I needed to have 2 folding bikes that I was selling assembled and tuned as quickly as possible for…read morea buyer. I reached out to BV Bikes via email through their website. They responded to me within an hour or so stating that they could do the work, and gave me several appoint times. Naturally I chose an appointment time for that day. Because the appointment time was approaching I confirmed with them online, and drove from Bear Valley where I live to Arnold. When I got to their store, it was dark and empty. I tried to call, but no answer. Nobody home. I returned to Bear Valley and hours later received an email from BV Bikes that the appointment times they sent me were not really for 'today' because they were closed on that day ((who knew?!). Nice to learn AFTER I'd already made the 1 hr. round trip. But what was most irritating was their complete lack of acknowledgement of having sent me bogus appointment times, and zero empathy for the inconvenience that caused me. The UPSIDE was I learned we have a bike shop in ACTUAL Bear Valley thru the Adventure Company where I took the 2 bikes and received incredible care and craftsmanship at about half the price. So if you are thinking about having Bear Valley Bikes of Arnold work on your bikes, think about coming up the hill another 30 min, to ACTUAL Bear Valley Bikes in Bear Valley, and be treated right!

They are very helpful and answer a million of my questions! Great prices and I'm very happy with…read moretheir customer service.

We had a gala of time over 3 days. First day was Snow tubing…read more(they were not open for sledding)... while it was crowded being the 2nd day after the first snowfall of hte season, it was fine. The kicker was that they gave a 50% off Learn to Ski package (cross-country skiing) which saved us several $$$ the next few days. Not only did cross-country skiing was fun (first time for us), the instructors were very patient and effective. The 2nd day I went (on a Monday morning), my group lesson became Private lesson as I was the only on in the class. Even more savings :-) The Warming Hut cafe is a great touch after doing some trails. The food was great here. The tracks for cross-country skiing was kept up. Our entire group (multiple kids and adults) had a great time. Weather was good as well as a bonus.

It was a toss up between BV or Leland's...after reading the reviews for Leland's, I opted for BV…read more It was my kids first time in the snow and I didn't want them to have a horrible crowded first experience. We had to leave early because I wanted to be there close to opening time if 9am, we got there around 10am and there were plenty of parking spots and tubes for the kids to ride. For 6 people, 4 tube rentals for 2hrs it cost me $160. At Leland's I would've paid $240. It was a pleasant experience. The staff was very friendly and seemed genuinely happy doing their job. We had so much fun, the kids were whooped after the two hrs. At first I don't think that two hrs would be enough, but it was perfect. It's an honor system for the amount of time you use the tubes, don't be the one who tries to use them all day. There are a lot of people coming into the park at all times of the mid morning. 2 1/2hes is more than plenty to wear the little ones out. We will definitely be back and would recommend Bear Valley Adventure Co to anyone who has kids.

// 11 Stars, Because 5 Just Ain't Enough…read more This isn't just a bike shop--it's a little hub of stoke tucked away in Avery. Run by the coolest husband-and-wife (and daughter) team, they're super down to earth and know their stuff when it comes to downhill, bikes, service and gear. But what keeps me coming back isn't just the bikes (though they've got all the good stuff)--it's the community they've built. Friday night shop rides in the summer? Yep. Mini concerts in the parking lot? Totally. Post-ride BBQs and beers? Every time, good vibes only. It's one of those rare places where you walk in for a tune-up and end up staying to hang out. Local, genuine, and just rad in all the right ways. Every time you stop in, you feel more like a friend than a customer. Support places like this--they make mountain towns feel like home.

Stopped by today and the team was super helpful with my mountain bike. We are weekenders and it's…read morenice to see they have great hours on the weekend!!!we are going to make on of the Friday night rides! I wish you much success!

Scott was friendly and helpful during our bike rental process. We appreciate his good vibes!…read more We followed the recommended route, and saw a teen bear at Fallen Leaf Lake. Wonderful experience and we will do it again!!

