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Plaza Bikes Gear + Rentals

 

Plaza Bike ShopNorthstar California is a downhiller's paradise.  Rugged terrain and gnarly features will challenge and thrill you.  Our downhill and freeride bikes are the perfect match to the terrain we have to offer.

Helmets are required to ride the Northstar Mountain Bike Park and lift tickets are required for lift access. Helmet and gloves are included with bike rentals.  Don't forget to get familiar with the mountain bike safety and responsibility code before you ride.

For more information, please call the Plaza Bikes Gear + Rental Shop in the Village at Northstar at 530.562.3532, or at their mid-mountain location at 530.562.3523.

 

2013 Bike Rental Rates*

Beginner Rental & Lesson Package Monday - FridaySaturday & Sunday

Bike 101 Mountain Biking Package

$109*$145*

Northstar's Bike 101 Mountain Biking Package for beginners includes a full access lift ticket, half-day bike rental, protective equipment rental, and 2-hour Bike 101 instruction from the Northstar Bike Academy at mid-mountain. Bike 101 instruction begins at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Please sign up in person at least 30-minutes prior to your desired lesson time at the Plaza Bikes Gear + Rental Shop. Subject to availability.

*Subject to Mountain Bike & Hike Park hours of operation. All rates subject to change.

 

Mountain Bike RentalsAll DayAfternoon
Downhill Bike$139$119
Freeride Bike$125$105
Child (9 - 12) - 24"$27$17

Bike rental includes helmet, gloves and body armor. Mountain Bike lift tickets can be purchased at the Tickets & Season Pass Office or the Plaza Bikes shop in the Village at Northstar.

 

Body Protection Rate
Helmet Only $10
Full Face Helmet Rental $20
Shin and Elbow Guard Rental $30

Body Armor Rental (includes Full Face Helmet, Shin Guards and Chest Protector) 

 

$50

*Rental rates subject to change.

 

Bike Rentals

Bike Rental Policies

  • A mountain bike release of liability will need to be signed when picking up your rental equipment. Those under the age of 18 require a parent/guardian liability release signature.
  • All bike rentals require a credit card deposit.
  • Debit cards are not acceptable.
  • Photo ID is required to verify bike renter.
  • Renters under the age of 18 require a parent/guardian signature on the rental form.

 

Mountain Bike Damage InsuranceBike Rental Damage Insurance

Protect yourself from costs of damage to our rental bike. The $9 cost covers damaged components and labor required to repair the bike that may encounter under normal riding conditions. This insurance does not cover theft of the bike nor does it cover abusive or negligent riding.



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