We rented a bike for two days and hired Daron for one day to guide/instruct (2 adults/3 boys) on June 16-17. He was excellent with my three boys - patient, good communication, and very knowledgable. Rental bike was in great condition and exactly what we needed. Great time had by all. Highly recommended. read more

Great overall experience and would do it again and I highly recommend. Called Daron to reserve and set it up and it was that easy! My son and I met at the drop site at 10am and Daron and John were there to get us geared up and on our way. Since it was my son's 1st time riding, I added a guide/instructor and John was excellent! Patient, very nice and great info, helped my son, showed us some beautiful trails and areas to ride. It was a great time and my son will never forget the amazing fun and memories! read more

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So fun and exactly what we were looking for! Daron is a fantastic instructor! We will certainly be calling him again in the future. read more

Tahoe Dirt Bikes - Hill climbs - Bike Rentals Near Me - Truckee, California

I rented from Tahoe dirt bikes over the summer and had the best experience. I have been long time debating a dirt bike and it was a great way to see if it was something I would want to get into. The man that runs this company definitely will want to put you on the bike that is right for your skill level so you have an enjoyable time. He also provides all the safety gear and double checks that it fits you. If I ever want to rent again, or have friends/family in the area looking to ride, this will certainly be the place I recommend. Additionally, make sure to book ahead of time as this is a rental shop that prefers to deliver the equipment out to your area. I did not realize that but luckily they were able to get me all set up. read more

Bachelor party for me and 4 friends. I booked pretty last minute - just several days before, sending a request via their website. Daron emailed and called the next morning explaining how everything worked with great clarity so I booked the rentals and a guide for the day. On the day of the booking, we met our guide, John, at the designated meeting spot. We got kitted up and John gave us a brief overview of the bikes. We'd all ridden street bikes a fair bit but not much dirt bike experience. John was fantastic at gradually ramping up the difficulty, giving us feedback, and tips and was just generally chill and knowledgeable. We did a bunch of quad trails, a bit of single track, the motocross park, and some other bits and pieces. Can't wait to go back and rent some bikes again! read more

A really solid experience overall for group of four; I'd recommend this outfit and would rent from them again. Logistics and organization were super responsive and smooth. The protective gear is rough but functional. One bike had an oil leak that could have cut the day short, but we were tired and ready to finish before it got that bad. All of us were beginners and our guide John - great attitude, helpful and chill - gave us enough basic instruction to get us started and on the trail quickly but not quite enough for us all to ride safely. Maybe obvious but this is a 'let's get out on the trail' event not a motorcycle riding class. The Prosser Dam area is a beautiful place to spend a day. read more

I travelled 12,500 miles from Woy Woy Australia to ride these trails, and the fun was 11/10. I wanted a decent bike and a guide to ride with... wasn't I in for a treat. Daron organised a great bike for me, we'd discussed what I ride at home and what I was considering getting into.. so a KTM 350 with all the trick running gear was set up, and ran like a dream.. though the big, BIG fun was my guide - Rachel. Gun rider, fun person, brilliant guide. If you are lucky enough to get to ride with Rachel she will test your limits, keep your attention with a good mix of main trail, singles, challenging hill climbs and stop at some magnificent scenery along the way. I covered the West coast and had some serious fun during my many weeks in America, riding with Rachel in this patch of paradise was a highlight. read more

Tahoe Dirt Bikes - Rachel is a gun riding, moto racing, fun guide - Bike Rentals Near Me - Truckee, California

Great half day riding trails and fire roads around the tahoe area. Daron will outfit you with the bike best suited to your skills/experience. The guide john is friendly knowledgeable and patient. Definitely add to your to do list when in the reno/tahoe area read more

Tahoe Dirt Bikes - Bike Rentals Near Me - Truckee, California

Just rode with Tahoe Dirt Bikes today. We had a wonderful time. I brought my two 12 yr old girls and they learned well and we went for a decent ride. Bikes were easy to learn. They provide ALL the safety equipment, and the trails were easy (we were all newbies). Can't wait to go back!!!! read more

Tahoe Dirt Bikes - My darling girls on motorcycles!!! - Bike Rentals Near Me - Truckee, California

Great experience today. We had 2 adults and 4 kids -- one adult with motorcycling experience. Easy synch up/gear up. Good gear; very serviceable bikes. Our guide, Joe, was friendly, courteous, and on top of his game. We drove to the BLM land at Lemmon Valley in Nevada and had a great time. Lots of patience for the kids learning to ride for the first time. Thank you! read more

