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Fitz & Follwell Co
Category: Active Life Bike Rentals Bike Rentals [Edit]
115 Ave Mont-Royal WMontréal, QC H2T 2S9
(514) 840-0739
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 9:30 am - 6 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
15 reviews for Fitz & Follwell Co
15 reviews in English
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Review from NY U.
9/11/2011
OMG!!!!!!!
I love love love love love Shea and Martin. Martin is so smart, so sweet and so nice!
Three of us went on the 4 hour bike tour of the city. The program was somewhat grueling for me who is absolutely out of shape (ya it's sad) especially the last part of the tour (uphill for 10 mins) but overall it was manageable.
Martin is very knowledgeable of the history of the city as well as other topics related such as business and cultural aspects. I immensely enjoyed conversing with him throughout the tour.
Shea's mom is such an adorable lady. I can see and feel the love that is springing out of her to every visitor in that store. Such a wonderful place to be!
I strongly recommend Fitz & Follwell. Two thumbs up! -
Review from Lan N.
8/23/2011
A friend booked the tour so I had no idea what I was getting into besides I would be riding a bike. Turned out to be one of the coolest things I did in Montreal. We had a large group so there were two guides that led us. Shea (the owner) and Martin. They were super knowledgeable of the area and the history and overall awesome people.
You start out in their shop where they have a bunch of bikes and helmets. They'll adjust the seats as necessary. I thought it was cool that all the bikes had names. I had Percival. After getting everything ready and some quick instructions you'll head out on your 18km bike ride. You'll stop frequently for the guides to give you some info on the area.
I haven't ridden a bike in a LONG time. so for a bike novice, the whole bike tour was like a 6.5/10 difficulty. Most of it is okay, but there was one long hill that took it's toll on my legs.
I would recommend anyone going to Montreal to try this, if the weather is nice. You get to see the city in a fairly relaxed manner and probably get to spots that you would never think of if you were driving a car. -
Review from Andrew C.
8/2/2011
I visited Montreal for work and had just two days to be a tourist. To cover as much of the city as possible, I booked a bike tour with Cycle Tours. Shea was very responsive over email and went out of his way to make sure I could get on a tour, even though I was flying in that same day!
My tour group was roughly 10-ish people and was hosted by David (who, by now, is off to Germany to be a pilot). He knew everything there was to know about the city, both from the view of a tourist and as a local.
Even if you're not an experienced biker, you'll do just fine on this tour. You'll generally go 5-10 minutes, stop for an explanation, and then move on. It's a nice leisurely pace, especially when the weather is nice.
Definitely worth doing again! -
Review from kent c.
8/24/2011 8 photos
Excellent Bicycle Cruising Tour of Montreal...
::PROS::
Cool, knowledgeable, tour guides (Shea and Martin)
2 1/2 hour ride around Montreal (Downtown, Old town, Atwater Farmer's Market)
Informative about Montreal past and present
Novice route around Montreal, so it can get challenging the uphill part
Scenic trails
Pretty decent bikes. ALL the moving parts work
Stress safety, and cautious of the group
It was a good experience, and a different way to see the city.. -
Review from Rod S.
9/11/2011
Wife and I signed up for the "Hidden Gems" with Martin. Fun, informative and great help in getting some insights into the local area and mindset. Stopped at some local spots of interest and ended at a local pub to continue the discussions. Great plus for our desire to go as local as a tourist can. Should have taken the bike tour first day as what we learned would have made the rest of our stay better.
We kept the bikes for several days, and found them equal to touring all over the city and both sides of the St. Larry. -
Review from Steven H.
8/23/2011
This biking trip was one of the best ways to get a tour of beautiful Montreal. I'm so glad we did this trip on our first day there because it helped us get a few for the different areas on the city. Our guides, Martin and Shea were the coolest dudes. Not only did they give us a great tour of the city, they even mapped out a dozen or so locations for us to go party at night. The tour wasn't only about viewing the city. They both had considerable knowledge about the city's history, passing that long to us. It was nice taking breaks and getting to know more about the beautiful city. I would rank the bike ride as moderate difficulty, but well worth it. They make sure not to leave anyone behind so don't worry about it. For our tour, we got to take a break halfway and get some pizzas and drinks. The entire experience was great and I would do it again when I come back to Montreal.
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Review from Mischa I.
10/10/2011
We are new to the concept of bike tours and are addicted to them henceforth, something we like to blame the great folks at Fitz & Follwell for. All the great things I have read about them on TripAdvisor are true! We had a great experience, starting at the shop all the way to the final ice cream stop of the day. They put you at ease immediately and ensure to pick routes throughout the city that are along bike paths, it truly is amazing how biker friendly this city really is. Our guide Chantal was very knowledgeable, not only about the rich cultural history of the city itself but also where one should go for the best poutine or the ice cream! Shea and the others at the shop were very helpful with ensuring that everyone's bikes were adjusted properly and that everyone was comfortable with their bike. We can't wait to go back for one of their other tours!
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Review from Trena B.
6/23/2010
Some friends and I booked Cycle Tours Montreal on the first day of our visit as a way to get a feel for the city. We totally scored because this was a fantastic ride and gave us such a great baseline for the rest of our trip!
The owner/guide, Shea, was extremely knowledgeable about the city (when we rode to the top of the mountain he could point out the major buildings and give fun facts about them) but struck a great balance between straight tourist-ness and neighborhood coziness so that we didn't feel like outsiders but part of the Montreal family.
