Backroad Adventures
Guided Ebike Tours in Leelanau County, MI
Explore the wonders of Leelanau County
Our passion for adventure and exploration drives us to offer unique experiences that showcase the natural beauty and hidden gems of the region. Let us take you on a journey that combines outdoor excitement with local insights and unforgettable memories.
Why ride an ebike?
You choose your preferred level of exercise
Reduces stress on muscles and joints
Wider tires offer greater stability and safety
Allows everyone to keep up so you can all ride together
Explore the wonders of Leelanau County
Electric assist helps you power up big hills
What will we see?
Pedal by forests, lakes, farms, and rivers
Ride through small towns, the national park, and rolling countryside
Discover historic farms, hidden lakes, and other gems
Great views, incredible vistas, and ever changing natural beauty
Stop at farmstands and local eateries
Pace yourself so you can enjoy multiple activities throughout the day
Where will we go?
Choose the riding surfaces
Paved
Gravel
Combination of both
Choose the location
Lakeshore and the national park
Peaceful country roads
Bike and hike option
Ride a ways, take a short hike, then ride more
Tour Pricing
Groups
Max 4 riders
Adults only
Ebike Use Fee
$30 each
Additional Riders
$25 each
First Rider
$75
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please contact us at 231.632.4530 or bikebackroadadventures@gmail.com to schedule a guided ebike tour and discuss the options.
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We recommend that you bring sunglasses, water, extra layers, a high visibility shirt or jacket, comfortable pants or shorts, closed toed shoes or boots, and sunscreen on your ride. Helmets are provided but feel free to bring your own.
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Backroad Adventures has ebikes available for use during your guided tour for $30 each. Please contact us to inquire about ebike availability. For full day ebike rentals, contact The Cyclery Bike Shop in Glen Arbor at 231.334.0149.
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We maintain a low rider-to-guide ratio for close supervision, ease of communication, and safer group movement. All regular road and trail rules for riding will be followed. We also follow safety protocols for hydration, temperature regulation, and equipment use.
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Backroad Aventures reserves the right to reschedule a ride in case of inclement weather.
Meet Your Guide
Laura Wiesen - Tour Guide and Owner
Laura is a life long cyclist that loves bikes of all kinds. She began riding ebikes after complications from multiple hip surgeries impaired her ability to power her road bike by pedaling alone. The pedal assist feature of an ebike allows her to ride every day, enjoy our beautiful countryside, and breathe in the clean air of Leelanau County.
Laura loves riding with small groups and showing them the wonderful trails, backroads, vistas, hidden gems, and varying landscapes in and around the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. She wants to expose others to the benefits and joys of riding with pedal assist and explore the rolling hilly countryside of northern Michigan. Laura loves being outdoors and moving through the air, whether on bike, boat, trail, or pickleball court, and hopes to encourage others to get out for some fresh air and exercise.
Laura puts safety as the highest priority, along with comfort, all while practicing good biking etiquette on the roads and trails in our area.
Ebike Etiquette
Ride at a safe speed. You may be sharing the road or trails with others.
Stay the right and alert others when passing on their left. Use your bell.
Use proper hand signals to communicate to other riders and vehicles.
Obey all signs and use caution when crossing roadways.
Do not block the trail when stopped. Please move to the side.
Ride single file when others are present.
Respect private property and stay on the trail.
Leave no trace. Please dispose of all trash and respect plants and wildlife.
Be considerate of others at all times.
