Do I need prior e-bike experience to join the tour?

No experience is necessary, but riders should be comfortable on a standard bike and can request a practice ride before setting out.

How difficult is the Joy Ride E-Bike Tour?

The ride is rated easy thanks to pedal-assist bikes and mostly paved roads with manageable hills.

Are helmets provided with the bike rental?

Yes, every rider receives a helmet that must be worn during the tour.

What is the maximum group size for the tour?

Tours host up to six participants to maintain an intimate and manageable group dynamic.

Can I bring children on the tour?

The minimum age is 16, or 16 with a parent or guardian. Riders must meet height and weight requirements.

What should I bring with me on the ride?

Wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and bring a light layer for changing weather.

Joy Ride E-Bike Tour with Mysterious Harbor Tours

Boothbay Harbor, Maine, stands as a rugged coastal jewel where verdant spruce forests collide with the roiling Atlantic. Mysterious Harbor Tours offers the Joy Ride E-Bike Tour, a 1.5-hour journey that unlocks this peninsula’s raw beauty with ease and accessibility. Perfect for riders seeking laid-back adventure, this tour covers approximately 9 miles of mixed terrain featuring gentle hills, paved roads, and quiet neighborhoods.

The trip begins at Pedego Electric Bikes in Boothbay Harbor, where guides fit riders with ready-to-go Pedego e-bikes boasting pedal assist and throttle controls. This technology turns the area’s rolling hills into a smooth, effortless glide. The route includes natural highlights like Apalachee Pond along the Wawenock Indian trail and panoramic lookouts on Spruce Point, where lighthouse and island-dotted ocean views dominate the horizon.

Art lovers will relish the stop at Villard Studios, the last working studio of the historic 1901 Commonwealth Art Colony. Here, riders witness a rare woodblock print demonstration by resident artists whose work is part of NYC’s Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection. Historic Sprucewold resort’s 1920s log cabins and the tree-lined Barrett Park add cultural texture, contrasting the maritime working waterfront alive with lobster boats and ferries.

Mysterious Harbor Tours sets itself apart through intimate group sizes (max six), expert local guides, and a sensory-focused approach that balances natural scenery with creative heritage. Wildlife sightings can include deer, osprey, and wild turkeys, framing the ride as both an outdoor and cultural immersion. Whether you’re new to e-biking or seeking a refreshing coastal outing off the beaten path, this tour offers a unique vantage point on the Boothbay Peninsula’s character and charm.