E-Bike the Vines Winery Tour: Leelanau Trail, Michigan

Ride between vineyards and taste at five stops without the strain of hills

E-Bike the Vines is a self-guided winery tour along Michigan's Leelanau Trail using pedal-assist e-bikes, stopping at up to five wineries for tastings and a catered lunch overlooking the vines. The tour runs from late morning to mid-afternoon, and a support team handles flat tires and wine transport so you travel at your own pace. Tasting fees at each winery are separate from the tour price.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike winery tour and tastings

• Start e-bike tour at 11:00 AM
• Taste wines at Black Star vineyards
• Taste elegant wines with vineyard views
• Sample Michigan's best sparkling wines
• Enjoy cider flight with West Bay view
• Have catered lunch overlooking vines
• Tour ends between 3:30 and 5:00 PM

The experience

How do you get between five Michigan wineries without pedaling uphill? The e-bikes do most of the work. You ride Aventon pedal-assist bikes along the Leelanau Trail, a scenic route through vineyards and orchards, stopping at Black Star Farms for award-winning wines, a second winery overlooking rolling vineyards, a third known for sparkling wines, and a cider house with views of West Bay. The support team stays available throughout the day. If a tire goes flat or you need help carrying bottles, they handle it.

Lunch arrives at one of the stops: locally made sandwiches, fresh fruit, chips and chocolate, served overlooking the vines and tailored to any dietary needs you mention. The whole day runs roughly 4.5 hours, from 11 a.m. to between 3:30 and 5 p.m., so you set the pace at each winery and decide how long to linger. Because it's self-guided, you're not following a group schedule. You move when you're ready.

Tasting fees at each winery run around $10 per stop and are not included in the tour price, so budget accordingly. You'll need to be at least 18 and have moderate fitness to handle the ride, even with pedal assist. The e-bikes make hills manageable, but the day still involves sustained cycling. The trail is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options exist nearby if you need an alternative to riding.

What’s included

• Pedal-assist Aventon e-bike for the day.
• catered lunch with locally made sandwiches, fresh fruit, chips and chocolate, adjusted for dietary needs.
• support team available for flat tire repairs and wine transport throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Grand Traverse Bike Tours

Is this one for you?This tour suits riders who want to visit multiple wineries without the physical toll of pedaling hills, and who prefer moving at their own pace rather than following a group schedule. The self-guided format means you linger as long as you like at each stop, though you'll need moderate fitness and a willingness to spend 4.5 hours on the bike.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I taste wine at every stop on the Leelanau Trail e-bike tour?

You visit up to five wineries, each with tastings available. Black Star Farms offers award-winning wines and vineyard views; a second stop overlooks rolling vineyards; a third specializes in sparkling wines; and a cider house provides flights with West Bay views. Tasting fees are around $10 per winery and paid separately from the tour.

What happens if I get a flat tire or need help carrying wine bottles?

A support team is available throughout the day to handle flat tires, transport wine purchases, and provide assistance as needed. You don't have to manage logistics alone.

Is the catered lunch included, and does it accommodate dietary restrictions?

Lunch is included and served overlooking the vineyards. It consists of locally made sandwiches, fresh fruit, chips and chocolate, and the tour accommodates dietary restrictions when you book.

How long does the e-bike tour take, and what time does it start?

The tour runs from 11 a.m. to approximately 3:30–5 p.m., totaling around 4.5 hours. Because it's self-guided, you control the pace at each winery, so the end time depends on how long you spend at each stop.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to do this tour?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The pedal-assist e-bikes make cycling through vineyards manageable, but the day involves sustained riding. You must be at least 18 years old to participate.