Ride the Vine

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Ride the Vine $125

Intermediate – Advanced Level

Bike to Upper Shirley on an Electric Bike! Leaving from Kul Wheels, just east of the city, travel on the Capital Trail and explore Upper Shirley.

Tour Description

The magic of Upper Shirley Vineyards awaits! A Kul Wheels Fun Promoter will lead you to your experience of a grand estate, winery and restaurant and one of the most scenic bends on the James River. You determine your ride length.

Round-Trip begins and ends at Kul Wheels:

With a stop at Upper Shirley of up to 1.5 hours to enjoy the venue.

One-Way, beginning at Kul Wheels and ending at Upper Shirley:

E-bikes will be trailered back to Kul Wheels. Riders take as much time as they would like at Upper Shirley and arrange their own transportation back.

Departure and Return Times

Departure Time:

10:30 AM

Return Time:

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
(If Riding Both Ways)

Pricing and Reservations

All Riders Must

Be able to confidently ride a bike
Wear a helmet
Show a valid photo ID
Be at least 16 years old
Fill out this ONLINE WAIVER before arriving

Tipping

If your guide did a great job, it is typical to tip a standard gratuity of 20% of the retail price of the tour. (So please remember to bring along some extra cash.)

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SPRING Shop Hours

Daily

Thursdays thru Mondays
- - 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Cancellation Policy

Bummer, your plans have changed. You MUST contact Kul Wheels at least 24 Hours BEFORE the scheduled time of your tour/rental to cancel and receive a refund. If you don’t call or email within 24 hours before you tour/rental, AND receive a written confirmation of your cancellation from Kul Wheels LLC, you will not receive a refund.

You must arrive or contact Kul Wheels no later than 15 minutes after the confirmed rental time or tour start time or Kul Wheels LLC shall assume that you are not coming and may release your e-bike to someone else or will leave without you and you will forfeit your payment.

Rental periods begin and end at the time scheduled or time paid (if the rental is done at the shop). If the rental is not returned on time, a late charge of $25.00 – $50.00 per hour (or portion of that hour) will be applied.

Weather Issues

Dang It! The Weather is Not Playing Nicely. Kul Wheel LLC’s guides are always ready to ride, but if the forecast reflects a strong likelihood for thunderstorms, hurricanes, sleet, snow, high winds (20 mph or greater), other wraths of Mother Nature, as determined in Kul Wheels LLC’s sole discretion, OR if it is below 45 degrees (F) or above 100 degrees (F) at the time of my scheduled ride, Kul Wheels LLC will cancel the tour to keep you safe. Kul Wheels LLC may “rain check” my reservation to another day (subject to availability) OR provide a refund.

Safety

For your safety, the group’s safety, and the safety of Kul Wheel LLC’s staff and equipment, all participants MUST be able to CONFIDENTLY ride a bike. If a guest is not riding confidently enough to travel safely on Richmond trails and streets, Kul Wheels LLC will prohibit that guest from riding and will not issue a refund. deposit. If a rider is intoxicated, exhibits unsafe or dangerous riding such as jumping (our fleet bikes are NOT e-mountain bikes), for their own safety and the safety of others, Kul Wheels will prohibit that guest from riding and no refund will be allowed.

If you have an accident while riding, DO NOT continue riding the e-bike. If it’s an emergency, dial 911. If it is not an emergency, contact Kul Wheels immediately via phone and await instructions.

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About Us

Kul Wheels provides electric bike tours, rentals, sales and service in Richmond, VA. Come by the shop for a test ride, take a tour or rent an e-bike and learn why electric bicycles can be such a blast.

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Cancellation & Late Policy

CANCELLATION POLICY

Bummer, your plans have changed. You MUST contact Kul Wheels at least 24 Hours BEFORE the scheduled time of your tour or rental to receive a refund (LESS 5% NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE). If you don’t call or email within 24 hours before you tour, AND receive a written confirmation of your cancellation from Kul Wheels LLC, you will not receive a refund.

LATE ARRIVALS & LATE CHARGES

Tours start on-time and there will be NO Refund or credit for late arrival. We will NOT wait if you are LATE!

You must arrive at Kul Wheels no later than 15 minutes after the confirmed rental time or Kul Wheels LLC shall assume that you are not coming and may release your e-bike to someone else and you will forfeit your payment.