That was the best five hours of my YEAR! I am afraid to Yelp about this because he'll be booked solid next time I'm in town, but I suppose I should share... this guy really knows his stuff. This is the stuff you dream of for months after a vacation. I spent hours reading reviews of rental places around Tahoe. I called quite a few places to find one with enough patience to answer my questions and the flexibility to fit my needs. He's a small company with off-road race experience and equipment for riders of ANY skill level to rent. Daron sent a PayPal invoice, I paid it, and it was that easy to book. He has very straightforward paperwork and great bikes for rent, covering a range of experience from first day on a bike "teach me to ride" all the way to "I race off-road and need help on loose terrain up steep slopes". My friend and I, yes he took out a group of only 2, both have dirt bikes back in Texas, so we rented a Yamaha YZ450F and another fast 450cc and had a blast. Daron met us at the rental house he's partnered with and got us fixed up for the day. We drove out to the middle of nowhere and parked, then hopped on the bikes. He led us through his favorite parts of the mountainous desert and lowlands on a variety of excursions. I let him know when we needed a rest or when I had a question. He's a fantastic and patient motorcycle instructor. I will definitely do this again, he made it all easy. I've rarely been so happy and exhausted at the same time, what a great day. read more

Tahoe Dirt Bikes - Working carefully down a 50% incline on a great day of trails - Bike Rentals Near Me - Truckee, California

What can I say; after a rough night out, my buddies and I were having trouble focusing the next day and needed to cancel our reservation. Daron, being the rockstar that he is, instead of having us eat the cost of the booking, he was amenable to letting us ride the next day. Great times, great memories - 10/10 would recommend. read more

Awesome friendly staff. Quality motorcycles. Great experience. I highly recommend them whether you are a pro needing a little escape and don't have your gear, or a beginner wanting a tour. You can't go wrong. read more

Didn't know what to expect when we rented a bike for my son for his first ever ride. Daron got us set up with a 50 and all the protective gear. They got us out to a nice dirt track for a beginner to learn on and my son had a blast. I couldn't believe how much fun I had just watching and cheering him on. The site had nice picnic benches to break at in the shade. It all worked out great! Can't wait to come back and do it again! read more

Purchased a dirt bike tour for my girlfriend and I in mid November. I'd say the entire experience was awesome! Planned the tour about a month in advance with pretty much no dirt biking experience. I was texting back and fourth with the owner until the day before regarding whether it would be too snowy or cold to dirt bike. Daron was responsive and easy to communicate with. During the tour, he taught my girlfriend and I everything we needed to know to go up few hills and dirt mounds. We rode along a few paths near Reno. We've been Atving in Pismo tons of time, but learning how to switch gears on a dirt bike is quite different. My girlfriend was terrified at first, and was slightly mad at me for booking such a "dangerous activity", but she had a blast and wants to go dirt biking again. She even talks about getting a street bike now. Dirt biking has been on my bucket list for awhile, but it was somewhat difficult for me to find places that would let us rent them with no experience. That's also close to places where we can ride around. If you want to learn how to ride dirt bikes, this is a great place to go! Daron was a great instructor and will be patient with you while you learn the basics. We loved how these are custom tours, so it was just Daron, my girlfriend and I. We didn't feel like we were wasting anyone else's time while we were getting the basics down. read more

Drove from Oregon w/ my 15 yr old son to celebrate his birthday. He has experience riding flats on a CRF230, but never trails. I have a little more experience, but not much. My son was outfitted with a yz250f (by my request), and I got the fc250. Both bikes ran great, and Doug (our guide for the day) was patient as we got used to the bikes and the trails. We mostly stayed on the smaller service roads (which are dirt), a couple of times tried single track, and even a moto x track near the dam. Plenty of options! Our speed increased throughout the day, and by the end had gained new skills and confidence rippin it. Thank you Daron and Doug. You offer a great service. read more

