Bike Festival Group Rides & Shuttles
Group Ride & Shuttle Schedule, Descriptions, Ability Level Definitions & More
Shuttles are available to festival pass holders only. On-site group rides are open to the general public. There is limited space available for all van shuttles so riders must sign up prior to boarding the shuttle at the Festival Registration Tent. Some group rides may exceed demo periods so please consult with your demo staff BEFORE departing on a longer group ride or shuttle. Adaptive riders seeking to join any offsite shuttle ride should consult Base Camp to ensure adequate shuttle bike carrying capacity.
Scroll to the bottom of the page for Rider Ability Level Descriptions (please read)
Please check back for updates to the festival schedule, group rides and clinics.
Grove/Drake Group Ride, Presented by Wheel Wranglers
Friday, September 2, 1:30pm
2 Hours +
Meet at the Skills Park to load the Wheel Wranglers bike shuttle and shuttle van at 1:30pm for this Teton Valley classic intermediate advanced loop ride just west of Victor in Big Hole Mountains. Approx 40 min drive to/from the TH. Ride typically approx. 60-90 minutes.
On this ride, we’ll ascend Grove Creek, hop onto the Big Hole Crest for a minute then descend Drake Creek, taking a short gravel pedal back to the shuttle. SPACE IS LIMITED. e-MTBs OK
Saturday, September 2nd Shuttles & Group Rides
Adaptive-Focused Beginner XC Group Ride (all riders encouraged to join)
Saturday, August 31st, 9:30-11:30 am AND 1:30-3:30 pm
2 Hour
Meet at the adaptive tents in the EXPO area at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm for bike set up and fitting. This ride will be on shorter Green and Blue trails similar to Greenhorn and Jolly Green Giants.
On this ride, we’ll share our knowledge of body position, pre-ride check, brake management, choosing lines, navigating obstacles and more while riding together and having a blast!
Adaptive-Focused Advancec DOWNHILL Group Ride (all riders encouraged to join)
Saturday, August 31st, 9:30-11:30 am AND 1:30-3:30 pm
2 Hour
Meet at the adaptive tents in the EXPO area at 9 am and 1pm for bike set up and fitting. This ride will occur on shorter downhill trails off of the Shoshone lift.
On this ride, we’ll share our knowledge of body position, pre-ride check, brake management, choosing lines, navigating obstacles and more while riding together and having a blast!
Adaptive-Focused Advanced XC Group Ride
Saturday, September 2, 9:30-11:30 am AND 1:30 to 3:30 pm
2 - 2.5 Hours
Meet at the adaptive non-profit tents in the EXPO area at 9 am and 1 pm for bike set up and fitting.
On this ride, we’ll have a blast on trails like Quakie Ridge, The Other One and Perma Grin.
Sunday, September 3 Shuttles & Group Rides
Adaptive-Focused Beginner XC Group Ride (all riders encouraged to join)
Sunday, September 1, 9:30am-11:30 am AND 1:30-3:30 pm
1 Hour
Meet at the adaptive partner tents at 9:00am and 1 pm to get your bikes set up and properly fitted. This ride will occur on shorter Green and Blue trails like Greenhorn and Jolly Green Giants.
On this ride, we’ll share our knowledge of body position, pre-ride check, brake management, choosing lines, navigating obstacles and more while riding together and having a blast!
Adaptive-Focused DOWNHILL Group Ride (able body riders encouraged to join!)
Sunday, September 1, 9:30-11:30 am AND 1:30-3:30 pm
1 Hour
Meet at the adaptive partner tents in the expo area at 9:00am and 1:00 pm for bike set up and fitting. This ride will occur on shorter downhill trails off of the Shoshone lift.
On this ride, we’ll share our knowledge of body position, pre-ride check, brake management, choosing lines, navigating obstacles and more while riding together and having a blast!
Mill Creek Shuttles Group Ride
Sunday, September 1st, 1:00pm
1-2 Hours
Meet just below the Trap Bar deck for this intermediate ride across Grand Targhee and descending over 2100′ into Teton Canyon.
