Cog Wild is Bend, Oregon’s one stop shop for all things mountain biking: guided rides, skills instruction, bike rentals and shuttles. Guided mountain bike rides and skills instruction are available daily for individuals to large groups and for all levels of riders. For those who are familiar with the region or who are competent explorers, Cog Wild provides daily shuttles to the main trailheads along the Cascade Lakes Highway. Bike rentals are available for all tours, shuttles or a la carte.
All rides happen on the Deschutes National Forest. We love Bend and are excited to share our knowledge of place with locals and tourists alike.
Guided Mountain Bike Rides
Guided rides are a great introduction the extensive mountain bike trail network around Bend. Get the lay of the land and connect to place with an experienced guide.
Mountain Bike Skills Instruction
Professional mountain bike coaches instruct daily private lessons or pre-scheduled group clinics.
Mountain Bike Adventure Rides
Join Cog Wild for big day trips to the Ochoco National Forest, the McKenzie Region and the Old Cascade Crest.
Bend Mountain Bike Shuttles
This is how experienced mountain bikers maximize riding in Bend, Oregon. Park at Cog Wild, jump on our regular daily shuttles to Wangoa, Swampy and Dutchman Trailheads, then ride trail all the way back to our parking lot. Join a public shuttle, charter a private shuttle, or join our special seasonal shuttles.
Mountain Bike Rentals in Bend
Cog Wild has large fleet of Santa Cruz e-MTBs, full suspension, hardtail and gravel bikes. We also have a limited selection of kid sized mountain bikes.
Trailhead Lodge x Cog Wild
Looking for the perfect basecamp for your next Bend riding adventure? Trailhead Lodge is Central Oregon’s year-round home for outdoor enthusiasts, nestled on more than six acres bordering the Deschutes National Forest and just minutes from some of Bend’s best biking trails.
Whether you’re spinning laps at Phil’s, exploring the Cascade Lakes area, or joining a Cog Wild guided adventure, Trailhead Lodge is designed with riders in mind. Take advantage of convenient outdoor bike racks, secure in room bike storage, and their dedicated bike wash station, making it easy to clean up and get ready for another day on the trails.
After a day in the saddle, unwind at the Trailhead Lodge Café & Bar with local beer, wine, coffee, baked goods, and light snacks around the fire pits, while swapping trail stories with fellow riders – ride, relax, repeat – Trailhead Lodge.
Travel Information for Bend, Oregon
Weather Information for Bend, Oregon
Check the weather for the area & elevation where you plan on riding so that you can dress appropriately to mountain bike around Bend, Oregon. “There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing!”
National Weather Service for Bend
Monthly Averages for Central Oregon Weather
Deschutes National Forest E-bike policy
Class 1 pedal-assist E bikes are allowed on select trails on the Deschutes National Forest. Learn more at Central Oregon Trails Alliance’s e-bike page.
Cog Wild has full suspension Santa Cruz Vala e-bike rentals that can be added to any guided ride, skills session or mountain bike shuttle.
E bikes will only be dropped at the Wanoga shuttle drop spot, since they are not allowed on trails out of Swampy or Dutchman Sno-Parks.