Five years ago I booked an outing with Tahoe Dirt Bikes for my best friend's bachelor party. It was one of my best days of the 2010s, thanks to the excellent guidance, location, and weather. We split into two groups due to the disparity in our riding skills. Both group leaders assessed our skills and adjusted accordingly. We self-described our two groups as "beginner" and "intermediate", but the intermediate group ended up on what the group leader described as some of their most advanced (and exciting) trails. I was in the beginner group and loved the improvement in my skills over a few hours. I remember going up one steep incline and being delighted that I was totally confident about making it up safely. My only previous experience with dirt bikes was being taught the basics by friends. I had no practice, although I did drive a scooter a lot as a kid. The location is beautiful, and you get lots of awesome views from the dirt bikes. The weather at the beginning of April was perfect. Sunny, highs in the 50s, cool air but warm sun. The ground was generally dry. We damaged one piece of equipment (someone joined the intermediate group with no previous experience), and the replacement fee was fair. Communication was prompt and professional. They unboxed a brand new helmet so that everyone in our ~15 person group would have proper size equipment. The awesome memory was well worth the cost. read more

Just finished up a great day on some very nice equipment. Daron took his time and made sure our whole group was comfortable and confident before he sent us out. Our group ranged from complete novices to experienced. Daron made sure the equipment was well matched. The area was both beautiful and fun. What a great way for a family to spend the day! read more

Fantastic! Daron, the proprietor, and a couple of his assistants took me and 8 friends on a terrific day of dirt biking in the desert just north of Reno. A couple riders were experienced, but most of us were total beginners. Daron eased us into dirt biking with clear, thoughtful instruction, a great progression of terrain and conditions, and excellent equipment. Our day was outstanding in every way. We had an awesome time, and I can't wait to go riding again with Daron. Highly recommend! read more

First time riding dirt bikes with my brother-in-law this week during a visit into town while visiting family. Working with Darin beforehand to get the bikes reserved was a joy. He had the entire day planned and ready for us as soon as we walked through the door. Equipment was top notch, and exactly what we needed for a great day. The real gem of the day though was our guide, Rachel. She had us two complete novices up and ripping around the trails in no-time. Very responsive to our questions/concerns and provided perfect feedback all day. She pushed us just far enough to have the time of our lives. I look forward to coming back and introducing the rest of my family to dirt biking through her!! read more

Well, my son went solo with Chaz and rated his experience a 9/10. 10 if he had been on a more powerful dirt bike. BUT....he is not at that level yet. I was beyond impress with everyone at Tahoe Dirt Bikes. My 16 yr. old son was to go with his dad. Last minute shoulder injury prevented him from going. Our son went solo with Chaz. Chaz did an excellent job assessing his level and finding great trails to ride. Will definitely go back as our son had such a great time. read more

For the last several years we've rented his side-by-side for a family trip and he is always amazing to work with. Takes the time to educate, easy transaction (pickup/drop off), fair pricing and more. I would highly recommend Tahoe Dirt Bikes and will continue to rent from him year after year. Thanks Daron! read more

An amazing experience. The hospitality was great. He provided everything we needed from gear to transportation and easy directions to trails. I can't wait to come back. read more

I posted a review in August of the bad experience we had and it was removed. Not sure how or why. I also see another review similar to mine was also removed. I would rent from another individual or be sure ALL bikes work properly before leaving his residence. I rented 4 bikes for a day and it was a first time for my kids. I was NOT told my 450 had a bad starter on it and that I would have to pull start or kick start the bike. Darron was well aware my day was going to be getting on and off it to help my kids. Well, that didn't work. I rented a bike with electric start and it did NOT work. So after getting off trailer I was aware now it did not work. Of course he was not available to resolve the problem, Meaning bringing another bike. He was out mountain biking, keep in mind this was a work day. So we loaded up and returned his stuff, not more than a 1.5hrs including the tow to and back from the spot. A waste of money, equipment I doubt is never cleaned. Keep in mind I have left out more complaints associated to this situation because every time I think about this day, I get pissed. Thank you for a terrible day, and your comment about exaggerating my ability, any day you want to wear off the untouched rubber on your R6 I will be glad to do it for you, hopefully that bike runs without having to push start something that is paid to rent. read more

Daron rocks! He had everything we wanted, even swapped a bike to work better for us when we arrived. Good communication, reasonable prices. We will be back. read more

I had a great time today with Mick as my guide. My YZ 450 was awesome. Great power and an easy bike to ride. We covered about 50 miles in 3 1/2 hours. We went through a lot of terrain types. Mick knows where to take you based on your ability. The last time I rode a dirt bike was 20 years but it came back to me quickly and it was a great experience. I used to ride two strokes growing up and the new four strokes are a lot more fun and forgiving in my opinion. I'm going to come back and take some friends in the spring. Thanks Daron and Mick. read more

