Mountain Bike Lessons in Brown County – Brown County Bikes
BICP-certified coaching, guided rides and rentals next to Brown County State Park
About
Brown County Bikes is a bike shop in downtown Nashville, Indiana, a few minutes from the trails of Brown County State Park. The shop offers Mountain Bike Lessons in Brown County, guided rides, rentals and repairs, all under one roof.
Coaching and guided rides
The shop runs a two-hour private skills clinic, a half-day guided clinic on local trails and a full-day group coaching session. Sessions focus on control, balance, technique and trail confidence, and are set to your pace. Co-owners Danielle and Kate are Professional Mountain Bike Instructors through the Bicycle Instructors Certification Program (BICP). They are also wilderness guides with first aid training. The shop also hosts a youth camp and a women’s mountain bike camp.
Rentals
A full suspension mountain bike costs $105 for a full shop day, and a full suspension e-mountain bike costs $145. Hardtail and gravel bikes are $95. Youth bikes, hitch racks and Kids Ride Shotgun seats are also available. For $25 the shop can drop up to two bikes inside Brown County State Park.
Good to know
Rental hours run March to November, 10 am to 6 pm Monday to Saturday and 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday. Book rentals online or call the shop. Weekends fill fast, so reserve ahead. Book clinics through the shop website or ask in store.
Certifications & qualifications
"Professional Mountain Bike Instructors through the Bicycle Instructors Certification Program (BICP)" (About page)