E-Bike Tour Through Traverse City Wine CountryReviews

George was very informative and the bikes were in great condition. Spectacular trail ride to wineries. Thank you

Never rode an Ebike and it was SO fun! We stopped off at a winery. Trail took about 3.5 hours with our 1/2 hour stop! Highly recommend

Never rode an Ebike and it was SO fun! We stopped off at a winery. Trail took about 3.5 hours with our 1/2 hour stop! Highly recommend

Using the electric bike on the Leelenau trails was an excellent experience and the nature views were spectacular. Great trails and getting into Sutton bay was fun! We rode the quiet kats they were easy to manage.

What a wonderful experience. Very easy to reserve and the bikes were awesome! We pulled up and Matthew had them already set up for us to hit the trail. I highly recommend ridinging electric bikes from here.

We had a great time this past weekend riding the Leelanau trail on our Riding Electric e-bikes. When we arrived our bikes were prepped and waiting for us. They were clean and in good condition. The gentleman who helped us was super friendly and gave us some great tips for our ride. The shop is literally right next to the trail. We rode to Suttons Bay and back in intermittent rain and still had fun. The bikes had plenty of power to help us when we got tired or wanted an extra boost and had enough charge for the whole ride. Returning our bikes was an equally pleasant experience. What could have been a disappointing ride in the rain turned into a wonderful day. Thank you!

Great day of fun riding up to Suttons Bay and hitting wineries/brewery on way! Super cool easy to ride bikes!

We had a great time this past weekend riding the Leelanau trail on our Riding Electric e-bikes. When we arrived our bikes were prepped and waiting for us. They were clean and in good condition. The gentleman who helped us was super friendly and gave us some great tips for our ride. The shop is literally right next to the trail. We rode to Suttons Bay and back in intermittent rain and still had fun. The bikes had plenty of power to help us when we got tired or wanted an extra boost and had enough charge for the whole ride. Returning our bikes was an equally pleasant experience. What could have been a disappointing ride in the rain turned into a wonderful day. Thank you!

My husband and I and friends road the QuietKat e-bikes from Riding Electric on our recent trip to Traverse City. What a great experience! Biked to grocery, wineries, trails, and dinner. We literally road non-stop. So much fun and much easier than driving. The bikes come with side saddle bags which are very nice to have. Not only are the bikes fun but Matt was such a pleasure to ride from. He made the whole process easy and smooth. We loved the bikes so much that we ended up buying two of the Quietkat Jeep fat tire bikes! Thank you so much Matt and everyone at Riding Electric!!!! I will send photos soon to show some of our adventures with our new Quietkats :) Kelley & Chris O'Leary

Great experience with the family! Bikes were easy to use, comfortable and so much fun. We rode the Leelenau Trail to Sutton's Bay, went swimming, ate lunch, then back. The owner was very kind and helpful. I recommend it!

Trip with Ride Electric was great!!! They had bikes ready to go when we arrived and walked us through bike operations with no rush. They took additional time and reviewed our planned trip and provided key sites to see and visit (these turned out great) and we were even given wine discount at winery by mentioning their company. Returned from 3 1/2 hour trip with 2/3 of battery charge remaining. Bikes were easy to ride/balance making the trip very pleasurable.

What a FUN way to explore Michigan! 100% recommended if you want to visit farms, wineries, orchards & breweries! The location is super convenient with direct access to the Leelanau Trail. The bikes are comfortable & pedal assist made it FUN & easy for everyone! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Definitely worth it! We can't wait to come back next year and ride these bikes again. The staff was super friendly and helpful. This is the only ebike rental place that allows you to rent bikes late and stay out late. We didn't get back until after 9pm. We had an amazing time riding from winery to winery. The map was a little hard to follow, but we used our gps anyway so we had no trouble finding our way around. I love that they include a satchel on the bike for carrying your belongings. That was really helpful.
Great experience for up north Michigan.

