Quick Details
- Easily conquer Asheville’s hills on your very own electric bike
- Visit the iconic Grove Arcade and Basilica of St. Lawrence
- Explore the historic Montford neighborhood
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from the Omni Grove Park Inn’s Sunset Terrace
While we do accept walk-up participants, our tours and rentals regularly sell out. To get your preferred choice, we highly recommend booking as soon as possible.
Bike for Rider
Ages 16+
Standard eBike
$ 79
Bikes for Carrying Passenger
Adult Rider with Passenger
Cargo Bike
$ 89
Experience Downtown Asheville on an E-bike with an Expert Guide
On the Downtown Asheville E-Bike Tour, discover how Asheville transformed from a charming, small town into the crowning jewel of the Appalachian mountains. Effortlessly ride your e-bike through the vibrant streets of downtown, passing by Art Deco architectural masterpieces. Visit the iconic Grove Arcade and Basilica of St. Lawrence and hear the stories of their construction. While you ride, your expert guide will share the rich history of our town and provide local recommendations of which art galleries, businesses, and award-winning restaurants are must-visit destinations.
From downtown, journey into the historic Montford Neighborhood, passing stunning Victorian-style homes until you reach the Reed Creek Greenway. Take in the scenery from this bike-only pathway as you journey uphill to reach the Omni Grove Park Inn. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Asheville skyline from the Grove Park Inn’s Sunset Terrace. Zip back downtown for one last stop before ending your tour back at our shop. There is simply no better way to experience how Asheville has changed in recent years, what makes it so special today, and what’s in store for the years ahead than joining the Flying Bike on our award-winning Downtown Asheville E-bike Tour.
Experience more
With so much to do in Asheville, you’ll find it can be difficult to see it all. Our electric bike tours give you a lay of the land and our expert guides provide local recommendations about the best our town has to offer. No cramming into crowded buses or trollies and no uncomfortable headsets, you will feel the crisp mountain breeze on your face as you ride through the historic avenues of Asheville.
Great Tour, Best Price Guarantee
The Flying Bike tours are ranked the #1 outdoor activity in Asheville on Tripadvisor! With over 1,000 five-star reviews, we are confident that you will enjoy your experience with The Flying Bike. Book directly on The Flying Bike website or call our office to get the best price on our tours and rentals. Find it cheaper? We’ll refund the difference!
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- Water bottle
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Rain jacket/ light layers (if needed)
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- Professional guide
- Electric bike, helmet, gloves, scarves rear cargo bag with
- Rain cover & ponchos
- Filtered Water (please bring your personal water bottle)
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- Gratuities for your guide
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- All renters must wear a helmet at all times while they are riding the bike.
- The legal age to operate electric bikes is 16 years old.*
- Participants 8 years and older may ride as a passenger on an electric cargo bike. For parties with younger children, please arrive early so our bikes can be set up to accommodate children ages 1 and older.
- A driver’s license is not required to operate an electric bike.
- Our suggested minimum height is 5 feet tall to operate your own e-bike. Shorter participants may accompany another tour-goer as a passenger on a cargo bike.
- The weight limit for the Pedego Boomerang is 350 lbs, and greater for our cargo bikes.
- While no experience riding an electric bike is necessary, guests must have a basic level of fitness and be able to confidently ride a standard bike. If it has been a while since you’ve been on a bike, we highly recommend you practice, even just once, before your tour.
- Your safety is our priority, and if you don’t feel comfortable riding your electric bike at the start of your tour, we’ll offer you a full refund or the option of riding along with another guest in your party in our Pedego Stretch cargo bikes.
*Cargo Bikes can accommodate 1 adult rider and 2 passengers younger than 15yrs. Guests must be 16+ to ride a Standard E-bike.
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For cancellations due to inclement weather, we will issue a 100% refund or allow you to reschedule for another time that works for you. In the case of bad weather, our guide will contact you at least one hour before the start time to discuss your options.
- If there is light rain in the forecast but none at the start of the tour, we will decide together at the time of the tour whether to ride. We will provide rain ponchos and rain covers for the storage bags on the bikes to help protect your belongings.
- We will cancel tours if there are dangerous weather conditions, but we will still ride if there is a chance of inclement weather. We provide all the necessary gear to keep participants comfortable. If you do not want to ride in light rain or the cold, we encourage you to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance allows you to cancel your reservation for any reason up until the start time of your tour.
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Cancel up to 48 hours in advance for a FULL refund. For all other cancellations, we ask for 48 hours notice so that we may open up the tour to other people who want to ride.
We will cancel tours if there are dangerous weather conditions, but we will still ride if there is a chance of inclement weather. We provide all the necessary gear to keep participants comfortable. If you do not want to ride in light rain or the cold, we encourage you to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance allows you to cancel your reservation for any reason up until the start time of your tour.
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Instant confirmation by email or text (SMS rates may apply)
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Accessibility is a core value for The Flying Bike. We strive to provide people of all ages, backgrounds, and ability levels the opportunity to ride our e-bikes. If you need any accommodations for your tour or rental, please call us. If you would like to support our accessibility efforts, please consider donating to our Adaptive Bike Campaign.
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Our Pedego E-bikes are leaders in the e-bike industry for quality and comfort. The Pedego Boomerang e-bike is the lowest step-through electric bike on the market, which means it’s easy to mount and comfortable to ride. With a 749 watt motor, 5 levels of pedal assist, and a throttle, you get to choose how much effort you expend.
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On-site parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the lot across from our shop. Free public parking is also available a short walk away, in the lots at the end of our street. There is no parking available in the Curve Studio lot. If you are staying locally, you may consider using Uber or Lyft.
See what others are saying...
I learned more about Asheville on this tour than I've learned in the numerous visits I've made over the years. Our assistant guide, Ethan, was equally delightful and helpful. We highly recommend this tour - particularly THIS summer - when concerns about Covid-19 are paramount. This small business is making every effort (sanitizer, masks, touch-free waiver forms, etc) to provide a safe, highly enjoyable experience. 5+++!!!
– Elizabeth D | TripAdvisor
We live here in the area and wanted to check out the ebike experience, which was awesome! These are top-notch easy-step-through bikes with throttles to add a boost when needed (like stopping halfway up a hill and starting back up again.) The people at the shop are great - helpful and knowledgeable, and the owner, Torin greeted us on our return, thanked us for our business, and invited us to return - which we will! If you're looking for a fun activity, definitely book with The Flying Bike!
– Deb Meissner | Tripadvisor
E bikes are the best way to see Asheville without a doubt. They are quiet, smooth, and with minimal effort, you can cover a lot of ground in very little time. Torin and his staff are safety conscious. I felt cared for and looked after throughout the entire ride.
– Clay H. | Tripadvisor