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Vail Wheel Base is the summer half of the rental shop at 610 West Lionshead Circle. When ski season ends, the operator behind Ski Base switches to bikes, with rentals, repairs and a Vail Pass shuttle ride from June through September. The bike shop dates its start to 1992.

It works well for families and groups with different ideas of a good ride. Children's bikes, tagalongs and trailers sit alongside cruisers, e-bikes, full-suspension trail bikes and downhill bikes, and the Lionshead gondola is about a two-minute walk away.

The fleet

Cruisers and hybrids come from Marin, including the Stinson and its electric version. Other e-bikes include the Scott Sub Cross eRIDE and the QuietKat Villager. Trail riders can choose Marin hardtails or the full-suspension Scott Ransom, road riders the carbon Scott Addict or Contessa, and expert downhill riders the Scott Gambler 920 with protective gear. Every rental includes a helmet and lock.

The Vail Pass ride

The shop's van carries riders to the top of Vail Pass, at about 11,300 feet, and they coast 17 miles down the paved bike path back to the shop in Lionshead. The ride is self-guided rather than led, leaves three times a day and takes one and a half to three hours. Arrive 30 minutes early; helmets are required.

Repairs and retail

Mechanics quote the cost before starting work, can order parts, and will box and ship a bike home. The shop also sells riding gear from brands including Oakley, POC, Giro, Fox and Shimano.

Booking

Reservations need at least 24 hours notice and earn an online discount. Bikes not picked up by 11 a.m. may be released. Rentals can stay at the shop overnight at no charge, and a bike that doesn't feel right can be swapped.

Winter: Ski Base

From December to April the same operator rents skis and snowboards as Ski Base, with the same address and phone number. The shop is in the building shared with The Landmark Residences, whose guests get a discount on Ski Base rentals in winter.

Sources: vailwheelbase.com, rate list, vailskibase.com, The Landmark ski page. Checked September 23, 2026.

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610 W Lionshead Cir
Vail, 81657

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Quick answer: Wheel Base is a business at 610 W Lionshead Cir, Vail, CO 81657. Summer bike rentals in Lionshead, June to September: e-bikes, kids bikes, downhill rigs and a self-guided Vail Pass shuttle ride.

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Vail Wheel Base is the summer half of the rental shop at 610 West Lionshead Circle. When ski season ends, the operator behind Ski Base switches to bikes, with rentals, repairs and a Vail Pass shuttle ride from June through September. The bike shop dates its start to 1992.

It works well for families and groups with different ideas of a good ride. Children's bikes, tagalongs and trailers sit alongside cruisers, e-bikes, full-suspension trail bikes and downhill bikes, and the Lionshead gondola is about a two-minute walk away.

The fleet

Cruisers and hybrids come from Marin, including the Stinson and its electric version. Other e-bikes include the Scott Sub Cross eRIDE and the QuietKat Villager. Trail riders can choose Marin hardtails or the full-suspension Scott Ransom, road riders the carbon Scott Addict or Contessa, and expert downhill riders the Scott Gambler 920 with protective gear. Every rental includes a helmet and lock.

The Vail Pass ride

The shop's van carries riders to the top of Vail Pass, at about 11,300 feet, and they coast 17 miles down the paved bike path back to the shop in Lionshead. The ride is self-guided rather than led, leaves three times a day and takes one and a half to three hours. Arrive 30 minutes early; helmets are required.

Repairs and retail

Mechanics quote the cost before starting work, can order parts, and will box and ship a bike home. The shop also sells riding gear from brands including Oakley, POC, Giro, Fox and Shimano.

Booking

Reservations need at least 24 hours notice and earn an online discount. Bikes not picked up by 11 a.m. may be released. Rentals can stay at the shop overnight at no charge, and a bike that doesn't feel right can be swapped.

