A large group beside the bike bar on a summer afternoon
Questions

Ask away

Everything we get asked on the phone, answered here so you don’t have to call. Unless you want to — we like the calls.

The bike

How many people fit?

Sixteen, max. Ten pedal stations, five seats on the lounge bench, and one spot in the middle for whoever's running the bar. Everyone rotates through — nobody pedals the whole two hours unless they want to.

What’s the minimum?

Six or seven pedalers, depending on how much pedaling your group is realistically going to do. Below that the bike won't move well. The price is the same regardless of headcount, so smaller groups just pay more per person — or look at a mixer tour.

How hard is the pedaling, honestly?

Easier than it looks. There's an electric motor assisting the whole time, and we cruise between 5 and 8 mph. The bike weighs what a cargo van weighs but you're not the only engine. People show up worried about this and finish the tour asking for another lap.

Is there music?

Yes, and it's loud. The stereo pairs with any Bluetooth device — hand your phone to whoever has the best taste in your group. If nobody wants the job, the driver runs it.

Can I just hop on when I see one rolling past?

Afraid not. The bike needs a full crew to get from point to point, so tours start and end at a designated spot with the group that booked it. But say hi.

Booking

What does it cost?

$360 Monday through Thursday, $460 Friday through Sunday. That's the whole bike for two hours, not a per-person rate. Full pricing and policies here.

How do I pay?

Pay in full when you book, or hold your date with a $160 deposit and settle the rest on the day of — cash, or charged to the card you booked with.

Can I buy a single seat instead of the whole bike?

Yes. We run mixer tours several days a week where individual seats are sold and you ride with whoever else booked. There's a six-passenger minimum for a mixer to roll, so book earlier in the week rather than the day of.

What are the start times?

12:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM, seven days a week. The 8:00 and 10:30 weekend slots book out first.

What’s the cancellation policy?

14+ days out: full refund minus processing fees. 7–13 days out: 50% refund, or take the full amount as store credit. Under 7 days: no refunds, store credit at management's discretion.

Same-day cancels, late arrivals and no-shows forfeit the payment. Details here.

Can I book for tomorrow?

Give us a call first at (832) 241-2233 before booking online, so we can make sure a driver's free.

The tour itself

Where do tours start and end?

Midtown tours: 302 Tuam St, Houston, TX 77006

Downtown / EaDo tours: 1500 Hutchins St, Houston, TX 77003

You end where you started, so leave your car and come back to it. Parking details here.

What actually happens for two hours?

Three bar stops, about twenty minutes at each, with the riding in between. You pick the bars or your driver picks them. That's it — no script, no forced activities, nobody making you do a group cheer.

Can we choose our own bars?

Please do. On the Midtown route we regularly hit Dogwood, Holman Draft Hall, Little Woodrow's, Electric Feel, Unicorn Disco, Shot Bar, Daisy Dukes, Wonder Bar, 78 Degrees, FAO, Red Dwarf, 3rd Floor, Barkleys. The bar guide says what each one is like. Somewhere else in range? Ask.

What should we bring?

A cooler, ice, drinks in cans or plastic, snacks, water — bring more water than you think — decorations if you're decorating, and a playlist. The full packing list is here.

Is there a dress code?

Not on the bike. Some bars have one, though, and we can't override it. If your group is in matching outfits or costumes, call the bars ahead so nobody gets turned away at the door.

Rules & the not-fun stuff

Do you have to be 21?

Yes. All passengers must be 21 or older, no exceptions, and drivers check IDs.

Can we bring our own food and drinks?

Yes, and you should — it's cheaper than buying at every stop. Full-size cooler is fine.

Can I bring glass containers?

No. Cans, plastic and resealable containers only. Absolutely no glass, and we're not flexible on this one — a broken bottle on a moving bike full of open-toed shoes is the one thing that reliably ruins a night.

What if it rains?

We ride rain or shine — there's a full canopy. We only cancel for actually unsafe conditions: lightning, flooding, severe storms, hurricane weather. If we cancel, you get a reschedule or store credit. The full weather policy is on the pricing page.

Do we need to sign anything?

Every rider signs a waiver. Do it online before you arrive and you'll be rolling fifteen minutes sooner.

What if someone in my group gets completely trashed?

Our drivers have an ejector seat button. (They don't. But the booking party is responsible for everyone they bring, and a tour can be ended without a refund for dangerous behavior, property damage or ignoring the driver. Look after each other and this never comes up.)

Is tipping expected?

Not required, always appreciated. Your driver is steering a 16-person vehicle through Houston traffic for two hours while sober. Cash at the end is the norm.

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