E-bikes available Tour Reviews (page 114)

★★★★★ (4/5) Dwaine Souveny October 11, 2023

Croatia is certainly not the best or safest place to bike in Europe.

· · National Parks of Dalmatia by Bike/E-bike and Boat

Dora was a wonderful guide. She was well informed & interesting. The local guides were good. The boat was comfortable & the captain was skilled. The meals were good and the service was very good.
However, the main reason we took this trip was for the ebiking & the ebiking did not feel safe. The bikes were basic e-bikes that generally worked ok. The trip itinerary changed due to the weather which of course you cannot control so we missed out on some areas we were hoping to see. We visited only 1 national park. The one swim we did off the boat was fun. The Konoba visit was fun.
There were several incidents and injuries on the first day on an unplanned bike ride. The conditions were very windy & the guides did not know the route. One of the guides had never done this tour before. Instructions were not clear on the first bike ride about people at corners directing other bikers. We were shocked to be riding on busy roads with no shoulders and speeding highway traffic. We were anticipating rural roads (which we had only one day) & good bike trails. The rides were scenic but left people feeling vulnerable. I would recommend a boat trip in this region but would not recommend cycling in Croatia to anyone.
We paid for an above deck cabin & spent many nights looking at other boats parked next to us & listening to their noise which was not what we expected.

What was the date of your tour?: September 2023
How many tours have you completed?: This was our first one
Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?: Somewhat harder
Do you recommend this tour?: No
Countries included in this tour?: Croatia

4/5 Value
4/5 Included meals
3/5 Bikes + equipment
4/5 Hotels or boat
5/5 Scenery
3/5 Ease of navigation
3/5 Tour documents
3/5 Local tour company services
3/5 Route selection
4/5 Guides (if applicable)

★★★★★ (4/5) Sue Collins-Larson October 13, 2023

A superior trip[

· Apulia - Heel of Italy

The region offered so many fascinating aspects of the unique culture of Apulgia. This was enhanced so greatly by our tour guide Paolo Maragliulo. He was from the region, had an amazing sense of humor, and was patient and understanding. Our accommodations were in keeping with the uniqueness of the locale. It was, however, concerning that the bikes were not in good condition and many of our group struggled with bike problems. Additionally I found the planning process difficult due to not receiving emails that others in your group received. Three times I tried to correct this and it never was resolved.

Countries included in this tour?: Italy

★★★★★ (4/5) Cheryl A Erlandson Erlandson October 16, 2023

We needed more information.

· Sardinia: A Mine of Memories

Day 2 was awful. The road is full of rocks and sand, not easy to bike on. Plus Marco told us to use eco or tour not to bother with sport or turbo which would have been good on the steep incline. Needed more information about how to use an ebike would have been very helpful.

What was the date of your tour?: October 2023
How many tours have you completed?: 7
Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?: Much harder
Do you recommend this tour?: Yes
Countries included in this tour?: Italy

3/5 Value
3/5 Included meals
3/5 Bikes + equipment
3/5 Hotels or boat
5/5 Scenery
5/5 Ease of navigation
1/5 Tour documents
1/5 Local tour company services
1/5 Route selection

★★★★★ (4/5) Kathryn Burnyeat October 16, 2023

Very Enjoyable Trip

· Sardinia: A Mine of Memories

Equipment supplied was generally very good. Enjoyed the e bikes very much. Scenery was spectacular along the coast. Nice blend of coastal scenes, countryside and local villages. Hotels were generally good. Maybe there was more cycling on busy highways and gravel trails than we expected. Overall, we enjoyed the trip.

