In this episode of Adventure Amps, host Mike explores the magic of multi-day e-bike tours—the perfect mix of adventure, comfort, and discovery. Whether you’re coasting through desert canyons or rolling past jazz clubs, these guided tours take the stress out of planning so you can just ride, relax, and experience the world.

Mike shares pro tips for planning your first e-bike tour, from smart packing to pacing yourself and embracing the little detours that make every trip unforgettable. You’ll also get a taste of four incredible e-bike cities—Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami, and Nashville—each offering its own rhythm, flavor, and scenery.

Plus, don’t miss this episode’s micro-moment, a stunning ride through Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park, where ancient petroglyphs and Martian landscapes meet modern e-biking freedom.

And finally, Mike delivers a lighthearted rant about “parking lot purgatory” (every e-biker’s nightmare) and how guided tours make that frustration vanish.

Whether you’re a seasoned rider or an adventure newbie, this episode will inspire you to travel lighter, ride farther, and find joy in every mile.

• (00:01:14) - Planning your Tour
• (00:03:40) - What to bring
• (00:05:04) - City Highlights
• (00:07:24) - Micro Moment: Valley of the Fire
• (00:09:54) - Making the most of the Tour
• (00:12:26) - Rant: Parking Lot Purgatory

In this episode of Adventure AMPS, host Mike gears up for VeloSwap, Colorado’s biggest bike swap and expo, alongside special guest Ashley from Bicycle Colorado. Together, they explore what makes this long-standing event a Colorado cycling tradition — from e-bike innovation to kids’ rodeos, used gear treasure hunts, and the wild energy of the test ride zone.

Ashley shares behind-the-scenes insights on Bicycle Colorado’s mission to make biking safer and more accessible statewide, while Mike brings his trademark humor, real-world e-bike advice, and a few “ghostly” tales from Denver’s Cherry Creek Trail.

Join Bicycle Colorado

https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/

In this episode of Adventure AMPS, host Mike gears up for VeloSwap, Colorado’s biggest bike swap and expo, alongside special guest Ashley from Bicycle Colorado. Together, they explore what makes this long-standing event a Colorado cycling tradition — from e-bike innovation to kids’ rodeos, used gear treasure hunts, and the wild energy of the test ride zone.

Ashley shares behind-the-scenes insights on Bicycle Colorado’s mission to make biking safer and more accessible statewide, while Mike brings his trademark humor, real-world e-bike advice, and a few “ghostly” tales from Denver’s Cherry Creek Trail.

Join Bicycle Colorado

https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/

• (00:00:48) - The history and evolution of VeloSwap (since 1989!)
• (00:09:56) - Tips for buying used E-bikes: battery, motor, etc
• (00:12:44) - Tips for buying New E-bikes: fit, feel and fun
• (00:15:40) - Micro Moment: Cherry Creek Trail
• (00:18:28) - Best way to test ride bikes
• (00:20:52) - Rant: test ride areas, fun or folly
• (00:23:48) - VeloSwap: not just bikes but all kinds of gear