Scenic Cycling

Journey along the Leelanau Trail, overlooking rolling vineyards and scenic orchards.

Local Wine

Stop for a wine tasting provided by Shady Lane Cellars.

Unique Sailing

Enjoy a 2-3 hour sail along beautiful Grand Traverse Bay aboard a 77’ Gaff Rigged Tall Ship Schooner.

Gourmet Eats 

Toast to the day onboard your sail with wine and craft beer, and enjoy a memorable dinner presented by Raduno.

PEDAL THE SCENIC

LEELANAU TRAIL

Enjoy a leisurely cycle along the Leelanau Trail that overlooks rolling vineyards and beautiful Michigan orchards.

ENJOY A WINE TASTING AT

SHADY LANE CELLARS

Pedal the scenic Leelanau trail, take a break overlooking the vineyards, enjoy a wine tasting, and sail back along the beautiful Grand Traverse Bay.

FEATURING A CATERED DINNER FROM

RADUNO of TRAVERSE CITY

BIKE & SAIL

This tour is pure Michigan at its finest!
​Guided Group 1-Day Biking and Sailing Tour

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Pedal the scenic Leelanau Trail, take a break overlooking the vineyards, enjoy a wine tasting, then continue the trail to Traverse City. Sail the Grand Traverse Bay back in style with dinner on board featuring locally renowned Raduno restaurant's dishes paired with local wines. This tour captures the best of what Traverse City and Northern Michigan have to offer. Unique to Grand Traverse Bike Tours, this tour is sure to be the highlight of your summer! 

This adventure is led by our knowledgable local guides and begins at our shop in Suttons Bay. We embark down the paved Leelanau Trail into Traverse City, passing farms, orchards, and vineyards along the way. About halfway into our journey, we make a detour at Shady Lane Cellars for a guided wine tasting paired with chef-selected charcuterie and cheese. Following our pleasant detour, we hop back on our bikes for our last leg into Traverse City.

Arriving at the pier, we have a moment to change and get ready for our sail back. This is all thanks to our support van, which has transported all of your personal belongings that weren’t needed for the bike ride!

Following an intro from the captain and crew prior to embarking we toast to the day with local wine and craft beer. As we set sail, your tour guides will transform into servers. On our tour back from Grand Traverse Bay we will enjoy a dinner hosted by Traverse City's Raduno restruant. Prepare to be wowed by Chef Silverman's authentic and passionate approach to food, influenced by her remarkable career as a chef in Italy. She will mesmerize your taste buds with an artfully paired farm-to-table meal on board the ship. It will be a dinner to remember! 

For those of you who are interested in sailing there will be various opportunities to help the crew rig the sails, amongst other tasks. Enjoy this once in a lifetime opportunity to join the sailing team on Lake Michigan--bragging rights included! 
 
The tour will finish back in Suttons Bay after the 2.5 hour sail and tour of Grand Traverse Bay. Join us for this truly unique experience!
Tour Includes:
  • Bike & helmet rental
  • Knowledgeable local guides
  • 2 hr Guided bicycle ride along the scenic Leelanau Trail 
  • Guided wine tasting at Shady Lane Cellars paired with charcuterie & cheese​
  • 2-3 hour sail along Grand Traverse Bay on the Inland Seas Education Association 77’ Gaff Rigged Tall Ship Schooner 
  • Gourmet dinner by Raduno of Traverse City
  • ​Wine & craft beer on the Schooner Sailboat
  • Souvenir water bottle
  • Van support (wine purchase pickup and gear transport)
  • Roadside assistance

  • *Special dietary needs can be met.

​Tour Dates: 

Saturday, June 17, 2023
Saturday, August 26, 2023

​ $209 per person​
 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Arrive around 1:00 p.m. - start riding at 1:30 p.m.
Finish 7:00-8:00 p.m. depending on sailing conditions
Trip Details:
  • Please arrive at our shop in Suttons Bay around 1:00 p.m. to get fitted on our bikes. We will start pedaling at 1:30 p.m.
  • Our winery visit to Shady Lane Cellars will be approximately 1 hour. We encourage you to bring your ID, cash, and a credit card in case you find some wines you enjoy. Wine purchases will be transported back to our shop for pick up after the tour.
  • We recommend packing a backpack/small piece of luggage containing comfortable clothes, footwear, light jacket, a windbreaker, along with any camera equipment, binoculars, necessary medications or anything else you desire for your sail back.​
  • Wine tasting and drinks on the ship are included, but tips for servers and your tour guides are greatly appreciated!
Tour Participant Policy
All reservations must be made for participants ages 21 or older. ID verification will be required for all tour guests at the winery and boat.

Cancellation Policy
Full pre-payment is required to confirm your reservation. Cancellations made 72 hours before the start of the tour are allowed for a full refund. Cancellations made during the 72 hours before the tour are subject to a $25/person admin fee. Cancellations made during the 24 hours before the tour are subject to a $55/person admin fee.

Weather Policy
We have you covered in the small chance of rain. We provide rain jackets and fenders on your bike to keep you as dry as possible. If heavy rain, we have the ability to transport the group to the wineries and boat with our support van. The Inland Seas Schooner is also outfitted with a full supply of rain gear. 
​This trip is only possible thanks to Inland Seas Education Association and the charter of their 77’ Gaff Rigged Tall Ship Schooner. Inland Seas Association is a non-profit that is focused is on protecting the Great Lakes through education. By combining Great Lakes sailing and science they offer hands-on learning for students, adults, and families. Please visit their website to learn more about Inland Seas Education Association and their programs. 

Reservations

Tour Dates:
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Saturday, August 26, 2023

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