What was the date of your tour?: September 2023
How many tours have you completed?: 9
Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?: Somewhat harder
Who is this tour suitable for?: Solo travelers, Families with teens
Do you recommend this tour?: Yes
Countries included in this tour?: Italy

4/5 Value
4/5 Included meals
4/5 Bikes + equipment
4/5 Hotels or boat
5/5 Scenery
5/5 Ease of navigation
4/5 Local tour company services
4/5 Route selection

★★★★★ (4/5) Karen Hanson October 17, 2023

Beautiful (and manageable) trip

· Prague to Dresden Along the Vltava & Elbe Rivers

Following the Vltava and Elbe rivers, with mostly excellent bike paths and a reasonable amount of miles per day, made for a lovely honeymoon trip! The Czech countryside was about to hit fall colors, and chestnuts were aplenty. The bikes they provided were in great shape (Trek and Specialized), and the gps files worked well. Highly recommend showing up at least two or three days early to spend extra time in Prague and get used to the time change. We weren’t able to take advantage of many of the optional side visits and biergardens along the way because many were closed already for the season, but we still enjoyed passing through small/tiny towns. And we made sure to pack our own wine and cheese for breaks! In the high season, we imagine it must be a much different scene. Overall, really enjoyed the trip and would recommend it for those who are looking for a relaxing vacation.

What was the date of your tour?: October 2023
How many tours have you completed?: 5
Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?: As expected
Who is this tour suitable for?: First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
Do you recommend this tour?: Yes
Countries included in this tour?: Czech Republic, Germany

4/5 Value
4/5 Included meals
5/5 Bikes + equipment
4/5 Hotels or boat
5/5 Scenery
5/5 Ease of navigation
5/5 Tour documents
4/5 Local tour company services
5/5 Route selection

★★★★★ (4/5) David Hodgson October 17, 2023

Challenging cycling

· UNESCO Sites of Albania

Physically challenging; 14 of 18 folks on our tour used an e-bike and were glad they made that choice. The guide was excellent and I would recommend the guided package rather than self guided, especially as the meals were included. Excellent scenery. We traveled in mid-September and the weather was comfortable, not too hot. The bikes were of good quality compared to those provided on other European bike tours.

What was the date of your tour?: September 2023
How many tours have you completed?: 10
Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?: Somewhat harder
Who is this tour suitable for?: First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
Do you recommend this tour?: Yes
Countries included in this tour?: Albania

5/5 Value
5/5 Included meals
4/5 Bikes + equipment
4/5 Hotels or boat
5/5 Scenery
4/5 Ease of navigation
5/5 Tour documents
5/5 Local tour company services
5/5 Route selection
5/5 Guides (if applicable)

★★★★★ (4/5) Ashley Douglas October 18, 2023

Awesome Trip and No Shame in Using Ebikes!

· Castles and Wines of Portugal

Thoroughly enjoyed this trip in spite of not riding bikes at all at home. Having ebikes allowed us to enjoy the scenery and navigate without overextending our physical capabilities. Hotels were excellent and perfect for the areas we were visiting. Some of them were in buildings thousands (?) of years old so don't expect elevators in all, but amazingly they all had swimming pools which we enjoyed after a hard day peddling ebikes!

Countries included in this tour?: Portugal

★★★★★ (4/5) Yael NOy October 18, 2023

Beautiful sea coast with great views.

· Portugal's Atlantic Coast

The sea coast was lovely. Hotels were conveniently located, comfortable and staff was extremely gracious. Fishermen villages along the way were not exactly as picturesque as expected. That part of the trip was a bit disappointing .
The local company was amazing any questions we had along the way were immediately addressed .

What was the date of your tour?: October 2023
How many tours have you completed?: 2
Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?: As expected
Who is this tour suitable for?: Solo travelers
Do you recommend this tour?: Yes
Countries included in this tour?: Portugal

4/5 Value
5/5 Bikes + equipment
4/5 Hotels or boat
4/5 Scenery
5/5 Ease of navigation
5/5 Tour documents
5/5 Local tour company services
5/5 Route selection

