Guided tours offer convenience, expert knowledge, and reduced hassle, while independent travel provides unparalleled freedom, flexibility, and a personalized experience. The best choice depends on personal preferences, budget, travel experience, and risk tolerance. A blend of both can offer the benefits of each, allowing for structured exploration combined with spontaneous adventure.

Should I do a Guided Tour or just rent bikes?

Guided Tour Advantages

Hassle-free planning: Tour operators handle logistics, including transportation, accommodations, and scheduling.
Expert guidance: Guides provide local knowledge, historical context, and insights often missed when traveling alone.
Comprehensive coverage: Tours often efficiently cover major attractions and highlight points of interest you might otherwise miss.
Safety and security: Tour groups can offer a sense of security, especially in unfamiliar or challenging environments, and may reduce mishaps.
Social connections: For extroverted travelers, guided tours offer opportunities to meet other like-minded people.

Independent Travel Advantages

Complete freedom and flexibility:You set your own pace, choose where to go, what to see, and how long to stay
Personalized experiences:You can tailor your itinerary to your specific interests and budget
Potential for lower cost: Independent travel can often be more budget-friendly, especially if you are cost-conscious or have a higher travel experience.
Deeper cultural immersion:Greater independence allows for more spontaneous interactions with locals and more authentic experiences.
Autonomy and spontaneity:You can wander, discover hidden gems, and deviate from a plan when something interesting arises.

When to Choose Which

Choose a guided tour if: you prefer structured, hassle-free travel, want to see a lot in a limited time, are nervous about foreign languages or navigating independently, or are visiting a region that requires a guide. Guided tours can show you a lot and plant seeds for what you want to investigate further.
Choose independent travel if: you enjoy the planning process, have a block of time, want to set your own pace, prefer to make spontaneous decisions, or seek deep cultural immersion. You might end up somewhere unexpected, unsafe or not bike friendly, it is not always easy to tell where to go on your own.

Ready to book, what tour should I choose?

Colorado eBike Tours offers three main types of e-bike tours: Signature Tours, Private Tours, and Team Outings/Corporate Events. Signature tours are classic scenic rides for small groups, private tours are customizable experiences for friends and families, and team outings focus on strengthening bonds through shared exploration for corporate groups.

Signature Electric Bike Tour

Experience Colorado’s natural beauty on our signature eBike tour, led by a knowledgeable local guide. Ride along scenic bike paths on a two-hour adventure designed to create lasting memories. Tours run daily, both in the morning and afternoon, and can be booked easily online.

Perfect for groups of 2 to 12, this is our most popular tour for good reason—set routes and times, unforgettable views, and a fun, active way to explore.

Bringing Kids?
No problem!

Ages 14+ can ride their own bike (minimum height around 5’2”, but inseam is more important).
Ages 5–13 can ride on a cargo bike with an adult—just call ahead to reserve. #720-724-8080
Each rider needs a booking to have their own bike.
Please note: we are unable to safely accommodate infants.

Ready to Ride? Book your tour Now!

Private eBike Tours

Explore at your own pace, own time and personalized location stops. Ideal for larger families, a group of friends, or special occasions (think bachelorette, bachelor party, class reunion event, memorial celebration). This custom tour lets you enjoy the exclusivity and personal touch that only a private setting can offer. It’s your unique journey, crafted to ensure you experience the best of Colorado’s landscapes and bike paths. Same policy for children as state above. Learn more about Private Tours & email or call to book.

Team Outings eBike Tour

Our corporate tour is designed to foster teamwork and provide an accessible adventure experience. This outing combines the excitement of exploring new terrains with the opportunity to strengthen bonds outside the office. It’s an innovative way to motivate and reward your team, offering an unforgettable adventure in the great outdoors. Want to learn more (check out the articles telling you more)? Fill out the inquiry form at the bottom of our Team Outing page and we will get back to you soon. Booking is done over email or phone.

FAQs For Booking

Where do tours start? The meeting point will be clearly listed in your confirmation email after booking. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early for check-in and setup.
What if it rains? We ride rain or shine! However, in the case of severe weather (lightning, heavy storms), we may cancel or reschedule your tour for safety. You’ll be notified as early as possible.
Do I need prior E-biking experience? Do you know how to ride a bike? Great. Our eBikes are easy to use, and your guide will give a brief safety demo before we begin. You will get to test ride before the tour begins. Riders should be comfortable on a bike and able to ride for 2 hours.
How long is the tour? Tours run approximately 2 hours, including stops and sightseeing.