TOUR DETAILS:
Electric Bike Tour Over The Golden GateOperating Times: 10:00 am Daily. All tours start on time, so please arrive 15 minutes early. Closed Jan 1, Nov 26th (Thanksgiving), Dec 25th and 31st.
# of Stops: 4 37.806415
Duration: 3.5 - 4 hrs including training time
Booth Location: Tours depart from the rear parking lot at 757 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109. Located across Beach St from the Hyde St Cable Car turn around in Fisherman's Wharf. The training area is behind a building and is not easily visible.
Nearest Intersection: Beach St. near the corner of Hyde St.
Parking: There are no parking facilities at the training area. Street parking is limited and meters last a maximum of 2 hours. (Tours last over 2 hours). Parking costs are not reimbursed.
Paid Garage Parking is available at:
Anchorage Shopping Center: 500 Beach St San Francisco, CA 94133 2 blocks East of
training location on Beach Street.
Ghirardelli Square Garage: 900 Northpoint Street San Francisco CA 94109. Garage entrance is on Larkin Street between Beach Street and North Pint Street. 1 1/2 blocks West of location.
Age Requirements: Ages 16 and up. Minimum weight for any rider is 85 lbs (39 kg) . The bikes weigh 70 lbs (32 kg) and will need to be pedaled up hills on some parts of the route.
Notes: Advance reservations are required. A minimum of 4 guests are required to run the Bike Tour. Individual reservations will be combined into groups of 4 as needed.
The San Francisco Electric Bike Tour has only a few restrictions:
+ All riders will be required to pedal on the Golden Gate Bridge without using the power assist.
+ Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
+ Helmets are required and will be provided.
+ It is suggested that guests do not wear flip-flops, open-toe sandals, or high heels.
+ Guests must sign a liability waiver.
+ Guests must complete the Electric Bike rider training and test ride.
+ Guests must respect road signs, pedestrians, bikes and cars for a safe enjoyable ride.
+ Important: You will be pedaling! All guests will be required to pedal across the Golden Gate Bridge 1.7 miles (2.73 km) without using the power assist. Electric bikes are power assisted. At a minimum the tour route will require some pedaling to assist climbing hilly areas. Certain parts of the route may require pedaling when the electric assist motor cannot be used due to local regulations.
+ A drivers license is not required to ride a bike.
+ Any damages to bike or property are the responsibility of the rider.
+ No pregnant guests due to fall risk.
+ Child Seats / Trailers Are Not Available.
There are NO child seats or tag along trailers for these bikes. There IS NOT a child version of this bike.
Training Session, Bike Lane Route Info:
All first time customers are required to take a 10-15 minute on board training session to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Training time is part of the overall tour time. During the busy summer season training time may be slightly longer. Riding an Electric Bike is very similar to riding a regular bike. Training will continue until every member of the group is comfortable with the skills needed. Training time varies with group size and skill level. Riders are trained on safe Electric Bike operation, emergency stops, and our ""Share the Road"" policy.
Guarantee Note: Due to the limited reserved seating and factors beyond the control of the operator, this product does not fall under the Trusted Tours and Attractions Guarantee program.