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Bike Tour Vacations has provided fun-filled tours in the Great Lakes region since 2011!

We’ve grown from a few tours in Michigan, to touring on all 5 Great Lakes plus ventures into Missouri, Kentucky, and Florida, and exploring America’s great waterways.

Tours to suit just about everyone…

Weekend and week-long tours through some of the Midwest’s most scenic spots. Take a closer look at our offerings on our BIKE TOURS page.

Tour Chief Jim has been cycling his entire life, first around the neighborhood, then on to bike racing and endurance events, and most recently as a tourist. Jim grew up in Duluth and has lived in Michigan since 1990, giving him a thorough background in the geography and history of the region. Jim is a cheese-maker, and you might sample some when he’s on tour. You’ll see Jim on the Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota Tours, plus on Niagara Shores and the Katy Trail! 

For the lucky few, Marianne will be staffing with Jim on your tour. She’s the smart one at home, and loves to be along on-tour when her schedule allows. She selects her tours carefully, and is looking at Beer Brats & Cheese, followed by the Northern Rail Trail Tours

Jordan Buzzy adds some youth to our staff, leading our U.P. tours at Pictured Rocks, and helping to create the new Hiawatha Gravel Adventure Tour. Jordan had lived in the U.P. and understand the needs of our tour guests. Jordan has leadership skills helpful in making the tours flow smoothly.

Jackson Farley is an energetic guy who leads tours in the Upper Penninsula. He went to school at Northern Michigan and is our resident bike mechanic. You’ll often find Jack helping riding push through the harder parts of the ride or bringing up the sag wagon.