Cowabunga Ray's E-Bike Rentals
Cowabunga Ray's E-Bike Rentals is a watersports & rentals outdoor recreation and watersports operator in North End, Virginia Beach, located at 2119 Sandalwood Rd. North End fat-tire e-bike rentals — 750-watt motors with 35-60 miles of range, sized for riders 4'11" to 6'6", rented by the hour, day, or week.
Based in the Cape Story by the Sea section of the North End, Cowabunga Ray's rents fat-tire electric bikes built for the neighborhood's flat beach-access streets and the Cape Henry trails nearby, with 750-watt pedal-assist or throttle motors, 35-to-60-mile range, and frames sized for riders from 4'11" to 6'6". Rentals run by the couple of hours, the day, or the week, and every bike goes out with a free helmet and lock; multi-day rentals add a charger and free battery swaps.
Amenities
- Fat-tire e-bike rentals
- Free helmet and lock included
- Multi-day rentals with charger and battery swaps
Know Before You Go
- Best for: free helmet, lock, and battery swaps on multi-day e-bike rentals
Visit
- Address: 2119 Sandalwood Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
- Phone: (757) 374-7470
- Website: https://www.cowabungaebikes.com/
Last verified 2026-07-11.
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