“Anytime you’re tired and done, just get in,” says Tyler, gesturing toward the support van. Tyler is my bike guide for the next week, and this is exactly the reassurance I need to hear. Months earlier, swept up in New Year’s resolution enthusiasm to be more active on holidays, I’d impulsively signed myself up for a cycling tour of Nova Scotia’s Fundy Coast with Freewheeling Adventures . Now, standing beside my bike with helmet in hand, that burst of January optimism feels slightly overwhelming.

Thankfully, I had the foresight to opt for an e-bike to take the pressure off. It turns out I was onto something. E-biking is now the fourth most popular trending adventure activity according to the 2025 Adventure Travel Trends & Insights report.

“E-bikes are quickly gaining popularity over

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