Epicenter Cycling | Bike Shop - Electric & Traditional | Santa Cruz

Electric and traditional bike sales, rentals and service in Santa Cruz County

1730 Mission St, Santa Cruz 831.423.9000 - 8035 Soquel Dr, Aptos 831.662.8100

We love bikes and are your one stop for all things bicycle-related! We offer electric and traditional bikes for purchase; rental/demo bikes; cycling apparel, parts & accessories, an exceptional service department, and a mountain bike shuttle service from our Aptos store. Owned by local Shawn Wilson, and operated by friends & family.

Why You Should Sign Up for a Mountain Biking Skills Clinic

(No Matter Your Skill Level)

New to mountain biking? Or have been shredding for a while? Regardless of skill level, you should sign up for a mountain bike skills clinic, and here’s why:

  • You will learn skills that would take you months to learn on your own in just two DAYS at a skills clinic. 

  • You’ll meet cool people. Do you love biking? Great! You will have the opportunity to meet and ride with like-minded folks in the community. The social buzz at a mountain bike camp is like no other.

  • You will get constructive, personalized feedback from professional mountain bike coaches. 

  • You get a refresher on the basics of mountain biking. 

  • You’re encouraged to get out of your comfort zone. A healthy dose of peer pressure mixed with enthusiastic support will give you the boost you need to try new skills. And you’ll likely surprise yourself: there’s nothing as satisfying as hitting a feature you didn’t think you could!

  • Learn about bike maintenance, set-up, and mountain bike skills. 

  • Mountain bike clinics have the best snacks, drinks, bike swag, and prizes. Doubt it? Sign up and find out! Thank us later… 

  • They are downright fun. Even if you take a spill on your bike, you’re surrounded by supportive riders that will pick you right back up and party on.

  • Building your skills up guarantees opening up the sport of mountain biking more for you. Enjoy your rides more with confidence in your skillset. 

If you are in the Santa Cruz area on these dates September 25-26, you must check out Trek’s Dirt Series, one of the most renowned mountain bike clinics for its professional coaching, organization, and stoke level. 

The Dirt Series has been running for over 20 years now. Starting with only 3 locations in 2001, it has expanded into 30 mountain bike camps all over the Western United States and Canada. Coaches of the Dirt Series, coming from various and equally, impressive cycling backgrounds, are dedicated to providing you with the best possible experience. 

In fact, participants rave over how much they learned, and about 30% of first-time participants sign up to do it all over again!!

Epicenter Cycling has proudly hosted Trek’s Dirt Series for a decade now, and it always sells out. Don’t miss your opportunity to participate this year! Register here. 

Don’t have a bike? We have got you covered. After registering for the Dirt Series, we offer Trek mountain bikes to rent for $50 per day.

No excuses! Come join us for a phenomenal weekend of skill learning, encouragement, and good memories on a mountain bike.

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