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Cycling Tours in New South Wales

You can go bicycle touring any time of the year somewhere in New South Wales. With a rich indigenous culture and some of Australia’s most dazzling man-made and natural attractions, World Heritage national parks, historic colonial towns, spectacular desert landscapes, beaches, lakes and winding inland rivers; fresh local produce and wine experiences; not to mention the amazing art galleries and cultural festivals … the difficulty is going to be deciding on where to start.

• What is the best season to visit New South Wales ?

What is the best time to visit New South Wales?

How to stay safe in the sun, what are summer heatwaves.

• When is the Bush Fire Danger period?

A cyclist’s guide to road rules in New South Wales

Supported cycling tours in new south wales.

Bicycle Tour destinations in New South Wales. Left – Snowy Mountains Highway near Kiandra. Middle –Warrumbungle National Park, Outback NSW. Right – Bundanoon, Southern Tablelands near Sydney.

About New South Wales

New South Wales (abbreviated NSW) is the most populous (7.5Million) and the fifth largest of the 8 Australian States and Territories accounting for 10.4% of Australia’s landmass. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south and South Australia to the west. The Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within NSW. The state of New South Wales is sometimes referred to as the “First State” or “Premier State.”

Its capital city, Sydney, is the home of Australia's most recognised icons - the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Sydney should not be confused as the capital of Australia, which is Canberra, located in the Australian Capital Territory, 280 km south-west of Sydney.

There are 9 tourism regions in NSW each with their own character and peculiarities and all embracing bicycle tourism.

The Snowy Mountains host the  L’Étape Australia by le Tour de France  each December.

What is the best season to visit New South Wales?

New South Wales is a large state and as such has as a very varied climate. Some regions have four distinct seasons (spring, summer, autumn and winter) others only have two.

Australia's seasons are the opposite to the northern hemisphere. December to February is summer; March to May is autumn (fall); June to August is winter; and September to November is spring.

A very useful tool for working out the best time to go bicycle touring in the different regions of New South Wales is the  climate zone model defined by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) . Using climate data from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology the ABCB has divided Australia into 8 climate zones of differing climatic characteristics.

The different climate zone boundaries are aligned to the NSW local government boundaries. The planning authorities use the zones to determine the heating, cooling and insulation requirements for new buildings.

New South Wales’ tourism regions are also defined by local government boundaries so the climate zone model can easily be used to inform your decisions about the best time for your cycling tour in New South Wales.

To assist with the planning for your bike ride we have matched the climate zones with each of New South Wales’ tourism regions.

Climate Zone map of New South Wales and Tourism Region map of New South Wales

Zone 2 – Sub-Tropical: Distinct summer and winter seasons. Hot to very hot humid summers, mild winters - a definite ‘dry season’. Moderate to low daily temperature range which can vary significantly between regions e.g. inland to coastal.

Zone 4 – Arid: Distinct seasons with low humidity all year round. Extremely hot dry summers, cool winters. Summers commonly have hot, dry winds; winters have cold dry winds. Extreme heat in summer can exceed human comfort range. Low rainfall. 

Zone 5 – Warm Temperate: Four distinct seasons, mild winters with low humidity, hot to very hot summers with moderate humidity. Extreme heat in summer and cold in winter can exceed human comfort range. Spring and autumn are ideal for human comfort. 

Zone 6 – Mild Temperate: Four distinct seasons, mild to cool winters with low humidity, hot to very hot summers with moderate humidity. Spring and autumn are ideal for human comfort. Heat in summer and cold in winter can exceed human comfort range. 

Zone 7 – Cool Temperate:  Four distinct seasons, cold to very cold winters with majority of rainfall, hot dry summers. Comfortable spring and autumn conditions. Low humidity. High summer temperatures may exceed human comfort range. Winter can fall short of human comfort range

Zone 8 – Alpine: Four distinct seasons, cold to very cold winters with majority of rainfall and some snowfall. Winter can fall short of human comfort range. Warm to hot, dry summers. Variable spring and autumn conditions. Low humidity. 

The key is to time your cycling tour so that you are taking full advantage of the seasonal variations across the state. For example:

• The perfect time for a bike ride through Outback NSW and the North Coast is between May and August when the Snowy Mountains are covered in snow.
• June to August is Truffle Festival time near Canberra offering an opportunity to indulge the senses on a relaxed winter cycling tour. We suggest riding only between 10am and 3pm when the sun is at its warmest.

