style and 2) stay up with him. lol on both accounts! I swear it was ten pedal strokes before he turned around and slowed up for us. Francis, Derek and I decided to "let them get ahead" and we would do a separate video. It amazes me that 2.3 miles of fun can be that exhausting! After two laps Lev took us over to another area in Bend. This spot had what seemed like miles of pump and slalom tracks. It was incredible! It was an old converted logging road and seriously was about a mile long. Can you believe the city actually encourages this type of riding? Oh, I wish we could have that here!!! There might be another video of Lev, Aaron and Francis on the slalom course. If you are thinking "I could never ride something like that", please note we watched a family of three picnic'ing on the top of the slalom course. After we rode down, the boy, who was all of 4 years old, rode down. It was incredible to watch. Watch out Mark Weir~he's coming to get you!
Next we headed up to The Lair. With trail names like Broken Chairlift (the climb) and Apollo 13 (the double black diamond descent) we were in for a treat! This is slalom country. I can now say I can get my bike's rubber off the ground. It might only be an inch or two, but this type of riding sure gets you trying stuff like never before!
After a few circuits of The Lair we were off the see the city! Lev, forever the family man was heading to see his daughter earn her first medal at the cross event! Wooohooo!!! We met up with Melanie and Gill at Cogwild and Melanie showed us the beauty of Bend. The old houses, the new houses, the trees with orange, yellow and red leaves, the river bending its way through the city. We ate at a tiny place called The Riverside Market. A deli style store with about ten beers on tap!!! Next we were off on our bikes to see the Oregon State Championship Cross Races. I'm not sure how many people were there but it sure seemed like a trizillion to me. It was the finals for cross season and Halloween weekend to boot so 99% of the riders were in costume. If you ever needed a reason to smile this was it. We watched as clowns, ghosts, goblins and even Gallagher rode by. Every lap Gallagher completed, he destroyed a pumpkin with a big wooden mallet. It was a riot. Soon enough it was time for the big ride home (all of ten minutes or so.)
We rallied one last time and headed to the Deschutes Brewery/Pub for our final dinner in this glorious town. We already knew the beer would be awesome, but were amazed by the quality of the food. I can't wait to eat there again.
So to sum it all up, I can't wait to get up to Bend again. The trails amazed me, the beer filled me and the people were some of the best anywhere. When you decide its time to visit Bend, be sure to hop on the web and take a look at www.visitbend.com. You won't be disappointed!
Background on Cog Wild Tours
For packages and pricing: https://www.cogwild.com
Shuttles:
Local shuttles $10 pp - this includes drop offs at Wanoga, Swampy SnoPark (did not start there, but near Vista Butte) and Dutchman Flat.
Details: https://www.cogwild.com/Shuttles
McKenzie River Shuttles from Bend - $40pp
https://www.cogwild.com/Shuttles/McKenzie-River-Trail-Shuttles
Day Tours
Half Day tours for riders of all levels: $60pp
Full Day tours for advanced beginner to advanced riders: $90pp
Tours include shuttles, personalized routes per ability level, local guides (you rode with a few of our awesome guides!), lunch from Nancy P's or snacks and Deschutes Brewery Beer once back at our office.
Details: https://www.cogwild.com/One-Day-Tours
Mountain Bike Vacations
Most trips are 3 days, which gives people the ability to add on additional days specific to their interests (McKenzie Shuttle, tour in Hood then ride two days in Bend, etc). All tours include Deschutes Brewery Beer, amazing food and either camping or hotel accommodations. We try to make it so people don't have any additional costs.
Umpqua River Adventure (2 hrs south of Bend) - technical and scenic camping trip - $545pp
Bend Bike & Brew Weekend - three days of riding, lots of yummy local beer!! Stay in a hotel in downtown Bend - $625pp
Bend Ultimate Adventure - three days of riding, on amazing trails in the Cascades similar to what we rode with the last day the ride you all did on day 2. - $545pp
Details on these tours and the others we offer (including Hood River Bike & Brew, Ellsworth owners weekend and Fremont Nation Forest epic) https://www.cogwild.com/Multi-Day-Tours/
Bike Rentals
We have a small fleet of bikes, but in addition, offer every rental bike in Bend to our guests. Check out this year's options: https://www.cogwild.com/BikeRentals. When a guest rents a bike through us, we pick it up at the bike shop, have it ready for their tour and then return it for them - all for the same price as if they rented it from the shop themselves.
GoPro Rentals
Starting next year we will have cameras available for our guests to rent! - $25 a day, bring your own memory card or purchase one from Cog for $25.