Highlight of our trip and possibly favorite experience of all our travels. My wife and I have traveled a lot throughout the states and Europe and this experience was unforgettable. When you begin the trail it is conveniently located at the same location as Ride Electric. The trail is paved and beautiful! You ride through orchards, vineyards, beautiful farm lands, and forests. You are able to go slightly off the path and visit wineries or grab a bite at The Farm Club! We made it to Suttons Bay just in time for the Wine and Art fest! Enjoyed eating ice cream by the water and shopping at the colorful local shops. After an eventful day we used the mostly electric option on the bike to relax and enjoy the trail home. This is truly a must for Michiganders and those traveling to visit Michigan! My wife recommends bringing a light sweater or jacket as it can get chilly through the forest areas. The bikes come equipped with areas to store belongings as well!

We had a great time! We had some first time e-bikers in the crew, the extra time explaining the features of the bikes were very appreciated! The trail was fantastic and very peaceful, plenty of places to pull off, have a drink and then jump back on the trail! Highly recommended!

We had a fantastic experience. Trevor was great at getting us set up and informing us of trail stops, places to eat. Riding the bikes was super easy (It’s like going down hill both ways). My wife and I have had multiple surgeries (hip, back) - and although we had always enjoyed bicycling, we had not done so since before the pandemic due to our health issues. This was the ideal way to get back to riding again. Strongly recommend the experience !! The location isn’t easy to spot (very small sign), look for the animal hospital and turn in just to the west of that.

We had the best time! 6 hour rental and only needed the one battery. Sutton’s Bay is a cute beach town. We grabbed some delicious pizza and sub lunch at Roman Wheel. Then we checked out Shady Lane Cellars on our ride back. Beautiful views and great wine. Stop at Leo Creek Preserve right on the trail! Beautiful & peaceful..
we would love to ride with Riding Electric again !!!

4 adults road ebikes and rode the Leelanau trail to Suttons Bay and back. The trail is is great and an easy ride , about 14 miles each way. The owner went over all the instructions on using the bikes. They come with a water bottle holder and twin saddle bags along w a helmet. We ate at Hop Lot brewery at the south end of Suttons Bay (great place) and did a wine tasting at Shady Lane Cellers just off the trail (had great live music). Our reservation was at 10am and we returned the bikes at 2pm. The rental shop is next to the trail. A beautiful day of biking.

My wife and I did the 6 hour ride. We “rode” all the way to Suttons Bay and made all of the winery stops. Bikes were great and easy to operate under the influence . Weather was great. Scenery was great. Would recommend this company and definitely will make this a stop.

This company is situated right on the Tart Trail, making access to the trail so convenient. The owner is very accommodating and makes sure you know all you need to know about the ebikes. We got the bikes for 6 hours and rode up to Sutton's Bay, had lunch, shopped around, went to the beach, and then rode back. The weather was gorgeous, as is the trail, and we had a wonderful and fun day. Highly recommend it!

Our bikes were ready and waiting for us yesterday and what fun! The bikes are awesome, and after riding 30 miles they still half their charge. The Leelenau trail to Suttons Bay was beautiful and very well maintained. Last but not least, Trevor gave us excellent instruction, making sure that we were comfortable on the bikes. I highly recommend riding bikes from Ridin Electric!

We road 4 e-bikes to trek the Leelanau Trail up to Suttons Bay and back with our two teenage sons. We all had a blast! The bikes are fun and easy to use. It will be hard to go back to regular bikes! Riding Electric is located right on the trail so it was easy on and off the trail. They gave great instructions on how to get the most of our bikes. Stopped at Lylah’s right next to the trail in Suttons Bay for a quick bite before heading back down the trail. Our boys are already asking to do again.

Riding Electric is a safe, customer-centric e-bike service located directly on the Lealanau Trail. Father and son owned and operated. They use a fleet of Rad Electric bikes, known for their reliability and ease of use. After riding with Riding Electric and the great service we received, an e-bike may be a new addition to our transportation options.

