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Backroad Adventures

Guided Ebike Tours in Northern Michigan

Explore the wonders of Leelanau County

Our passion for adventure and exploration drives us to offer unique and personalized ebike tours 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

Small Groups and Customized Rides

Maximum of 4 riders

Adults only

Bring your own ebike or rent an ebike

2 Hour Tours

$170 1-2 people

$200 3-5 people

3 Hour Tours

$255 1-2 people

$300 3-5 people

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Get out and explore

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Use the Contact Us form at the top right of this page for more information or to schedule a ride.

    You can also call 231.632.4530 or email us at bikebackroadadventures@gmail.com to schedule a guided ebike tour and discuss the options.

  • We recommend that you bring sunglasses, water, extra layers, a high visibility shirt or jacket, comfortable pants or shorts, closed toed shoes or boots, a snack, and sunscreen on your ride.

    Helmets are provided if renting but feel free to bring your own. Bring your own helmet if riding your own ebike.

  • You can bring your own or rent an ebike from one of our local bike shops:

    The Cyclery, Glen Arbor 231.334.0149

    Ride Leelanau, Suttons Bay or Traverse City 231.866.4465

    We recommend renting a sturdy 750 watt ebike that can go up hills easily and safely. Be sure to get a well-fitted helmet.

    If bringing your own ebike, please make sure it is fully charged and well maintained. Bring your own helmet.

    Please contact us at 231.632.4530 to learn more about your options and to schedule a ride.

  • 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.

    Helmets must be worn at all times while riding.

  • Backroad Aventures reserves the right to reschedule a ride in case of inclement weather.

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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 replacement 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 and Leelanau County. 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.

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Take the road less traveled

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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.

Adventure begins off the beaten path

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Go Farther

See More

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