Guided Bike & Wine Tours in Penticton

Epic Cycling e-bike Wine Tour Wonderful tour today, September 17, 2020 with guides Ann and Martin. Tamara brought the van to pick up our purchases and provide us a delicious picnic lunch. Loved it! Great wineries. We were celebrating a 79th birthday and even the wineries were made aware.

Above and Beyond with Customer Service. My husband and I along with my son and his gf recently rented e bikes to do the Kettle Valley Trail in Penticton. The rental process was efficient and well organized. I ended up having an issue with my bike about 20 minutes into the trip (100% my fault!) and I was beyond pleased at how well it was dealt with. I was able to get a new cycle in a reasonable amount of time to allow my husband and I to continue our journey to Little Tunnel and enjoy the days plans. I will continue to recommend Epic Cyling to anyone interested in bike rentals in the Okanagan. They truly care about the customer experience…HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Wonderful Experience! Let’s face it, anyone can ride to a winery, sample some wines and have a meal. Few can pull together a complete experience like this though. My tour went through some backroads I had no idea existed. The group had a mixed level of cyclists. It didn’t matter. The guides could pull you through the headwinds if you wanted or push you hard on sprints. Food was great, wine was stellar and the cycling spot on. Highly recommend this group. This is way more fun than hopping on a tour bus and stopping at half a dozen wineries.

Epic! My wife saw her sister’s post on their family Kettle Vally Railway cycle tour with Epic. As we are avid cyclists we checked if there were more sporting tours and indeed Epic offered a 100km wine tour ride. Communication was excellent from the time of booking. We met our hosts, Darcy and Tamara, and ride guide Ann and they were wonderful. The ride was fully supported with snacks, water and support vehicle at several stops. Three wonderful wineries were visited with a delicious lunch included at the third. We had to buy some of the wine which was conveniently transported in our support vehicle. It was truly a luxury level of support. The vistas were gorgeous with lakes and wine country back roads. Highly recommended!

Epic wine tasting ride This is my first experience on a wine tasting "Ride" I wasn't sure what to expect. We showed up with our bikes and everything else was taken care of, ride nutrition, water even hydration tabs. The pre-ride briefing was informative introducing the guides, route and pace. Off we went on an Epic adventure 3 stops tasting great Okanagan wine. A Carcuterie board was ready for us at one of the stops to go along with the tastings. Later in the ride on our final stop an amazing flatbread pizza. I also really liked the fact I could buy the wines I wanted on this tour and the driver of the support vehicle packed it all in the vehicle for us. Fantastic people and service. We will definitely be back for more. Thanks guys.

Excellent service and a great rental experience We rented bikes from Epic Cycling during our stay in Penticton and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. The whole process was quick, easy and completely hassle-free. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful, making us feel trusted from the moment we arrived. Everything was explained clearly, and the bikes were ready to go. The bikes were in excellent condition and made for a fantastic day exploring the area. If you’re looking for a reliable, professional and genuinely friendly bike rental shop in Penticton, we highly recommend Epic Cycling. We would definitely rent from them again.

Best way to see the vineyards What an amazing trip with Darcy and Tamara and the best way to see the vineyards. We had a great ride and a tonne of fun with the crew. We met near town and were straight onto the Kettle Valley Trail. We rode up to Arawana - gentle 2% grade uphill to the lookout and then it was down hill to the first vineyard for tastings and an amazing curated lunch put on by Tamara. These guys have got it dialed in. We ride on bikes and they have a support truck that meets you along the way with water and anything we needed. Any wine purchases go in the back of the truck so you're free to peddle and enjoy the incredible views. They select the vineyards for each trip so you're always going to get something different and very fun. They also know the operators so you get looked after well at the vineyards. Darcy was a great lead and made sure everyone was okay on the ride. It's an easy ride for pretty much anyone and they'll pace the ride to the group. When some of the group has ebikes the rest of us worked a bit harder ;) Thoroughly recommended and the highlight of the vacation.

We warmly recommend Epic Cycling Penticton. We warmly recommend Epic Cycling Penticton. Staff as courteous as they are professional. Perfect bikes to get to the Little Tunnel. May the best be for the entire team for this 2026 season!

Great for tourists and locals We had a large group of mixed rider experience with us. The day was organized so well. We were able to explore some local sights as well as sneak in some winery and brewery stops and a beautifully elevated picnic lunch. All the bikes were in excellent condition and great quality. Safety gear and water was provided. We had two bike guides with us who were interactive and ensured everyone stayed safe. We also had access to a support vehicle for carrying items or if anyone needed a biking break. I highly recommend booking Epic Cycling for your next group adventure.

