Rates & Reservations

Rates

Our guided rides include a professional guide with excellent local knowledge to keep you on track and entertained for the whole ride. We also handle all permits, shuttle to and from the ride, tools and spare parts for unexpected mechanical issues, emergency training and first aid gear to treat the ocassional boo-boo.

Guided rides on the IMBA Classic Monarch Crest Trail are $200 for the first person and $100 for each additional person up to a total of four people per group. This ride  includes lunch and participants need to be comfortable mountain biking in higher altitudes above 11,000 feet. Bikes are not included but this years Demo bikes can be arranged, please call ahead for availability.

Guided rides on the Colorado Trail, Alpine Tunnel, Silver Creek are $150 for the first person and $100 for each additional person up to a total of four people per group. This ride  includes lunch and participants need to be comfortable mountain biking in higher altitudes above 10,000 feet. Bikes are not included but this years Demo bikes can be arranged, please call ahead for availability.

Half-day trips on the Salida Mountain Trail system and the Colorado State Parks River Road are great for beginners, families, large groups. These rides include a basic front suspension mountain bike, complimentary water bottle, and a snack. These rides are $90 per person with a two person minimum.

Town Bike Rides: Salida has a great history and a spectacular historical downtown, come visit it by bike and gather a different appreciation for the old railroad lines, being on the valley floor surrounded by the many 14ers in the Sawatch Range, ride along the Arkansas River. These tours are great for any age and can range from one to two hours. Rides include bike and complimentary water bottle. Town Bike tours are $50 per person with two person minimum. If you have a large group visiting Salida (wedding party, reunion, trade show) this is a great way to make them get out and enjoy town, we can custom tailor the ride to make sure everyone has a great time.

Epic Challenge All Day Ride: There are some great trails in the Arkansas River Valley between Salida and Leadville. Piecing together a great route that we can share with the fittest of friends is a unique option. This was designed for the person visiting this area to see  and ride everything, well maybe not everything but an amazing amount. This ride could consist of the whole LT100 course in one day, most of the VT125 course in one day, or most of the Colorado Trail in our area in one day. Bring your camera, sunscreen, lots of food and energy drink, and plan on riding from very early to very late. This ride can be designed with bail out options for inclement weather or in case someone gets tired. This ride is $400 for the first rider, $500 for two riders. A lot of interaction is taken to make sure riding expectations are met.

Questions on rides for very large groups? Multiple day rides? Need to understand what all those levers and dials are on your full suspension bike? Trying to research your next bike, remember two days of bike rentals can be applied towards your new bike purchase! Absolute Bikes is located in Historic Downtown Salida, we can pick you up at your hotel and take you to the trails on your guided ride.

Prices quoted above do not include gratuities. If you have a great time, please consider letting your guide know accordingly.

What you need to bring

If you haven’t ridden in Colorado before, here’s some good tips and handy reminders even for those of you who have a tour or two under your belt.

It’s the Rockies and weather can change in an instant so be prepared with good riding clothes and maybe arm and leg warmers or a long-sleeve, fast drying shirt (100 percent cotton is a no-no) and a lightweight rain jacket.

The high altitude and arid climate here works up a powerful thirst so bring plenty of water in the form of water bottles or hydration pack and drink early and often to keep headaches at bay.

You’re closer to the sun and that means the rays are more intense here so sunscreen and lip balm will protect your tender skin and lips from drying out and getting the less-than-alluring alligator effect. Slather on the sunscreen. Protect your eyes with sunglasses; since you’re being sporty, polycarb lenses are preferable to glass.

Here’s what we like to pack in our small day packs: nuts or gorp (keep chocolate to a minimum unless you like gooey messes), squish-resistant fruit such as an apple, orange or strategically positioned banana, energy bars, and for longer tours, maybe even a PBJ (or PBHoney or PBHoneyBanana or PBJ PotatoChip – yum!) wrapped in foil and/or a ziplock bag, those aforementioned extra layers, extra sunscreen and lip balm, and a small camera or phone with built-in camera for all those pictures you’re gonna want to take.

Experienced riders, come with all your accoutrements – helmet, shoes, gloves. If you’re renting from us, all bikes come outfitted with the essential trailside tools & repair kit, a variety of pedal choices, helmet and tire repair essentials.

If you’re not sure what to wear or pack or simply forget something at home, no worries! Our store, Absolute Bikes, is a full-service retail and repair shop has everything you could possibly want to buy to make your trip more comfortable, safe, enjoyable and yes, even fashionable.

Alpine Tunnel

You know what? Gear, schmear the most important thing you can bring along is a smiley face and sunny disposition. You don’t have to be an uber-athlete to join an Absolute Bikes Adventure tour. We’ll go at your pace and hey, take it from the gal writing this text, there’s no shame if you have to walk the occasional technical section or two; we’ve all been there and we still love to ride. You’re here to have fun and we’re here to take the worry and hassle out of your bike adventure so you can relax, leave the details and route-finding to us and prepare for maximum fun..

Reservations

To book a trip with us, please Contact Us with your group size, dates and the type of ride you’d like to do. Call us Toll Free at – 888-539-9295 or send us an email.

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