Summer brings an increased likelihood of extreme heat waves where very hot days are followed by hot nights making it hard for your body to cool down. Even fit and healthy people can become very ill during these periods, therefore, if you are on a cycling tour you should avoid strenuous activity during times of extreme heat. If untreated, heat illness can lead to the more serious and potentially life-threatening condition of heat stroke. Heatwaves should not be underestimated as they cause more deaths in Australia than any other natural hazard.

All sporting organisations in Australia have hot weather guidelines that they use to determine if a sporting activity needs to be modified or cancelled during periods of hot weather.

It is not uncommon for the Tour Down Under to shorten its competitive stages and cancel the community rides during heatwave conditions .

When is the Bush Fire Danger period? 

In New South Wales summer also brings an increased risk of bush fires. If you are planning a bike ride during the bush fire season it is important that you monitor the Fire Danger Rating each day. This will help you assess your level of bush fire risk so you can plan what to do if a fire was to start near you. It is important to understand that the Fire Danger Rating IS NOT a predictor of how likely a bush fire is to occur but an indicator of how dangerous a bush fire may be if it does occur.

Australians ride and drive on the LEFT SIDE of two-way roads.

Under the Australian Road Rules a bicycle is considered a vehicle and as such cyclists have the same responsibilities and rights as other road users. Some road rules are specific to bicycles and these vary between the states.

An explanation of the road rules and how they apply to cyclists in New South Wales can be found here . 

Biking tour destinations in NSW. Left – Mulligans Flat Road near Gundaroo. Middle – Historic Goulburn Court House. Right – Grabben Gullen Road near Gunning.

Mulga has a full calendar of supported Australian cycling tours that fit with the seasons and optimum touring times. Tours vary in length from 3 to 12 days with daily distances averaging 70km.

Every Mulga tour is achievable by the average cyclist with the focus on enjoying each day, not stacking up the kilometres or racing the clock. Our goal is to soak in the scenery, marvel at fascinating stories, then recharge the batteries with a good feed and a good rest.

To see our calendar of guided Australian cycling tours please go here .

Mulga Tours offers the following supported cycling tours within New South Wales.

If none of these bicycle tours suit, or a tour in which you are interested is not currently scheduled, feel free to Contact Us and we’ll work with you to provide a customised or private alternative.

Bicycle tour of NSW and Canberra's Enlighten Festival

This bike tour of Canberra and surrounding New South Wales is extra special. Why? Because it coincides with the renowned Enlighten Festival. You'll see Canberra in a whole new light. Ride, Eat, See and Explore.

Capital Country Floriade

This glorious spring experience combines the delights of Canberra, including a visit to the world-class Floriade festival, with an invigorating cycle tour through the spectacular scenery and historic townships of South East NSW.

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Capital Country 3 Day Floriade

Join us for the last three days of our Floriade 2018 tour and enjoy the scenery and tranquillity as you cycle from Canberra to Goulburn. Rest in charming country towns each night, then put your feet up for the transfer back to Canberra.

Cairns To Karumba Across Cape York Bike Ride

A Queensland cycling adventure like no other. A 10-day bike tour from Cairns to Karumba, complete with plenty of spectacular scenery, intriguing wildlife & plenty of fascinating stories to keep you company.

Three Rivers

Experience the beauty of the Kiewa, Ovens and King rivers and valleys. Appreciate the delicious food, local wineries and breweries, and learn about the region’s intriguing history on this 8-day biking tour.

Three Rivers and a Waterfall

This is a special version of our Three Rivers tour, offering two-night stays in each of four unique locations. Enjoy delicious food and wine, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of North-East Victoria.

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Rides Across NSW

Bicycle NSW’s home state offers a huge range of bike riding adventures. From the lush rainforests of the north-east to the rugged Snowy Mountains, from the stunning beaches lining to coast to the harsh but exhilarating outback, New South Wales has terrain to suit everyone.

Start planning your next trip with this directory of top rides .  If you have joined the e-bike revolution, you may want to tackle longer distances and bigger hills on one of these e-bike rides .

Although the development of rail trails has got off to a slow start in NSW, there are some great options including the Northern Rivers Rail Trail , the Fernleigh Track in the Hunter, and the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trial .