Epic Cycling Wine Tour In early May I had the opportunity to experience my first group ride while wine touring the beautiful Penticton/Okanagan Falls area. It was amazing! We stayed in the beautiful Casa Colina B&B in Kaleden, hosts Brenda and Rick were wonderful. Amazing breakfasts, tranquil setting, everything needed for a weekend away! The ride was guided by several great ride leaders, ensuring everyone arrived safely to each venue. We headed out mid-morning on what turned out to be the perfectly sunny day First stop was Howling Moon Cidery, Oliver - might have bought a few bottles. :-) Our next stop was Covert Farms, where we enjoyed 5 wine samples and an amazing organic charcuterie board. Last stop was Wild Goose Winery - more samples and gourmet pizza baked on the BBQ. All cider & wine purchased was transported back via the support vehicle. I'm a recreational rider who is comfortable rode riding, but do not know the Okanagan area. Epic Cycling provided great ride leaders that ensured all riders rode at a comfortable pace while staying safe. Tamara & Darcy also provided everything you could need for mechanical support, first aid, cold water bottles, energy food - as well as transporting the very important wine purchases! :-) If you love to bike, want to meet great people, and need a weekend out of the city - Epic Cycling is a must!

Epic Cycling Wine Adventures - Fantastic Experience The roads used for Cycling highlighted the beauty of Penticton and the Okanagan areas. The stops at wineries showcased local wines and food. Overall an excellent experience with hosts and ride leaders who took care of every detail. Highly recommended!

Epic ride with epic cycling Rode a 70 km ride in May with Epic cycling. My ride leader was great. At the end of the ride I was starting to get a bit tired and the leader made sure to ride with me and encouraged me until I got my second wind. The owners Darcy and Tamara were very attentive to us all and were there to guide and support us the whole ride. Ride was beautiful terrain with some challenging hills included. Great choice of two wineries and cidery. Totally recommend this. It won't disappoint!

Mother’s Day Weekend Tour Wow. Epic cycling tours can be described in just that one word! I’m not an “avid” cyclist by any means but joined a group of people and didn’t feel left behind or disregarded. The ride is so well organized and coordinated that they have different group leaders for each skill level. Needless to say, don’t let the intensity of distance detour you. I did a 70km ride in my runners! If you’re in the area, enjoy bike riding, wine tasting, laughing and a beautiful scenic view - do not miss the opportunity to take this experience!! Friendly smiling faces host you the entire time and have all the appropriate gear, drink, snacks should you need anything! Definitely will be back! Thank you guys for such an awesome time!

Epic way to road ride in the Okanagan! This was my first experience road riding in the Okanagan and Epic Cycling did an amazing job of choosing a perfect route that showcased the best roads, scenery and wineries in the Penticton/OK falls area. Epic's owners, Tamara and Darcy were totally prepared, engaged and so much fun as our hosts on the ride. I am a casual, intermediate level cyclist and came prepared for a challenging but fun ride. Epic did a great job picking ride leaders and routes that could accommodate cyclists of almost any level. The group met up at Skaha lake park to start, where we were debriefed on the days plan and provided anything we could have needed for nutrition and hydration. Cyclists self seeded into two groups based on skill level and we set out along gorgeous lakeside roads to our first stop, Howling Moon craft cidery. The folks there were prepared with a great location for our group to taste 4 of their ciders, which were all fantastic. After that we headed on up some challenging and fun hills and quiet backcountry roads to Covert Farms and Wild Goose wineries, where we were given tastes of all their best wines as well as a meat and cheese board at Covert and pizzas at Wild Goose. The distance between stops was pretty spot on-we cycled about 15 km to Howling Moon, up a short but steep hill to Covert and then another 20 km or so to Wild Goose. The ride totalled about 75km from start to finish, which was a perfect day out for my skill level. I know too that other riders in the advanced group had a great time and chance to ride longer distances at much faster speeds, and riders who were less experienced still felt like the pace of the less advanced group was appropriate for them. One of the best parts of the Epic cycling experience is that Tamara and Darcy provide vehicle support for the whole ride, which means not only are you kept safe and free from worry about mechanicals or needing food/water or minor first aid (or even a ride home if you need it!) you can also purchase wine (or cider) at any of the stops and it's transported back to the ride end location! They also make sure to go on ahead to each stop to ensure the location is ready for the group. At each stop there was a private group area, which meant we didn't have to struggle to find room to taste wine or eat with the general public. For anyone who loves to ride and loves wine, Epic Cycling provides an amazing experience! If people are familiar with cycling at places like the Belvedere Hotel in Italy, Tamara and Darcy have provided something of equal or better quality in our own BC backyard. Highly recommended!

Rivals the best of Europe We have enjoyed many cycling based trips to France and Italy and were looking for an adventure closer to home. Epic Cycling offered an enticing mix of cycling, local food and B.C. wines so we thought it might be worth a chance. We were simply blown away - from the expert guiding to the beautiful venues. This trip was on par with the most luxurious European tours. Darcy and Tamara have cultivated relationships with local food and wine producers that ensure you will enjoy a unique culinary experience. We highly recommend Epic Cycling.

