TRAILSIDE BIKE CENTER on the LAMOILLE VALLEY RAIL TRAIL!
19 Creamery St. - Johnson, VT
Vermont E-BIKE Rentals, Tours and Sales!
E-BIKE TOURS
Biking in Vermont is a 4 season adventure!
All of our ebike tours begin and end at our trailside bike center in Johnson, Vt. To rent bikes for other sections of the LVRT visit see our Rail Trail Shuttle page.
SPRING/SUMMER ADVENTURE TOUR
Available April through mid September
($60) plus tax & CC fees - Half Day (4 hr)
($75) plus tax & CC fees - Full Day (8 hr)
93 miles of adventure! Choose yours on the car-free Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, packed with breathtaking mountain scenery, wild river plains, rolling farm fields and villages full of food, brews and amenities. Our self-guided Summer Adventure Tours are designed to be flexible and give you plenty of time to explore the best parts of the trail on one of our comfortable electric bikes at your own pace. Our Full Day tour allows guests to spend the day traveling this scenic trail and enjoy shopping, dining, brewery hopping, swimming, fishing, site seeing and more! There are many Vermont shops, restaurants, breweries, art galleries, history trails and other recreation accessible from the trail and you have the freedom to decide where you want to go and what you want to see/do. The scenery, birding opportunities and wildlife views beyond the village destination hubs offer a heartbreakingly beautiful experience for Vermonters and visitors alike! Our Half Day tour is great for those looking to travel to the next town over for a lunch ride and dine or exploration and shopping before turning around and returning to our bike center. The Adventure Tour includes a local trail Ride Guide sent to you in advance in your confirmation email with all the amenities, trail information and attractions for day trips in the central portion of the rail trail. Our E-bikes provide a smooth ride that allows plenty of energy for adventure for all ages 10-100! Try picnicking by the river or on a scenic area of the trail. Take a dip in a classic Vermont swimming hole. Plan your day around some shopping and dining or bike as much of this beautiful trail as you can fit into your tour time!
EBIKES AND BOATS TOUR
Available Memorial Day through Mid September
($105) plus tax & CC fees - 4.5 hr tour
This unique self-guided tour combines both of the best outdoor activities in Vermont and makes for a great half-day adventure for the whole family! The tour includes a scenic E-bike ride on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail with an equally grand canoe excursion down the Lamoille River with Vermont Canoe and Kayak. Begin your journey on the rail trail in Johnson and pedal your way following the river all the way to the riverbank headquarters of VT Canoe and Kayak in Jeffersonville. From there you'll park your bike, get outfitted with your boat (canoe or kayak) and be dropped off upriver, floating your way back to your E-bike transportation for the day! Following your paddle you'll enjoy a leisurely E-bike ride back to your car. All equipment (E-bike, helmet, canoe or kayak, life jacket, paddle) will be provided for you. Pedal then paddle on this ultimate Vermont adventure! *Or pedal and redeem paddle voucher separately any day of the week within 7 days of purchase.
SELF-GUIDED EBIKE AND BREW TOUR
Available April through November Wed, Fri & Sat
($70) plus tax & CC fees - 5 hour tour
Beer and Bikes, two of man's greatest inventions! We bring the two together with an adventure EBike tour that includes stops at three local, yet national breweries, Rock Art Brewery, Lost Nation Brewery and Ten Bends Beer, all from the seat of your electric bike! This tour combines the best of our scenic tours and is almost exclusively on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. We offer this unique tour until the snow flies. If you want to enjoy the breweries at your own time and pace, perhaps grab a bite to eat while you're at Lost Nation or any of the other great eateries on and nearby the trail then this is the option for you! Guests receive a local Ride Guide and Brew Tour Itinerary emailed in advance with easy navigational info and all the details/history of the breweries you'll be visiting, and you may explore and sample at your leisure. This tour is also offered GUIDED June through October!
GUIDED EBIKE AND BREW TOUR
Available June through mid October
Offered @ 12:00PM ($85) plus tax & CC fees (price does not include guide gratuity) 4.5 hr tour
(Minimum of 4 people) Beer and Bikes, two of man's greatest inventions! We bring the two together with an adventure EBike tour that includes stops at three local, yet national breweries, Rock Art Brewery, Lost Nation Brewery and Ten Bends Beer, all from the seat of your electric bike! This tour combines the best of our scenic tours and is almost exclusively on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. Our local guides will not only show you the way but will entertain you with local insight and trail history along the way. You and your crew will be able to sample Vermont beer, and enjoy an appetizer! Our guides know all the secrets of the trail and hidden sites along the way, as well as a wealth of knowledge on the brews you'll be enjoying and are there to show you a good time and keep you on time! Perfect for larger groups or those looking to focus on FUN!