The rising star of the NSW bike touring scene is the Central West Cycle trail . The 400 km loop passes the major towns of Mudgee, Dubbo and Wellington and a handful of scenic smaller ones such as Gulgong, Dunedoo, Mendooran and Ballimore. Launched in 2020 by a group of volunteers, the CWC trail has become an iconic, must-do ride.

Our #RideTheBush campaign encouraged riders to support regional NSW through a tough drought followed by bushfires, the pandemic and flood. Getting out into the countryside and spending your holiday dollars in NSW will help communities recover from recent disasters.

Relax and enjoy this wide-ranging selection of articles about rides in NSW. Many routes have been added to our Rides Map . Note that some articles are a little old now. It is important to some research before setting out to ensure that the route is good to go.

We are always keen to add new and updated rides to the ride inspiration archives and the map so please send us your trip stories and ideas.

Bike Tours in New South Wales & the ACT

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Australia's New South Wales (NSW) and ACT (Australia Capital Territory) offer diverse and captivating bike tours for global cyclists and travellers.

• The Hunter Valley hosts popular tours through its scenic vineyards, blending cycling with wine tastings.
• The South Coast's Grand Pacific Drive provides breathtaking coastal rides.
• Central West regional lying based around the tours go Dubbo, Gulgong and the Mudgee wine region
• The Northern Rivers and Tweed region will, in coming years, boast the state's longest rail trail - of which the first section is already open. There are several other routes also used here to make for great cycle touring.
• Sydney's urban bike tours explore iconic landmarks like the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, providing a dynamic encounter with the city's vibrant culture.
• Tours around Canberra, the nation's capital and home of many major Australian museums and cultural landmarks

Typically, these organised cycle tours cater to a wide range of participants and cycling abilities.

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Immerse yourself in the majestic ancient rainforest of Mount Jerusalem National Park on a self-guided tour with Beyond Byron E Bikes. Their electric bikes make it easy to explore Byron Bay’s beautiful hinterland.

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Get ready for a day of adventure with Beyond Byron E Bikes. The team will set you up with your own e-bike, safety gear and a map on your phone. Then, off you go on your self-guided journey through the countryside.

Setting out from Billinudgel, you’ll cruise through the rolling green hills of The Pocket, a small village near Byron. Then, climb into the ancient rainforest of Mount Jerusalem National Park where you can stop for a refreshing dip at Unicorn Falls.

Next, you’ll cycle the best bits of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail between Stokers Siding and Mooball. This 24km bike trail follows the old railway line through the hinterland, with plenty of beautiful scenery to see along the way.

Beyond Byron E Bikes will collect you at Mooball for transfer back to Billinudgel. Keen cyclists also have the option to ride back to the starting point.

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Der Termin der Lidl Deutschland Tour 2024 steht fest. Vom Mittwoch, den 21. August, bis zum Sonntag, 25. August, wird die Rundfahrt in diesem Jahr ausgetragen.

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Tour de Cure cyclists visited Mimosa Public School to share their healthy message with students. Jim Griffiths reports.

15 May 2024

A school yard of pumped-up Mimosa Public School students greeted 71 visiting Tour de Cure cyclists on the final stages of their human-powered journey from Port Stephens to Sydney’s Barangaroo via the Hunter Valley and Central Coast last week. 

This was no pitstop, however, as the peloton shared its Be Fit - Be Healthy - Be Happy message with students.

Principal Leesa Martin said the visit and presentation fitted in well with the school’s strong focus on wellbeing.

“We take a holistic approach to education and inviting the Tour to Cure to come and visit us has helped us promote healthy initiatives with our students and also raise money to help find a cure for cancer,” she said.

The Tour de Cure schools’ program promotes physical activity and encourages an active lifestyle and healthy personal choices.

“It was a wonderful and exciting opportunity for the children to see a big event in action and be part of a bigger picture,” said Mrs Martin.

For Year 5 student Ayden Impey, son of Tour de France stage winner Daryl Impey, the visit not only coincided with his birthday, but left him with the important message that “being fit, being happy and being healthy is very important”.

“It was very cool to see all the cyclists come in. It was fun,” he said.

Tour de Cure has raised $118 million since its inception, as well as funded 979 cancer projects and educated more than 180,000 children on how to lead a healthy lifestyle. 

