BEST OF · SELF-GUIDED BIKE TOURS
A route on your phone, a bike that fits and nobody setting the pace. The 15 below cover what you get handed at the shop, how well the route is marked and what happens if the chain comes off.
Ride an electric bike through Red Rock Canyon from Las Vegas, with hotel pickup, supplies, clear directions, and freedom to set your pace.
“First time for my daughter and I riding E bikes and the experience was amazing! Riding the Red Rock Canyon loop was wondrous.”
Ride an e-bike from Florence to Fiesole, Tuscan hills, a boutique vineyard, and Piazzale Michelangelo at your own pace.
“We loved our bike ride through Florence and into the Tuscan countryside. The hills were a bit challenging, but the e-bikes made it doable. Directions were great, and we even spotted our tour hosts out on bikes checking on us - which really made us feel safe. We stopped in a little town for gelato and then on to the winery, which was wonderful and relaxing. It really was a perfect day.”
Review of Maui’s Haleakala sunrise bike tour, with summit views, a downhill ride, practical tips, costs, timing, and honest drawbacks.
“Was a great experience from start to finish. Was nice having somebody who knew the area and the must go to spots.”
Review of Manly’s self-guided bike tour, with beaches, harbour views, North Head, rental tips, pricing, route stops, and practical advice.
“This was a great way to see the Manly Beach area. They provided breakfast staff was held our stuff so we didn’t have to take it all with us.”
Review of Maui Sunriders’ Haleakala downhill bike tour, with route details, gear, costs, safety, stops, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“Very fun. The host was informative and very helpful on our way up the mountain. I would recommend this trip for anyone looking for an adventure.”
Explore Acadia’s carriage roads by e-bike with Island Time Rentals. Get clear instruction, quality gear, route tips, and freedom to ride at your pace.
“This experience well exceeded expectations! The staff was friendly, informative, and well organized. They provided a great path to explore Acadia including Jordan Pond. The bikes were excellent quality and we appreciated the ability to make the trip much easier with the electric boost. We loved being able to go at our own pace and drop off the bikes whenever we finished. I can’t recommend this enough!”
Ride Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Trail by e-bike, with scenic beaches, coves, Sand Harbor, flexible stops, and practical tips for a smooth half-day.
“Should take a pair of gloves if the temperature is low. The E-bike is easy to handle and very easy to get adapt”
Cycle Marlborough’s cellar doors at your own pace with bikes, wine panniers, shuttle pickup, local advice, and emergency support.
“Really enjoyed our day on the bikes. Initially I thought 6hrs was a little too long, but that wasn't the case at all. Once we took the bikes back at 4pm, we did another winery on foot.”
Review of Bike Maui’s Haleakala Express ride, with route changes, costs, gear, safety advice, guides, and who will enjoy it most.
“We had a great time. Great tour guide. We would do this again. The bikes were in good condition and everyone was very helpful.”
Ride a quality e-bike from Bled to Vintgar Gorge, follow its one-way trail, and enjoy a scenic four-hour outing with timed entry included.
“One of the best mornings we've spent all holiday. Brilliant fun, beautiful views and an unforgettable experience.”
Cycle Marlborough’s flat wine country at your own pace with bike hire, hotel transfers, a wine map, and 12 nearby wineries.
“Great day spent biking to various wineries for tastings. Beautiful scenery was a plus.”
Review of Marlborough’s self-guided biking wine tour, with hotel pickup, e-bikes, winery tips, costs, routes, and practical advice.
“Lovely day, lots of information given and equipment was excellent. Shame some of the vineyards were closed and some signage around would have been helpful.”
Explore Sete Cidades by GPS-guided e-bike, from lakeside paths to crater viewpoints, with route choices for different fitness levels.
“Easy to use ebikes, nice route, more than enough time to take photos and breaks.”
Cycle from Lucca to Pisa through Tuscan countryside on a trekking bike or e-bike, with GPS guidance, scenic roads, and a train return option.
“We wondered if the ride would be difficult as we had been walking over 20,000 steps a day. The e-bikes were excellent and well maintained. We had lessons and got a helmet and were off on the adventure. The app worked great and the bike store helped me download it offline. We had excellent weather. The path was easy to follow, There were a few moments on busy roads but very little and the cars respected us. The bike store has a friend bike store at the train station in Pisa. It is however not a ten minute walk from the station to the tower, etc. Take a cab would…”
Ride an e-bike through Sintra to Cabo da Roca, Pena Palace, and forest roads with GPS guidance, local support, and flexible pacing.
“Fun, Fun, Fun…and medium exercise. Bring water. Pedal any speed you wish. Plenty of watts. Good energy”
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