Lorelle And Greg Bike, Shuttle Pickup

Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg

★ 5.0 365 reviews

from $40.23 per person

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Duration: 7 hours
Meeting point: Renwick
Cancellation: Every tour here can be cancelled free
Run by: Lorelle & Greg

Overview

A shuttle collects you from your accommodation in Blenheim or Renwick and delivers you to a grey shed down a driveway at 10 Inkerman Street North in Renwick, where the bikes live. There you get fitted with a step-thru bike, a helmet, a vest, baskets and wine pannier bags, plus a cellar door map, menus and plenty of route suggestions from the operators. From that point the day is yours: roughly seven hours in total, spent riding between Marlborough cellar doors at whatever pace and in whatever order you choose.

Tandems and trikes are available alongside singles.

Several travellers recommend starting at the winery farthest from base and working back toward the shed, which is also the end point of the day. Backup is part of the package: an emergency service for illness or bike trouble, a complimentary bottle collection service so purchases do not have to ride in the basket, and staff who, according to multiple reviews, will ring ahead to cellar doors to check availability or make tasting reservations for you.

Cyclists seen from behind riding between Marlborough vine rows.

What's Included

Included

Step-thru bikes (singles, tandems & trikes), helmet, vest, baskets and wine pannier bags
Free shuttle service from your accommodation in Blenheim or Renwick
Emergency backup service in case of illness or bike issues
Complimentary wine bottle collection service
Cellar door map, menus, lots of friendly suggestions & ideas

Not Included

Tasting fees at the cellar doors, paid at each venue
Lunch, paid at each venue

Late afternoon on a Blenheim street, a white minivan pulled over beneath plane trees, a small group seen from behind saying goodbye.

Itinerary

Hotel pickupA free shuttle collects you from your accommodation in Blenheim or Renwick.
Base at Renwick shedYou arrive at 10 Inkerman Street North, Renwick, where the bikes, helmets, maps and route advice are handed out.
Ride the cellar doorsYou choose your own route and pace among the wineries, with the map and suggestions provided. Tasting fees at the cellar doors are extra, paid at each venue.
Lunch stopOptional and at your own cost. Lunch is not included, and is paid at each venue. One reviewer found a popular winery restaurant fully booked even off season, so book ahead if a specific lunch spot matters.
Continue and collectRide on to further cellar doors, breweries or distilleries as time allows. Wine you buy can be collected by the complimentary bottle collection service rather than carried.
Return and shuttle backThe day ends back at the Renwick shed, and the shuttle returns you to your accommodation. Emergency backup service covers illness or bike issues during the day.

How this price compares with 3 other tours in the same category (from-price per person, USD)

Full-Day Self-Guided Bike Tour$39
Lorelle and Greg Bike, Shuttle Pickup (this tour)$40.23
Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tours$80.17
Half Guided, Half Self-Guided Bike$126

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what past riders and the listing say you should sort out before the day, from lunch planning to what the ride actually feels like.

Fitness and pace. You set your own pace and choose your own stops.
Book tastings ahead. Several reviews mention cellar doors that require or strongly suggest reservations, and one traveller regretted not pre-planning.
Plan lunch early. Lunch is not included. One reviewer found their preferred winery restaurant fully booked even off season, so lock in a lunch spot in advance if you have one in mind.

Weather gear. One review describes staff delivering ponchos to riders mid-day and checking on them in the rain. The experience requires good weather; if it is cancelled for poor weather you are offered a different date or a full refund.
Be ready early. One reviewer advised being ready well before the stated pickup time, since the shuttle can arrive ahead of schedule. The shuttle serves Blenheim and Renwick accommodation only.
Carrying wine. The bikes come with baskets and wine pannier bags, and reviewers found the panniers useful for stocking up. There is also a complimentary bottle collection service, so heavy purchases do not need to ride with you.

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Common issues. Tasting fees at the cellar doors and lunch are both extra, paid at each venue. Some cellar doors close outside peak season, and one reviewer found very few options open as a result, which was outside the operators' control. Weather can intrude: rain and strong wind feature in one review, though it cleared. Popular lunch spots can be fully booked, and some wineries charge separately for premium tastings beyond the standard list.

Common Questions

Is Pickup From My Hotel Included?

Yes. A free shuttle service collects you from your accommodation in Blenheim or Renwick and returns you there at the end of the day. One reviewer suggested being ready well ahead of your pickup time, as the shuttle can arrive early.

Are Wine Tastings Included In The Price?

No. Tasting fees at the cellar doors are not included, and are paid at each cellar door. Lunch is also extra and paid at each venue.

Where Does The Tour Start?

The base is at 10 Inkerman Street North, Renwick. It is a big grey shed in the corner, down the driveway and to the right.

How Fit Do I Need To Be?

Not very. You set your own pace and choose your own stops.

Can Children Or Wheelchair Users Join?

The experience is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, that service animals are allowed, and that infant seats are available. One reviewer reported their teenage children enjoyed the day, noting there are gin, whisky and beer options for non-wine drinkers.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted. The experience requires good weather, and if it is cancelled for poor weather you will be offered a different date or a full refund.