Elbow Beach

The railway trail on Bermuda is fabulous, with views among the most stunning we’ve experienced, except when we did it 9 years before. Signing up was easy, and the instructions and service had a laid-back, great feel. The E Bikes were heavy, but their range easily covered our extensive 2 days of hire. Three of the four bikes had some odd issues with gear changes or surge control, though mine was fine. Returning them was simple: they gave the bikes a quick look and said we were all set.

The highlight of my trip was Jobson’s Cove, with its tucked-away setting and gorgeous turquoise water. I’d planned to visit Horseshoe Bay, but Harrison at Elbow Beach Cycles suggested the cove, and I’m glad he did. He was a real gentleman, made renting a scooter easy and stress-free, and took time to ensure I felt safe and confident on the road. He also shared great local beach recommendations. Elbow Beach Cycles is hands-down the best scooter rental company in Bermuda. If Harrison helps you, you’re in for a great experience. Highly recommend!

The reservation process was easy, and I had a great experience with the staff, but the scooter itself felt downright dangerous. It had 14,000 kilometers on it, smoked more blue exhaust than an old diesel truck, and its suspension bottomed out like a worn sofa. The shocks clearly needed replacing. It had almost no power, either. On Bermuda’s many hills it slowed to a turtle’s pace, and locals tailgated so closely I worried I might die on vacation. The fuel gauge was unreliable and left me out of gas one evening. Luckily I was about 500 yards from an Esso fuel station and could push it there. Better maintenance and replacing the oldest scooters with some of the profits would help. Next time I’ll try a competitor to see if this is just normal for rentals on a small island. Good effort Elbow Cyckrs, but there’s work to do.

We rented a scooter from EB Cycles for our recent cruise to Bermuda, but bad weather made us worry about getting hurt, so we decided not to go ahead. When I contacted the company about a possible refund, they kindly offered 50%, which I really appreciated. After that experience, we’d happily book through Elbow Beach again. Thank you, Enrico!