ADK Cycling – Electric Bike Tours of the Adirondacks
Our mission is to share our very special area through biking.
We love that electric bikes give people the freedom to explore the world unlike any other mode of transportation.
We also strive to be leaders in environmentally and socially responsible tourism, providing unique, well-crafted tours, while having a positive impact on our planet and the southern Adirondack community.
You are going to fall in love with the Adirondacks on our 2 1/2 hour tour. We’ll bike along country roads, around lakes and in the shadow of mountains.
Our electric bikes give you the choice of a full workout or let you just enjoy an effortless ride.
We stop along the way at points of interest to help you learn about the history and special features of the area. Our hills will disappear under the power of our bikes.
You’ll enjoy a relaxing, fun trip thru the beautiful Adirondacks.
An electric bike tour around the southern Adirondacks is the perfect way to enjoy the beautiful Adirondack area. Our electric bikes help you safely navigate the Adirondacks hilly terrain.
Join us on a fun-filled and informative bike ride in the Adirondacks. We have 3 rides to choose from and will consider other custom itineraries.
You must be at least 16 years old to operate an electric bike in New York
2.5-3 hours duration, about 10 miles round trip
Fun and easy bike tour
We can meet you in Chestertown or arrange to meet in Lake George or Glens Falls depending on tour. We can also make arrangements to bring our bikes to you.
Note: Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in with your guide, select your bike and begin the group instruction and practice ride.
Tours
The RAD Mission bike has both pedal assist and throttle power, it will help you up those Adirondack hills! The best thing about this bike is you can choose how much pedal assistance you’d like, so you can get a workout or relax and let the motor do the work for you.
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. The weight limit for the RAD Mission bike is 300 lbs,
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.
You must be at least 16 years old to operate an electric bike in New York
Contact
The fastest and easiest way to book your tour or rental is online. Through our booking software, you can see all available dates and times. You’ll receive a confirmation of your booking via email. If you would like to make a reservation with less than 24 hours’ notice, or for private or custom tour requests, please contact us.
Legally, you must be 16 years or older to operate an electric bike. Guides reserve the right to request proof of age of any rider. Riders should also be at least five feet tall to operate their own bike.
The electric bikes will take all of the hard work out of your ride. We routinely have riders that span the spectrum of age and fitness. The main requirement is that you be coordinated and fit enough to balance a 50-pound bike.
We currently have just 2 electric bikes for riders (with more on the way)
We provide instructions and a short practice ride before every tour. If a rider is not able to balance or complete the practice ride confidently then we ask that accept a full refund and sit out the tour.
The best way to ensure that a tour is available is to book online at least 24 hours in advance.
Yes! We take every possible safety precaution before, during and after the ride. We mostly travel quiet country roads, pathways and bikeways. Our bikes are bright and very visible on the road and we provide helmets to all riders. We take care of our bikes and inspect them before and after every ride. We also provide instructions and a short practice ride before every tour, along with a quick review of bike laws and signals.
We offer a 100% refund if a tour is cancelled due to rain. 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 protect your belongings.
There is no food included on our tours, but we provide spring water for every rider. If you feel like you may need a snack during the tour, you are welcome to bring your own and store it in the provided bike bag.
We do stop at a halfway point for a bathroom break.
Yes, a waiver will be provided and all riders must sign it before heading out on their tour. Minors must be accompanied by an adult who signs for them. Once your booking is made, you will receive an email asking you to sign a waiver before your tour. For more information or instructions on signing your waiver, please visit the Before Your Tour page.
For cancellations due to inclement weather, we will issue a 100% refund or allow you to reschedule for another time that works for you. For all other cancellations, we ask that you please give us at least 48 hours’ notice so that we may open up your spots to other people who want to ride. Please call or email us as soon as possible if you have any concerns about keeping your reservation.
