level: 7 - Advanced

Get downhill ready with a professional coach!

Ride Mt. Bachelor’s bike park with confidence after a lesson with a certified mountain bike coach. Cog Wild partners with Mt Bachelor to offer intermediate to advanced downhill mountain bike skills clinics for solo riders or private groups. Get berm shreddy and jump ready at Oregon’s premiere downhill park with Cog Wild’s finest guides and coaches. Please inquire for a Mt. Bachelor skills lesson. These lessons are for advanced riders. Coaches and dates are limited.

Private Mt. Bachelor downhill lesson includes: 

  • One-on-one or small group downhill skills building, the lessons will be determined by  your skill level and mountain biking goals.
  • Professional mountain bike coach
  • Lunch and snacks

Mt. Bachelor downhill lessons do not include: 

  • Bike rental (can be booked through Mt. Bachelor rentals)
  • Pads or helmet (can be obtained from Mt. Bachelor rentals)
  • Bike Park ticket (can be purchased at Mt. Bachelor)
  • Transportation to or from Mt. Bachelor

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Boost your Confidence With Private Mountain Bike Skills Lessons

Are you new to mountain biking and ready to learn new skills? Or are you a regular rider and eager to take it to the next level? Hiring a professional mountain bike coach can take your riding from “I’m just gonna try to hang on” to “I’ve got this!”

Cog Wild’s professional mountain bike coaches will help you become a more confident and skilled rider. Sign up for a full or half-day private skills clinic by yourself or with friend so that you are ready to tackle any challenge on the trail.

Interested in conquering Mt. Bachelor’s downhill park? Check out our Mt. Bachelor skills page here. 

Mountain Bike Skills Lessons Include:

  • Professional mountain bike coach
  • Private one-on-one or small group skill building lesson, customized to your level
  • Transportation from Cog Wild Headquarters to the trailhead.
  • Half-day lesson includes on-trail snacks
  • Full-day lesson includes on-trail lunch and snacks
  • Complimentary Deschutes Brewery beer, Polar Seltzer and Humm Kombucha. 

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Mt. Hood Region Multi-day Adventure

Famous for windsurfing and kiteboarding, the Hood River area also has fantastic mountain biking that combines classic Oregon singletrack with stunning scenery. Get up close to the iconic Mt. Hood and deep into the river canyons on its lower flanks. The well designed trails here have big views, techy flow, deep forested sections, meadows and creek crossings and some old school freeride and jump trails. Our camp is in the heart of the Mt. Hood Forest with easy access to the riding.

Day 0

Meet in Bend at noon and travel to our campsite in the Mt Hood region. Meeting at our campsite at 3pm is an option as well. A quick afternoon ride to help get to know the group. Meet and greet happy hour at 5 PM, followed by dinner, stories around the campfire and star gazing.

Day 1

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll head to Post Canyon for a day of riding. Post is a spider web of a trail system with longer xc trails, jump lines and shuttle-able DH trails. Early Freeriders adopted Post Canyon in the late 90’s, so look for classic wood features and skinnys.

Day 2

A good day for a high country ride. We will get up close to Mt. Hood today on the 44 trails, named after the forest road that intersects these trails. 15 mile Creek, 8 mile Creek High Prairie, 5 Mile lookout and Knebal Springs are all options for great loops or shuttles. High meadows and deep forests await a big day on the trail. Celebrate our last night in camp with a healthy dinner and cheers to big adventure.

Day 3

After our last breakfast and breaking camp, We will head for a big point to point ride. Starting high up on the flanks of Mt Hood and ending along the banks of the Hood River, expect long downhills and more great views. There is still plenty of climbing and traversing to keep us honest. A splash in the cold river is “mandatory” before heading home tired and happy.

2023 Dates:

  • July 17-20
  • July 21-24
  • August 10-13
  • Contact us to set up unique dates for your group

$ 1249 per person includes

  • Afternoon shakedown ride on day one then three full days of riding
  • Guide service & support
  • All transportation to and from Bend and during the tour
  • Three nights camping
  • All meals from from dinner the first night to lunch on the last day as well as trail side snacks
  • Beverages from Deschutes Brewery, Humm Kombucha, and Polar Seltzer
  • Badge of honor: Cog Wild patch

Does Not Include

  • Mountain bike rentals. See our bike rentals page for more information.
  • Camping gear such as tents, sleeping bag and pad. Bring your own, or rent them from us.
  • Airport shuttles to and from the Redmond/ Bend (RDM) Airport. Please arrange your own transportation from Redmond Airport to our headquarters, we recommend Enviro Shuttle or Redmond Airport Shuttle.
  • Trip insurance. We highly recommend purchasing trip insurance since stuff comes up.
  • Guide gratuity: If you like the ride, plan to tip your guides.

