- Park and Ride
With trailheads only minutes away from our shop, just park your car and start riding. No need to worry about carrying and driving the bike somewhere.
- Breathtaking Scenery
Topanga State Park is situated just north of Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades, offering the best trail system and most stunning views of all of Los Angeles.
- Easy and Hassle-Free
Call or fill out an easy Rental Request and that's it! Walk-ins are welcome too.
Our Bicycle Rental Program
Whether you're from out of town or live locally, renting a mountain bike from us is very easy and convenient because we're just a short distance from the Santa Monica Pier and about 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles. We offer some of the best high performance mountain bikes from Pivot, BMC, Surly and TCB including titanium and full carbon bikes. We have a mix of full suspension, hardtail, adventure touring, 29ers, and 27.5" (650b) bikes, all of which are perfect for the Southern California terrain.
What's included
Helmet and paper route maps are included with each rental. You also have a choice of flat/platform/, SPD or Crank Brothers pedals. Cycling shoe rental is available for an extra fee. We also stock water bottles and energy bars for purchase.
Rental requests and walk-ins
We recommend that you fill out the online rental request so we can better attend to your needs when you arrive. Walk-ins are welcome on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. However, on Mondays and Tuesdays we are staffed based on rental requests ahead of time, so on those two days walk-ins are discouraged because we may be out riding our bikes.
Fully loaded bikepacking bikes available
Ready to go on some bikepacking adventures? We got just the right bikes and bikepacking gear for you. We have available complete bikes fully loaded with tent, sleep bag, sleeping pad and more. Please email us for the specific gear you need for your trip.
Free apps available for download
Our recommended route is also available in two free mobile GPS apps to guide you along.
- Blackriver — search for "Topanga Creek Outpost Shop Loop"
- MTB Project — Search for "Topanga Creek Outpost Loop"
Our Bicycle Demo Program
We have developed a simple and easy Mountain Bike Demo Program with amazing bikes from Pivot, BMC and Surly for you to try out before you buy. You can also demo different bikes during the demo period. We will apply up to $250 in demo fees toward your next bike purcahse (brand-new model that's not on clearance or markdown with a minimum price of $1,150). Demo requests in advance are recommended to ensure availability of a bike. See below for the most current list of demo bikes.
Our Location - The Santa Monica Mountains
We are conveniently located next to Topanga State Park, sometimes billed as "the largest state park within a city limit in the U.S." It's truly an oasis inside Los Angeles with lush open grassland, live oaks and jaw-dropping views of the Pacific Ocean. There's a large number of fire roads, trails and single tracks ideal for mountain bikers of all skill levels to explore. And best of all, most of the trails are accessible by bike right from our shop.
Rental & Demo Rates
Mountain Bikes
| Afternoon1 | Overnight2 | Weekly | Deposit3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardtail | |||
| $50.00 | $75.00 | $250.00 | $500 - $2000 |
| Full Suspension | |||
| $75.00 | $100.00 | $300.00 | $500 - $2000 |
| Carbon | |||
| $100.00 | $125.00 | $300.00 | $500 - $2000 |
| Shoes (availabilities vary) | |||
| $15.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | — |
- Afternoon means you pick up and return the bike in the same day.
- Overnight means you pick up the bike on business day 1, and return it on our next business day. Get one extra day for FREE when you return the bike on Monday because Sunday is free. Or, get two overnights free when we are closed for a race or holiday. No applicable for bikepacking bike rentals.
- Deposit amount varies based on bicycles. Deposit is secured in the form of a credit card hold.
Bikepacking Bikes
Surly Ogre Rover Brown (named after our shop dog Rover) is our bike of choice for bikepacking. They are available from sizes small to extra large. Each bike comes with a framebag and a seat bag. Additional storage bags are available upon request.
To make the logistics easier for you, we let you pick up your Ogre the day before your rental period starts. This "free day" (only during normal shop opening hours) will give you the extra time to set up the bike1.
| 1-2 Nights | 3-4 Nights | 5-7 Nights | Gear2 | Deposit3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $150.00 | $200.00 | $250.00 | $50.00 (per rental period) | $500 - $2000 |
| Sleeping bag, tent, and pad only | ||||
| $100.00 (1 - 7 nights) | $200 | |||
- The free Sunday and holiday policy (for normal bike rentals) does not apply for bikepacking bike rentals.
- The gear includes tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad.
- Deposit amount varies based on bicycles and gear. Deposit is secured in the form of a credit card hold.