★★★★★ (4/5) Stephen Graham October 19, 2023

Great area, careful with cars in France

· Freiburg and the Alsatian Wine Road

Fascinating area, half German half French. French side has the cutest towns, German side the safest biking. Beware biking on the French side on weekends, as locals drive to the vineyard towns for lunch or overnights, and they drive fast. Often no shoulder or bike path, drivers not always courteous, a lot of energy on avoiding catastrophe for less-experienced riders instead of enjoying the scenery. Support was good, replacing a bike with brake problems mid-trip. Navigation had one major error, sending us to a small bridge across islands in the Rhine near Strasbourg that had in fact been closed for months. A bit stressful at the end of a long day riding, but we found another way across. Minimal guidance as to where to stop for cafes, lunch, etc.; could use a more detailed list of suggestions. Some of the budget hotels are not in charming locations or walking distance from restaurants. The Grand Hotel in Strasbourg has seen better days.

Countries included in this tour?: France, Germany

★★★★★ (4/5) Catherine Veitch October 22, 2023

Balkan triangle,epic Croatia.

· Cycling the West Balkan Triangle

Really enjoyed seeing so many countries by bike,a great way to see the countryside.Our guide was able to guide us through less busy roads..It definitely was an epic trip,lots of hills,some days long distances and warm.The accommodations were excellent,and really appreciated the snacks provided by the tour..

Countries included in this tour?: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro

★★★★★ (4/5) Jan Mowat October 23, 2023

Great people on board!

· · National Parks of Dalmatia by Bike/E-bike and Boat

Our itinerary was derailed by a storm the first day, so we missed a couple anticipated parks and the sights they would have offered. Couldn’t be helped. ?‍♀️ We rode on busy roads more often than we should have for a sight-seeing tour. Being on high alert for traffic and travelling on roads with non-existent shoulders was unexpected and tense. However… we had so much fun!!! The group was great fun, the stops along the way were interesting and the weather cooperated. The food was simply amazing and the staff friendly and helpful. Dora and Pero were knowledgeable and eager to help in any way possible. Our room was below deck and it was great. The beds were comfortable with lots of room to store our stuff. And quiet too! It was a great way to see parts of a very beautiful country.

What was the date of your tour?: September 2023
How many tours have you completed?: One
Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?: Somewhat harder
Do you recommend this tour?: Yes
Countries included in this tour?: Croatia

4/5 Value
5/5 Included meals
5/5 Bikes + equipment
5/5 Hotels or boat
5/5 Scenery
4/5 Ease of navigation

★★★★★ (4/5) Nancy Lewis October 25, 2023

Very scenic

· Portugal's Atlantic Coast

Great route and hotels. It would be better if the GPS had verbal cues as well since you can't see your phone in the rain. Also detailed paper maps would help especially if raining. Tour operator was excellent.

Countries included in this tour?: Portugal

★★★★★ (4/5) Becky Foster October 25, 2023

Beautiful and very challenging!

· Cycling the West Balkan Triangle

Cycling near the Adriatic Sea was spectacular, probably the most beautiful cycling I have ever done. It was also the most challenging trip we have done. The countries of Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro are mountainous! This is a perfect trip for serious cyclists.

What was the date of your tour?: October, 2023
How many tours have you completed?: 4
Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?: Much harder
Do you recommend this tour?: Yes
Countries included in this tour?: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro

5/5 Value
5/5 Included meals
5/5 Bikes + equipment
5/5 Hotels or boat
4/5 Scenery
3/5 Ease of navigation
5/5 Tour documents
3/5 Local tour company services
4/5 Route selection
3/5 Guides (if applicable)

★★★★★ (4/5) robert philippe October 26, 2023

Trip the lite fantastic

· Gaudi’s Barcelona E-Bike Tour

Biking is the best way to visit any city and Barcelona is very bike friendly. E-bikes are the future, as I say” people who walk must not know how to ride and if you don’t ride an e-bike you are only getting half the fun”

Medieval walls, magnificent markets, and picture-perfect plazas

★★★★★ (4/5) robert philippe November 2, 2023

Good way to spend 3 hours

· Valencia Highlights Bike Tour

Very busy place and many different tours converge at the sites. Might have been better as a private tour or maybe just rent a bike.

