About fly rides
Fly Rides is committed to the electric bike lifestyle and getting people back out on bikes! Our mission is simple but epic: To always exceed our customers’ expectations in every way.
We are passionate about active travel, electric bikes, and creating incredible experiences for our guests! Our tour routes has been designed with a genuine love for all that SoCal has to offer, and we hand select the bike brands we carry so our customers have excellent, quality options.
For us, this isn’t simply a business, but a privilege and honor to be chosen for the purchase of an electric bike, guided tour, or rental. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about our products and services- we’d love to hear from you! Scroll down to read about our team, and learn about how Fly Rides was born.
Founders /Biking Enthusiasts
We are honored to be the top rated tour in San Diego and
La Jolla on TripAdvisor!
Our Roots
The idea for Fly Rides came in 2009 just as the Great Recession was coming into full swing. Like many others around the country, Ike’s work of many years had began to dry up and with nothing in the pipeline, Ike & Megan, husband & wife, decided to take some time off and go biking through Italy and France, fulfilling a dream they’d had for many years.
They sold off many of their belongings, stored the rest, and headed to Rome to begin an experience that would forever change their lives. Six months, 3k miles, and many bicchieri di vino later Megan and Ike came home with the inspiration to start a tour company centered around cycling. They love SoCal with a passion and appreciation that shines through in their business.
U.S Marine (5 years) turned wayward traveller (a continuous 3 years overseas) that landed in San Diego after trying to convince my better half that Colorado wasn’t that cold. It was, so we headed for sunshine. Ebiking, longboarding, kayaking, and beach days have turned into my favorite activities in California. Explore More and always seek self improvement.
Favorite bike: Bulls Monster E FS
Favorite craft beer? Wachusett Brewing – Bella Czech Pils
Where do you like to ride it? On the sand to avoid boardwalk traffic.
Most interesting place you’ve traveled to? 17 countries but India was the most “interesting” and culturally different.
What is your go-to party trick? Drinking gin until I turn into a social butterfly
One year back from living in the capital of Argentina for a decade, I find myself these days riding, touring, renting, servicing and selling these awesome bikes in one of the best neighborhoods of San Diego – La Jolla. I’m extremely passionate about everything bikes related, especially long distance touring after pedaling the pacific from Canada to San Francisco in 2016. Currently planning my next trip while writing about my previous one in a book title BiciTraveling – Pedaling El Pacifico. Stay tuned!
Favorite bike: Focus Jam2 Plus Pro
Favorite craft beer? Saint Archer Hazy IPA
Where do you like to ride it? Los Peñasquitos Canyon
Most interesting place you’ve traveled to? Cuba. Shhhh don’t tell on me.
What is your go-to party trick? I can pass a straw through my ear and pull it out my mouth.
I’m a very adventurous Spirit whom has been called a jack of all trades and a MacGyver. I have sailed from the West Coast to the Hawaiian Islands and climbed the highest peak in Mexico. I am a traveler at heart and love experiencing the world with my wife Sandra.
Favorite bike: Haibike XDURO Allmtn 10.0
Favorite craft beer? Local SoCal IPAs
Where do you like to ride it? Mission Trails, really anything off road.
Most interesting place you’ve traveled to? I would have to say my experiences in the Nevado de Toluca region of Mexico.
What is your go-to party trick? My dog Hannah
Being from Orange County California, I LOVE the beach! And the sun…and the desert and the mountains and doing anything outdoors. I’m a mom of three awesome sons, who keep me on my toes and keep my feeling young!
Favorite bike: While I own an electric cross bike, I aspire to have a couple more! The Tern GSD for all my shopping and hauling needs and the Specialized Women’s Turbo Levo. One can dream, right?!?!
Favorite craft beer? Wine! Ha…but, I do enjoy a cold one from Left Coast Brewing once in a while.
Where do you like to ride it? I enjoy riding my bike through parks and along the water.
Most interesting place you’ve traveled to? Singapore
What is your go-to party trick? Yummy beverages! (and good music)
I am a major desert rat, the Baja 500/1000 is what I live for. I love working on anything with an engine. If I’m not riding in the deserts of Mexico or Ocotillo Wells, you can usually find me at a skate park here in SD keeping it fly. 😎
Favorite electric bike: Specialized Vado 5.0
Favorite craft beer? Stone Tangerine Express IPA
Where do you like to ride it? Streets and Beaches baby!
Most interesting place you’ve traveled to? Jamaica, Mon!
What is your go-to party trick? I can open a beer cap with anything.
I grew up mostly in the low desert, Palm Springs area where I found Mt. biking to be my first love. Lived there before Coachella and Stagecoach made it cool. Nowadays, anything on a board goes: skate, snow, surf. But, I prefer the salty life the most.
Favorite electric bike: Bulls Six50
Favorite craft beer? Stone IPA
Where do you like to ride it? Fly Rides SoCal Riviera Tour!
Most interesting place you’ve traveled to? Vang Vieng, Loas
What is your go-to party trick? Shooting bottle caps
