Scottsdale Cycling Tours: The 4 We Would Book

1.Hole in the Rock & Tempe Lake E-Bike Tour – 2 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Start in Old Town Scottsdale with an easy e-bike lesson, then follow paths to Tempe Lake, Papago Park, Hunt’s Tomb, and Hole in the Rock. Guides such as Allie, Jonathan, Nick, and Anthony add local history and safety tips. The small group, short route, included bike, helmet, and water make this a handy first look at the area.

“The E-bike tour of Scottsdale was super fun. The E-bikes are really easy to ride and Keegan did a great job as our guide.”

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2.2.5 Hour FAT Tire E-Bike Tour – Scottsdale Greenbelt Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride a no-pedal fat-tire e-bike from Old Town Scottsdale through parks, golf courses, Tempe Town Lake, ASU, and Papago Park. Your guide, often Brian, Braxton, Andrew, Tyler, or Austin, gives clear training and live commentary through an audio system. The small group has no more than 12 riders.

“Our tour guide Brian was amazing!! He taught us to use the bikes and made sure we were comfortable before going out. He took us to places we would not have seen, gave us history and lot of information on Scottsdale and even took us into Tempe. It was a bit difficult to find the meeting location, it is in the bottom of an apartment building. Parking was limited but Brian gave us a parking pass to oark right near the meeting point. Overall, was a highlight of our visit to Scottsdale, I highly recommend this tour!!”

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3.3 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Mountain Bike Tour

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

Meet Paul at 28777 N Pima Rd for a private three-hour ride through Scottsdale’s Sonoran Desert. He adjusts the route and pace to your ability, teaches basic mountain biking skills, and pauses for cactus, plant, and mountain views. Bikes, helmets, gloves, water, snacks, sunscreen, and cold drinks are included.

“This was a great tour! Paul was very knowledgeable about the area and the plant and animal life. He was very patient with myself and my daughter, did not rush us at all and gave us all kinds of options as far as what routes to take on the tour. Super nice guy, super awesome tour and scenery! Also had some great recommendations on other things to see and do in the area. Would definitely do this again and would recommend it to anyone traveling to this area.”

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4.2 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Mountain Bike Tour

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

Ride the Sonoran Desert near Scottsdale with Paul Hemming of Arizona Adventure Guides. This private two-hour tour uses front-suspension mountain bikes and adjusts the route to your skill and fitness. Helmets, gloves, sunscreen, water, snacks, and a backpack are included. Expect scenic cactus country, riding tips, and a steady focus on safety.

“Paul is professional, patient, and cares about safety. I was anxious going into the ride as a first time rider, But he stopped several times to give me good directions on how to tackle the ride and made sure I was feeling comfortable. We had water, sunblock and backpacks along with all the safety gear. We had to cut our ride a bit short but he was very flexible with us. Would definitely do this again with him and recommend him.”

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