E-bike Tour La Coruña

My cousin (57) and I (55) took an e-bike tour in La Coruna on August 5, 2025. We met at the bike shop and was a minute or two late because i was having a hard time getting an Uber. When I really sat down and looked at a map I realized we could have walked to the shop, but also I realized that there were cabs across the street lined up that I did not see when we were trying to get the Uber. When we arrived at the bike shop we were warmly greeted by the owner and our guide, Miguel. Miguel was the star of the day, his commentary and patience were beyond anything that I would have expected from a young man his age. I had total confidence in him and he kept us safely moving throughout the city on the ample waterfront bike trails that are actually the longest in Europe. To that point, I must confess I had not ridden an e-bike ever, and had not ridden a normal bike in about twenty years. In addition, I am from the suburbs of New York, so I am not familiar with the rules of bike trails and the way they intersect with city streets. I was so nervous when I arrived that I almost backed out. I was close to a panic attack, and part of the problem was there was no little parking lot for me to practice in...it was just a big street and some bike lanes, and a confused person (ME) who didn't even know which direction to look in for traffic. It was only because the owner and Miguel encouraged us, and told us we would be ok, that I even attempted to get on the bike. It was rough for a couple minutes as I felt I didn't know how to ride a bike and I didn't know how to drive on the bike lanes...I remember attempting to take the bike up on the sidewalk. But Miguel rode up next to me and encouraged me to straighten my bike out and try to pedal in the lane. Meanwhile my cousin was feeling the same internal pressure and she was about to give up a few hundred yards away. Boy am I happy we didn't give up!! I was shaky for a few blocks, and I was trying to get the timing right for the electric component, which I largely didn't use unless I was on an uphill situation. In less than five minutes I felt like a pro....we were cruising along on the bike paths following Miguel like ducks.... we are joined by another couple who were obviously in better shape and used to bikes, but to be honest, it was in my head, because within twenty minutes I was riding right up at the front as well as they were. They even laughed at the end and said they were worried at the beginning about us...but we faced our fears and concentrated and didn't let the pressure or unfamiliar territory get to us. For anyone that hasn't been on a bike in a while or is overweight, don't assume you can't do it. Give it a chance and listen to Miguel.... he will get you flying!!!! So that is the bike portion of the review.... but that was just the tip of the iceberg....the places he took us...I can't even begin to tell you about the beauty and the pride he has in his city and the culture. I have been completely captivated by this city and the rich history and beautiful coastline. It is one of my favorite places in the world and I am in the process of trying to rent an Airbnb for a month so that I can learn to speak Spanish and possibly take some longer trips there in the future. I never would have gotten the feel for this place if I hadn't gone on this e-bike trip.... walking around the port area I would have missed all of what this city has to offer. Run!!! do not walk!!!! to the e-bike shop and take the risk!!!! You will be happy you tried!!!!