Choose the path that fits what you need
RideTHISbike is the trusted local umbrella behind BuZz NOLA, eBike NOLA, rentals, tours, bike sales, and service in New Orleans.
If you're visiting the city, we make it easy to choose the right rental or guided tour. If you're shopping for an e-bike or folding bike, we help you buy with confidence and back it up with real local support.
We have served riders and visitors since 2005, and we are proud to be the region’s leading local source for e-bikes, folding bikes, and bike-based New Orleans experiences.
Whether you're here for a great day in New Orleans or looking for a bike that fits everyday life, RideTHISbike helps you make the smart choice and supports you locally.
Bike Smarts: Common-Sense Bike & E-Bike Advice
Not every rider starts with the same question. Some people are trying to choose an e-bike, some are wondering if a cargo bike can help with kids or errands, some want safer local routes, and others are simply looking for a practical way to enjoy New Orleans without depending on a car for every short trip.
Bike Smarts is our growing library of plain-English advice for buying, riding, renting, and enjoying bikes and e-bikes. It is built around real questions customers have asked us since 2005.
- Bike Smarts: Families
- Bike Smarts: Commuting & Short Trips
- Bike Smarts: Local Routes
- Bike Smarts: Older Riders
- Bike Smarts: For RVers
- Bike Smarts: Safety
Recent family biking articles include:
- Carrying Kids on a Bike in New Orleans
- Family Bike Safety in New Orleans
- Best Family Bike Routes in Greater New Orleans
- Riding With Grandchildren in Greater New Orleans
- Cargo Bike vs a Second Car in New Orleans
- Summer Camp Transportation by Bike in New Orleans
We also explore new human-scale mobility ideas. To see an early concept we are developing, visit Tyfana, the light yet sporty cyclecar.