★★★★★ (4/5) robert philippe November 5, 2023

Ebike your was mixed success

· Valencia Highlights Bike Tour

Signed up for ebike tour but slowed down by large family not on e-bikes. Waste of money to book e-bikes.

★★★★★ (4/5) Cathie Macmillan November 7, 2023

Enjoyable trip through the food bowl of Italy

· A Taste of Italy: Emilia-Romagna

This tour was well organised and easy to follow using the Ride with GSP App. It was great to spend 2 nights at each destination and not rush from one town to the next. The e bikes were very well maintained and comfortable to ride. Unfortunately one of my drink holders broke as I cycled down a hill!
The route was a mix of bike paths, main roads and smaller roads. We didn't enjoy the main roads as the traffic was quite busy and passed us very quickly which was scary at times. I wouldn't recommend the tour to first time bike tourists or families as it was a bit dangerous on so many main roads.
Most accommodation was comfortable and met our needs. Our favourite accommodation was definitely La Razza Agritourismo! Hotel Button was our least favourite as it didn't have a fridge or tea making facilities in the room.
Cycling through the food bowl of Italy gave us the opportunity to see how Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar are made. Tasting the products was even better! We took the dinner options but in hindsight probably would have preferred to organise our own dinners.
On reflection, we probably should have chosen a tour with a harder rating and more hills. The route was very flat so we didn't experience many good views of the scenery. We enjoyed the loop ride into the hills of Reggio Emilia. We didn't do the loop ride from Modena due to illness and poor weather so perhaps missed one of the good scenery days.

What was the date of your tour?: Oct 23
How many tours have you completed?: 3
Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?: Much easier
Do you recommend this tour?: No
Countries included in this tour?: Italy

4/5 Value
3/5 Included meals
5/5 Bikes + equipment
4/5 Hotels or boat
3/5 Scenery
5/5 Ease of navigation
5/5 Tour documents
5/5 Local tour company services
5/5 Route selection

★★★★★ (4/5) Angela Henderson November 9, 2023

Portugal is SPECTACULAR

· Algarve Coastal Route

Portugal is beautiful, the people even more so! We will definitely be back!

The bike tour needs some work. The GPS system is too small, half the size of my cell phone, and the written instructions not detailed enough, or accurate to what is happening on the ground around you. Because there are no consistent street signs, or bike tour signs through the entire route, the written directions that go along with the GPS are critical to guiding you on this tour. The number of u-turns, poorly written directions, etc., made what should have been a straightforward three hour bike ride into a 5 to 7 hour bike ride, not allowing us time to really enjoy the areas we rode through.

The company also didn’t fit us to the bikes and one of our friends suffered with some pretty serious neck and shoulder pain as a result.
I think the company is good, I just think they need to do some refining of their program.

What was the date of your tour?: October, 2023
How many tours have you completed?: 1
Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?: As expected
Countries included in this tour?: Portugal

3/5 Value
5/5 Included meals
2/5 Bikes + equipment
5/5 Hotels or boat
5/5 Scenery
1/5 Ease of navigation
1/5 Tour documents
2/5 Local tour company services
1/5 Route selection

An unbeatable e-bike tour of Malta’s West Coast

★★★★★ (4/5) PD November 11, 2023

A good fun tour

West Coast of Malta E-Bike Tour

Saw some great sights, including mdina, great cliffs and bays. Paul was a humorous guide

★★★★★ (4/5) Suzie Sanderson March 16, 2024

really cool tour

Washington DC Monumental E-Bike Tour

e-bike is probably not necessary as you don't really bike that much. If you are not an avid cyclist I guess it can't hurt. the history on this tour is crazy. i had been to DC a bunch of time but my eyes were opened on this experience.

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