Available Bicycles
| Bike | Frame | Size | Travel | Drivetrain | Wheels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike - Full Suspension | ||||||
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Pivot Switchblade | Aluminum | S, M, L, XL | 160mm (F), 135mm (R) | Shimano SLX | 27.5" |
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BMC Fourstroke Carbon | Carbon | S, L | 100mm | Shimano Deore/SLX | 29" |
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Salsa Redpoint 27.5 | Carbon | L | 150mm | SRAM GX1 | 27.5" |
| Mountain Bike - Hardtail | ||||||
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BMC Sportelite 27.5 | Aluminum | XS, S | 100mm Hardtail | Shimano Alivio | 27.5" |
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BMC Teamelite | Aluminum | M, XL | 100mm Hardtail | Shimano Deore XT | 29" |
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TCB Titanium 27.5 | Titaniium | S, M, L | Hardtail | SRAM | 27.5" |
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Advocate Hayduke | Steel | M | Hardtail | SRAM GX | 27.5" |
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Surly Troll | Surly 4130 CroMoly steel | S | Hardtail | Shimano Deore | 26" |
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Surly Krampus | Surly 4130 CroMoly steel | L | Hardtail | SRAM NX | 29" x 3" |
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Surly Karate Monkey | Surly 4130 CroMoly steel | L | Hardtail | Shimano Deore | 29" |
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Surly Ogre | Surly 4130 CroMoly steel | M, L, XL | Hardtail | Shimano Deore | 29" |
| Adventure Touring Bike | ||||||
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Surly Ogre | Surly 4130 CroMoly steel | M, L, XL | Hardtail | Shimano Deore | 29" |
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Surly Troll | Surly 4130 CroMoly steel | S | Hardtail | Shimano Deore | 26" |
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Surly Krampus | Surly 4130 CroMoly steel | L | Hardtail | SRAM NX | 29" x 3" |
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Surly Karate Monkey | Surly 4130 CroMoly steel | L | Hardtail | Shimano Deore | 29" |
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Surly Disc Trucker | Surly 4130 CroMoly steel | 52cm | Shimano Deore XT | 26" | |
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Advocate Hayduke | Steel | M | Hardtail | SRAM GX | 27.5" |
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Jones Diamond Custom | TIG welded 4130 CroMoly | One size fits most | Hardtail | Shimano SLX 1x10 | Velocity Dually, 26" |
Bikepacking with Surly Ogre
Bikepacking with fully loaded Surly Ogre Rover Brown
Bikepacking with fully loaded Surly Ogre Rover Brown
Bikepacking with fully loaded Surly Ogre Rover Brown
Bikepacking with fully loaded Surly Ogre Rover Brown
Bikepacking with fully loaded Surly Ogre Rover Brown
Bikepacking with fully loaded Surly Ogre Rover Brown
Bikepacking with fully loaded Surly Ogre Rover Brown
Bikepacking with fully loaded Surly Ogre Rover Brown
Topanga State Park Gallery
Topanga State Park scenic view
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Topanga State Park scenic view
Topanga State Park scenic view
Topanga State Park scenic view
Topanga State Park scenic view
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are your hours?
Our hours are 11am to 6pm during the week, and 11am to 5pm on Saturdays. We're are closed Wednesdays and Sundays so we can enjoy some outdoor adventures as well.
- Can I park my car by the shop and leave it there while I go riding?
Yes, absolutely. Please make sure you don't park in the small lot across from the shop. Also try to park on the same side as the shop.
- Does helmet come with the rental/demo?
Yes it does. In fact, every rental/demo comes with a helmet and flat tire kit.
- Are water and snacks available at the shop?
Yes, we have water free for you to fill up. We also have water bottles, hydration packs, energy bars, etc available for purchase.
- How early can I pick up my bike rental/demo?
You can pick up your bike as soon as we open in the morning at 11:00 am. Saturday mornings are always busy when we open due to the large crowd from the morning shop ride. We recommend that you show up around 12:00 pm to avoid waiting a long time to be helped. We also ask that you pick up your rental before 5:00 pm so we don't get flooded with overnight rentals when we close for the evening.
- How late can I return the bike rental/demo?
Please try to return your bike at least half hour before we close.
- Can I pick the bike up right before the shop closes for the evening and be charged for an afternoon if I return it the next day or pretend I didn't have it an extra overnight?
Overnight is overnight and we charge everyone the same overnight price if you pick it up early or late in the day. We also ask that you pick up your rental before 5:00 pm so we don't get flooded with overnight rentals when we close for the evening.
- Are the trails in Topanga technical or difficult?
There's a variety of trail options. Some are rocky and technical and some are non-technical fire roads. See the videos and photos above for some snapshots of the trails.
- Are the trails hilly?
Yes, it wouldn't be mountain biking without a few hills. Generally the fire roads are flatter than the single tracks and most people enjoy the combination of both for a great mountain biking experience.
- I'm new to Los Angeles. Do you have trail maps available and can you show me where to ride?
There are great trails abound in various difficulties and we're more than happy to point you to them based on your riding ability. When you show up we will give you a basic route map which is also available in MTB Project app if you wish to download it. We have detailed paper trail maps for purchase as well.
- Can I rent a bike early Saturday morning and join your shop bike ride?
Please send a request below and visit us on Friday so we have enough time to properly set up the bike for you. We need to set the shock, adjust saddle height, fit a helmet, install your desired pedals, etc.
- Do you take cash for the deposit?
No, we don't take cash for the deposit. We only accept deposit in the form of a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB). We put a hold on your credit card when you pick up the bike. We run a charge on the same card when you return the bike.