Bay Area Top Picks

Road & Mountain Biking

Don’t let the hills fool you—riders of all levels enjoy biking in the Bay. Learn to ride a bike with us in Fremont or give mountain biking a spin up in Marin County, the birthplace of the sport.

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Classes & Events

Outdoor Class
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How to Ride a Bike: One-on-One Instruction

19 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

2 hours

Relaxed

Fremont REI

From $229

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Outdoor Class
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How to Ride a Bike for Kids

4 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

2 hours

Relaxed

Fremont REI

From $99

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Outdoor Class
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Introduction to Mountain Biking Class

96 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

4 hours

Moderate

China Camp State Park; Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

From $169

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Adventures & Trips

Adventure

Death Valley Weekend Cycling

19 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars

3 days

Moderate

Departs Henderson, NV

From $1949

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Adventure

Joshua Tree & Anza-Borrego Cycling

7 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars

6 days

Moderate

Departs Palm Springs

From $3168

From $2899 for

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Adventure

Joshua Tree Weekend Cycling

15 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars

3 days

Moderate

Departs Palm Springs

From $1394

From $1199 for

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Rent Gear

You’ve got plans, we’ve got gear. Stop by one of our rental locations to get outfitted for your next adventure.

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Tips and advice from REI experts and Bay Area locals

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Expert Advice

What to Wear Mountain Biking

Mountain biking requires different clothing than road riding. This article covers everything from shoes to helmets, plus armor.

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Expert Advice

Intro to Mountain Biking

This beginner-level series covers everything you need to know for your first time mountain biking.

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Expert Advice

Intro to Bikepacking

This beginner-level bikepacking series covers planning a route, packing up and choosing a bike and bags, and it includes a checklist.