Cog Wild has been guiding mountain bikers in Oregon since 2006. We’re deeply rooted in the bike community and ready to share our love of place to help you have a great experience. There are so many reasons to ride with a guide: camaraderie, logistical and mechanical support, transportation, trail selection made for your specific ride and an insider’s input on recreation in the region.
Cog Wild offers a variety of guided options from our headquarters in Bend: daily rides for solo riders or small groups, curated experiences for large private groups, drop in group rides and full day adventures to the gem trails in the region. Santa Cruz demo bikes, including class 1 pedal assist E-mtbs, can be added to your reservation during the booking process. Demos include a helmet and pedals of your choice.
Explore the options below to select the guided mountain bike ride option that best fits your needs.
Daily Guided Mountain Bike Rides in Bend
Individuals, couples and small groups like families and friend groups, this is the ride for you!
Choose either a full or half day ride to experience the best trails in Bend. A guide is assigned exclusively to your group and will plan a route based on your skill, fitness level and trail conditions to provide a stellar ride.
E Bike Guided Ride
Bring your own class 1 e-bike or rent one from us for a ride on the newly e bike legal trails west of Bend. The guide will select a route appropriate to your skill and interest.
Half Day Guided Ride
Accessible for all skill levels, the guide selects a route based on your skill, interest and fitness to maximize flow on the trail.
Family Guided Ride
Appropriate for families of all configurations: Young or old, experienced riders or not. Your guide will design the ride based on your family’s skill level and interests. Let the us sweat the details so you can enjoy quality time with your people.
Full Day Guided Ride
Best for experienced riders who enjoy multiple hours on trail; ride from the high country all the way back to Bend on singletrack.
Gravel Ride
Central Oregon forest roads are prime for gravel rides. Our gravel guides are on the forefront of the scene and know the road and trail systems well. There are many route options and timeframes we can offer.
Winter Fat Bike Ride
Explore central Oregon’s winter landscape via fat bike on groomed and ungroomed forest tracks. Offered from mid December to late March, Fat Bike Rides are a unique way to beat the crowds and enjoy time on the snow.
Mountain Bike Adventures from Bend
Take a day to explore rugged, backcountry trails in the Ochoco National Forest, the Old Cascade Crest & McKenzie, Mt. Hood and Oakridge regions. All day adventures for very fit intermediate and advanced riders only: expect mandatory hike a bike sections and sustained downhills with awe inspiring views in beautiful places.
Guided Mountain Bike Experiences for Private Groups
Guided Experiences for Private Groups are all inclusive mountain bike rides designed for corporate teams, family reunions, school and youth groups, wedding parties- any large group that wants to ride and needs us do the planning and delivery. Call on Cog Wild to create a memorable outdoor adventure for your crew.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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.