Speed through the forest on our electric mountain bike tour and experience the beauty of two national forests in one day on our pedal-assist mountain bikes. The ride features a combination of steep mountain climbs, exhilarating descents, waterfalls, and an ancient creek deep in the Cherokee and Pisgah National Forests. *All E-MTB guests must be at least 16 years old.
Trip Details
Season
Age
Class Rapids
Duration Info
Required to Wear
Closed-toe shoes with a secure backing (so they won’t fall off your feet).
Intensity
weight
Notes
Must be comfortable pedaling a heavy 60lbs bike unassisted on trails and other uneven terrains.
Must be able to safely navigate a bike for a long duration of time.
All trips utilize a pedal-assited E-Mountain bike and can range in speeds from 0 to 25 mph. Each participant must feel capable to ride safely.
We provide
Off-Road E-Biking
- Mountain bike helmet for your protection.
- E-MTB. We use M2S Bikes that are based in Asheville, NC. These bikes are equipped with a front suspension shock and the 4-inch wide tires absorb a good amount of the bumps we will experience.
- PMBIA - Trained Mountain Bike Guides
- Mountain bike helmet for your protection.
- E-MTB. We use M2S Bikes that are based in Asheville, NC. These bikes are equipped with a front suspension shock and the 4-inch wide tires absorb a good amount of the bumps we will experience.
- PMBIA - Trained Mountain Bike Guides
Please Bring
Off-Road E-Biking
- Shoes - Close-toed shoes are required.
- Wear comfortable clothes to spend several hours biking.
- Medication - Any medication that you may need immediate access to while on the trip (e.g., asthma inhaler, EpiPen, or diabetic glucose).
- Backpack or waist pack to carry belongings (debit card, credit card, phone, photo ID to show upon arrival).
- Jacket/Rain Gear. A light jacket or an extra layer in case of chillier morning air or Rain gear – just in case!
- Gloves for grip and hand protection.
- Water bottle/snack. No food will be provided on the trip.
- Shoes - Close-toed shoes are required.
- Wear comfortable clothes to spend several hours biking.
- Medication - Any medication that you may need immediate access to while on the trip (e.g., asthma inhaler, EpiPen, or diabetic glucose).
- Backpack or waist pack to carry belongings (debit card, credit card, phone, photo ID to show upon arrival).
- Jacket/Rain Gear. A light jacket or an extra layer in case of chillier morning air or Rain gear – just in case!
- Gloves for grip and hand protection.
- Water bottle/snack. No food will be provided on the trip.
Do Not Bring
- Animals to the outpost, no exceptions.
- Valuables or anything else that you would mind having lost, wet, or broken.
- Animals to the outpost, no exceptions.
- Valuables or anything else that you would mind having lost, wet, or broken.
- We will provide a secure place for you to store your keys while on the trip.
- Alcohol, as we will be accessing USFS property.
Participation Requirements
Off-Road E-Biking
Physical Fitness
- No experience is necessary for riding an E-MTB but guests should be able to confidently ride a standard bike.
- Be able to comfortably walk and ride unassisted on uneven terrains such as trails, gravel, and dirt roads.
- Be able to comfortably control a bike at speed during the tour.
- Be able to stand and dismount the bike.
Health and Medical Conditions
- Be in good health and be prepared to physically participate in the tour. You cannot participate if you have an existing medical condition that could require urgent care (such as major heart problems or seizure disorders) or if you have a condition that could jeopardize your or another participant’s safety.
- We ask that you do not participate if you are pregnant, and recommend that if you have significant musculoskeletal problems – that you seek the advice of your physician before booking your trip.
- You cannot participate if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any medication that could impair you in any way.
- If you may require any fast-acting medications such as an EpiPen, diabetic glucose, or an asthma inhaler please bring them on your trip and inform your guides.
Physical Fitness
- No experience is necessary for riding an E-MTB but guests should be able to confidently ride a standard bike.
- Be able to comfortably walk and ride unassisted on uneven terrains such as trails, gravel, and dirt roads.
- Be able to comfortably control a bike at speed during the tour.
- Be able to stand and dismount the bike.
Health and Medical Conditions
- Be in good health and be prepared to physically participate in the tour. You cannot participate if you have an existing medical condition that could require urgent care (such as major heart problems or seizure disorders) or if you have a condition that could jeopardize your or another participant’s safety.
- We ask that you do not participate if you are pregnant, and recommend that if you have significant musculoskeletal problems – that you seek the advice of your physician before booking your trip.
- You cannot participate if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any medication that could impair you in any way.
- If you may require any fast-acting medications such as an EpiPen, diabetic glucose, or an asthma inhaler please bring them on your trip and inform your guides.
E-Mountain Bike 20+ Miler
The 20+ mile ride is along gravel roads in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. It starts with exploring the countryside of beautiful Madison County, NC with excellent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From there, we'll proceed through the hills and into Pisgah and Cherokee national forests, making our way to Paint Creek in Tennessee, where we will see waterfalls and wildlife before our return to North Carolina. All trips utilize a pedal-assited E-Mountain bike and can range in speeds from 0 to 25 mph. Each participant must feel capable to ride safely.
*Please note, there are no singletrack trails on this ride.
Meeting Locations
Please refer to your confirmation email for your scheduled times and locations.
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View More TestimonialsI never thought riding a bike again was going to be this exciting. using an electric bike would be as fun as it was. Our bike guides were knowledgeable about the area, funny, and very experienced. All of the staff there were very helpful and so nice! We had an amazing time! Perfect!
Great e bike tour! We had such a great e bike adventure! I would highly recommend French Broad Adventures. Jake and Tom were excellent guides- very safety conscious and very knowledgeable about the bikes and the area where we toured. The ride was beautiful- along a river and we saw 2 incredible waterfalls as well. Jake and Tom gave great instruction prior to the ride and were so patient and fun to be with! The e bikes are a blast!
There was a group of 4 of us for the easy riverside trip. It was incredible! Our guides were great at working with us when giving instructions and were super knowledgeable about the region. We will definitely be back.
Great staff, fun adventures, and plenty of options for everyone. We had a blast and would love to come back for another adventure.
Very fun !!!
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