Riding through Riding Electric was an awesome experience! Highly recommend! I'd never ridden an electric bike and when we got there to pick them up, they told us all we needed to know before sending us out on the trails. The trail conveniently runs right past the shop so you really do just get your bike and go. Will definitely be riding from them again!

We had an amazing time with George and Riding Electric. George is as friendly as they come and such a pleasure to talk to. The ride up to Suttons Bay and back is beautiful and fun with the wineries along the way. We stopped at 3 of them for drinks and eats. Only wish that we’d also taken a peak at the bay while we were there! Bikes are super easy to ride, have storage saddle bags on the bag, and are quick to lock up at each stop. We absolutely had a wonderful time and will be back!

Such a great experience! We reserved online and our bikes were ready when we arrived. We rode them all the way to the end of the Tart trail. Highly recommend. Can’t wait to own our own ebikes some day. It’s a great way to see how fun they are to ride and enjoy northern Michigan!

Excellent service!! This process and service is top notch. We road the e-bikes for the family to take a trip to Suttons Bay and back. Their shop is located right next to the Cherry Bend Trail head. Easy and convenient spot to hop on and off the trail for our trip. When we arrived, the bikes were ready and George did a fantastic job at explaining the mechanics of the bikes to get everyone comfortable on the 70lb bike. They even did their homework on upgrading to a better seat quality from the original manufacturer and the bike had all the bells and whistles! Beautiful scenery and peaceful ride along the TART Trail. The e-bikes made it a breeze to ride to Suttons Bay and back and allowed us to enjoy the beauty more! When we arrived back to the shop from our trip, Trevor greeted us and was very kind and friendly. Locals and visitors, I highly recommend experiencing e-bikes with this company! They go above and beyond in service.

Right on the Tart trail, we took the electric bikes up to Suttons Bay to spend the afternoon. It was a great time and very easy to use for first timers. We look forward to doing it again!

Fun experience. The owner, Matt, did a great job of explaining the electric bike’s features and made it very simple. The business is located just steps from the trail. We rode up to Sutton’s Bay, had lunch and rode back. 4 hours was just enough time. Highly recommend doing this. It was an exhilarating ride and one of the highlights of our trip to the area.

Wow!! What an amazing experience!!
We had a blast. Matt was super thorough as he explained the e bike’s features. The bikes were beautifully equipped with mirrors, bells, saddle bags, cell phone holders and water bottle cages. The shop was conveniently located right on the TART trail. We rode up to Suttons Bay and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and made a pit stop at Farm Club and Hop Lot. We highly recommend Riding Electric for visitors and locals alike. We’ll be back!!

What better way to experience the beauty of the Leelenau Peninsula and Northern Michigan’s fall colors than scooting along on e bikes! Our family was impressed with the flexibility and friendliness of the proprietor and the quality of the bikes. The trail is excellently marked and the winery and brewery stops along the way made for the perfect autumn activity! We will be back!

My wife and I loved our experience at Riding Electric. The staff was friendly, the rates were very reasonable, and the bikes were in top notch condition. Plus their location is literally a few feet from the start of the Leelanau Trail. The trail is amazing and easy to navigate. We are so glad we found Riding Electric and used them for our e-bike trip!

Enjoyed our bike trip so much, and would recommend Riding Electric to anyone who is looking for a fun way to explore wineries / breweries and beautiful scenery.

We love it here. The people (father and son) could not be nicer. The bikes are in really great shape and very cool and powerful. The location is right on the Leelanau Trail - 17 miles of ultimate bike riding. I can think of no better place to ride an ebike. Easy for all skill levels and probably the most beautiful sights I will see all year long. You'll see orchards and vineyards and farms... tons of animal sightings and most of it shaded.

