About Mad Dogs & Englishmen Bike Shop
Mad Dogs & Englishmen is an e-bike rental and tour specialist located in the Monterey Plaza Hotel building on Cannery Row, right on the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail. Their prime waterfront position makes them the most accessible cycling outfitter for visitors staying in Monterey's hotel district, with the 18-mile paved coastal trail literally at the front door and the famous 17-Mile Drive a short pedal south through Pacific Grove.
Their fleet is exclusively electric — high-quality e-bikes that flatten the hills between Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Pebble Beach, making the region's most scenic routes accessible to riders of all fitness levels. Guided e-bike tours are their signature offering, covering the 17-Mile Drive with stops at Lone Cypress, Bird Rock, and the Pebble Beach Golf Links, as well as coastal loops through Pacific Grove's butterfly sanctuary and Asilomar State Beach. They also rent cargo bikes and dog-friendly sidecar attachments for pet owners exploring the trail. A second location in Carmel-by-the-Sea extends their reach to visitors based further south.
Mad Dogs & Englishmen stands out for combining premium e-bike hardware with genuine local storytelling — their guides share the history of Cannery Row, the Monterey sardine industry, and the marine sanctuary as they ride. For visitors who want to cover serious ground without breaking a sweat, their e-bike tours are the most efficient and enjoyable way to see the Monterey Peninsula's highlights in a single outing.
