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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

Tue 03 Jun

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Starting at $60.00

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Tue 03 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)

wldtravels

Jul 2024

I thought I could update my recent review to add a picture, but I couldn't, so I am adding it now. Also, the Pedego shop is ideally located near the cruise port in downtown Norfolk. The trail map they provided is of the Norfolk bike path, approx 8 mi from downtown to the North and it ends near the Naval base. The bike path was fairly easy to follow once we knew how to look for the small path signs, however, there were a few spots we needed to refer to the map to determine what road and direction the path took when it was along the road (not a separate path), so the map was important. The restaurant area near Chelsea was a great stop on the way back to the shop. It has food, a distillery, a few brew pubs, etc. but check the operating times. Many of them are closed on Monday and may not open on weekdays for lunch, so later tends to be better. We really enjoyed our Sunday brunch during our ride.

Thomas_S

Jun 2024

We took the day of our anniversary to tour Norfolk. After 28 years it is hard to find new things to do. This shop is top notch and the tour was great.

Gaetan_H

Jun 2024

The bikes were good quality and very easy to handle. Vendors were very helpful and made any adjustments required. The trail on the other hand was a bit difficult to stay on as we kept losing the signs. The trail also goes through a lot of residential areas on the residential streets. We did get onto actual trails from time to time.