That sensation of freedom zooming down a hill on your bike. This time the soft whirring sound isn’t a playing card clothespinned to the spokes, but rather a small electric motor. Our experience on the eletric bikes was wonderful. We celebrated our mutual birthdays feeling like youngsters riding the 17-mile scenic drive. Our guide, Jonathan, was an engaging storyteller and the Big Sur Adventure team explained how to use these bicycles that took us up to 20-miles an hour. You still have to pedal but the pedal-assist makes it a breeze to zoom along or slow down to stop and enjoy the beauty of the coast, its history and wildlife. Highly recommend this tour to all ages who feel a little adventurous and need an exhilerating reminder of being a kid again.

Booked a tour with Big Sur Adventures to see the Historic 17 Mike Drive on electric bikes. BEST decision!! A great group of people that run a top notch business! Jonathan was our guide and he is so knowledgeable about local spots, wildlife, flora & fauna. Really enjoyed the beauty of Monterey’s coast cruising along on the e-bikes. A few hours of one gorgeous site after another. Pack a snack

This is the way to do the 17-mile drive: No driving, so you can pay attention to the scenic view; Outside instead of stuffed in a bus -- what more can I say?; Practically effortless with the electric-assist bikes -- get real exercise when you want! And local guide Jonathon, well, having somebody who can tell you of both the history and the changes that have taken place, and get the local scoop -- what more can you want? My only desire is that, given the electric assist, too bad we didn't go further on the 17 mile drive.