Navigating the dust-choked expanse of Black Rock City without a bike can be tricky at best. This expansive city calls out for two wheels to get out to the deep playa and see all the cool artwork.
Burner Express is back for your bus transit needs to Black Rock City. The BORG will have services from San Francisco and Reno. New for 2025, they are offering build week departures on Friday, August 22nd from Reno to Black Rock City! Buses will run to the Playa Friday, August 22nd through Thursday, August 28th and return trips begin on Friday, August 29th through peak Exodus periods. The last Burner Express Bus departing Black Rock City is at 10AM on Tuesday, September 2nd.
There are several local providers of playa-ready bikes you can rent in Reno for Black Rock Desert. Check out these Burning Man approved resources.
That stinky trash bag on the drive home from the playa? That's the "Wayback Funk™." Term courtesy of Scotto. Why do I have trash in my car? Because EVERY CAMPER needs to take 2 full bags of trash back with them, and dump RESPONSIBLY.