On this ride, we’ll ride Andy’s Trail across the southern portion of Grand Targhee. From there, we’ll descend Colter’s Escape and connect to the famous Mill Creek Trail under the shadow of the Grand Teton. The shuttle van will pick riders up at the Teton Creek parking area at 2:45. No e-MTBs
Adaptive-Focused Advanced XC Group Ride (able body riders encouraged to join!)
Sunday, September 1, 9:30-11:30 am AND 1:30-3:30pm
1.5 - 2.5 Hours
Meet at the adaptive partner tents in the EXPO area at 9 am and 1pm for bike set up and fitting. This will be a longer, more advanced ride in Rick’s Basin.
On this ride, we’ll have a blast on trails like Quakie Ridge, The Other One and Perma Grin.
Rider Ability Level descriptions
MTB GENERAL EXPERIENCE: This is my first season mountain biking and I can comfortably ride on pavement or wide gravel trails, maintain balance and can use hand brakes.
BIKE PARK EXPERIENCE: Little or no experience in a DH Mountain Bike Park.
MTB GENERAL EXPERIENCE: I have been riding a mountain bike consistently for one or more seasons and am capable of controlling bike speed and direction on smooth doubletrack and rolling singletrack trails.
BIKE PARK EXPERIENCE: I can comfortably ride on green and easy blue single track and freeride trails in the Bike Park or cross country. I am confident to ride and carry momentum through bumpy, rooty sections of trail without putting a foot down and have good brake control. I have a little experience riding Bike Parks.
MTB GENERAL EXPERIENCE: I have been mountain biking consistently for two or more years, can climb and descend under control on moderately steep singletrack with loose rocks or roots. I get out for a ride one or more times per week in a season and am comfortable at a moderate sustained pace. I know when to walk a section that might be too difficult.
BIKE PARK EXPERIENCE: I am comfortable on all blue technical trails and can ride all green and easy blue freeride trails in the park. My wheels rarely leave the ground. I can maintain my momentum and ride through rocky, rooty sections and am starting to look at increasing speed. I can comfortably ride raised ladder bridges and small rock faces. I have some experience riding in a Bike Park.
MTB GENERAL EXPERIENCE: I have been mountain biking for three or more years, am confident riding all types of singletrack in all conditions (muddy, dry, loose, rock slabs). I am able to ride small drops and jumps and descend technical steep sections including rock and uneven roots as well as ride at a reasonable pace for several hours and over multiple days. I can ride confidently with some exposure. I know when to walk a section that might be too difficult.
BIKE PARK EXPERIENCE: I am a strong rider on all blues and easy blacks and I can ride all or most of the features. I ride at a moderate but safe speed and carry my momentum. I can do small jumps (7ft +/- table tops) and drops safely. I am excited to ride steep roll downs, raised ladder bridges and technical trails.
MTB GENERAL EXPERIENCE: I have been mountain biking consistently for five years or more and can ride technical trails including steep sections, small jumps, small drops (one-two feet) and low elevated North Shore-type sections. I can ride switchbacks confidently, rock gardens and sections with exposure. I know when to walk a section that might be too difficult.
BIKE PARK EXPERIENCE: I am comfortable at fast speeds on all black trails both cross country and in the Bike Park.I can pick a line through difficult technical sections, ride steep rock faces and raised skinnies.I have good technique and can carry and judge my speed to do medium jumps (12ft +/- table tops) and drops.
MTB GENERAL EXPERIENCE: I eat, sleep and drink all things mountain biking and have been riding for over a decade. I ride four or more times a week in all weather and can ride all day long in challenging conditions. I can handle most any type of terrain and can handle hike-a-bike sections and navigate truly technical sections. I know when to walk a section that might be too difficult.
BIKE PARK EXPERIENCE: I am confident at high speeds on all trails, I can ride all the features on black and some double black trails both cross country and in the Bike Park. I can clear large drops and jumps (20ft +/- table tops) with correct technique.
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