Ride your Bike in Ocean City & the Surrounding Areas

Find the rules, the routes, and the rentals to make bike-riding fun!

Ocean City and the Eastern Shore are perfect for those wanting to get some exercise or just enjoy the scenery by riding their bikes. The landscape is flat and there are miles of country roads to explore. In Ocean City, a favorite place to ride your bicycle is along the famous Ocean City boardwalk. There are times when bikes are allowed and times when they aren’t. The rules for biking the boards are listed below. If you want a longer ride, try some of the Worcester County biking trails and country roads. You can bike to Assateague Island and then enjoy the wild ponies, amazing birds, and other wildlife as you bike the bicycle and walking trail.

Rules for Biking the Boards

Bicycles, pushcarts, Class 1 Electronic Bikes and EPAMDS are allowed on the Boardwalk during the following times;

From Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, between 2:00 a.m. – Noon.
From Tuesday after Labor Day through Friday before Memorial Day at any time subject to the following exceptions: Springfest and Sunfest (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday), between 2:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon of the same day.
Class 2 & 3 Electric bicycles are not allowed on the boardwalk at any time.

If you want to go in to eat or just take a break, there are bike racks scattered along the boardwalk where you can safely park your bike. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Ocean City by bicycle!

Featured Bike Rental Businesses

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Join Glenn as He Shows You Around Ocean City on His Bike

Glenn Irwin is our OC Bike Guy. He has been completing and livestreaming his rides for us for the past three months. Glenn “retired” in March, 2023 after almost 23 years as Executive Director of the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC). The OCDC is a nonprofit organization that is charged with revitalizing downtown Ocean City. It is involved in a variety of projects and programs including renovation of older buildings, public art program, special events, design standards, employee housing, and promoting the downtown and boardwalk. Since stepping aside as the OCDC Executive Director, Glenn continues to be involved in several community organizations. Currently, he is close to completing his fun summer job as a kayak guide for Ayers Creek Adventures in Berlin, Maryland. Glenn lives in Ocean City and regularly rides throughout the downtown area and boardwalk for exercise and pleasure several times per week, often year-round, depending on weather conditions.

Forget the crowds and discover Ocean City’s hidden gems with Glenn Irwin, your OC Bike Guy! Ditch the typical boardwalk bustle and explore with Glenn – he’ll show you a whole different side of this coastal town.

Cruise the iconic Ocean City boardwalk, feeling that classic seaside energy.
Venture bayside for quieter vibes and stunning waterfront views.
Get the inside scoop as Glenn takes you down charming alleys and secret byways, the parts of OC most visitors miss.

Ready to roll? Maps of Glenn’s favorite routes are coming soon, so you can experience the town just like he does!

bike ride on Ocean City boardwalk from 27th Street to 13th Street