From our main office in Bend, we rent Ibis and Santa Cruz hardtail and full suspension bikes and have access to most bike brands through the many bike shops in Bend. Come early to get fitted to your bike or we can bring the bike of your choice to the campsite.

If you are flying in to Bend and plan to travel down to Hood River with the guides, consider adding a day in Bend before or after the tour. Cog Wild is located at LOGE Bend, where you can get a hotel room and add a guided ride or shuttle.

Private Group Day Tour

Designed for groups of six or more, such as school groups, wedding parties, corporate retreats, family reunions and more, our private group tours are an ideal way to get your entire group on a bike ride. Cog Wild will collaborate with you to create a mountain bike experience to suit the needs of your group. We provide the guides, gear and the transportation to get your group on trail. Tell us how many people you have, how much time you have, the type of riding you’d like and we’ll take care of the logistics.

All group rides include a “hard tail” front suspension bikes with the option to upgrade to a full suspension bikes along with helmets, water bottles. Upon arriving at Cog Wild, the riders will be set up with bikes and take a warm up loop to make sure everyone is ready to ride before loading a shuttle up to the trailhead. On trail the guides will provide snacks, encouragement and riding tips to keep the crew happy. Each ride ends back at Cog Wild with social time in our outdoor gathering space and post ride beverages from Deschutes Brewery, Polar Seltzer and Humm Kombucha.

Route Options

We have unlimited route options for all levels of private groups. We can organize our Singletrack Sampler, a Mt. Bachelor to Bend ride, or a fun loop in the high country. We’ll work closely with you to make sure that fun is optimized for your group adventure. If you are looking for a winter experience, try a Fat Bike Tour for a fun way to play outside.

Riding Distance

Riding distance varies based on the skill and fitness level of your group.

Rider Level

This can be an introductory ride for riders that are new to mountain biking or a skill-building ride for beginner to intermediate riders. If your group is advanced then we’ll shred more challenging trails. No true beginner bike riders please, participants will have a positive experience if they have prior experience riding a bike.

Terrain & Trails

Most central Oregon trails are smooth and flowy single track that winds through ponderosa pine forests. In late summer and fall the high country trails open up and technical trails can be accessed for experienced riders.

  • Choose from our regular start times: 8:45am, 10:15am or 11:45am, or contact us for a custom time to fit your group’s needs
  • After riders are fit to the bikes, we will jump on a shuttle and ride back to Cog Wild. Milage varies based on group size and skill level
  • Meet at Cog Wild’s headquarters at LOGE Hotel
  • Transportation can be arranged from your location to Cog Wild and back for an additional cost, please inquire when setting up your ride.

Pricing Details:

  • Private group tours require a minimum of 6 riders and are paid by a lead organizer.
  • Price includes a “hard tail” front suspension bike with the option to upgrade to full suspension bikes.
  • If you have less than 6 riders, the minimum price is the cost of 6-riders. Consider our half day guided ride with bike rentals for 5 or less riders.
  • 18% gratuity is automatically added to all private group rides.

Private Group Tour 1-4 hours

  • $140 per person

You can start your booking right away, here’s what we need to know before the ride

  • Ages of minors and seniors
  • Skill level: beginner, intermediate or advanced
  • Any dietary restrictions, allergies and medical conditions.
  • Height of any rider with a bike rental
  • Share your reason for gathering: are you celebrating a special occasion? Are you new colleagues getting to know one another? Family reunion?

Full Day Guided Ride in Bend, Oregon

Imagine this: crisp mountain air mixed with warm sunshine beaming as we unload bikes at the trailhead high in the Cascade Mountains. You grab your hydration pack, strap on your helmet, and prepare to spend the rest of the day on up to 35 miles of sweet singletrack bliss as you make your way back to Bend.