For more information, visit https://tourdecure.com.au

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Supervisor Ahsha Safaí’s commute to City Hall was unusual for him on Thursday. While he usually drives after dropping off his kids at school, Safaí yesterday showed up on his blue bike at 8:20 a.m., in a khaki green jacket and blue sneakers instead of his typical blazer and leather shoes.

He then biked to City Hall from the Cayuga Street and Santa Ynez Avenue intersection, a slow street bordering Mission Terrace and the Excelsior, a seven-minute downhill ride from his house. 

Part of the San Francisco Bike Coalition’s Bike to Wherever Day , the bike ride was one of the five group rides leading to a rally at City Hall. The ride seemed easy for Safaí — he only stopped briefly on the uphill stretch of Bosworth Street to wait for this reporter to catch up.

At the 9 a.m. rally, Safaí was joined by his colleagues who also showed up with their bikes. Mayor London Breed was the first elected official to address the crowd, boasting of having built 41 miles of protected bike lanes in San Francisco. Then she apologized for missing the bike ride from the Fillmore that morning. 

“But I made it here,” she said. “It was early. It was early in the morning,” referring to the hour the bikers set off. 

That was hardly a problem for street safety and bike advocates, who have been more concerned with Safaí’s opposition to car-free JFK Drive in the Golden Gate Park. They said he was on the wrong side of  the Board of Supervisors’ 7-4 vote in favor of keeping JFK Drive car-free in 2022. The decision subsequently moved onto the November ballot and voters decided to keep cars off the drive for good.  

Looking back, Safaí called that “some confusion.” 

“I wasn’t against JFK,” Safaí said, explaining that he worked on a compromise of adding more disabled parking with the Mayor’s Office, but it didn’t pan out. “Out of respect to the seniors and some of the disabled community, I said, ‘If you make these tweaks, I’m 95 percent of the way there.’”

By the time Safaí got to the Mission on his bike around 11:30 a.m., after attending the rally and a committee meeting, he was back in his suit. 

Safaí figures to be in the Mission a lot more often. His campaign office is moving into the vacant ground floor of the U.S. Bank building at 22nd and Mission streets by the end of the month, Safaí’s campaign manager Lauren Chung said. 

The team just got the keys yesterday and the space is still empty, with the bank’s safe open and intact. 

Still, Safaí made sure he let business owners know that he would be easily accessible on Thursday’s merchant walk down Mission Street. 

“My campaign headquarters is going to be right across the street,” he told Silvia Ferrusquia, owner of the Latin Bridal on Mission  Street. He went on to endear himself more by mentioning all the quinceañeras he saw at City Hall: “This is where it all comes from!”

Ferrusquiawas largely positive about the changes in the neighborhood — she said she has seen cleaner streets and fewer unhoused people. But she was concerned about illegal vending on Mission Street. “If people are buying something, they are provoking the people to sell. It hurts businesses,” she said. 

Safaí was quick to reassure her that he supported Supervisor Hillary Ronen’s legislation to update the enforcement of the ban: Instead of requiring a written warning, the city will be able to clear vendors who do not move 10 minutes after they receive a verbal order — and enforcement officials can confiscate their items.   

But it’s unclear how much effect that will have on Mission Street vending, as earlier efforts to allow permitted vendors on the street had proved chaotic. The vending ban has prevented vending at the plazas as long as police and Public Works staff are on site.  

As Safaí walked between 23rd and 24th streets, people were selling presumably stolen items on the sidewalk, just half a block away from the BART plaza, where Public Works staff and police officers were stationed. Most of them were there with portable bags, suitcases or selling from a car.    

In the meantime, licensed venders are struggling to make ends meet after moving to the two city-operated vending locations along Mission Street. Already, slow sales closed one of the locations, El Tiange .

“There’s no sales. There’s nothing. All my profits are going to the trash,” a vender named Juanita told Mission Local earlier , gesturing to a wilted bunch of roses she had thrown away. “We need support so we can go back to Mission Street. We need help.”

Although Safaí ended his Mission merchant walk at La Victoria bakery, just across from La Placita, he didn’t go in for a visit on Thursday. 

Safaí seems comfortable in the Mission, conversing with business owners and pedestrians in Spanish. In his Tenderloin walk on Wednesday, he generally stuck to businesses that his guide introduced him to, but in the Mission, Safaí was more spontaneous, walking into any store he deemed fit. 

