For all your Mountain Biking needs in the world-class destination of Santa Cruz!!

Mountain bike through the Redwoods! Shuttle Smith Adventures offers bike shuttles daily to the top of Forest of Nisene Marks, where you can ride the challenging singletrack loops of Soquel Demonstration Forest, one of the leading freeride and cross-country destinations in the world! This is the area made famous in mountain biking videos by locals Cam and Tyler McCaul, Greg Watts, Jamie Goldman and others. When you’re done riding the ridge up in Soquel, you’ve got nothing but endless downhill awaiting you — a whole 15 miles of descent through the Redwoods at your own pace, back to Aptos Village just south of the city of Santa Cruz.

Have your own bike? Or you’re a local looking for the easiest way to get to the top and play in Soquel Demonstration Forest? We can get you there for $20 a head — $15 for groups of 10 or more.

Need a bike? Check out suspension bike rental from standout Aptos shop Epicenter Cycling.

Shuttle Smith Adventures can also put together a package tailored for your convenience, budget and riding style or ability. No one beats us when it comes to customizing an outing for your needs! Check out the price list below and talk to us. Remember, you’re in world-class mountain biking country — take advantage of it while you can so you don’t get back home thinking, “Wish I’d gone mountain biking in Santa Cruz!”

Also: Any questions on routes, times, technicality or difficulty of trails, we’re happy to help answer. Consider Shuttle Smith your all-in-one resource for riding the Santa Cruz mountains, internationally renowned in movies, DVDs and Web sites as one of the world’s prime mountain biking regions.

You can reach Shuttle Smith Adventures by contacting Dave Smith via:

Phone: (831) 234-3383

Email: dave@ShuttleSmithAdventures.com

Here’s Dave Smith showing off his new shuttle van ready for departure!

ANNOUNCING!! Demo Dayz at Soquel Demonstration Forest, October 2013!

It’s not too early to register for for the First Ever, Entirely Unique, Thrill-A-Minute DEMO DAYZ at Soquel Demonstration Forest, October 25 through 27, 2013. All-day-long shuttles up to the top Saturday and Sunday. You ride the Forest, we pick you up at the bottom and do the quick shuttle back to the top. You get to save your time—and energy—for the good stuff downhill!

Click here to register now!

In between there’s lots of food, music, swimming in the pool and R&R. Showers, all meals, and camping provided both nights. Ride demo bikes from top-tier manufacturers. Check out the jump clinic from Aptos’ world-class, Crankworx-featured jump jammers, the guys you see in the videos. And NOT TO MISS — Mara the fire dancer on Saturday night!!

All for just $275 complete. Or you can buy a day’s worth of shuttles for $75, or a camping-and-meals package for $125.

This only-in-Santa Cruz mountain bikeapalooza is brought to you by Shuttle Smith Adventures. A portion of proceeds will go to Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz for trail maintenance and stewardship. Limited to 100 riders, so get your reservation in early!

For more information, call Big Dave at (831) 234-3383 or email dave@shuttlesmithadventures.com.

———DEMO DAYZ full schedule———

All day long, Saturday & Sunday: Constant shuttles and demo bikes from leading manufacturers.
Two nights of camping in the Redwoods.
Swimming pool for post-ride splashdown.
Showers provided.
Great food!
Saturday jump clinic by world-renowned Aptos jump jammers.
Saturday night entertainment from Mara the fire dancer.
Impromptu acoustical concert in the amphitheater.
Whatever else strikes your fancy!

This is a mountain biking fest! We know how to play!

Shuttle Smith Adventures Price List $$$$

Alone or together with a group, you can ride Shuttle Smith Adventures just about anywhere there’s dirt! Following is the official price list, but remember: You can always negotiate the right deal with Big Dave. The important thing is for you to get your dream mountain bike ride or trip. Together we’ll find a way!

Shuttle from Aptos (Santa Cruz) to Soquel Demonstration Forest

One person: $20
Group of 10 or more: $15 per person

Custom Shuttle to Destination of Your Choice

The Shuttle Smith van can carry 13 passengers and Local Knowledge Dave is your chauffeur and guide! Shuttle Smith can also act as a Party Bus for visiting conventioneers or business groups, just call and tell Dave where you want to go.

Rate for Custom Shuttle/Party Bus: $75 an hour.

Special Events/Demo Dayz at Soquel Demonstration Forest

Dave can work with you on special events as passenger ferry or bike shuttle.

And don’t miss the Very First, Amazingly One of a Kind, Thrill-Packed DEMO DAYZ October 25 through 27, 2013. Shuttles ALL DAY LONG up from the forest base to the top, lots of entertainment, food and chillin’ with the gang!

Per person: $275 for entire three-day event
Shuttle only: $75 per person per day
Camping and food: $125 for entire event