Easy in-and-out in terms of parking. You park your car in their parking lot, walk 10 steps to the bikes and staff - get a quick walk thru of the bikes and you are off... directly on to the trail. From their parking lot to the trail. It cannot be any more convenient.

They also offer guided boat tours that include some ebiking and food - so ask about that one too...

I wanted to introduce my wife to ebike riding and this place delivered the experience perfectly. The Rad bikes we road were powerful with lots of stamina. I recommend riding a second battery and you can go 45+ miles. I got 25 miles out of my battery and I weigh almost 300. We went 30+ miles and we never switched the battery on my wife's bike.

The route was all paved with plenty to see and lots of nice small town shops galore in Sutton. We passed vineyards, farms, beautiful homes, woods, creeks, a d even crossed a bridge.

The prices are very reasonable and the bikes won't disappoint. We rode the trail which was accessible from their spot.

Overall, my wife enjoyed her first experience riding ebikes and couldn't believe we rode 30 miles.

We had such a great experience with Riding Electric. I’m convinced there is no better way to visit Leelanau’s winery’s. It was a super simple process to ride the e bikes, and their warehouse is located right at the trailhead. It was so fun to soak up beautiful views on the trail, while easily accessing Shady Lane, Mawby, Sutton Bay Ciders, and Hop Lot Brewing. There are some pretty big hills leading up to Mawby and Sutton Bay Ciders, so we really enjoyed having the power assist from the E-bike. The staff at riding electric were super friendly and helpful and provided a map with suggested stops. 100% recommend to anybody wanting to visit Leelanau wineries… the experience was WELL WORTH the rental cost. I want to come back with more friends in the future.

We absolutely loved our experience riding e-bikes from Riding Electric! We were able to get right onto the TART trail and enjoy an afternoon exploring the wineries, cider houses, and breweries of Leelanau and Sutton’s Bay. The bikes were fast and easy to ride, making it easy to get out to Sutton’s Bay and back to the shop with plenty of time for stops along the way. We highly recommend Riding Electric!

We were able to reserve two e-bikes on-line, very easy to navigate the website. George met us as soon as we arrived and thoroughly explained the operation, etc. The bikes are a little heavy, but once you are riding them, it's a breeze. It's marvelous to cover so much more terrain than if completely people-powered. We rode from the rental site to Suttons Bay and back, with plenty of time to shop and enjoy a wine tasting along the way, all within our 4-hour rental. Gorgeous scenery all the way!

I recently lost my dad and decided to take a trip to TC for Father’s Day weekend to keep our minds busy.. this father son duo were awesome! My youngest son is 8 and too small to ride by himself the owner brought out a seat he made for his granddaughter for us to use it was perfect. The trail was beautiful we rode all the way to Sutton Bay this was by far my favorite part of the whole trip. I do recommend buying extra batteries we ran out on our way back I thought we’d end up walking them back and my first attempt at family vacation without my Dad would be ruined but when I called to tell them we ran out of battery they came and brought us new ones right away. They really took care of everything we needed. We will definitely be back again!

I'm a retiree and this was my first experience with an electric bike. George of Riding Electric (RE) made it a great one. I brought my own helmet and bag, and was then surprised to see that RE furnished helmet, panniers, locking cable, horn, and mirror. George gave a thorough explanation of how to use the bike and suggested trails to go on. Very satisfied with their service.

We had a lot of fun on these electric bikes. George was very friendly and helpful. The bike trail is beautiful. You will get to experience the natural landscape and still travel a good distance with minimal effort. You can go at a leisurely pace or whiz along at 20mph. Hop A Lot brewery and restaurant in Leelanau is a great destination for your bike ride. There are also a couple very nice wineries along the path. Or, if you are more of a city person, you can head into TC where there are myriad things to do and see. We did both!

We had an amazingly fun time on the bike trail today on RAD e-bikes from Riding Electric. Great service. Nice lunch in Sutton’s Bay and a stop at Shady Lane Winery. Perfect. We will definitely do it again.