Have you ever coordinated a mountain bike shuttle ride?

We want to know if you've ever coordinated a mountain bike shuttle ride with friends, family, or a tour operator.
By Jeff Barber

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Most mountain bikers agree that riding downhill is more fun than climbing up. And that’s the idea behind shuttling. Of course not every ride can be a shuttle ride — willing drivers aren’t always easy to come by, after all — but sometimes it’s a good call. Still, some riders prefer to earn their turns. We want to know whether you’ve ever coordinated a mountain bike shuttle ride, either with family and friends or a tour operator.

Have you ever coordinated a mountain bike shuttle ride?

How do you decide which rides are right for a shuttle? Tell us in the comments below!

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