If you need feedback from our guests, you can click here: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g51766-d1105154-Reviews-Cog_Wild_Mountain_Bike_Tours-Bend_Central_Oregon_Oregon.html, you will see that the usual response is similar to all of yours, which is awesome!!!
Video by Lev Stryker
This is Whoops trail. It is a couple miles long and drops about 500 feet. There is minimal braking as it is perfectly carved. A beginner can ride this trail but watch what seven locals can do with it.
Introduction by: Francis Cebedo
Over the last few years, I've been hearing more and more rumblings about a place called Bend, Oregon. A few friends have uprooted their lives and moved there. And I kept hearing about some good trails and good scene there. But it was hard to put my finger on it and commit to the 10 hour trip to get there from SF, CA. I kept hearing about sandy and flattish trails that were 'kid-friendly', 'dh ready'. Some friends had a grand time and some others gave me a lukewarm review.
Video by mtbr
On Day 3, we did Jump and Flow session: 2 laps on Whoops, Phil's Trail Head pump track, dirt jumps and slalom track. Then to The Lair, beginner, intermediate, and advanced lines.
Well Melanie at Cog Wild Tours gave me a trip offer that was impossible to refuse so I dragged myself and few loyal mtbr friends to experience the enigma that is Bend, Oregon. We set up a trip at the end of October to try and get some fall riding conditions. Cog Wild is a tour company comprised of former California residents. Melanie Fisher came by way of Redwood City, California and Lev Stryker came from Santa Cruz, CA. They run Cog Wild which a premium Tour company that runs guided tours throughout the Bend, OR cycling season.
We went for a three day trip with 2 days of driving to get there and back home. Melanie set up a detailed but flexible itinerary for us. She sets up a tour much like a custom frame builder. She interviews the riders to understand their preferences and abilities. A plan is built but it is kept flexible as they keep talking to the riders and observing how they are enjoying the trails. At any point, Melanie and Lev are able to customize the ride by adding or subtracting miles, jumps, rocks and sights.
We ended up doing the following rides in three days:
Day 1: Started at Big Meadow, rode Metolios/Windigo (high country beauty) to Happy Valley. Ended at Paul's, GS, DS, KGB, Marvin's Garden and COD (rocky tech, at the end). Total was 35 miles
Day 2: Started at Dutchman Trail Head. Rode Flagline trail (more high country radness, some stunts and features) .......Lower Storm King to the Deschutes River trail, back to Condo - Total was 30 miles
Day 3: Jump and Flow session: 2 laps on Whoops, Phil's Trail Head pump track, dirt jumps and slalom track. Then to The lair, beginner, intermediate, and advanced lines.
And they talked about so many more trails....
By the middle of the first day, I began to understand. I understood why it was important to get a competent guide in Bend. The singletrack network is so vast and varied that one cannot possibly figure it out and optimize it for one's enjoyment. There's no two obvious routes like Downieville or dotted lines like Gooseberry Mesa. What we have here is a maze of singletrack with very different flavors. I got a sneaking suspicion that my friends who did not like Bend, Oregon tried to figure out the trails on their own and just wing it. My advice to Bend, Oregon virgins who are driving a long way to get there is: Don't take a chance. Go with Cog Wild Tours.
By then end of the first day, my thought was "If I had to go home tonight for some emergency, this trip would have been worthwhile already." The trail quality and variety was just incredible. They had everything and every trail was built to such a high quality standard for mountain bikers. But I didn't have to go home, each day extended into an orgy of trail, town, food and beer as Melanie made sure that we were able to get the perfect mix of riding, down time and Bend night life. Each day just got better and better. I will let the guys Andy, Kyle, Aaron and Derek tell their own version of this tale.
Read and Ride On,
Francis aka 'francois'
Trip Report by: Andy Lightle otherwise known as 'Rut' in mtbr.
Day one, I woke up to the sun rising over the Deschutes River at the Mount Bachelor Village Resort. It's a resort style condo complex and worth every penny. Waking up to the sun rising over the river and its central location in Bend were worth it alone. I started the coffee, prepped the veggie's for breakfast and was soon joined by Kyle. We made bacon and eggs with a veggie mix; perfect for carb loading for a mountain bike ride. Before too long Aaron, Derek and Francis were up getting ready for food and riding in Bend. We were amp'ed and ready to go. MTBR was in the house!
The Cogwild van pulled up and introductions were made. Sarah our driver came out and Lev our guide started loading the bikes. As we drove to the trailhead Lev started figuring our what kind of ride he was in for. Was he going to be riding with some other pro's and top level athletes? Or would he be out there pedaling 10 strokes and waiting again. I guess you can say we are somewhere in the middle. We enjoy the pain of the climb as long as it is worth it once you get to the other side.
