Cycling is somewhat of a niche activity in Barbados, given its congested, narrow or pot-holed roads, but in the less populated northern area and along the East Coast, cycling can be exhilarating. No wonder e-biking is increasing in popularity among tourists.

Two excellent companies, both based in The Gap, run cultural cycling tours:

• Bike Caribbean, operated by the engaging Randy Licorish, offers bike rental (road, hybrid and e-bike) and tailor-made tours (2hr tour US$65–95pp), as well as an all-day round-the-island adventure (US$200pp). Rates includes all the relevant safety gear plus a repair kit.1 246 2692811.
• E-bike Island Adventures, offers two similarly professional tours. The Rural Tracks and Trails route (2.5hr tour from US$125pp), which starts at St John’s Church and takes in some attractive rural scenery, and the all-day round-the-island adventure (US1000 for four), which sensibly covers the busiest sections of road before the traffic gets going, and involves a support vehicle. 1 246 8364916.