Big Sur Electric Bike Tour Along Old Coast Road

4.3 (12 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation

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Big Sur Electric Bike Tour Along Old Coast Road — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Discover one of the most scenic rides in the world on our electric bikes. Famous for its beauty, Big Sur offers the ultimate experience to explore California's Central Coast.

On this guided tour, we will meet at the start of the Old Coast Road, on Highway 1 directly across the entrance to the Andrew Molera State Park parking lot. Please note that there is no cell service in this area. Your guide will be reaching out to you the day before to confirm meeting place and answer any questions you may have.

We use Specialized Tero electric mountain bikes as a default on this tour but are able to bring Super73 RX bikes at request of customer pending availability of bikes in our rental fleet.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Mad Dogs & Englishmen

Ages: Children (16–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: helmet
Included: Bicycle use: Use of bicycle

Itinerary

Andrew Molera State Park

Passing by

We meet across from the entrance to the State Park and get a briefing on how the eBikes operate before heading up the old dirt wagon road that the pioneers used before Hwy 1 was built. We ride along this road, through the State Park and stop at sweeping vistas of the Park and the Pacific Ocean.
Old Coast Road

Passing by

We ride about 5 miles along the Old Coast Road, from Andrew Molera State Park into the Little Sur River Valley before turning around and riding back. The ride is full of sweeping vistas. It can be dry and dusty or muddy depending on the season. Make sure you're ready for a ride with some loose dirt and gravel on some long hills.
Andrew Molera State Park

Passing by

Our first stop is a scenic overlook where we see the Big Sur River join the Ocean at this "smugglers beach." It's a beautiful view and has some fun history.
Big Sur

Passing by

As we climb the hill you'll look out over the Big Sur Valley and see where the river meanders to the sea.
Stop 5

2 hours

Over half of our ride is bordered on both sides of the Old Coast Road by the massive, 7,100 acre, El Sur Ranch. A working cattle ranch since 1834, this is one of the few original Mexican land grants still intact. Depending on the time of year, there may be cattle from the ranch grazing along side the road. There are always cattle in the pastures along the ocean. One of the most beautiful cattle ranches you'll ever see.
Stop 6

Passing by

After our first big hill climb, we descend into the Little Sur River Valley, part of the San Andreas Fault system. The river winds through a beautiful redwood forest. The towering trees, cliffs of ferns, and the sound of the river babbling below make us feel like part of a prehistoric landscape.
Stop 7

Passing by

This white marble peak follows us through our ride. A sacred mountain to the Esselen tribes, this mountain provides a stunning focal point throughout our ride.
Point Sur State Historic Park

Passing by

As our tour gains altitude we gaze out past the Point Sur Light Station in the distance. Learn about the fun history that brought this lighthouse to us.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet in the paved pullout directly across from the entrance to Andrew Molera State Park. Your guide will have the bikes staged just off of Hwy 1.

End point

Meet in the paved pullout directly across from the entrance to Andrew Molera State Park. Your guide will have the bikes staged just off of Hwy 1.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.