Service meets expertise!…read more I'm a mountain biker that just got into road biking - I walked in here with about 2 dozen questions and in need of lots of help (and honestly lots of hand holding!); Cottonwood Cyclery absolutely exceeded my expectations. The lady that helped me fully dedicated over 20 minutes to walking around the shop helping me make a list of all the equipment, clothing, tools, and supplies I'll need for my newly purchased road bike. She also spoke with me at length about cleaning and riding techniques, as well as tips and tricks from her own cycling experience. She was also able to recommend a third party to properly fit my bike to me, which she uses herself. I didn't look around at the new bikes too much, but I did notice they had a selection of mountain bikes, e-bikes, and road bikes. They've got tools, bags, shoes, cleaners and lubricants, CO2 tire inflators, tubes, and everything else you'd ever need. They were out of a few clothing items due to shortages from high demand during COVID, but they were still able to provide recommendations about what to look for. That undivided attention was so valuable and helpful - I couldn't have asked for anything more than the experience I had here. This isn't the closest bike shop to me, but it is 100% worth the drive. AND I'd like to mention they are open an hour later than most other bike shops, which is so appreciated and convenient when I rushing to get some shopping done after my work day. I will undoubtedly be back for equipment, advice, and maybe a little moral support! Thank you, CC!

Modest lot but a good selection of fresh Christmas trees from 5' and up. Yes, the bike shop sells…read moreChristmas trees! They made a fresh cut on the bottom to help with water uptake and loaded the tree into the car for us. Years ago we also bought a stand from them; instead of the usual pins, it has a single post in the middle of the well. Since their trees have holes drilled in the bottom, you just place the tree onto the post and you're done! It's so much easier than trying to twist the pins to hold the tree in place. Highly recommend the stand. They're also offering a special coupon for $20 off at Root'd across the street with a tree purchase!

This is a moderately traveled Trail. Lots of runners, bikers, and walkers with dogs off leash…read more This is a sunny trail with no shade, but I loved it with enough elevation gain to get my heart pumping and my calves a good work out. I would suggest coming in the evening to get some fabulous pictures of the awesome sunsets. Trail is wide enough to social distance and everyone I passed followed this requirement. Trail has some beautiful panoramic views of the city. I didn't see any snakes today, but was told they are in the area just keep an eye out.

Awesome, family-friendly mountain biking area in Draper. With trailers for beginners and…read moreintermediate mountain bikers, there are short scenic biking trails to get bikers used to navigating downhill terrain. Each trail is about a 1/4 mile long, so you can go round and around until you feel comfortable moving on to a different level. The main trail is open to hikers, but the other trails are downhill for bikers only, so you shouldn't have any problems running into anyone. The scenery is beautiful, and you're riding mostly in the trees on the mountain, so it's a cool ride. This was my second time ever mountain biking, but I had so much fun!

Not only is this trail beautiful with gorgeous views of the nearby mountains, but it's…read moredog-friendly. I had the pleasure of meeting several lovely four legged hikers and their people, as well as two horses and a set of miniature ponies. Yup, all in one evening hike. It was magical. The trail is relatively flat with a few hills sprinkled throughout, but nothing outrageous or difficult. Much of the trail is covered in bark-in some areas it's fairly deep-which mimics walking in sand on the beach. A bit more strenuous than a flat dirt surface. At the beginning of the trail you'll find plenty of parking and a sitting area. I don't believe I did the full trail; only a couple miles of it. But what I did see was very nice. Happy hiking, friends!

Dimple Dell Regional Park is a vast 630 acres of natural area that runs from East to West in Sandy…read more The park includes more than 15 miles of trails for hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders. Dogs are allowed if kept on a leash. This trail merges into Sunrise Point Trail if you want to extend your hike to the North side of the gully parking lot. Lots of birds today. Hardly any people when I started out. When I headed back down to my car, the parking lot was full. Up on top of the trail, you will find a small bench with a fantastic view of the valley. I highly recommend coming up at dusk to see one of our spectacular sunsets. 2.6 miles round trip with only an elevation gain of 243 feet. This trail is close to Bell's Canyon if you cross Dimple Dell Road for a more moderate hike. This one is long enough, and short enough just to get you movin'. Several other trails in the area to merge into if you want to get your steps in, but you will be walking on bark, which is not my favorite type of hike.

