Vail Pass bike shuttle
Let gravity do its job. We drive you to the summit of Vail Pass; you coast twelve miles of paved path back through Ten Mile Canyon. Three trip lengths, all ages, all fitness levels.
Book the fare, pick the bike when you arrive
Book online before your rental date and 35% comes off. You're reserving your seat and departure time — we stock plenty of bikes and will help you choose when you get here.
Shuttle only
Bring your own bike. A helmet and a $5 safety check are required.
- Return transport included
- Helmet rental $10
- Mandatory $5 safety check
Shuttle + adult bike
Pick your bike when you arrive — we stock plenty to choose from.
- Bike, helmet and lock
- Test ride before departure
- Return transport included
Shuttle + kid’s bike
Twelve and under, sized at the shop before you leave.
- Junior bike and helmet
- Trailers and tag-alongs available
- Return transport included
Shuttle + e-bike
Pedal-assist. Ride all the way back to Keystone with ease.
- Pedal-assist e-bike
- Ride the pass both ways
- Return transport included
Kids' rates are for twelve years old and younger. Online prices shown; walk-in day-of rates struck through.
Same shuttle. Pick your effort.
All three start at the same place with the same van ride. The difference is how far you keep going and how much of it you pedal. Choose an e-bike at pickup and any of them gets easier.
Mostly coasting
Vail Pass summit down to Frisco on paved path. Stop at Copper for the scenic chairlift, mini golf or lunch, then drop through Ten Mile Canyon past mountain lakes and an old mine. Good for families and anyone who just wants the view.
Coasting and cruising
Everything in Trip 1 plus seven flat, easy miles along the shore of Lake Dillon into Dillon. Look through the telescope at the osprey nest and the Continental Divide, then stop at the Tiki Bar at the marina. Good for anyone who rides occasionally.
See all of Summit
Trips 1 and 2 plus six miles of low-grade climbing along the east shore of Lake Dillon and up through the woods beside the Snake River into Keystone. Our favourite section of path in the county, and the ride ends at our door. Good for riders who want the workout.
Arrive 45 minutes early. This isn't padding.
- Step 01
Book the fare
Online you reserve your seat and departure time, not a specific bike, and you pay in full when you book.
- Step 02
Arrive 45 min early
You will pick and test-ride a bike, get sized for a helmet, and walk the map and pickup points with us.
- Step 03
Ride, then we collect you
About a four-hour window from departure to pickup. We close at 5pm in summer, so the last window is firm.
Your own bike, what to bring, and cancellations
Bringing your own bike?
- A helmetBring your own or rent one from us for $10.
- A $5 safety inspectionMandatory. We check tyre pressure, brakes, bolts, bars, controls and seat before you load.
What to bring
Colorado high-country weather turns over fast. Check the forecast for zip 80435 the morning you ride.
A light rain jacket and layers, a backpack, water, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, phone and wallet. Water, sunglasses and sunscreen are non-negotiable even on a cloudy day at 10,600 feet. Locks are available on request if you plan to stop.
Cancellations
Seats are paid in full when you book. Cancel at least 48 hours before departure for a full refund; inside 48 hours, or a no-show, is non-refundable.
Riders must be able to demonstrate basic braking and turning ability before we load the shuttle.
Vail Pass bike path safety
Safety video embed
The existing YouTube safety video drops in here — lazy-loaded so it doesn't slow the page down.
The path is shared with walkers, runners, families and the occasional moose. Keep right, call your pass, and control your speed on the switchbacks below the summit — the grade is steeper than it looks and the corners tighten.
Mountain View Sports operates under special use permit from the USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest.