Outer Banks Custom Bike Tour
Outer Banks Custom Bike Tour
Overview
The Outer Banks of North Carolina offers perfect cycling conditions along hundreds of miles of undeveloped seashore, fresh gourmet seafood, beachcombing and plenty of relaxation. Our ride winds through the marshlands, where we will see an abundance of bird life in the creeks and grasses. We will be bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Pamlico Sound.
Tour Highlights
- Cuyahoga National Park Amish country
- Traffic free riding trails
- Underground Railroad history
- Bridge of Dreams covered bridge Little Miami State Park
Details
Rider Level
We categorize this route for Fit Recreational Cyclists. A cyclist should be comfortable riding over bridges, on roads with small shoulders and in light traffic.
Minimum Group Size
6 guests
Distance
Total: up to 246 miles
Daily: 12-60 miles
Travel
Assembly point is Wilmington, NC International Airport. We shuttle by ferry to our starting point on Southport, NC. This route may easily be reversed with a start point in Manteo.
Meals
All breakfasts, dinners and picnic lunches on riding days.
Accommmodations
All lodging is included
Included
- Van support
- Maps
- GPS mapping
- Mechanic
- 2 or more experienced guides
- All ferry fees included
Not Included
- Airfare.
- Souvenirs.
- Meals on days off
- 12% gratuity for guides, mechanics, volunteers, and tour staff is not included, but greatly appreciated
Suggested Travel Months
April, September, October
Dates
Aug 24-30, 2023 ( Thurs – Wed)
Sept 1-7, 2023 (Fri- Thurs)
6 Days | 6 Nights
Pricing
- Single Room - $140/day
- RENTAL BIKES: Road Bike - $175 | eBike - $325
sample ITINERARY
Cocktail social hour on the first evening of the tour.
Pick up at Wilmington Airport and shuttle to Southport for bike fitting. Bald Head Island – PM Island riding, Kayaking or Conservancy Tour.
12 – 30 miles
Southport: AM riding – Southport – Fort Fisher – Wilmington shuttle to Bogue Inlet.
28 miles
Bogue Inlet – Emerald Isle – Ft. Macon – Beaufort.
23 miles
Off day in Beaufort – AM City Bike tour – Kayak to Shackford Island – boat to Cape Lookout.
Beaufort – Cedar Island – Ferry to Ocracoke.
35 miles
Ocracoke – ferry to Hatteras – Buxton – Nags Head.
52 miles
Nags Head – Kitty Hawk – Manteo – Lunch – Shuttle to Wilmington.
33 miles