If you are familiar with the area, we rode the following....we started at Big Meadow, rode Metolios/Windigo (high country beauty) to Happy Valley, Farewell trail (rocky, with mtn views) to Tumalo Falls, Tumalo Creek trail and Skyliner trail to Whoops (pump, jump and flow). The lower trails we rode were Paul's, GS, DS, KGB, Marvin's Garden and COD (rocky tech, at the end). Those trails are often referred to as alphabet soup.
You might be asking yourself, "how does he remember all those trails?" Well I don't but that is one of the advantages of having a guide on the trails. Not only does he/she know the right trails to ride, he also knows the names, the features, the rest spots, the look outs and so on! This was my first trip with a guide and I have to admit, I was skeptical as first. I mean why spend the money; we can find the trails. We can do some research and figure things out, right? Maybe in D-ville or maybe on a ski resort, but not in Bend! We rode for 6 hours and got to ride amazing trails that fit our riding ability. Lev knew where to refill water, where to hop off trail and look at the beautiful Tumalo Falls. He knew the good rest stops and where to take killer photos. Thanks Lev for taking care of us.
We returned to our condo around 5pm. We took way too long downloading photos and "sampling" beers from the fridge. Soon enough we were off to check out the festivities Bend has to offer. Jackson's Corner was suggested to us. It's a deli/diner/pub/common house with a band type of place. The far wall was lined with a big 'ol chiller loaded with unknown beers. The tables (all made by one of our guides on day 2) were huge wooden blocks designed to sit more than one party at a time. We sat with an "older" couple who not only mountain biked but also rock climbed and hiked as well; they had to be in their late 60's. Their enthusiasm was amazing. Her eyes lit up as she described the local trails. It was truly a pleasure to sit and chat with them. What we did not realize was this is the culture of Bend. Everyone is outdoorsy and happy to see you. We left Jackson's Corner spent, content and ready for bed.
Mtbr Explores Bend People and Culture
Day 2 was a day filled with thoughts like "There is NO way today can be better than yesterday; but it IS!" and "This must be what Super Hero Tacky Dirt feels like!" It started with our guide Patrick letting us know we had a "short climb" up and around the corner then down we go! The climb was truly unbelievable. I can't believe we didn't see any gnomes. They had to be the ones spreading the pine needles on the trail. It had snowed the week before but the sun had been shining since. The ground was hard enough that you didn't collect mud on your tires but soft enough to show where you have been. The climb was so wonderful in fact that I even made the comment, "You can't even tell you are climbing, its so beautiful!" Kyle would have thrown a rock at me if he could have found one.
Patrick introduced us to the following ride: we started at Dutchman Trail Head. Rode Flagline trail (more high country awesomeness, some stunts and features), over to Vista Butte (killer 360 view, super fun loose descent), Swampy lakes Trail head to Wanoga Trail Head( jumpy pump track), Funner (lots of log rides, berms, drops and jumps), Lower Storm King to the Deschutes River trail, back to Mount Bachelor Village Resort.
Again we downloaded photos and had the guides in for a brew. Soon we were showing off photos, laughing at/with each other like we had ridden together for years. Before we knew it, it was getting dark and we had once again missed getting to see Bend in the daylight. We showered up and headed into town in the dark. This time we headed to 10Barrel Brewery. The food was amazing, the outdoor fireplace was heating us up like marshmallows and the beers were tasty! We were met by Cogwild's Melanie and Gill (with a G.) Gill let us know what beer should taste like and made sure we know she rode a custom bike. Once our tummies were warmed and filled, we headed to the Deschutes Brewery. They hosted a Día de Muertos party and it was off the hook. There was a marching band all dressed as mariachi players, a girl climbing on fabric hanging from the ceiling and a band. The place was packed and the beers were flowing. There might be a video somewhere out there, but thats another story. Soon it was midnight and we were wanting some sleep for the ride tomorrow.
Once again the sunlight made us pull the blankets over our heads from the brightness of its rise. It was day 3 and we were feeling it. Everyone was a bit slower, drinking a bit more coffee and doing more stretching.