Tahoe Dirt Bikes - Bike Rentals Near Me - Truckee, California

We rented a four seat Razer for a day and had a great experience with these guys. They were very friendly and accommodating and provided us with some great information about the local trails and where to go. Our family had a great time and the service was fantastic. I highly recommend them if you are looking for a quality experience. read more

If you're looking to make memories in Lake Tahoe then this is a small price to pay for an entire day of riding dirt bikes in Lake Tahoe National Forest. There is beautiful track all around the forest and you are provided with very adequate gear to take on all kinds of challenges. Daren is a great representative for the company as well. He assisted us from reserving the bikes only a few days ahead of time and then pointed us in the right direction upon arriving. The review would be 5-stars but consumers should ask it be confirmed that the bikes run without issue before leaving. One of our three had a minor issue that made the engine stall occasionally when we were stopped. In the end I'm very satisfied with my experience and especially with Daren. read more

My 10 yr old son and I were both beginners and had a great day out in the North Reno desert with our guides, Mick and Janee. They couldn't have been nicer people, and were very knowledgeable about their passion. Great instruction. Can't wait to go back. read more

Tahoe Dirt Bikes - Bike Rentals Near Me - Truckee, California

Wow, dirt bike riding in the Black Rock desert with friends and Daron as our trusty leader made for one of the best weekends ever! Two of us in the group had never been on a motorcycle before, but Daron is a great instructor and soon had us zipping over the playa and up and down (small) hills. We are excited that dirt biking is something we can do year round in the Reno area and can't wait to plan our next trip! read more

Rented a Timbersled snow bike for the day from Daron. He made the entire process extremely easy. He had all the equipment you could need, ranging from protective gear to trailers to tie downs. All the machines are in excellent condition and run great. I plan on renting a regular dirt bike from him this summer! Highly recommend!! read more

A great time, Janee was excellent, she gave us tips along the way and was patient with us newbies.

Daron rented a YZ450 to me this summer and it was a easy process and great experience! Picked up in Truckee and took it to Barker Pass for an amazing day of riding! I would highly recommend renting from Tahoe Dirt Bikes for their service and convenience! read more

This was an exhilarating experience! Daron was kind, patient, knowledgable and a blast! He brought 6 bikes to the Nevada desert, showed is how to ride, then guided us through incredible terrain! Thank you, Daron! Looking forward to going again. read more

Renting the Razr and dirt bikes is a highlight of our vacation. Daron, Mira and crew are really great and easy to work with. Great service during reservations and during check in. The Razr and dirt dirt bikes worked perfect and were so much fun. We chose bikes that were slightly too small for our kids and they even drove a larger bike out to us. Highly recommended. read more

Daron rented a friend and myself 2 timbersleds for one day. The whole thing went perfect and I have absolutely zero complaints or issues. We will be back again next year to do the same thing. Daron rides all the toys he rents so he knows what needs to be done to keep them in top shape. My friend and I each got yz450 dirt bikes with the timbersled conversion kit. The bikes had zero issues and worked fantastic all day. Daron gave us directions where to go and about 20 minutes of tips before we took off. I cannot recommend him enough if you want to rent some awesome toys in the Tahoe area. read more

Can't say enough good things about this business. Darren was absolutely professional and a very helpful guide. All of the bikes were in excellent condition. The gear was in good shape and well-maintained. The trails around Truckee were some of the most beautiful I've ever ridden. There is a tremendous variety including awesome singletrack. I would highly recommend doing business with Tahoe dirt bikes to all my friends and family. read more

We rented three ATV's from Daron and his crew and had an amazing time. Daron is easy to work with, affordable, he has a lot of equipment to chose from and the area where he takes you to ride is scenic, plentiful, and beautiful. We had a very memorable day and would definitely recommend and rent again from Tahoe Dirt Bikes. read more

Hadn't ridden in awhile and needed to just get re-acclimated. Went out solo with Mick and Janee and had a great time. Bike was in great running shape and they showed me some great terrain out in Hungry Valley area I think. If you're a beginner and want to try this sport, but don't want to shell out $5k to $10k for bikes and gear, renting is a great way to learn if you like it enough to jump in. read more

This was my second time renting from Daron. The first time my son and I rented a couple of bike and had a great day riding in the Truckee area. This time my daughter wated to come along , so with a forecast high of 30 deg. we rented his 4 seat razor and had a blast outside Reno. We will be back to try timber sleds when there is snow. read more