Biking & Cycling

Ride Redding!

On the one wheel, you have the trails capital of California, on the other: the sunniest city in the state. Put them together, and you have a cyclist’s paradise!

Redding’s Sacramento River National Recreation Trail is a two-trail arrangement that crosses the internationally-acclaimed Sundial Bridge and travels north to Shasta Dam alongside an historic abandoned railway. The Sundial Bridge stands in the heart of town and is considered the hub of Redding’s impressive trail system: paved trails fan out from either end of the bridge and wind their way up hills, through botanical gardens, along the water, and across town.

The areas surrounding Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area offer abundant unpaved trails that are popular with single track bicyclists, and the nearby mountains present endless opportunities for great trail experiences. The Lemurian Shasta Classic, one of the oldest and most famous mountain bike races, is a jewel in Redding’s muddy, well-worn bike helmet and draws riders from all over the West to its epic loop every April.

With most hotels just a short ride from the trail system, and several bike shops offering maps, advice, and gear, more and more Redding visitors are coming to town with bikes in tow. Pump up those tires and #RideRedding! See a map of Redding cycling trails or pick up a free trail map at the Redding Visitor Center.

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Bikes Etc

Local bike shop ready to help you with all your bicycle needs! More Information

Jefferson State Adventure Hub

A brainchild of Jasper Hudson, Jefferson State Adventure Hub is your gear, education and adventure supplier for everything: Kayaking Cycling Hiking Backpacking Mountaineering Camping Located in beautiful Redding California, JSAHub is the "one-stop" place for adventurers. More Information

Sacramento River National Recreation Trail

The Sacramento River Trail, which crosses the world famous Sundial Bridge in the heart of Redding, and the Sacramento River Rail Trail, which extends north all the way to Shasta Dam and sits alongside an historic abandoned railway, have both been designated as National Recreation Trails in the National Trail… More Information

Shasta Bike Depot

The Shasta Bike Depot creates a mobility hub at the Redding Transit Center to provide amenities to empower and encourage biking, walking and transit commutes by residents and tourists.The active transportation commute services will complement transit options to provide people in our community with a full-suite of coordinated, car-free travel… More Information

Sports LTD

Redding Sports Ltd is located in beautiful Northern California. We carry a large inventory of gear and apparel for skiing, snowboarding, camping, cycling, climbing and hiking. Visit our store in Redding California just off of Interstate 5 in Shasta County. We are open 7 days a week. More Information

The Bike Shop

The Bike Shop is a family owned business that was established in 1978. Throughout the years the Coopers have helped people select their child's first bicycle and help introduce riders to the extensive trail system our area has to offer. The Bike Shop has assisted athletes in achieving their goals,… More Information

The Chain Gang

Established in 1975, the Chain Gang Bike Shop has been an integral part in the growth of a friendly bicycle oriented community in Redding. We do not specialize in any specific type of bike, but support all types of cycling. We sponsor many local bike events and are devout advocates… More Information

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

This place has more than just a great name! Eight miles west of Redding, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is located at the juncture of the Klamath Mountain range and the northern edge of the Sacramento Valley, making it home to a special collection of plant and animal life, and year-round… More Information

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