VT BACKROADS EBIKE TOUR
Available May through October
($60) plus tax & CC fees (4 hr) Self Guided
($75) plus tax & CC fees (4 hr) Guided (Minimum 4 people)
Vermont is big on adventure and the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is a great place to spend the day but also a hub for all things biking in the area. For our returning riders or those looking for more riding options in the area our Backroads Bike Tours are designed to bring you from the valley to the hills with stunning scenery, exceptional ride routes and local sites that will have your feeling like (or wanting to be) a local. We ride up from the valley to elevation for some panoramic views of the mountains, add a few swimming holes, covered bridges and picnic spots to your customized ride route that you can bike at your own pace. This tour is available for both EBikes and non-EBikes with your choice of a GUIDED or Self-Guided Ride. Rides still start and end at our trailside bike center and routes can be customized from 20 to 30+ miles to meet your needs. Route, map, and turn by turn directions are all provided for your trip so you can relax and enjoy the ride.
FOLIAGE ADVENTURE TOUR
Available daily Sept. 15 - Oct. 31
($60) plus tax & CC fees - Half day (4 hr)
($75) plus tax & CC fees - Full day (7 hr)
Leaf peep in a whole new way! Lamoille Valley Bike Tours invites you to step out of your car and onto a comfortable electric bike to view the spectacular beauty of Vermont’s foliage up close and personal with a self guided E-bike adventure on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. This 93 mile car-free trail sports a working farm landscape, sweeping fields of flowers, beautiful and wild river plain, and breathtaking mountainous scenery in the summer. Come Fall the brilliant colors of Autumn’s foliage add to this for an unforgettable experience! Our self-guided Foliage Adventure Tours are designed to be flexible and give you the opportunity to explore the best parts of the trail at your own pace. Our Full Day tour allows guests to spend the day traveling this scenic trail and enjoy shopping, dining, brewery hopping, fishing, and site seeing. Ride beyond the village destination hubs for incredible foliage scenery, birding opportunities and wildlife views! Our Half Day tour is great for those looking to travel to the next town over for a lunch ride and dine or exploration and shopping before turning around and returning to our bike center. The Adventure Tour includes a trail Ride Guide emailed in advance with all the amenities, trail information and attractions. Our E-bikes provide a smooth ride that allows plenty of energy for adventure for all ages 10-100! Try picnicking by the river or on a scenic area of the trail. Plan your day around some shopping and dining or bike as much of the trail as you can fit into your tour time and catch as much of those foliage views as possible!
*This time of year can be a bit chilly in VT, especially in the mornings. Thick layers, windproof outer layers and gloves are highly recommended to keep you cozy while you ride!
NAKED NOVEMBER ADVENTURE TOUR
($60) plus tax & CC fees - Half day (4 hr)
($75) plus tax & CC fees - Full day (7 hr)
Come see it undressed! The car-free Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is packed with breathtaking mountain scenery, wild river plains, rolling farm fields and travels through 4 quaint Vermont villages. When the leaves have fallen and before the snow flies the scenery opens up to reveal a whole new landscape and this fantastic trail can still be enjoyed by ebike! Our Adventure Tours are designed to be flexible and give you plenty of time to explore the best parts of the trail at your own pace. We will provide a Ride Guide full of information about the LVRT and the many shops and restaurants accessible from the trail and you have the freedom to decide where you want to go and what you want to see. Our EBikes provide a smooth pedal assisted ride leaving your with plenty of energy for your adventures! Plan your day around some shopping and dining at any of the authentic Vermont shops, cafes, restaurants and breweries located right on or nearby the trail.
*Bundle up for this adventure to keep you cozy while you ride! We recommend layers, winter outerwear, and gloves.
WINTER FIRESIDE FAT TIRE EBIKE TOUR
Available Monday through Saturday Dec. 1 - March 31
($75) plus tax & CC fees
Up to 6 people
Enjoy the snow and winter in a whole new way! Our fat tire electric bike rides are an outdoor activity for skiers and non-skiers alike. Ride the car-free Lamoille Valley Rail Trail taking in the natural beauty of the freshly fallen snow, scenic mountains, and river valleys covered in white from the seat of your electric fat bike. Explore the Vermont outdoors or plan a visit to one of the four villages along the trail where you can experience VT food, art, and shopping opportunities! Travel the LVRT by bike and visit one of the local breweries along the trail! We’ve got a variety of biking options for those looking to expand their winter adventure horizons. (Skiing/snowmobile type outfits are recommended and gloves vs. mittens are required for shifting gears). LVBT follows a strict conditions policy and reserves the right to offer alternative routes based on conditions and/or may cancel tours based on temps/weather/riding conditions.
($60) plus tax Half day (4 hr)
($75) plus tax Full day (7 hr)
Come see it undressed! The car-free Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is packed with breathtaking mountain scenery, wild river plains, rolling farm fields and travels through 4 quaint Vermont villages. When the leaves have fallen and before the snow flies the scenery opens up to reveal a whole new landscape and this fantastic trail can still be enjoyed by ebike! Our Adventure Tours are designed to be flexible and give you plenty of time to explore the best parts of the trail at your own pace. We will provide a Ride Guide full of information about the LVRT and the many shops and restaurants accessible from the trail and you have the freedom to decide where you want to go and what you want to see. Our EBikes provide a smooth pedal assisted ride leaving your with plenty of energy for your adventures! Plan your day around some shopping and dining at any of the authentic Vermont shops, cafes, restaurants and breweries located right on or nearby the trail.
*Bundle up for this adventure to keep you cozy while you ride! We recommend layers, winter outerwear, and gloves.