Quick Details
Highlights:
- Stop at local art marketplaces and galleries
- Ride your e-bike on safe bike-only paths and bike lanes
- Explore the River Arts District of Asheville and its vibrant art scene
- Meet local artists and learn about their craft
A Community of Crafts People
Join our Flying Bike guides for an e-bike ride through the renowned River Arts District (RAD) of Asheville. You’ll meet local artists and get a front-row seat to watch them practice their craft. The tour will take you off the beaten path, guiding you down bike lanes and bike greenways along the banks of the gently flowing French Broad River. Our first stop will be at The Marquee, an enormous art marketplace of curated vendors from around the region and beyond. Their collection contains artwork of all kinds, including photography, metalwork, woodwork, paintings, and pottery. We will also stop at Riverview Station, a massive industrial warehouse that has been converted into art galleries and studio spaces and is now home to more than 60 artists, craftspeople, and entrepreneurs.
After visiting The Marquee, we will continue riding down the French Broad River Greenway until we reach Small Batch Glass. There we will watch a master glassblower hard at work creating new masterpieces and learn about all the steps involved in creating a handmade glass piece. Before returning to our shop, we will make one last stop at New Belgium Brewery where guests can purchase a thirst-quenching pint and a tasty meal from a food truck. This tour is for those who want to experience Asheville’s vibrant local art scene, take advantage of our extensive bike infrastructure and enjoy the company of a friendly guide.
*Please note that food and drinks are not included in the cost of the tour but can be purchased separately.
Experience more
With so much to do in Asheville, it can be challenging 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
- Springwater (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 arrange a private tour where 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.
- 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.
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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.
- 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.
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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 for all ages and ability levels! 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 for $3 per day. You can pre-pay for parking when you book or pay with cash/card when you arrive. There is also a limited amount of free, street parking available near our shop. If you are staying locally, you may consider using Uber or Lyft.
See what others are saying...
The Flying Bike Tour was a wonderful experience for our group of 11 women. Our guides, Steph and Alex were knowledgeable and fun. We biked through neighborhoods and experienced many of the beautiful sights Asheville has to offer. The bikes were awesome and easy to ride and our guides ensured our tour was safe and enjoyable for everyone.
– Sue B. | Tripadvisor
If anyone is visiting Asheville or some other city I highly suggest doing a E-Bike Tour. We did one this morning with The Flying Bike. It was amazing. Our tour guide Joe was very informative and made the tour exceptional. Thank you.
– Jason K. | Tripadvisor
What a great way to see Asheville. We felt well prepared after they showed us the bikes. All of us from ages 9-45 enjoyed it. Our guide, Ana, did a good job of showing us the highlights and pointing out restaurants for a family.
– Emily Kaminski | Google