It was a comfortable ride--you can get your spin on in some parts if you want but you can also just cruise if that's what you're looking for. Highly recommend! -
Review from Josh G.
9/5/2011
I was in Montreal for five days and did the four hour Montreal Highlights tour on my first full day in the city. It was on this tour that I think I fell in love with Montreal and knew I'd want to come back again and again. Martin and Leah (I apologize if I spell any names wrong) and everyone else we met at Fitz & Follwell are just amazing people. Friendly, knowledgeable, personable; I could have spent my entire trip with them but had to settle for an absolutely beautiful morning. Either way I highly recommend this tour. We saw a little of everything from main streets and popular sights to back alleys and bagel shops. Martin seemed to know just about everything about Montreal and genuinely loved sharing his city and everything he knows with people on the tour. So a a very big thank you to Fitz & Follwell for introducing me to your beautiful city in such an amazing way.
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Review from A. T.
9/23/2011
The best and only way to cycle in Montreal. Bixi's are great to get to and from restaurants but if you want to really get to know the city and it's culture, this is the place. You can really sense their affection and appreciation for Montreal and cycling. I have absorbed their way of mind and plan to buy a bike when I get back home. Truly a wonderful tour and guide. Thank you guys soooo much!!!
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Review from Renee S.
6/16/2010
What a fantastic way to orient yourself to Montreal! First, I have to say that Shea the owner is super responsive by email and text (and totally respected my roaming cell fees fro the US). He spent a good bit of time trying to find a bicycle with three wheels that my mom could ride. He also catered our tour to our group of two non cyclists and one hard core gym rat. Plus, we were a diverse age group 53, 34 and 36 and the ride was adapted to accommodate our fitness levels.
This is definitely a cruise, not a ride. Shea takes you all over Montreal with breathtaking views, interesting history and gorgeous architecture. It feels like he's showing you his favorite spots. A croissant, coffee, and light lunch are included.
He's really embraced Montreal and wants you to love it as much as he does. His knowledge and enthusiasm are infectious. The bikes are practically brand new comfort style bikes. You never feel rushed and you feel that you got the most you could out of his tour.
I will look for a bike tour now in every city I visit thanks to the fantastic experience I had at Cycle Tours Montreal! -
Review from dong n.
8/23/2011
I was a part of a big group and it was an awesome tour. In terms of the actual tour you could read my other friend's review's for the details.
But, I wanted to share my experience with cordinating and booking with Shea and the guys at Fitz. He understood that we had a group had a group of 16 and we were not that experienced with Montreal. He asked about our overall itinerary and plans beforehand. Not only did they work around our schedule but he actually gave us suggestions on how to plan our weekend before we even booked their tour. We had to change our tour start time a few times, but they were always cool with it. Their flexibility was great considering we were dealing with so many people in our party.
Montreal is a BEAUTIFUL city and Fitz $ Follwell Co is the best way to see it's beauty. These guys are knowledgable and have the best customer service. -
Review from Jon H.
6/8/2010
If you're looking to explore the city of Montreal, this bike tour is for you! It's really a great way to spend a day.
My girlfriend and I went there for a few days and signed up for tour as a way to get a lay of the land. Shea, the owner, gave us a super-fun tour packed with the best places in town to drink, eat, and people watch. Shea was very knowledgeable about the city. He's lived there for about 8 years, and has learned a lot about the city's history; so, he can fill your curiosity.
Throughout the tour, we had a lot of questions for him, and he was able to give us 8 places to go visit while we were there. We wound up going to and enjoying ALL of them! He really turned us into Montreal fans! -
Review from Gwendolyn W.
6/29/2011
My family of four visited Montreal over the past weekend and took part in Shea Mayer's Sunday Urban Culture Experience which included lunch at Atwater Market. What a total blast! I had to get off my bike once to walk up the last leg of the climb to reach the Jacques Cartier bridge, but besides that it was a really easy ride, with lots of stops to listen to fun facts about the city, it's history and culture, and Shea took us on some little alleyways in the Plateau neighborhood that were beautiful and charming that we would never have found on our own. Kudos to Shea and his partners who helped him outfit us on really good comfortable bikes, and steering us all safely through the best introduction to the city we could have imagined. I would highly recommend this to anyone - Shea customized the tour to accommodate varying fitness levels. It's not an accident that Shea's tour is voted No. 1 on TripAdvisor - it's well earned!
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Review from Jackie O.
9/17/2010
I decided to do a bicycle tour because I thought it might be a fun way to see Montreal. It turned out to be the best decision I've ever made on a vacation and I plan on doing bicycle tours now whenever I travel. I did the Sunday Urban tour with Shea at Cycle Tours and he was a terrific guide. He mixed in the right amount of history with culture and current trends. I was a bit afraid that the group might be comprised of some super athletic cyclers and I would struggle to keep up. Au Contraire....though varied in age, the group was made up of average tourists looking for an adventure, and I had little trouble keeping pace mainly because the pace was leisurely with plenty of stops to learn about the areas of interest. I appreciated that the tour included riding through trendy neighborhoods, Mount-Royal Park, shopping districts, McGill University, Old Montreal, and a beautiful ride along the riverbank. It also didn't hurt that we stopped to eat fresh hot buttery croissants along the way. I spent the rest of my week going back to the places we biked to on the tour using the Bixi bike rental system in the city. Montreal is an ideal cycling city - and taking a bicycle tour with Cycle Tours Montreal makes for a perfect introduction.
