Now this is pretty cool. A new shuttle service will take mountain bikers from the freeride hotbed of Aptos near Santa Cruz all the way up to the east entrance of the Forest of Nisene Marks, where they can ride all day at Soquel Demo Forest and then cruise back down the fire road to Aptos.
At $15, it’s cheaper than driving our own van up and back. And that’s a drive we dread anyway, along narrow winding roads. Plus you’re carpooling dude — doing your small but still important bit to conserve on gas and save a seabird or two from the likes of the Gulf Oil leak.
One other thing: Parking and leaving an empty vehicle up at the top can be an invitation to car prowls. Every time we go to the Demo Forest we see the broken glass of burgled vehicles.
It all starts tomorrow, Saturday June 5th. The shuttle will leave from the Epicenter Cycling shop at Aptos Station at 9, 11, 1:30 and 3:30. There’s a Shuttle Smith flyer with more details.
Thanks to Mark Davidson of Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz for posting. And to Dave Smith for starting the service.
Thank You Paul For your support
14 ride took the shuttle on the 5th
I will also do custom shuttle
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Thanks again
We used this shuttle service this weekend for the first time…Wow what a great experience!!! Not only reasonable, convenient and great service but he provided a peace of mind. Dave was a wealth of knowledge! We are looking forward to using his services again and would highly recommend giving him a call…
Thanks!!!!
What’s the best way to reach the service? We have a party of 9 coming in July!
are you guying shuttling today? this is perfect to get my lil’guys (age 7 and 5) up the hill for some single track luv!