Rentals
Looking for a bike to ride? See what’s available and make a reservation below!
Use Discount code Online2024 to recieve a 10% discount for booking online! (discount is not available for in person bookings or bookings taken over the phone)
Deposits are considered non-refundable 48 hours prior to your reservation start time. Please call (541-851-9200) with any changes to your reservation during our business hours.
Please note, Electric Assist bikes have special considerations when transporting. They are not suitable for trunk style (the type you strap to the car) bike carriers or older hitch racks with weight ratings of 40 pounds. They are also not able to be carried on most racks that carry 3 or more bikes (they are limited to 2 bikes only). We reserve the right to cancel any booking that cannot ensure proper transportation.
Deliveries
While we do have car racks you can rent, sometimes it’s just easier to get your rental bike delivered to where your adventure is.
Crater Lake Deliveries
Crater Lake National Park is about an hour drive from our store. We will drop off and/or pick up your bike from a couple of different locations within the park to aid in your adventures. Please carefully read the FAQ before making a reservation.
Crater Lake (Rental Drop-off & Pickup Only, no Shuttles): $30 Pickup Per Bike, $60 Pickup & Dropoff per bike. There must be a minimum of 4 bikes for the pickup or delivery to take place. If there are less than 4 bikes being delivered, you are welcome to purchase the empty slots to meet the 4 bike minimum.
*Up to 6 People and 6 Bikes (rates are per trip, not per person). Late arrival charges apply ($5 per 5 minutes of driver wait time) if shuttle must wait for people. Weight limits apply for heavier bikes such as E-Bikes or loaded touring/bikepacking bikes (unless gear is removed). Rear Rack is rated to 60 lbs for 2 bikes, 35 pounds/bike for all others. Room is available inside the van but less people can safely fit inside the van.
Reservations are required 7 days in advance for Crater Lake deliveries. The deposit is considered non-refundable 7 days prior to your delivery.
Custom quotes can be made for trips outside the above listed locations. Please email zach@zachsbikes.com for more information.
Crater Lake FAQ
Can you transport me from Klamath Falls into the Park?
Due to our permitting and insurance, we are only able to transport equipment. You need to supply your own transportation into the park (including any entrance fees).
What is the Ride like?
Crater Lake is arguably one of the best road bike rides in the United States. It is one of the most stunning roads that circumnavigates the lake with panoramic vistas every few miles.
The ride is hard, by most people’s measure, tackling 35 miles and 3500’ of elevation gain. If you do not have a lot of experience on a bike, we strongly recommend one of our Electric assist bikes. It still will require effort, but people of average fitness are able to ride it with careful attention to the battery level.
Most people take 3-5 hours to complete the ride, but some people draw it out up to 7- or 8-hour venture.
There is no off-road or trail option, this is open to car traffic, though once you get onto East Rim Drive, the traffic greatly decreases. The trails that exist within the park are strictly regulated for non-bicycle travel. While there is one small trail that is open to bikes, it’s not a trail we recommend checking out until your second or third visit.
What time of year is best for this ride?
Please note that Crater Lake gets 20-50 feet of snow per year! While they do an amazing job of clearing the roads, it can be as late as July before the entire rim is open. You can still do rides in May and June, though you may only get parts of West Rim Drive. This is still a great ride and very scenic, but it would be an out-and-back ride of less than 20 miles. Come September, the weather can be very unpredictable up there. We don’t recommend making long term bookings for September for this reason, however a week booking is still feasible.
For a good idea of when the road will open this year, refer to the chart of opening dates on Crater Lake’s Operating Hours & Seasons or simply call the ranger station at 541-594-3400.
Where in the park are you able to deliver the bikes?
Due to constraints in our permit, we are only able to deliver the bikes to the Steel Visitor Center, or Picnic Hill. We usually recommend Steele Visitor center as you will not have to end your ride on a huge climb, but some people want to get an early look at the lake and choose Picnic Hill instead.
What is the earliest you can deliver?
The earliest we can deliver bikes up there is 10:30 AM, the latest we can pick up is 6:30 PM. Pickup and delivery does not have to be on the same day, allowing for multi-day excursions. Please note that the price of the delivery includes two trips, one for drop-off, one for pick-up.
Are rental bikes included in the price of the delivery?
No, the rental bikes are in addition. Place your reservation at zachsbikes.com/rentals. If you wish to send your bike to us to have it assembled and delivered, that is a possibility as well. Please email servicedepartment@zachsbikes.com to setup a service date. We can transport up to 9 bikes in a single trip.
What kind of lead time do you need to book the delivery?
We require a one week booking with a non-refundable deposit of 50% due 7 days prior to the date of the delivery. This service requires quite a bit of manipulation of our staff schedule and resources and we cannot always guarantee a solution booked in a shorter time frame.
