Reviews
Equipment was great, trails were amazing and Geoff did a perfect balancing act of length of time on the bike and level of challenge. Got to use a dropper post for the first time ... very nice.
Geoff was also great at coaching me through some of the technical challenges on the trails.
Add in some desert hares, flowering cacti, mountains and a perfect blue sky it simply couldn’t have been a better experience.
5
7 years ago (06-06-2018)
Pros: Hotel pick up and drop off was easy. It was a fun Vegas adventure away from the strip, but not too far.
Cons: We completed waiver and financial agreements online, but were required to do that again on paper...not sure why.
Our driver for the semi-guided tour seemed to not be enjoying his day. He got us from point a to b, but wasn't friendly or personable and at times seemed annoyed by our group, but we all have bad days, so maybe it was his.
In our group of 9, two people requested carbon bike upgrades, but didn't receive them.
One person in our group purchased a t-shirt, but didn't receive it (and forgot to mention it upon completion of the excursion).
One bike (of 9) had brakes that were not working properly.
Overall, we had fun and made memories, but based on the other reviews I read, I expected more. Not sure it's worth the price.
3
7 years ago (07-04-2018)
Took an unguided tour at Bootleg Canyon. Went off by myself (not smart) and got in trouble on backside of mountain after I got too far without enough water. No other riders on trail that day I collapsed due to dehydration and heat. Dizzy and with spotty cell service, help was far away as I contacted 911 and they were too confounded as to where I was (no definable address except GPS) and who had jurisdiction to help. But Matt at Bike Blast rallied his troops(Matt, Jeff + 1 other heroic rider) as I holed up by a small rock outcropping. It took Matt over two hours to get to me but without all of them I would still be there as a monument to foolish preparation. Word to the wise in Nevada. I initially rode 2 1/2 hours using up a full water complement but collapsed trying to make it back around mountain after water ran out. By the time I was rescued, I drank TEN water bottles worth(over a gallon) of water to rehydrate. I mountain bike 40miles/week back in Florida. The desert is no joke. Thanks big time to Bike Blast!!
5
7 years ago (21-05-2018)
Very impressed with this service. Bike Blast went above and beyond to make sure my ride was great. The prices are extremely reasonable. I will definitely be a repeat customer!! Thanks Bike Blast!
5
7 years ago (02-05-2018)
I had to cancel in 2017 and had they allowed me to have a credit for a ride which I used March 18th. There were only 3 of us including our guide (who I forgot his name). Great ride and really nice guide. I was the "slow one" as I'm not in shape but he was very accommodating and also helped another fellow rider (not in our group) who had a busted chain on the trail. If I was in that situation I would have certainly appreciated what was done rather than walking back a long distance. Bike was pretty much brand new and again had a great time.
5
7 years ago (17-04-2018)