Electric Bike Tour with Free Application for Navigation
Description
Electric bike your way around Jacksonville's historic district along the St Johns River. Use our new app for navigation and narration, its like a podcast on wheels. This self-guided experience allows you to explore at your own pace while using one of our electric Art Bikes--all created by local artists. This is the most architecturally diverse neighborhood in the state of Florida! The app contains several routes to guide you with turn-by-turn navigation and audio that triggers when you arrive at a destination. Routes include: Architectural Gems, Riverwalk, Parks & Murals and Local Bookstores. Download the FREE Art Bikes Jax App from the app stores and choose a route. Art Bikes Jax is located inside Tucker Cycles in the Shoppes of Avondale.
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Memorial Park was dedicated on Christmas Day 1924 and is recognized as one of the nation's best WW1 Memorials. The park has a stunning views of the St Johns River
You will ride over the St Johns River on the Shared Use Path. Be on the look out for dolphin!
The Southbank Riverwalk is home to the newly renovated Friendship Fountain. The fountain is delightful and so are the views of downtown Jacksonville!
These historic neighborhoods are on the National Register of Historic places and are the most architecturally significant neighborhoods in the state of Florida!
This park is in the middle of downtown with many historic buildings and areas of significance to explore. The park is named for Jacksonville's native son, James Weldon Johnson who wrote the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" just blocks away from the park. The park is surrounded by things to explore including Chambline's Bookstore, Sweet Pete's Candy Factory, The Museum of Modern Art (MOCA) and the downtown library.
The Arts Market happens every Saturday and is located along the North Bank Riverwalk. This is an amazing path to ride along the river!
The e bike adventure begins an ends at Tucker Cycles in the Shoppes of Avondale, a historic shopping district with local shops and restaurants. This is the most quaint corner of Jacksonville!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(11)
Thank you very much. Good explanation about the use of the bikes. Nice bike route. Fine bikes that are nicely painted.
International Art Bikes! I am so happy our friends from the Netherlands had a good time! Thank you for riding with us.
We had only 1 day in Jacksonville to see the sites. Renting the electric art bikes was an excellent decision. The bikes are easy to ride and the app navigation system worked very easily. You don't need headphones as the volume on my iphone was adequate. The directions are easy to follow and Ron has very interesting commentary on each of the stopping points on the tour. I liked this better than a guided tour ( which we usually do) as we could go at our own pace and take pictures whenever we wanted. I highly recommend this tour. It would be wise to bring a portable power source as my iphone battery was drained about 3/4 of the way through the tour
Thank you so much for riding with us! Yes! Make sure your phone is fully charged so you can follow the tour and take plenty of pictures because Jacksonville is beautiful!
What an absolute hidden gem in North Jacksonville! My wife Debbie and I were completely blown away by our Art Bikes tour through the historic districts of Avondale and Riverside. We spent four unforgettable hours riding effortlessly on sleek, silent e-bikes through some of the most charming and beautifully preserved neighborhoods we've ever seen. Not bad for a guy with a titanium knee replacement! The gardens surrounding these historic homes were breathtaking, and the blend of public art, vibrant murals, and lush greenery made every turn feel like a new discovery. We loved exploring the local shops and quaint restaurants tucked into the area, each one more delightful than the last. Ron, our guide, was fantastic, warm, welcoming, and full of fascinating local history and great tips that truly elevated the experience. The Art Bikes Jax Ron created app made navigation a breeze with its turn-by-turn guidance and fun audio stories at each destination—it’s like having a podcast tour in your pocket. This was easily one of the best ways to experience Jacksonville’s history, art, and community spirit, all while supporting local artists and public art initiatives. Whether you’re a local or visiting the city, don’t miss this unique experience. We’re already talking about doing it again!
The bikes were great and the app was easy to use! We went all over and saw a lot. The bikes are easy to ride, even for older folks. I highly recommend this trip
THe Art Bikes Jax app gives navigation and narration, its like a podcast on wheels and it has several experiences for you to discover!
Awesome time, very easy and fun and the staff are great. Bikes are easy to use and the area is beautiful in the sun. Would recommend
Thank you for riding with us! All of our electric bikes are works of art created by local artists! One of the top things to do in Jacksonville, according to Travel and Leisure Magazine.
Everything was great. The day, the service, the bikes, the ride. Highly recommend! Thank you Ron for your help and kindness. App is very informative and the architecture of the neighborhood is incredible to see.
Thank you guys! We love sharing the unique architecture of our historic neighborhoods. Jump on one of our guided tours or rent one of our unique electric art bikes and use the free app.
My husband and I did the self guided tour. We’ve lived in Jacksonville for a while now but never really explored Riverside to the extent we were able to with the E bikes. The bikes are really simple and easy to use. The self guided tour gives you a variety of stopping points (with awesome historical information) or you can pick and chose what you want to do as you go and it will allow you to navigate from one place to the next. We did a little bit of both, experiencing beautiful architecture, parks we didn’t know existed, the art market and a distillery. Everyone at the bike shop is so friendly, helpful and laid back. We would 100 percent recommend to anyone and everyone!
We are thrilled to read positive reviews from the new Art Bikes Jax App! You guys used the "Top Picks" list, these are our favorite spots, no one pays to be listed, just real local favorites! Come back again! Ron
The staff were so helpful and a pleasure to work with. Great day seeing the city. They gave me suggestions on were to go and how to get there.
It was a pleasure to meet you. Our electric Art Bikes are a great way to discover all the beauty in Jacksonville and our historic neighborhoods.
Really was amazing. The app they provide was excellent and Ron was great. Perfect 2 hours. We saw great historic homes. Would highly recommend
We partnered with Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) to create our Architectural Gems route on the Art Bikes Jax app...and this route takes our guests through the most architecturally diverse and significant neighborhoods in the state of Florida! Thanks for riding our electric bikes!
Five Stars - Where do I start? My wife and I were in town for a concert and booked this E-bike tour ahead of time for Saturday morning. We showed up at 10 meeting the owner, Ron, who was super nice and helpful! He gave us E-bikes with helmets, waters, bike lock, phone holder (so you can see navigation), and even offered us sun screen spray. The coolest thing is the self guided app….so easy to use and guides you through the entire tour. You simply select the tour (I.e. Riverwalk tour, Architectural tour, etc,) hit start, follow the turn by turn directions, and listen to a brief description/history of each stop if you desired. The app is really what made it so EASY to get around the city without guessing where we were going. Highly recommend this bike tour when in the JAX area!!
Love it! We hope to see you in Jacksonville again soon, we have new routes and new experiences every week on our app...plus, our guided tours are pretty cool too!