Along the way, he gave out flyers and wrote down his number, something he’s done a lot on his campaign trail. “He loves giving his personal phone number,” said Chung, the campaign manager who also worked on Safaí’s supervisorial re-election campaign in 2018.

At the end of the walk, an Excelsior resident walking in the Mission approached Safaí and complained about lighting and unlocked gates at a playground two houses down from her place. She said neighbors have submitted a petition, but never heard back. 

“I’m texting my staff right now,” he said, tapping on his phone. “And telling them we need to follow up on lighting and locking the gate at Excelsior Playground.”

On Friday, Safaí will return to his own district, starting the day on Geneva Avenue. 

More Field notes from the mayor’s race

See how they run: Safaí returns to home base in the Excelsior

See how they run: Safaí walks Tenderloin streets, questions mayor’s approach to overdoses

See how they run: Ahsha Safaí visits labor union on his lunch break

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Junyao is a California Local News Fellow, focusing on data and small businesses. Junyao is passionate about creating visuals that tell stories in creative ways. She received her Master’s degree from UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Sometimes she tries too hard to get attention from cute dogs.

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Van der Poel will skip mountain bike event at Paris Olympics to focus on road race

FILE - Netherland’s Mathieu van der Poel holds his bike up at the finish line after taking first place in the Tour of Flanders in Oudenaarde, Belgium on March 31, 2024. World champion Mathieu van der Poel will focus on the Olympic road race at the Paris Games this summer after the Tour de France, skipping mountain biking. The versatile Dutch racer said on Wednesday that combining the Tour and the Olympic road race is “the most logical” choice. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert, File)

FILE - Dutch cyclist Mathieu Van der Poel competes during the 14th stage of the Giro D’Italia cycling race from Santena to Turin, Italy, Saturday, May 21, 2022. World champion Mathieu van der Poel will focus on the Olympic road race at the Paris Games this summer after the Tour de France, skipping mountain biking. The versatile Dutch racer said on Wednesday that combining the Tour and the Olympic road race is “the most logical” choice. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP, File)

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BRUSSELS (AP) — World champion Mathieu van der Poel will focus on the Olympic road race at the Paris Games this summer, after competing in the Tour de France, and skip mountain biking.

The versatile Dutch racer said Wednesday that combining the Tour and the road race is “the most logical” choice.

“It ensures that I have a little more time and thus can prepare longer and better,” he said in a statement released by his Alpecin-Deceuninck team.

Van der Poel has won titles in many disciplines and thought at one point about competing in the cross-country mountain bike event at the Olympics. But he faced what he called a “difficult puzzle to put together” with the route of the road race suiting his skills.

“Just the road race? Only mountain biking? Or both?” he said. “Whether or not in combination with the Tour de France, which I personally consider the best possible preparation for the Games.”

Van der Poel finally made his decision.

“Let’s say I chose the most logical thing,” he said. “So, in consultation with the team, I opted for a slightly longer rest period, after which I can build up to the Tour de France and the Olympic road race without time pressure.”

The 29-year-old rider, who has been in impressive form this year with victories at the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix classics, said he will work in support of teammate Jasper Philipsen “in his hunt for stage wins and a possible green jersey” of Tour de France’s best sprinter.

“And the goal is to win a stage myself this year,” he said. “Last year I got sick when there were a few stages where I had chances. Hopefully I will be spared from that in this edition.”

Van der Poel added that wearing the world champion’s rainbow jersey this season played a role in his decision to race at the Tour.

“It’s a special year,” he said. “As world champion I like to ride in that jersey as much as possible. So I also prefer not to miss the Tour de France. And that proved to be a good preparation last year, then towards the World Championships.”

He also hinted that he could compete in mountain biking at future Olympics. Van der Poel crashed out of the mountain bike race at the Tokyo Olympics.

“Who knows what’s still possible in 2028 in Los Angeles? That’s still a long time away, but I’ll be in a different phase of my career then,” he said. “Maybe then I can put everything on that mountain biking. This year the combination is just too difficult.”

Van der Poel, who is currently training in Spain, will not compete before the June 29-July 21 Tour de France. The men’s Olympic road race is a challenging 273-kilometer (170-mile) trek set to take place on Aug. 3.