Summer ended and I was really happy to have my bicycles fixed and Service at White Pine touring…read more Special thanks to Chris Poepping for always keeping my bikes in good shape.

Rent all kinds of bikes here for all those summer guests coming through town, whether the hard core…read moreDeer Valley downhill or the casual urban/rail trail rider. They've got it all and it super fast and easy to get what you want and on the trails.

I was visiting from St. George and ended up buying a used mountain bike while I was in town. I…read morestopped in on a whim and spoke with Michael about getting it checked out. He told me he could do a full tune-up and inspection the same day, which was a huge relief. Michael was an absolute class act. He's incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain the basics and walk me through exactly what he was looking for. He gave great recommendations and, when a few unexpected issues came up, he even stayed late to make sure everything was taken care of so I could head back home with confidence. Outstanding service and professionalism. I couldn't recommend this shop more.

My new bike is a blast, and the shop set it up perfectly. They even proactively set it up for…read moretubeless, even though the manufacturer advertised it as "tubeless-ready." Awesome shop and service.

What a trip. I was…read morethoroughly impressed with our Desolation Canyon trip with Holiday River Expeditions. Going into it, I had very few expectations--I had never done anything like this before--and, if anything, I probably had more concerns than expectations. By the end of six days on the river, most of those concerns had become some of my favorite parts of the experience. First and foremost, our guides, Tristan and Annie, and the group we traveled with made the trip. Tristen and Annie were incredibly well prepared, knowledgeable, friendly, and just genuinely enjoyable people to spend six days with. Early on, they asked us to embrace and respect the river, and in return they showed us just how much the canyon had to offer. There was a great balance of adventure, history, knowledge, humor, and simply slowing down enough to appreciate where we were. I was concerned about being completely disconnected--there was no cell signal for the entire trip--but I quickly came to embrace it. Cutting the cord completely changed the rhythm of my day. No emails, no calls, no notifications. Just the river, the canyon and the people around you. I was concerned about sleeping on the ground. It never exactly became comfortable, but I got used to it enough that I spent several nights sleeping outside under the stars instead of in my tent. Speaking of the stars, I honestly didn't know that many existed. Maybe sleeping on the ground wasn't the reason I had trouble falling asleep--I may have spent too much time staring at the sky. I was concerned about the "Bano." Turns out I've never gone to the bathroom in more beautiful or serene surroundings. And, after all, everybody does it. I was concerned about the food. I shouldn't have been. It was fantastic, and I was continually impressed by what the guides were able to prepare for us in the middle of nowhere. I also spent several days paddling a ducky, which added another level of adventure and was an absolute blast. By the end, six days somehow didn't feel very long. You settle into the rhythm of the river, stop worrying about what time it is, get comfortable being a little dirty, and start appreciating how simple your world has become. What a trip. I would absolutely do it again. And as I've discovered since getting home, nobody warns you how hard it is to spend six days on the river and then go back to sitting behind a desk.

We had a wonderful experience with the Holiday team during our trip through The Gates of Lodore…read more Our guide team was led by Drake and included Brian, Annie and Jimmy. Each of them were incredibly kind, informative, and very fun to be around. Their coordination of the trip was beyond exceptional. Their knowledge and passion for the area was inspiring. We all learned so much about the history of the canyons. Thank you to our guide team for an unbelievable trip.

Highly recommended, two unforgettables for me 1. Getting…read moreclose to see Bisons, Bisons, and Bisons 2. Getting close to touch the Salt lake, a little scoop of the foam quickly turned to salt You can observe the bisons right off the road. Beach to the edge of the lake/beach is a 15-minutes short walk.

