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Electric Bike Rental Downtown Norfolk (self guided tour)

Electric Bike Rental Downtown Norfolk (self guided tour)

Overview

The Elizabeth River Trail is a great way to follow Norfolk’s waterfront bikeways & greenways. Your Pedego e-bike has pedal assist and throttle to take you to all the must-see historical sites without breaking a sweat.

Or find your own path through Norfolk's waterfront Burroughs.
• Waterside District Festival Marketplace, with dozens of scores of shops restaurants.
• Nauticus Maritime Center, with fantastic nautical artifacts and exhibits
• The Great Battleship Wisconsin, one of the most iconic battleships of WWII and Korean War
• Historic Freemason District, with cobblestoned streets and significant architectural styles
• Norfolk's Pagoda Garden
• Eclectic Chelsea District, with bakeries, breweries, restaurants, and shipyard.
Old Dominion University
Lochhaven - The longest portion of the trail, the Lochhaven section boasts beautiful residential streets, views of the Norfolk Country Club Marina, and the Hermitage Museum & Gardens.

City: Norfolk

Mon 02 Jun

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Starting at $60.00

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Mon 02 Jun

Starting at $60.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Use of lock & key

Use of a Pedego Electric Bike

Use of intercom & Bluetooth helmet (talk to your riding partners without turning your head)

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear closed-toe-shoes (no flip-flops or sandals) for safety reasons

What To Expect

Harbor Park

Harbor Park | We recommend beginning your riverfront tour near the southern terminus end of Norfolk's Elizabeth River Trail at Harbor Park Stadium -- home of the Norfolk Tides! (0.89 miles)

Town Point Park

Town Point Park - Waterside Ferry Dock | This waterfront park is an excellent starting point to discover Norfolk's early settlers, our founding and early days as well as our naval and maritime history, and modern activities that the park hosts each year.

Pagoda & Oriental Garden

Nauticus - USS Wisconsin - Pagoda & Oriental Garden - Historic Freemason District | See the Iowa-class battleship USS Wisconsin, visit the Pagoda & Oriental Garden -- a gift from Taiwan to the Commonwealth and City of Norfolk honoring our trading ties, and pass through our Historic Freemason District.

Chrysler Museum of Art

Ghent - The Hague - Chrysler Museum of Art | Make a stop at Norfolk's historic Ghent neighborhood along the Hague, and the Chrysler Museum of Art.

Plum Point Park

Fort Norfolk - Plum Point Park or West Ghent - Chelsea - Jeff Robertson Park | Riders typically pass through Plum Point Park or the Elizabeth River Trail’s Ghent Loop en route from Downtown Norfolk to the Old Dominion campus. Riders may stop at the Stockley Gardens, visit the Weyanoke Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary, or travel the network of bike paths around Chelsea and along Lambert’s Point.

Foreman Field

Old Dominion University - Larchmont / Edgewater Neighborhoods - Bolling Ave | See the home of the ODU Monarchs! At the center of campus riders can peek in to ODU's beautiful football stadium. From campus riders will take secluded residential streets and quiet bike paths as you pass beautiful homes and scenic views along the Lafayette River.

Hermitage Museum and Gardens

The Hermitage Museum is a wonderful Norfolk attraction, often missed by many visitors. Breathtaking views of the river, ancient artifacts dating back over 3000 years. Free admission (a $5 donation is suggested). Wonderful restroom facilities for visitors and plenty of places to park your bikes and walk around the gardens.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (45)

Jenjarjac

Oct 2020

Very fun once we got started. Took about 30 minutes to get our bikes sized correctly and what we felt comfortable on. Had a bit of trouble finding the Elizabeth River Trail. Map could have been more explicit. Like that we had three hours to ride. Two would not have been long enough. Thinking about buying two of our own.

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Thank you for the nice review. We are glad you enjoyed our Pedego Electric Bikes and are even thinking about buying two of your own. Good news, the Elizabeth River Trail Organization has secured funding for more (and better) signage earlier this year. Installation has been somewhat hampered by Covid, but it will be very nice when there are larger and more ERT signs along the entire 10.5 mile route. Please feel free to contact us about your e-bike questions and thanks for stopping by. Hello, fun...

miriamlkwd

Jul 2020

The electric bikes were the funnest part of our stay in Norfolk! They were an incredible experience and the Elizabeth river trail is an amazing trail to follow! Definitely recommended! Amy was so pleasant to us and made the whole adventure so much nicer so head on down there everyone!

Yvonne S

Oct 2019

From start to finish, the rental at Pedego Electric Bikes Norfolk was amazing. We were on a cruise that changed itinerary midway and were not sure what we would do last minute in Norfolk, Virginia. Based on our activity choice and the five star reviews, we booked the “Elizabeth River Trail 2-Hour E-Bike Rental.” I easily booked and paid online through TripAdvisor and was contacted by Amy, the owner, via email to confirm our booking the day prior to our excursion. We arrived at the scheduled time and she could not be more knowledgeable and accommodating! She answered all of our questions and gave us a thorough training before setting off on our adventure. She even offered to get us to the starting point of the Trail. My husband is a cyclist so he quickly took off, where I took things a little slower. The wonderful thing is you can experience the same ride but be at various levels of cycling, peddling, activity & physical ability. We were free to go along the Elizabeth River Trail and in and around the city. It was easy to navigate and Amy was just a phone call away if we needed her for anything! After our ride, we spent a lovely time chatting with her about Pedego, Norfolk and our exciting first time Ebike experience. The shop is meticulous yet comfortable and you can see that great care is taken to make this ride safe and fun. I’m am happy to have found this gem enroute to the cruise port and I highly recommend Pedego Electric Bikes if you are in Norfolk and we wish much success to Amy and the store!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Yvonne, Thank you for the wonderful review. I really enjoyed meeting you all that day. TripAdvisor has been a great platform for us to meet Norfolk travelers and show them around our great city. Your recommendation is the ultimate review we could every ask for...thank you and hello fun...