7 Private Cycling Tours in the USA Worth Flying For

1.3 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Mountain Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135Our pick

Ride Scottsdale’s Sonoran Desert with a private guide, flexible trails, quality gear, and a pace suited to your fitness and bike skills.

“Paul is the best guide out there! I recently visited Scottsdale for the first time, and wanted an adventure! A quick google search had me convinced that mountain biking in the Sonoran Desert would be the perfect way to enjoy the sights and have some fun. Enter Paul! The awesome 'Paul' experience began before I even met him. The day before my ride, we connected on the phone. At that time, he inquired about my skill level to ensure he'd plan a trip perfect for me. Even over the phone I could tell how much he loves what he does and how excited he is for his clients to have…”

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2.Customized Private Bike Tour of DC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Ride DC’s monuments with a private guide, hotel pickup, bikes, snacks, and a flexible route tailored to your group.

“Great private bike tour of Washington DC monuments! Jeff is an excellent guide, with many great stories to tell about DC.”

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3.2 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Mountain Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $115

Ride Scottsdale’s Sonoran Desert with a private guide, quality gear, flexible trails, mountain views, and a pace matched to your ability.

“We had a great experience with Paul! He was so friendly as well as knowledgeable and accommodating. He really knows how to read his audience. The scenery was beautiful, the bikes were in great shape. He provided backpacks, water, snacks, etc. Paul and the whole experience exceeded our expectations! We even booked a second trip with Paul for the next day.”

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4.Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90Best value

Explore Santa Barbara by private e-bike, from Mission gardens and courthouse views to Montecito, the waterfront, and local history.

“I had to change my time a day before and they were very accommodating. Dale was fun and informative and would’ve rode with us as long as we wanted! Saw many fun sights and beautiful views. He catered the tour to what we wanted, and felt safe with the paths he went. Bikes were comfortable and easy to use. Also gave us a nice recommendation for happy hour!”

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5.Private Group – Biker Gang E-Bike Tour of Austin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Review of Austin’s private Biker Gang e-bike tour, covering 20 sights, safety, value, guides, route, requirements, and booking advice.

“I joined four co-workers on a private e-bike tour, with Captain Kid leading the way. He was an awesome guide, and I highly recommend having him lead your ride. He was funny, informative, friendly, and knowledgeable, plus super cool. The Your Biker Gang tour is an excellent way to see the area around Town Lake at a reasonably quick pace without feeling rushed.”

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6.Half-Day Private Guided Mountain Bike Tour in Bentonville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160

Review of Bentonville’s private three-hour mountain bike tour, with custom trails, local guides, scenery, pricing, tips, and booking advice.

“Great experience! I’ve been to Bentonville a couple times and this was the first time it all came together. My guide was Sam and she was awesome! I explained what I normally ride and she put a route together comparable to it along with some new things. The tour was well worth the money and would definitely book again.”

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7.Santa Barbara: Guided Tour on electric bikes (private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 2h 30m · from $90

Explore Santa Barbara by private electric bike, from Butterfly Beach and Stearns Wharf to the Mission, courthouse, and Funk Zone.

“My wife recently hurt her knee and I was looking for something for us to do on her birthday. E-bikes sounded like something she could still do. I let Mike know the situation and he was very accommodating and made sure she had a bike that was the right size and had a throttle so she wouldn’t have to pedal. He also asked throughout the tour, if she was doing ok. Mike is very knowledgeable about the city and takes you to some spots you wouldn’t think to go check out if you were out cruising on your own. We don’t live too far away but still learned quite a…”

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