E-biking the Kettle Valley Railway trail. My wife and I rented e-bikes from Darwin at Epic Cycling’s pop-up location on Lakeshore Drive in Penticton for a day in early June. The weather was pleasant with a cool wind off the lake, perfect for cycling the KVR. We had pretty much a perfect day. The bikes performed flawlessly and once we got the hang of the gearing we made good speed up the KVR past Little Tunnel to the parking lot at Glenfir where we turned around and headed back to Penticton, stopping for refreshment at the Abandoned Rail Pub, just off the trail close to Penticton. Next time we’ll leave at 9:00 AM, pack a lunch and see if we can get to the Adra Tunnel above Naramata. We made it back with over 50% charge left for 5.5 hours so we could have gone a lot further. Highly recommended.

Cycling Fun! We contacted Epic Cycling to organize a bike tour for 6 of us in the Penticton area. Tamara designed an amazing custom tour just for us. She organized everything from our accommodation, wine tasting, lovely vineyard picnics, and restaurant bookings. Tamara also drove the support van and would meet us at every stop with water, cold towels (I loved those!), smiles, and encouragement. The van was indispensable for carrying all of our wine purchases. Our guides, Ann and Rob, were truly amazing. They are very accomplished athletes who are so knowledgeable about biking and the area but also manage to be down to earth and a lot of fun. We would absolutely book with Epic again!

An Epic Tour! Tamara organized an amazing tour for us six women! We biked, hiked and drank incredible wine. Tamara had organized everything down to the smallest detail including biking two days and hiking one, five vineyard visits with wine tastings, three vineyard lunches (delicious catering at each), hotel, airport pick up and drop off and wonderful restaurant bookings. Our guides Anne and Rob took great care of us and Tamara met us at several destinations along the way to deliver food and carry wine that we'd purchased. They were very professional and lots of fun. I would definitely book with Tamara and Darcy again!

Excellent ride and picnic. It was just the two of us but we got the attention made for a large group. We had an excellent ride up the KVR with a beautiful picnic lunch supplied. Tamara and Darcy were our guide and support vehicle and did a great job. Wine tasting is always good.

Fabulous Winery Tour On Bike For All Skill Levels This was my first bike tour ever, let alone winery tour. I decided to go when I found out that the tour would accept cyclists of all skill levels, because when I first heard of this tour I pictured a slow, leisurely pace - which could be fantastic for many people - but for me I was hoping to have something a little faster through the (beautiful) hills of Penticton. I was assured by the owners Tamara and Darcy that they would have different categories of groups based on skill lever, and ride leaders that could accommodate even the racier guys like me. The Epic Cycling website told me everything else I could want to know, and I was on my way with the beautiful sunshine forecasted for that day. The morning rendezvous was a short meet and greet with the other cyclists, the leaders and the owners of Epic Cycling. Cyclists were then asked to choose their ride leaders based on their skill level. Nutrition and water was available, and the setup was simple - yet completely effective. We were on our way. My leader was great, and based on my skill level, we were actually able to make our routes to all the stops longer than that of the other groups because we could cover more distance due to our speed. Yet the entire day, all of the groups met up with each other almost always within 5 minutes of each other at the designated stops. It was really great as you never had to wait around for the other cyclists and gave it a better 'group' feel to it. The three stops we had along the way were all fantastic. Before we arrived they were prepared for us. Tables, if needed were all set and ready to go, and the wine tasting and food was ready to serve. I'm not much of a drinker myself, but, by the amount of wine and cider that the cyclists were purchasing from all the stops I have to assume it was all top notch product. And that brings up something else important. There is a sag vehicle provided for the tour. If there was any bikes that needed repair, sun lotion, or anyone needed any sort of help there was a vehicle close by for support. This also meant that people could purchase their alcohol, and the vehicle would tag it all and carry it for them until the end of the tour. Well done. The actual route, I thought couldn't get any better. It's definitely not easy, and while there were a couple ladies wearing running shoes on their bikes (And they did just fine) every other cyclist had clip in shoes. BTW, Epic said that they have rental bikes and equipment ready through local shops if any guests don't have their own. So, while I wouldn't say the ride was easy, there was a fair amount of flat sections, and even downhills. Of course, that means there are uphills too. I saw a few people struggling on some of the hills - but I believe the tour routes do adjust from time to time depending on rider feedback. Having never ridden in Penticton though, it was really, really nice. There was not a single traffic stop light on the entire 70km route. A couple stop signs, but that's it. Traffic was minimal, even for a weekend and it really helped to relax you so you can enjoy the sights and sounds out there. If you're anything more than an extremely casual cyclist, you probably have Strava and after the ride you could see the people who you rode with that day, or chatted with during meals and by the end of the tour I had some new Strava buddies which was great (if you're into that). Having done this now, I'd be willing to go back with some more racing buddies to have a great day hammering between stops up through the hills, and yet at the same time I'd be happy to head out for a more casual tour with a loved one and really soak up that sun and atmosphere of the larger groups. You have to try it, or at least check them out as it's totally worth it.