My husband and I were recently in Asheville with our 11-year-old niece for a day and a half. We reserved a tour with The Flying Bike on our first morning there, hoping that it might provide a nice overview of the town and some ideas for things to do and see. We are SO glad we made this choice! Torin provided us one of the best experiences we could have hoped for. Not only was riding the bikes EXTREMELY fun, but Torin set the scene right from the start, emphasizing the value of connection to others. We all introduced ourselves and shared a bike-riding memory; this made us feel comfortable with the others in our group. Asheville is such a beautiful place and the e-bikes helped us to take on the hills like champs. Torin also led the group in a very safe and professional manner and we were able to easily stay together throughout the tour. He shared a wealth of interesting information and gave personalized tips on things to see and do while visiting with children, which was particularly helpful to us. We toured the roads and the periphery of the city but also went up to the Grove Park Inn, a personal favorite spot of mine. We refilled our water bottles here (The Flying Bike provides clean, insulated bottles pre-filled for your convenience!) and were able to use the restrooms. We also were treated to an amazing view of the city and so many interesting facts about this unique and beautiful old building. As our tour concluded, Torin mentioned some historically sensitive information about a controversial memorial to a member of the Confederacy. He also made a point to highlight the many other people who have contributed to Asheville's history and who are less well-known and publicly recognized, including countless women and immigrants. He provided space for conversation between tour group members in case anyone felt like sharing their feelings about these issues but did not pressure us to do so. Again, the emphasis on "connection" was present and important. After our tour, we visited some of the spots Torin suggested and were delighted by each of them. He even mentioned a young-adult book series (Serafina and the Black Cloak) written by a local author because he thought our niece might enjoy it. We ended up buying it at a local bookstore and took turns reading it aloud on our way back to Massachusetts. We cannot express our gratitude enough to Torin and his wife for this amazing experience. We recommend touring with the Flying Bike when you are next in Asheville!