2025

Peg and Elise, thank you for such a fun, educational, and all around wonderful adventure. Your kindness, sense of humor and guidance were truly appreciated. You two are rock stars!! Preparing for the Buffalo trip was motivating and got me moving more than I have in years. And on the tour I felt like a kid again going out every day to ride my bike with friends. I’ll be recalling and smiling at the memories for a long time. What you’ve created with Peony is super special.

-Diane S.

I would highly recommend Peony Women’s Bike Tours. I did the Intro To Touring ride and it exceeded all expectations. Peg and Elise are just what you would want as tour guides offering more than just a ride…but an experience and adventure. Will DEFINITELY be joining them again soon!

- Gretchen B

Peony Women's Bike Tours are a great outfit to tour with. Peg Schmidt and Elise are such good planners and pay attention to detail. The biking was not only amazing but the bonding and laughter made this a wonderful experience. It was my first touring experience

- Pat D.

Touring with Peony was a blast! I was hesitant about riding with new people but I ending up making great biking friends! The group was supportive and encouraging and managed to make the 45 mile trip uphill in the rain fun and rewarding. Definitely will book again. Thanks Peony!

- Erin S.

Recently did a tour of the Ghost Town trail with PWBT. Loved every minute of it. Okay, maybe not the uphill climb to Ebensburg but everything else was great. Peg and Elise were very helpful and knowledgeable. The other women on the ride were super supportive and accepting. Will defiantly do another ride!

- Erica P.

I completed the 4 day Buffalo bike tour with Peony Women's Bike Tours. The owners Peg Schmidt and Elise Yun did an excellent job planning everything. Accommodations were perfect, suggestions for meals were spot on and their leading the tour was perfect. Peg and Elise accommodated for everyone’s strengths and weaknesses so that all participants enjoyed themselves. I highly recommend their tours to anyone. Their main goals are to empower women and make us all realize we are able to do a tour at any age!

- Terry R.

I have to give an enthusiastic shout out to these two women for their great depth of knowledge of everything biking , bike touring & bike repair. Not to mention the great camaraderie on the tours I’ve had the pleasure to join. You will not regret signing up for a fun ride with them. You will learn so much & you will ride away with lasting memories of fun and adventure. Whether you are new to biking or a seasoned tourer you will love the experience.

- Deb Y.

I highly recommend touring with Peg and Elise. They keep a great atmosphere on and off the bike. They provide you tips and tricks of how to conquer your first (or second, or third) bike tour and make sure everyone is comfortable. You will definitely leave their tours with confidence and a love for bike touring. Can't wait to join them on another bike tour!

- Katelyn M.

I am seventy-five years old , riding a 25 year old Schwinn hybrid bike. If you are looking for an easy to moderate tour, this Buffalo tour is great. Excellent leaders, beautiful views and good company.

- Pat J.

I joined the Peony Women’s Bike Tour group on the Ghostown Trail ride in August. I can’t recommend this fantastic group enough! I had never biked with a tour group, biked 32 miles in a day, let alone two days in row! I’d never used panniers or done an overnight trip… These were a lot of firsts for me, and Peg and Elise are such fantastic group leaders! Though this was all new to me, I felt prepared enough to take on the challenge! It was amazing to feel so supported and encouraged by all the women in the group. I learned so much and will 100% sign up for another! I feel so accomplished and proud of myself.

- Sarah T.

Peg and Elise were excellent tour leaders. I did the ride with them to West Newton and back last year. At that time, it was to be the longest bike ride I would do and my first bike camping experience. With their guidance and support, I knew that I could complete the ride and have fun along the way. They looked out for the entire group and one would stay back if someone was having bike trouble or needed support. They are a great team and I can't wait to go on another ride with them soon!

- Juliette O.

I recently went on the Intro to Touring ride with Peony Women's Bike Tours. It was so much fun! I was so worried I wouldn't be able to handle the distance, but they made it so easy! The other people on the tour were a lot of fun, too. Never a boring moment! The Airbnb we stayed in overnight was amazing as well. I highly recommend Peony.

- Danielle R.

I wanted to bike the GAP and found Peg and Elise’s company doing the exact trip through a google search. I sent an email asking a few questions and Peg replied immediately.

Our trip occurred in the middle of a heat wave but Peg and Elise went above and beyond to keep us all safe and well cared for. On the first night, at a welcome dinner, they helped us learn about the other women in the group and the bonding began immediately. There were only nine of us and the small size was perfect for connecting with everyone. We arrived strangers and left friends.

Along the way we saw beautiful scenery and wildlife, enjoyed some river swimming, met interesting people, and ate great meals.

If you’re looking for an encouraging group of women to ride bikes with, have some laughs with, and knock a well know trail off your bucket list in the process, this is the company to do it with! I can’t wait to join Peg and Elise on future biking adventures.

- Katie Z

I was looking for a group of women and non-binary riders to overnight bike with and Peony Women’s Bike Tours is a perfect fit for this. Peg and Elise are incredibly knowledgeable and experienced as overnight riders and group leaders. I’ve gained so much confidence and experience from the rides I’ve been on with Peony Women’s Bike Tours. The group company is supportive, open, and friendly. I found it to be an opportunity to laugh a lot with my fellow riders and enjoy my time on the bike and off it. I look forward to joining Peony Women’s Bike Tours on as many rides as I’m able to schedule in!

- Morgan O.

This trip was a highlight of my summer. Peg and Elise are a great team. I can’t wait to be able to do another trip with them. This was a solo trip for me so I was a bit anxious leading into it. Peg and Elise did an amazing job at making everyone feel comfortable. Highly recommended!

- Amie P

Peg and Elise were the perfect guides to this newbie bike touring gal. I am planning to ride the GAP trail in September and was looking for some guidance in trail riding. Peony Women’s Bike Tours was the best! They made sure we all had the right equipment and did safety checks on our bike. They explained the rules of the road before we started. Their philosophy is safety first and then have FUN! They really know how to build your confidence and had lots of great advice. I’m joining them again in August for another overnight ride and can’t wait! If you’re a newbie, like me, or experienced and you want to ride with a fun group of women…definitely check out their website and sign up! You will not be disappointed. Love these ladies!

- Trudy O.

This trip was a bit of a leap for me as I've never done a bike tour before and signed up by myself. The week before the trip we started seeing forecasts for a heat wave ... temps in the mid to upper 90's! Peg and Elise did an amazing job adjusting their plans to take care of us through the beastly conditions! It made all the difference!! The ride was challenging (at times) but never unmanageable, beautiful, and super gratifying! The other women were friendly, fun, and kind, and I feel like I have 8 new friends as a result of our time together. I can't wait until my next ride with Peony Bike Tours. Do it!! You won't regret it!!

- Ana - K