Start Haus

Start Haus Start Haus is here to help you find the right gear, whether that be skis in the winter or bikes in the summer.

Experience what our award winning staff can do today! Awarded "Most Knowledgeable Staff," "Best Boot Fitters/Backshop," "Best Tuning," And "Best Race Shop in the Nation," the Start Haus is the premier ski and bike shop in the Lake Tahoe area. Our goal is to make your time doing what you love more enjoyable, whether its getting you the perfect boot fit or the right bike.

Our shop ride series continues... on the road! 🤘We are prepping the route (our bikes!) and are gearing up for our next w...
06/16/2026

Our shop ride series continues... on the road! 🤘

We are prepping the route (our bikes!) and are gearing up for our next weekly road ride that rolls out this Wednesday. Check the link below for our RideWithGPS page and Strava Group to view the route and stay updated on where we’re headed each week.

➡️ Road Bike Rides

📅 Weekly, Wednesdays
🕐 6:00 PM (Roll out shortly after)
🚲 Level: Intermediate+ (Up to 2 hours)

📅 Weekly, Saturdays
🕐 6:00 PM (Roll out shortly after)
🚲 Level: Beginner+

📍 Meet at the Shop
💸 FREE

🔗 https://www.starthaus.com/blogs/blog/2026-shop-rides-gravel-mountain-road

Summer ski camps, we see you 👀 Things may be heating up with bikes, but we are never done with winter! Our team is ready...
06/10/2026

Summer ski camps, we see you 👀

Things may be heating up with bikes, but we are never done with winter! Our team is ready to tune your skis and get you into a bootfitting YEAR-ROUND. For those racer kids heading out for camps, or those already prepping for next winter (the planners) come on in and we can get you dialed! 🤘

06/08/2026

Drumroll please..... 🥁... we have a winner! 👏👏

A HUGE congratulations to Fred Besch who is the winner of our 2nd Annual Ibis Cycles dream bike giveaway! 🤘 By supporting the Truckee/Tahoe singletrack community, we are happy to present you with your dream bike! See you out on the dirt with your new whip!

Second drumroll..... 🥁 we have a donation total! We are excited to share that the giveaway generated $25,000 for Tahoe / Truckee trails! We are so proud to hand over this donation to truckeedirtunion, who can continue to do what they do best - create beautiful, ripping singletrack for us all to enjoy.

THANK YOU to everyone who stepped up and donated to support local trails. 🙏 We couldn't have done it without this incredible community!!

Hey gravel fans! Heading to the Truckee/Tahoe area for one of this summer's upcoming races? Take the hassle away from sh...
06/05/2026

Hey gravel fans! Heading to the Truckee/Tahoe area for one of this summer's upcoming races? Take the hassle away from shipping or flying with your bike, because our top-end rentals have got you covered! 🤘

We have a SOLID lineup of Pinarello, Liv, Giant, and Revel carbon gravel bikes to rent and our team is ready to get the fit dialed into your specs.

With a world-class list of upcoming races, Tahoe continues to solidify its reputation as a premier destination for gravel biking. If you haven't locked in your registration yet, this is your sign!

See below for a list of upcoming area events and head to their individual websites for more details and to register.

🚲 Lost and Found Gravel Festival
🚲 Truckee Tahoe Gravel
🚲 Grinduro
🚲 Mammoth TUFF

Learn more ➡️ https://www.starthaus.com/pages/bike-rental

Our shop ride series continues! 🤘We are gearing up for our next bi-weekly E-Mtb ride that rolls out this Friday, June 5....
06/03/2026

Our shop ride series continues! 🤘

We are gearing up for our next bi-weekly E-Mtb ride that rolls out this Friday, June 5. ➡️This is an intermediate - advanced ride that will consist of an out and back to Summit Lake on the Donner Lake Rim Trail. Some exciting sections of granite await, with some options to include on the return to the trailhead. Bring yourself an e-bike, helmet, water, snacks and layers. Bug spray would be a most suitable addition to your gear bag as well while we roll into the start of summer. For those E-curious, call or stop in and grab yourself a E-MTB rental bike and join us.

E-Mtb Bike Rides ⚡
📅 Fridays, 1st & 3rd of the Month
🚲 Level: Intermediate+ (Up to 2 hours)
🕐 6:00 PM (Roll out shortly after)
📍 Meet at the Shop
💸 FREE

Check the link below for our RideWithGPS page and Strava Group to view tomorrow’s route and stay updated on where we’re headed each week.
🔗 https://www.starthaus.com/blogs/blog/2026-shop-rides-gravel-mountain-road

June is bike month in Truckee! 🎉 We're celebrating all things bike and are proud supporters of KeepTruckeeGreen.org and...
06/01/2026

June is bike month in Truckee! 🎉
We're celebrating all things bike and are proud supporters of KeepTruckeeGreen.org and the month-long event!