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I visited Ride1Up’s e-bike factory to find the secret behind good quality, low-cost e-bikes

I’ve been riding Ride1Up e-bikes since just about their first model. Over the many years since I first threw a leg over that bike, I’ve watched the company roll out an ever-increasing lineup of diverse e-bikes that all shared one common trend: great bang for your buck.

So when I was recently touring Asia to visit micromobility factories for a peek behind the curtain, I knew Ride1Up’s factory would be high on my list. They invited me out to join the company’s founder, Kevin Dugger, on a tour of the factory so I could see just how Ride1Up goes about ensuring they can keep the quality high and the prices low.

Like nearly every other e-bike company in the US, their bikes are produced in China. But you can get a wide range of quality across such a large country with vast manufacturing facilities. If you cheap out, you get cheap products. But if you design a production system with triple and quadruple quality-assurance inspections, you get well-made products that treat their owners right for years to come.

That’s the calculation Ride1Up made, and it’s paying dividends for the company in reducing customer issues and thus, customer complaints. And when you have as generous of a return policy as Ride1Up, you darn well better make sure people get their bikes in good shape and that those bikes last as long as riders expect them to.

My tour of Ride1Up’s factory took me straight onto the factory floor where parallel production lines were busy cranking out Ride1Up’s ultra-affordable $995 Portola folding e-bike on one side of the factory, and the company’s budget-priced $2,295 CF Racer1 carbon fiber road/gravel e-bike . And yes, when it comes to carbon fiber road and gravel e-bikes, 2 g’s is crazy low-priced.

To see a tour of the factory and learn the secrets behind making high-quality e-bikes, check out my video below. And don’t forget to keep reading below for even more detail!

Before parts get to either of those lines though, they first go through pre-check. Wheels are built up around motors and front hubs using automated lacing machines that then feed into automated checking robots to ensure they’re properly laced and tensioned.

Any wheel that doesn’t come out exactly right is shunted off to a side chute where a human inspector can evaluate it and send it back for reworking until it’s perfect.

The process combines both manual and automated tasks, drawing from the best of both types of resources.

Frames are inspected at this point too, having been sent in from another off-site welding and painting building (as Ride1Up’s factory is located in a lower-emissions area).

The frames are inspected for any paint knicks or imperfections, and any frames with issues are marked for repair before being sent off for assembly.

The rest of the frames move on to the assembly line.

Those pre-inspected frames are hoisted off to the initial assembly area by an elevated conveyor, where initial assembly will begin.

On the other side of the conveyer, a worker receives the frame and sets it up at its first station so that lights can be installed on the rear rack and internally run cables can be passed through the frame tubes.

Controllers are then installed into the frames, but only after being scanned into an intelligent management system that digitally pairs each component with the bike frame. This is used for accountability in the future. If a component is ever found to be defective, such as if a controller manufacturer reports back that a certain batch of 20 controllers has an issue, Ride1Up can instantly know which bikes may be affected and can trace that exact bike and controller to its owner, even months or years later.

For the Portola folding e-bikes, the frames are then ready to be loaded on the assembly line’s conveyor system, which slowly moves down the line to each worker’s station.

The first step is to install the pedal drivetrain, which includes the bottom bracket, chainring, cranks, and pedals. Next the folding hardware is installed, followed by the kickstand and the rear wheel with the motor. Each component is held on using specially treated hardware designed for corrosion resistance, with bolts having thread locker compound applied to ensure they don’t shake loose.

The handlebars are then mounted to the frames along with the front fork. With the handlebars mounted, the wiring, shifter cable, and brake hoses can all be routed up to the bars. Wire wraps are applied to make the wiring hardness look neat and tidy, and then a battery is installed. Just like the controller, major parts like the motor and battery are also scanned and recorded so that documentation exists for each e-bike to maintain a record of its entire parts list.

The tools used in each step are also regularly calibrated using sophisticated electronic tools, ensuring that if a bolt requires 10 Nm of torque to be applied, the torque wrench is truly outputting 10 Nm of torque.

Reaching the end of the automated conveyor system, the e-bikes are flipped onto their wheels and rolled over to a finishing station, where another worker indexes the shifter, calibrating it so that all of the gears shift crisply and without jumping.