Our full day, “Bachelor to Bend” highlights the best trails available at any time of the season. Routes vary with the snow line, moving up as the high country trails clear off. However we get back to Bend, you will sure to experience miles of fast flowing sections, rocks and roots (if desired), scenic alpine views, forest cruising and some of the most fun you can have in the area. As we descend in elevation, you’ll experience a change in ecosystems from wide open Hemlocks to mixed conifer to classic Ponderosa stands.   Plus, we’ll eat a tasty lunch on the trail at one of many scenic viewpoints.

We highly recommend doing this tour more than once. We will give you a unique route each day with new trails and new scenery.

Full Day Guided Ride Includes:

  • Up to six-hour long mountain bike tour, personalized to your riding level
  • Guide support
  • Shuttle from Cog Wild to the trailhead
  • Substantial sandwiches from local favorite bakery, Nancy P’s
  • Cog Wild water bottle
  • Substantial, healthy snacks on the trail including Picky Bar
  • Complimentary Deschutes Brewery beer Polar Seltzer and Humm Kombucha

Riding Distance

15– 35 miles, depending on your fitness, skill, interests.
Generally 4-5k of descending and 1k of ascending throughout the day.

Rider Level

Full day rides are suitable for fit intermediate to expert riders, expect some decent climbs and long sections of singletrack with lots of corners. The ride is designed to match your abilities.

Terrain & Trails

Bend has a little of everything from smooth and fast flowing single track to machine built jumps to rocky lava tech. You’ll have a taste of all the trails over the course of the day.

Full day tours start at 8:45am, please arrive 15 minutes early, 25 minutes if you are renting a bike

Full day rides typically return between 2 and 3pm

Meet at Cog Wild’s headquarters. After meeting your guide and talking logistics for the day, we will jump on a 9am shuttle

  • Solo Rider: $240
  • 2 or more adult riders: $129 per person
  • Bike rentals are not included. If anyone needs a bike for the day, we have a mountain bikes available for a wide range of heights. You can add bikes during check out.

You can start your booking right away, here’s what we need to know before the ride

  • Ages minors and seniors
  • Skill level: beginner, intermediate or advanced
  • Any dietary restrictions, allergies and medical conditions.
  • Height of any rider with a bike rental

Half Day Guided Ride in Bend, Oregon

Bend, Oregon is a mecca for mountain biking in North America. We have hundreds of miles of trail to share; this ride samples the best of what Central Oregon has to offer. From the world famous Phil’s Trail to lesser-known singletrack loved by locals, we select a route based on your skill and fitness level. Looking for a fast-flowing descent? We’ve got it. Want to improve your skills on technical rocky sections? We have that too. Searching for that perfect ride? Let us help.

This is a great ride for the solo rider, a couple or for a group of buddies that regularly ride together. We’ll make sure your time with us is optimized for maximum fun and trail time!

Half Day Guided Mountain Bike Ride Includes:

Riding Distance

6-20 miles, depending on your fitness, skill, interests.
Generally 1-2k of descending and up to 500 feet of ascending throughout the day.

Rider Level

Half day rides are suitable for all skill levels from beginners to expert riders. Previous mountain biking experience is preferred but we can tailor half day rides to true beginners. On the other hand if you are an experienced rider who wants to get a ripping ride in, its on! The ride is designed to match your abilities.

Terrain & Trails

Smooth and open flowing single track that is fun for all levels. For the more technically intermediate and advanced riders, we can include some rocks and roots, and steeper trails.

Half day tours start at 8:45am, 10:15am or 11:45am. Please arrive 15 minutes early, 25 minutes if you are renting a bike

Half day rides are about 3 hours. Milage vaires based on skill and fitness level.

Meet at Cog Wild’s headquarters. After meeting your guide and talking logistics for the day, we will jump on a shuttle.

  • Solo Rider: $165
  • 2 or more adult riders: $87 per person
  • Children up to age 12: $68 per child
  • Bike rentals are not included. If anyone needs a bike for the day, we have a mountain bikes available for a wide range of heights. You can add bikes during check out. Contact Cog Wild if you have rental bike questions.

You can start your booking right away, here’s what we need to know before the ride

  • Ages of minors and seniors
  • Skill level: beginner, intermediate or advanced
  • Any dietary restrictions, allergies and medical conditions.
  • Height of any rider with a bike rental
mountain biking in Bend, Oregon
photo Samantha Weald