On an off-season trip to Tahoe, the weather was good so we wanted to get some family biking time…read morein... And that meant we absolutely had to go to our favorite, Anderson's Bike Rental!!! Great to see our favorite bikemaster, Phil, greeting us warmly upon arrival. As usual, he made us feel at home as he walked us through the paperwork and the bikes, giving us tips on spots that we might like to check out along the route. He made sure that we were squared away, comfortable, and confident before we took off on two two-wheelers and one trike. We had a fantastic time riding, exploring, and even stopping for a lunch picnic at Mt. Tallac where we were joined by ducks---great day and a wonderful memories for us all!! Returning the gear at the end of our adventure, Phil was joined by the Boss lady herself , Sue, who always brings a smile and like, Phil, always makes you feel like family!! These folks will always be our Go To for bike adventures in Lake Tahoe!! Thanks again for the great service, solid bikes, and for another great day for our family!!!

Easy going helpful knowledgeable family run small shop. No lines when we got there on a busy…read moreholiday week. The online reservation platform is super easy, or you can do it right there in the shop. All the gear in their rack was in great condition. I own my own gear, but definitely wasn't worth driving it up and down and flying with it for the one or two days I'd be boarding your skin. Prices beat the mountain by far and the time you wasted in line beats the mountain by far.

New equipment rentals & better pricing for combo packages. Expedient fitting and check-out…read more Pro-tip: We received a discount code for lift tickets at Sierra Ski Resort. Skip the lines at the resorts and rent here if needed!

I grew up at Bass Lake in the early '90s, right as mountain biking was taking off. I still come…read moreback every summer, and I'm grateful a shop like Pedal Forward is here. Serving locals and helping visitors find the good stuff. Now that I live in Seattle, I've love watching all their YouTube trail videos. They've filmed all the classic trails, even some new ones like 'Blind Squirrel,' and make planning rides easy. Over July 4th, I rented a Specialized Turbo Levo. They did a professional fit adjustment, free of charge, and the staff pointed me to new trail improvements I would've missed, even as a former local. Thirty years on, the sport keeps evolving. Shops like Pedal Forward are a big reason why. Keep it up, brothers.

Pedal Forward is absolutely legit. Great service, tons of inventory, super friendly to…read moreout-of-towners. What really sets them apart though is they actually give back - they're heavily involved with trail stewardship days and support the Yosemite South Gate Trail Cooperative with both time and money. If you're in town looking to ride, stop by. You won't regret it.

Jen was so kind and helpful, I wish I could force her to be my next door neighbor. We rented two…read moree-bikes for a half day. Jen gave us great directions on where to go to see the best scenery. It was lovely. We went up the hill to Twin lakes, George and Mary lakes, and many more. So pretty. Prices were good, but service was outstanding! We had a wonderful time and even stopped at Mammoth Brewing for a beer, like Jen had suggested. Great time. Super fun day. Thanks Jen, you rock!

The most unprofessional and greedy ski shop I've came across in my 7 years of snowboarding. I…read morebrought a friend to rent here and she got the demo snowboard package. It came with very old looking bindings and they claimed that it was all they had. Day 2 on the slopes, front binding became loose and back binding ankle strap couldn't click in. My friend was stuck on the mountain without safe equipment to get down, so she had to call ski patrol to get her down with downhill lifts. A fun blue bird day was cut short for her. When returning the gear and asking for a refund for the second day, the shop had the audacity to deny responsibility and claim that the gear was working when it was rented out and that my friend should've brought the gear back while being stuck on the mountain. They ended up offering a 5 dollar discount, when the old equipment they rented out wasn't even worth the 2 days demo price was that was charged. This shop does not belong in the ski industry. It showed zero concerns about the safety of their patrons and zero responsibility for the garbage equipment that they rented out.

I love this spot! It's conveniently located right across from the lake and they are always really…read morefriendly. Fair prices as well! I'll be by again and again

Great little shop in a very convenient location…read more I snapped a cable while riding the trails close by and decided to stop by Trailside Bikes on my way home. They had the parts I needed in stock and at very reasonable prices. I was able to get my bike back out on the trails the next day and not miss any riding time. Thanks, Trailside!

I had the best experience with Trailside Bikes this past weekend. I was traveling to the area from…read moreout of town for a cycling event and contacted Trailside ahead of time to arrange for a rental. Dave was very responsive, organized, and detail oriented. Everything worked out as planned with great service and I couldn't recommend them enough. I will definitely use them again, great shop!