Mountain Biking Tips

IUCC Mountain Bike Ride
Sunday, September 10
Carpool from Stadium Battleship, West Side, 9:30am

Rental Options:
 If you do not own a mountain bike and would like to rent, Bloomington has many options. Mountain bikes can be rented at the following locations:
Store
Cost
Website
Phone Number
Revolution Bike and Bean

http://revolutionbikeandbean.com/
(812) 336-0241
Bicycle Garage Inc.
$25/day1
http://bikegarage.com/
(812) 339-3457
Bikesmiths Bicycle Shop

http://bikesmiths.net/
(812) 339-9970
Salt Creek Cycles
$20/hour $50/day2
http://www.saltcreekcycles.com/
(812) 334-2453
IU Outdoor Adventure
$40/day3
https://imu.indiana.edu/activities/outdoor-adventures/gear-shop.html
(812) 855-2231

1 - 1 day rentals must be returned the next day during normal business hours. Valid driver's license, credit card and signed waiver required with all rentals. Helmets are included with bicycle rental. Please call for availability.
2- Rentals are full suspension mountain bike. Helmets can also be rented for $3 and vehicle bike racks for $10.
3- Helmet and repair kit included. Vehicle bike racks can be rented for $10/day.

Attire:
What you decide to wear is personal preference but a typical mountain bike attire might consist of a loose fitting athletic shirt or a biking jersey, short or long sleeve. Long sleeves can help protect against scrapes from potential overhanging branches. Padded biking shorts or bibs, either loose fitting or tight fitting, can be worn to provide more comfort. Gloves are common among mountain bikers to protect fingers from scrapes or cuts from branches or crashes. Full fingered gloves are most common due to increased protection but any type of gloves will work. Cycling shoes with clips or athletic shoes, depending on preference, are acceptable. Be sure to make sure you have compatible pedals depending on what style of shoe you choose to wear. Finally, always wear a helmet when riding. An example outfit can be found below:
A Women's Guide to Mountain Biking! - Competitive Gear ...


Feel free to email us if you have any questions, and we hope we'll see you out on a ride soon!

Comments

  1. James E LutzFebruary 17, 2018 at 7:40 AM

    If your looking for adventurous trails and pump tracks then Desert Trails Bike Park is the place to go _ Mountain Bike Rentals.

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