Bike the Mid Mod Oasis

NOTE: During the hot summer months June, July, August and September we only do Private Tours by appointment. Please call or text the Tour Coordinator at 760.844.2242 to arrange the date and time you want. We resume the regular tour season in October.

Explore: South Palm Springs

Why is Palm Springs called a paradise? This tour explains as you bike 3 completely Midcentury Modern neighborhoods surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Your knowledgeable guide will share tantalizing tales of the famous architects, celebrities, and pioneers who embraced and built this oasis. Debbie Reynolds, William Holden, and Loretta Young are some of the Hollywood elite who resided here.

You will appreciate the exquisite architectural details of these properties and their dramatic desert landscaping as they are very visible, not behind walls and hedges. This route demonstrates why Palm Springs is the mecca of Modernism.

- We Supply: You will be out fitted with a 7-speed bike, helmet, water, and audio receiver with ear piece so you can hear your knowledgeable guide. Devices are disinfected between use.*Please note no personal bikes.

- Tour Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours

- Arrive: 8:15 am Depart: 8:30 am sharp.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to get fitted for gear and sign waiver.

- Level of Difficulty:  Pleasant - flat terrain. Approx. 9 miles.

- Days Available: Sun + Mon + Tue

Questions? 
Please read the Know Before You Go so you can be prepared for your tour.
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More questions or concerns EMAIL  or Text or Call our Tour Coordinator Steven  760.844.2242 so he can help.

Partners:
*Bikes provided by Bike Palm Springs under contract to the Palm Springs Historical Society. We would like to remind our guests that the use of personal bicycles, including standard pedal bikes and electric bikes, is not permitted when booking a Palm Springs Historical Society bike tour. It is our policy that this tour can only be conducted on specific bikes from our fleet due to liability concerns.

E-bikes: For those interested in upgrading to an e-bike for an additional fee, please contact BIKE Palm Springs Rentals via email to make arrangements. Contact Bike Palm Springs Rentals

Starting Location:
Bike Palm Springs
194 S. Indian Canyon Drive