Overview

The Ride Guides will tailor your ride to your exact needs. From a first timer's cruise along the Monterey Bay to eye watering downhill shuttles on our world-class singletrack we'll connect you with your dream ride. We can also kit you out with cutting edge bikes and will help you discover the best that Santa Cruz has to offer, on and off the bike.

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Apr 3, 2018

“Riding in Santa Cruz”

Dec 4, 2016

“Fantastic Experience in Santa Cruz!”

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Hours Today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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114 Crespi Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5228

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RyanTO1977

Toronto, Canada

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Reviewed April 3, 2018

Riding in Santa Cruz

Dave was fantastic! We rode some amazing trails and he provided some great perspective and learning along the way. He was extremely friendly and catered the trip to exactly what I was looking for. If I am back in the area I would definitely reach...More

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Ryan, Thanks so much for joining us in Santa Cruz, what a great way to get a jump on the riding before it starts in Toronto! Spring can obviously be a challenge to find the right spots between the rains but it's well worth it,...More

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Habsfan911

North Vancouver, Canada

51

Reviewed December 4, 2016

Fantastic Experience in Santa Cruz!

I can't say enough about Dave and the fantastic experience I had with The Ride Guides in Santa Cruz! Dave was knowledgeable, friendly and patient. I would recommend him and The Ride Guides to anyone who wants to have a great look at the mountain...More

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Steve, It was a blast riding with you, it's always a pleasure to share our trails here. Stay warm up in North Vancouver and we'll look forward to riding with you again soon!

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RKM16

Boston, MA

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Reviewed October 16, 2016

Epic trails, amazing guide!

I've always wanted to ride around Santa Cruz. I've done a lot of riding in New England and Seattle with some riding in the Southwest, but I've heard that the trails in Santa Cruz are uniquely great. I spent half a day riding with Dave...More

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Joe M

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Reviewed May 10, 2016

Awesome experience in Santa Cruz!

I wanted to end my business trip with something epic so I made the drive to Santa Cruz and booked a last minute ride with Dave at the Ride Guides. He was more than happy to accommodate me with a choice of different mountain bikes...More

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Joe, it was great riding with you and turning you on to the wonders of mountain biking in Santa Cruz. Give us a shout next time you're in town and we'll do it again. Thanks again for joining us!

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Tor H

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Reviewed November 6, 2015

A great day in Demo forest

Happy bikers from Norway on a business trip to San Francisco, you just need to make time for a day in Santa Cruz on a trailbike. We hooket up with Dave and he really helped us making this a day for the books. We went...More

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Tor Erik, it was great riding with you and Jan, I hope that you guys had a great season of riding back in Norway. If you're looking to extend your season don't forget that we've got more great trails for you to explore here in...More

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gunnarp960

Santa Cruz

11

Reviewed September 10, 2015

The Ride Guides Guided Us Right!! So much Fun!!

We had such a blast riding with Dave! He quickly assessed our skills levels (we warmed up at a perfect pump track just minutes from the trail head) and then we were on a beautiful, well maintained trail. Because Dave was so familiar with the...More

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Gunnar, it was great riding with you and turning you on to our mountain biking mecca, thanks for choosing us!

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Dale P

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Reviewed May 5, 2015 via mobile

Epic Day in Santa Cruz

What a day I had in Santa Cruz! I was in San Francisco for work and, after chatting with a few mtb locals, decided to rent a car and drive down to Santa Cruz. I found The Ride Guides on the MBOSC web site and...More

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Dale, it was a blast riding with you and showing you the goods here in Santa Cruz. We hope that we can host you again this winter or spring on our year round trails!

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Chad C

Edmonton, Canada

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Reviewed April 12, 2015

Santa Cruz bike guide

Dave did a great job of assessing my skill level and then setting the right pace and the right trails for me. He was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic, he really made the ride a lot of fun. I would highly recommend booking with Dave and...More

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Chad, thanks so much for joining us in Santa Cruz, it was a pleasure dialing you into the trails here. I'm looking forward to riding some different stuff with you on your next visit!

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PaulGC15

Newport, Rhode Island

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Reviewed March 27, 2015

Great Santa Cruz ride

I have done a lot of mountain biking all around the country and love trying out new venues. But it is easy to get lost and not know the best rides for my ability. Problem solved: The Ride Guides set up a demo for me...More

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Paul, Thanks for joining us for one of our more weather challenged rides of the year, it isn't easy finding good trail so soon after the rain but I reckon we nailed it. We're looking forward to hosting you again soon, enjoy your riding season!

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Questions & Answers

Valerie F

How much is it to rent a bike?

May 10, 2018|

Answer

Hi there Valerie, thanks for the inquiry! We don't like to limit our clients to a single brand or type of mountain bike so we have relationships with shops and demo centers around Santa Cruz and can help you secure the bike... More

krats_00

Can we bring our own bikes? Is this an off road ride or a paved ride?

March 23, 2015|

Answer

We recommend that you bring your own bike! We can provide a paved tour but the singletrack around Santa Cruz is world-class and we highly recommend experiencing it.

Taina B

is it possible to rent a bike with a child seat attached?

March 19, 2015|

Answer

We can definitely connect you with one of our vendors who has a Trail-a-Bike rental available at $25/day. This is a far safer alternative to the traditional child seat.