We wanted to have our street clothes in downtown Bend today so we could see some of the town after the ride. Today would be a shorter ride. We met Lev at Cogwild. He wanted more of this Cali action. We were heading to Whoops for a double lap, the slalom course, the pump tracks and to The Lair. We clipped the GoPro's on our chests and off we went. It was a short climb to the top of Whoop's and we were happy to have it behind us. Lev would go first and we would do our best to 1) mimic his style and 2) stay up with him. lol on both accounts! I swear it was ten pedal strokes before he turned around and slowed up for us. Francis, Derek and I decided to "let them get ahead" and we would do a separate video. It amazes me that 2.3 miles of fun can be that exhausting! After two laps Lev took us over to another area in Bend. This spot had what seemed like miles of pump and slalom tracks. It was incredible! It was an old converted logging road and seriously was about a mile long. Can you believe the city actually encourages this type of riding? Oh, I wish we could have that here!!! There might be another video of Lev, Aaron and Francis on the slalom course. If you are thinking "I could never ride something like that", please note we watched a family of three picnic'ing on the top of the slalom course. After we rode down, the boy, who was all of 4 years old, rode down. It was incredible to watch. Watch out Mark Weir~he's coming to get you!
Next we headed up to The Lair. With trail names like Broken Chairlift (the climb) and Apollo 13 (the double black diamond descent) we were in for a treat! This is slalom country. I can now say I can get my bike's rubber off the ground. It might only be an inch or two, but this type of riding sure gets you trying stuff like never before!
After a few circuits of The Lair we were off the see the city! Lev, forever the family man was heading to see his daughter earn her first medal at the cross event! Wooohooo!!! We met up with Melanie and Gill at Cogwild and Melanie showed us the beauty of Bend. The old houses, the new houses, the trees with orange, yellow and red leaves, the river bending its way through the city. We ate at a tiny place called The Riverside Market. A deli style store with about ten beers on tap!!! Next we were off on our bikes to see the Oregon State Championship Cross Races. I'm not sure how many people were there but it sure seemed like a trizillion to me. It was the finals for cross season and Halloween weekend to boot so 99% of the riders were in costume. If you ever needed a reason to smile this was it. We watched as clowns, ghosts, goblins and even Gallagher rode by. Every lap Gallagher completed, he destroyed a pumpkin with a big wooden mallet. It was a riot. Soon enough it was time for the big ride home (all of ten minutes or so.)
We rallied one last time and headed to the Deschutes Brewery/Pub for our final dinner in this glorious town. We already knew the beer would be awesome, but were amazed by the quality of the food. I can't wait to eat there again.
So to sum it all up, I can't wait to get up to Bend again. The trails amazed me, the beer filled me and the people were some of the best anywhere. When you decide its time to visit Bend, be sure to hop on the web and take a look at www.visitbend.com. You won't be disappointed!
Background on Cog Wild Tours
For packages and pricing: https://www.cogwild.com
Shuttles:
Local shuttles $10 pp - this includes drop offs at Wanoga, Swampy SnoPark (did not start there, but near Vista Butte) and Dutchman Flat.
Details: https://www.cogwild.com/Shuttles
McKenzie River Shuttles from Bend - $40pp
https://www.cogwild.com/Shuttles/McKenzie-River-Trail-Shuttles
Day Tours
Half Day tours for riders of all levels: $60pp
Full Day tours for advanced beginner to advanced riders: $90pp
Tours include shuttles, personalized routes per ability level, local guides (you rode with a few of our awesome guides!), lunch from Nancy P's or snacks and Deschutes Brewery Beer once back at our office.
Details: https://www.cogwild.com/One-Day-Tours
Mountain Bike Vacations
Most trips are 3 days, which gives people the ability to add on additional days specific to their interests (McKenzie Shuttle, tour in Hood then ride two days in Bend, etc). All tours include Deschutes Brewery Beer, amazing food and either camping or hotel accommodations. We try to make it so people don't have any additional costs.
Umpqua River Adventure (2 hrs south of Bend) - technical and scenic camping trip - $545pp
Bend Bike & Brew Weekend - three days of riding, lots of yummy local beer!! Stay in a hotel in downtown Bend - $625pp
Bend Ultimate Adventure - three days of riding, on amazing trails in the Cascades similar to what we rode with the last day the ride you all did on day 2. - $545pp
Details on these tours and the others we offer (including Hood River Bike & Brew, Ellsworth owners weekend and Fremont Nation Forest epic) https://www.cogwild.com/Multi-Day-Tours/
Bike Rentals
We have a small fleet of bikes, but in addition, offer every rental bike in Bend to our guests. Check out this year's options: https://www.cogwild.com/BikeRentals. When a guest rents a bike through us, we pick it up at the bike shop, have it ready for their tour and then return it for them - all for the same price as if they rented it from the shop themselves.
GoPro Rentals
Starting next year we will have cameras available for our guests to rent! - $25 a day, bring your own memory card or purchase one from Cog for $25.
If you need feedback from our guests, you can click here: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g51766-d1105154-Reviews-Cog_Wild_Mountain_Bike_Tours-Bend_Central_Oregon_Oregon.html, you will see that the usual response is similar to all of yours, which is awesome!!!