The 10 Best Bike Tours in Richmond, Virginia (VA)

August 20, 2021 Brandee Mangan

Discover an essential chapter of America's history in the cobblestone streets, river walks and monuments of Richmond. Originally a colonial settlement, Virginia's capital is now a thriving hub for culture, shopping and outdoor fun. Explore Civil War history at the Museum of the Confederacy, stroll along the canal downtown or test your nerve whitewater rafting on the James River. With lively neighborhoods and a vibrant restaurant scene, Richmond is perfect for a quick break or an extended getaway.
Restaurants in Richmond

1. Riverside Outfitters

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5.0 based on 434 reviews

Riverside Outfitters

Riverside Outfitters serves as a hub for outdoor recreation in Richmond and the James River. From guided whitewater rafting, paddleboarding and tree climbing/high ropes challenges, to kayak, canoe and mountain bike rentals, Riverside Outfitters can help design your trip and make sure you have the kind of experiences you're looking for. We also have award-winning summer Outdoor Adventure Camps and offer after-school programs throughout the school year. Shop hours: 7 days a week 9am-5pm

2. Richmond Rides

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5.0 based on 262 reviews

Richmond Rides

Embrace the intersection of biking, good food and history. Explore Richmond's past while experiencing RVA as a local. Pedal through streets that echo with over 400 years of stories that include native americans, founding fathers and both Civil War and civil rights leaders. There is no better way to experience Richmond than on a bicycle. We offer private and group tours of Richmond with our fleet of 30 bicycles and trailer to bring the tour to you!

3. BASKET & BIKE

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5.0 based on 69 reviews

BASKET & BIKE

BASKET & BIKE offers hand-crafted day excursions and picnic rides on the Virginia Capital Trail and in town on the avenues of Richmond. All rides are led by a local guide, come with a signature snack and will end with delicious food and wine, in a scenic setting. Bike rentals (with a basket of course!) and helmets are part of the experience. A portion of sales of each ride is donated to a rotating conservation cause. Every excursion aims to celebrate life along Virginia's pastoral landscapes and encourages biking as a normal, everyday mode of transportation in town.

4. Sacred Rides

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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Sacred Rides

RIGHT HERE IN VIRGINIA Innovative new program allows mountain bikers to ride with passionate locals. A unique philosophy is behind a new program being offered by leading mountain bike adventure company Sacred Rides. With their new Getaways program, the company is equipping passionate mountain bikers around the world with the tools, training and support they need to guide other mountain bikers on their local trails via 1 and 2-day adventures. Local mountain biker Lorene Davidson was among the first to sign up and her personal Getaways site is ready to host mountain bikers as soon as the Spring arrives. Local mountain biker Lorene Davidson was among the first to sign up and her personal Getaways site is ready to host mountain bikers when all proceeds from Virginia Mountain Bike Getaways will be donated to the local trail association, RVA MORE.

5. Cap Trail Bike Shuttle

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5.0 based on 42 reviews

Cap Trail Bike Shuttle

The Cap Trail Bike Shuttle is a service that transports riders and their bicycles along the Virginia Capital Trail.

6. Kul Wheels

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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Kul Wheels

Kul Wheels provides fun electric bike rentals, sales and tours through everyone's favorite river city. Explore the city in a new way and learn why electric bicycles can be such a blast.

7. Virginia Bike Roots

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Virginia Bike Roots

My mission with Virginia Bike Roots is to facilitate adventure and exploration by way of guided bike tours, full service bike repair, and sales of refurbished bikes and equipment. I spent a season with one of the world's leading tour operators, maintaining their fleet of bikes in California, Italy, and the Big Island of Hawaii. I'm a bike mechanic with several years of shop and volunteer work experience, and I love empowering people to get out and explore their surroundings on two wheels!

8. PedegoRVA

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5.0 based on 6 reviews

PedegoRVA

We offer tours, rentals, and sales of our Pedego electric bikes! These e-bikes have five levels of pedal assist, as well as a throttle to just twist and go! You can also turn everything off and pedal just like a regular bike, so you can pedal as much or as little as you like with no range anxiety or fear of not making it up that next hill!

9. Trailhead Tours RVA

Trailhead Tours RVA

I have lived in Richmond most of my life but have traveled to some incredible places around the world. My passions live outside in the trails and rivers where I love to mountain bike, trail run, and kayak. I began mountain biking and trail running over 20 years ago on the trails of Richmond. My adventures have taken me to places like Canada, South Africa, Colorado, California, Utah, and on.

10. PedegoRVA

PedegoRVA

Tours, rentals,and sales of Pedego electric bikes around Richmond, Virginia! With five levels of pedal assist and a throttle, you can pedal as little or as much as you like with no range anxiety or fear of not making it up the next hill! Explore downtown Richmond or take the bikes out along the Virginia Capital Trail!

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