Winter: Ski Base

From December to April the same operator rents skis and snowboards as Ski Base, with the same address and phone number. The shop is in the building shared with The Landmark Residences, whose guests get a discount on Ski Base rentals in winter.

Sources: vailwheelbase.com, rate list, vailskibase.com, The Landmark ski page. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Amenities at Wheel Base

  • Bike rentals
  • E-bikes
  • Kids' bikes and trailers
  • Vail Pass shuttle
  • Repairs
  • Retail gear
  • Free overnight storage
  • Online reservations

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wheel Base?
At 610 West Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO 81657, in Lionshead, about a two-minute walk from the Lionshead gondola. Phone (970) 476-5799. It is its own business: not Vail Bike Tech (555 East Lionshead Circle, by the Eagle Bahn Gondola) and not Vail Bike Hub (Vail Village, by Gondola One), though all three rent bikes in Vail. In winter this same storefront becomes Ski Base.
When is Wheel Base open?
In the summer season only: June through September. In season the shop's own booking terms run on a 9 a.m. pickup and 5 p.m. return, and most of its site lists daily hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (its Find Us section says 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., so call (970) 476-5799 if you plan an early start). Outside the season the bike shop does not operate; from December to April the same storefront reopens as Ski Base for ski and snowboard rentals.
How much does a bike rental cost?
Published rates, before the online discount: adult hybrid or hardtail $25 for 2 hours, $35 half day, $45 full day; junior mountain bikes the same $25/$35/$45; child coaster-brake bikes $20/$30/$35; e-bikes $80 half day, $100 full day; full-suspension Scott Ransom $75 half day, $90 full day; demo full-suspension trail or carbon road bikes $80 half day, $100 full day; the QuietKat e-MTN bike $100 per day; downhill bikes with full protective gear $100 half day, $150 full day. Trailers and tagalongs are $25/$30/$40. Most categories also publish 24-hour and 3+ day rates on the shop's rate list.
Is there an online discount?
Yes. The site advertises 20% off when you book online, and its published rate list applies 25%; the rates in Q3 are the pre-discount figures. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
How does the Vail Pass ride work?
It is a self-guided shuttle ride. The shop outfits you, loads you into its 14-passenger van and drives you to the top of Vail Pass (about 11,300 feet); you coast 17 miles down the paved bike path back to the shop in Lionshead, taking about 1.5 to 3 hours. Departures are at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., with a maximum of 14 riders; arrive at least 30 minutes early, and helmets are required. It costs $89 per person including bike, helmet and shuttle.
Can I do the Vail Pass ride on my own bike?
Yes, the shop will shuttle you and your own bike. Its tour page prices that at $59 per person; note that its published rate list says $79 for the same option, so confirm the own-bike price when you book.
Are there bikes for children?
Yes. Junior mountain bikes in 20-inch and 24-inch sizes (disc brakes) suit ages 6 to 12, single-speed coaster-brake bikes suit ages 4 to 7, and the shop rents tagalongs and tow-behind trailers that attach to an adult bike. Youth sizes run from 12-inch to 24-inch wheels.
What is included with a rental?
A helmet and a lock come with every rental, and helmets are required. If you are riding again the next day, overnight storage at the shop is free, and if a bike does not feel right you can swap it. Trail advice is part of the service, the staff ride the local trails and will point you to routes for your level.
What are the booking and cancellation terms?
Reserve at least 24 hours ahead. Bikes not picked up by 11 a.m. on the pickup day may be released. Under the shop's published rental agreement, cancelling 24 or more hours before pickup earns a full refund; cancelling inside 24 hours is non-refundable. Equipment is due back by 5 p.m.; late returns are charged at the full day rate per additional day, and the renter is responsible for damage, loss or theft at repair or replacement cost.
What happens in winter?
The shop becomes Ski Base: from December to April the same operator rents skis and snowboards at the same address, 610 West Lionshead Circle, with the same phone number, (970) 476-5799. The bike fleet returns when the summer season starts in June.

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