If your biking vocabulary includes
Harley, hog, Fat Boy, chopper,
biker or leather, click here.
If you use terms like bicycle, mountain bike, 10-speed, trailhead, fitness, exercise, sweat or pain, read on...
There are many opportunities to bicycle in the mountain air of El Dorado County. Biking in spring and fall can be especially enjoyable, when nature is colorful and temperatures are mild.
Although bicycling on narrow, curvy country roads can be precarious for rider and driver alike, there are many trails available that are designed with safe biking in mind. Here are just a few:
 El Dorado Trail - Placerville to Smith Flat. A popular walking, biking and horse riding trail. Nicely paved, it meanders through scenic areas.  More...
Salmon Falls Mountain Bike Trail - El Dorado Hills. Moderate 12 miles (intermediate to advanced difficulty). Trailhead is north of the Salmon Falls Bridge, on the left. More...
Tahoe Rim Trail - The section of the TRT between Tahoe City and Tahoe Vista is great alpine riding, with a little of everything. Much is singletrack. Excellent technical riding. More...
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