LINCOLN CITY BIKE TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Big-Wheel Beach Runs: Extra-Large Fatbikes on Lincoln City’s Seven-Mile Coast
A practical guide to renting extra-large (6'0"–6'5") fat-tire bikes from Safari Town Surf Shop and using four-inch tires to ride Lincoln City’s beaches safely and directly from the shop (no bike transport required).
Big-Wheel Beach Runs: Extra-Large Fatbikes on Lincoln City’s Seven-Mile Coast.
Lincoln City stretches across more than seven miles of sand where four-inch fat-tire bikes make beach riding not only possible but effortless—letting you cruise next to the Pacific and avoid exposed, shoulderless coastal highways by simply riding on the beach. Safari Town Surf Shop stages local rides that begin at the shop with beach access just 5–10 minutes away, and rentals include a helmet.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Seven Miles of Beachfront Riding
Lincoln City offers over seven miles of beach to explore; fatbikes let you ride right beside the surf, with the ocean and waves as your nearest neighbor rather than highway traffic.
Four-Inch Tires Built for Sand
Fat-tire bicycles have roughly four-inch-wide tires that cruise over sand and rough terrain, making on-beach riding feasible and markedly different from standard road cycling.
Get Off the Highway
Much of Oregon’s coastal highway system has little to no shoulder; riding fatbikes on the beach provides an alternative that keeps you away from dangerous stretches of roadside traffic.
What the day feels like
What the Ride Feels Like
Start at Safari Town Surf Shop and be on sand within 5–10 minutes—then find a steady rhythm as the fat tires float over packed sand and small shoulders of surf, a ride that’s at once playful and physically engaging. Rentals are offered by the day, and the shop supplies helmets so you can focus on the coast rather than logistics.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and when it’s not the right match.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
One-day rentals are $50; two days $100; three days $150; four days $200.
A helmet is provided with rentals; bring weather-appropriate layers, sun protection, and any personal items you want on a beach ride.
Local rides begin at Safari Town Surf Shop; beaches are accessible about 5–10 minutes from the shop, and the operator does not permit transporting their fat-tire bikes.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What’s included with the rental?
Rentals include a helmet.
How much does a rental cost?
One day costs $50; two days $100; three days $150; four days $200.
Where do rides start?
Local rides start right at Safari Town Surf Shop; beaches are about 5–10 minutes from the shop.
Can the shop transport the fat-tire bikes for me?
No—Safari Town Surf Shop does not allow transporting their fat-tire bikes.
Are fatbikes suitable for riding on the beach?
Yes—fat-tire bicycles have roughly four-inch-wide tires designed to cruise over sand and rough terrain, enabling on-beach riding.
How much beach is there to explore in Lincoln City?
Lincoln City has over seven miles of beach to discover.