By participating in bike month events and activities, you'll be entered into a raffle to earn prizes... all month long!

Check out some of the events below. 👇
🚲Truckee Pride Ride – June 1, 2025
🚲 Bike to School Day! – June 6, 2025
🚲 Bike Kitchen at Alibi Ale Works – June 10, 2025
🚲 Trivia Tuesdays at Alibi Ale Works – Bike Month Edition! – June 10, 2025
🚲 Bike Everywhere Day – June 18, 2025
🚲 Bingo Challenge

Searching for other ways to get on your bike? Come along for one of our Shop Rides ➡️ Full details on our website.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.keeptruckeegreen.org/transportation/truckee-bike-month/

📣 Last Call 📣 TODAY is the LAST day to enter to win the bike of your dreams!9 hours. That’s all that stands between you ...
05/30/2026

📣 Last Call 📣 TODAY is the LAST day to enter to win the bike of your dreams!

9 hours. That’s all that stands between you and a new Ibis.

The best part? YOU get to pick the bike. That's right, the winner of the raffle can select from any Ibis bike model. Whether you're after the ALL NEW Ibis Cycles Oso, a dreamy trail, enduro, cross country, electric or gravel bike - it's the perfect opportunity to score big!

Every $5 donated receives one entry. Giveaway closes today at 9PM PT.

All proceeds directly benefit truckeedirtunion with funding translating into more miles of singletrack and better local trails! https://www.starthaus.com/blogs/blog/win-ibiss-brand-new-oso-or-any-ibis-bike-of-your-choice

➡️Reminder! The truckeedirtunion Loam Masters Rally is happening TODAY. Swing by the Donkey Town trails to watch the racers and support the singletrack community!

Today is the day! Our TDU Dig Day Afterparty is ON! 🎉Join us in celebrating everything Truckee Dirt Union does for local...
05/29/2026

Today is the day! Our TDU Dig Day Afterparty is ON! 🎉
Join us in celebrating everything Truckee Dirt Union does for local trailbuilding!

After truckeedirtunion Dig Day, at the Donkey Town trail network, swing by the shop for our Afterparty. We'll have live music by DJ Razl, local food truck vendor Mogrog and cold beverages by 805 Brewing.

While the fundraising and festivities continue through Saturday’s Rally Race, Friday night at the shop is where we come together to toast the volunteers and riders who make this season possible.

See. You. Here. 🤘
https://www.starthaus.com/blogs/blog/tdu-dig-day-afterparty-at-start-haus-friday-may-29

📷 2025 Start Haus Grand Opening Party + Giveaway

Only one more sleep until our truckeedirtunion Dig Day Afterparty!Food, music and community! Celebrate the biking commun...
05/28/2026

Only one more sleep until our truckeedirtunion Dig Day Afterparty!

Food, music and community! Celebrate the biking community and join us on May 29. 🤘

📅 Friday, May 29 🕐 4pm to 7pm
✅ Live Music by DJ Razl
✅ Local food truck vendor, MOGROG Rotisserie
✅ Cold Beverages by 805 Brewing
✅ Good vibes
✅ Our 2nd Annual Ibis bike giveaway continues! $5 per entry. Raffle closes at 9pm PST on May 30. Proceeds benefit Truckee Dirt Union.

See-you-here! 👍 Full details on our website
https://www.starthaus.com/blogs/blog/tdu-dig-day-afterparty-at-start-haus-friday-may-29

This is it! The last few days of our giveaway! 🤯Whether you are looking for a trail ripper, an enduro machine, or a high...
05/26/2026

This is it! The last few days of our giveaway! 🤯

Whether you are looking for a trail ripper, an enduro machine, or a high-performance gravel bike, this is your chance to build your dream setup. Ahem... featured Bike Choice: The All-New 2026 Ibis Cycles Oso!

Whatever your style, YOU get to choose! The winner can select their preferred size and frame configuration (up to an $8,299 value). All proceeds directly benefit truckeedirtunion, ensuring that every entry helps support the local Truckee / Tahoe trails. Donate to enter online through the end of TDU’s Loam Masters Rally event on May 30 at 9pm PST.

Every $5 donated receives one entry.

The only question we have is, have you entered yet?!!
https://www.starthaus.com/blogs/blog/win-ibiss-brand-new-oso-or-any-ibis-bike-of-your-choice

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11351 CA-89
Truckee, CA
96161

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

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+15305825781

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