On this day, the parallel line was assembling the carbon fiber CF Racer1 e-bike. Only the most experienced workers are put on this assembly line due to the higher tolerances of carbon fiber bike work. There also aren’t any power tools used on this line; all of the assembly steps are performed using precision hand tools to avoid applying too much stress to the carbon fiber frame.

The general steps are similar to those seen on the first assembly line, but performed with an even higher level of sophistication. Frames are first visually inspected to weed out any imperfections before being hoisted along a hanging conveyor system to the assembly line. From there, workers install the controllers, batteries, wheels, handlebars, shifter, pedal drivetrain, and any other hardware.

After reaching the end of the assembly line, the bikes are rolled off to their own finishing area, where the brake lines are bled and the shifter is calibrated.

Once fully-assembled, both bike models are rolled off into their own corrals, where they await visual inspection. Quality testers go over the bike to inspect dozens of points and ensure they are assembled correctly.

Any issues are marked and the bikes are rolled off into a side corral for remediation. The intelligent tracking system also correlates the issue to the worker who performed that task, allowing the factory to root out systematic issues by immediately addressing any mistakes that a worker might make. Workers with few or no mistakes also get monetary bonuses to their salary, providing further incentive for the bikes to be assembled perfectly the first time.

The approved bikes are then passed onto the next stage of ride testing.

At this point, none of the e-bikes have any saddles. That’s because they’re all ride-tested to ensure all functions are working properly, and these workers use the same seats that are switched from bike to bike. The actual saddle that ships with the e-bike is added just before packaging, ensuring that when a customer eventually opens their e-bike, theirs are the first cheeks to grace that saddle.

Once the bikes pass their ride testing, they are considered complete, though they aren’t yet ready for packaging.

Before the e-bikes can be packed up, they first must go through a series of third-party inspections. These outside contracted inspectors aren’t Ride1Up’s factory employees, but actually work somewhat antagonistically with them. Their job is to redo all of the inspections and find anything that was missed in the several previous rounds of inspections.

Because they are technically not Ride1Up’s factory employees and instead come from an outside inspection agency, they approach the inspections differently and are better positioned to find any issues that could have slipped through the previous several rounds of in-house inspections.

Only once the e-bikes pass third-party inspections are they considered ready for boxing up. At that point, they head to the last conveyor belt of their journey, which sends them along a packaging routine that has been meticulously refined by Ride1Up over several years. The company has applied the experience of shipping tens of thousands of e-bikes to find ways to best protect the bikes while also minimizing the amount of plastic and foam used in the process.

As I looked through the packaging steps, I couldn’t find any foam traditionally used in bicycle packaging, and the only plastic I saw were the cable ties and a single piece of soft plastic used to protect the fork.

Interestingly, there was still one final inspection point applied even after boxing up the e-bikes. The entire box is precision weighed, which ensures it comes out to the exact right weight.

If a single component or piece of packaging was forgotten, the box would be too light and the factory would know there was an issue.

It’s just the cherry on top of an entire system full of redundant safety and quality inspections performed before, during, and after the assembly process.

I’ve seen a lot of e-bike factories in my years covering the industry, but it’s rare to see this many spot checks and quality assurances built into so many different areas of the production and assembly process.

The tour was a fascinating look behind the curtain of how Ride1Up builds its e-bikes, and helps answer the question of how they can offer so much value.

As a direct-to-consumer company, they have to offer e-bikes that work well right out of the box. These e-bikes are being shipped largely to private customers, not bike shops and professional assemblers. So they have to be ready to roll, without the need for repairs, right from day one. Anything else would result in a costly return process for Ride1Up.

Over the years, they have refined their system for building quality e-bikes that are built to last while still offering a reasonable price point for riders.

I’ve long touted the company’s quality and performance from my own testing of their various e-bike models. But that was always merely the end of the story – riding the finished product. Now, having seen the assembly and quality inspections firsthand, I can finally vouch for their professionalism from the very start of the process.

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Micah Toll is a personal electric vehicle enthusiast, battery nerd, and author of the Amazon #1 bestselling books DIY Lithium Batteries , DIY Solar Power,   The Ultimate DIY Ebike Guide  and The Electric Bike Manifesto .

The e-bikes that make up Micah’s current daily drivers are the $999 Lectric XP 2.0 , the $1,095 Ride1Up Roadster V2 , the $1,199 Rad Power Bikes RadMission , and the $3,299 Priority Current . But it’s a pretty evolving list these days.

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