Great experience here at Antelope Island State Park. My friend and I visited in the late afternoon…read moreafter arriving at the airport around noon, and checking out Golden Spike National Historic Site. The day had been quite rainy, and the timing worked out perfectly as the skies cleared up later in the day. Just a quick heads up! At the time of writing, there is no potable water available on the island. Bring your own and bring plenty of it. Also there is an entry fee to cross the causeway to get onto the "island" which really isn't an island anymore because of low water levels. There is an AM station that provides information updates as you enter - make sure to check in out and stay in the know. Because we hadn't brought much water with, we decided to keep our hiking to a minimum. We were also just off the plane from the east coast, so decided to take it easy with hiking our first day at the elevation. Our first stop was at Ladyfinder Point - we took the short trail out to the point for some views! Then after that, we really wanted to get down to the water so we made our way over to Bridger Bay Beach access. From the parking area to the water is a bit of a hike given that the water levels are so low. We parked near the first bathouse and made our way down through the sand. I had opted for sandals, but the flipflops made navigating the san difficult, so I went barefoot which was a bit uncomfortable because the sand it quite coarse. But, as we got further out the sand is more compacted and the sandals were ok. About halfway out to the water, we noticed a bison in the distance. It was walking south quite a bit away from us, so we continued north to the water and kept a really good distance. Down near the water, be prepared for MANY bird carcasses and the brine flies got pretty thick as you near the water. Just keep going because it is worth it. We stood in the clear waters of the Great Salt Lake and enjoyed the breeze and setting sun. It was well worth it to go all the way down. After a short stay by the water we headed back. It was at this point that we noticed the Bison from earlier had headed in the direction of the trailhead near the showers. We again kept our distance and had no issues, but our concern was growing. We made a bit of a detour to give the bison a wider berth, but at this point he was clearly moving toward the same point we were headed to. Keeping eyes on him and picking up speed we made it back to the shower building and rinsed our feet. Meanwhile, the bison continued to make his way up the beach stopping occasionally and then continuing on. We had retreated a bit behind the concrete walls of the shower building as the bison continued walking toward us. At one point I finally decided that we should probably get to the car. Which we did... After getting in the car and preparing to depart, we turned our head and lo and behold - but who should appear. That bison! He popped up out of the trail and began scratching himself on the shower building walls were we had been standing moments ago. Then he stopped, stared at us and we had a moment of panic that the rental car might get some damage. Luckily, the bison was not in the mood for a confrontation and he lumbered through the parking lot acros the road and up the other side of the hill, scratching his head on some low trees. Honestly, it was a bit of a anxiety-inducing experience yet thrilling at the same time. After our little encounter, we made our way toward Buffalo Point where we hiked up to Altar Rock and back. On the drive up we saw the island's namesake - two young antelope cavorting around the open spaces like two kids without a care in the world. It was entertaining and memorable for sure! The hike to Buffalo Point was a short but rewarding little hike and it was perfect as the sun was starting to set. Not wanting to hike back in the dark, we didn't stay out until true sunset, but we did get some great photos and made our way back. Apparently the park has a Dark Sky designation, and we had toyed with the idea of staying until dark, BUT the skies had grown overcast again, and after a long day of travel we made the decision that we needed to get an In-N-Out burger for dinner and head to the hotel to rest and prepare for our long hike the next day. Antelope Island was a great choice, and I am so glad we experienced even just a small percentage of the island. It was well worth it and I would definitely go back!

Wife and I are new to the area and cycling…read more Von Cycles helped us tune up a cycle we built and purchase the right cycle we needed to get on the road together. We purchased a Velotric ebike that fit my tall and heavy body. It had to be built right and fit right. Kara knew the inventory perfectly and fit me into the right frame almost immediately. Andrew, who runs the repair shop, adjusted the bike to perfection so it feels easy. We brought our eTrike/Rickshaw in the next day for Andrew to diagnose. It was a special order and no local reps. Andrew re-tuned the entire cycle in 2 days and made it a joy to ride instead of a challenge.

Highly recommend this shop for great service on our Pedegos. This friendly & knowledgeable staff…read moregoes above and beyond the normal bike shop, especially compared to the Park City Pedego's apathetic bunch.