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    Tampa Bicycle Tours Now Available

    August 13, 2009 // No Comments »

    City Bike Tampa is happy to announce the launch of regularly scheduled Downtown Tampa History Tours beginning this weekend (August 14, 2009).

    Downtown and South Tampa Bicycle Tours

    Downtown and South Tampa Bicycle Tours

    Whether you’re a visitor or a Tampa native, you will enjoy our guided tours. Our trained guides are both knowledgeable and fun (not to mention GOOD LOOKING!).

    Tours run Fridays and Saturdays at 10:00 and 2:00 and Sundays at 2:00. Other days/times available by appointment.

    Adult tours are $26.95 and children are $18.95. Bicycle and helmet included. Call us today for the Ultimate Urban Experience (888-48-4BIKE) or reserve a spot online at citybiketampa.com/tours.

    What are you waiting for?

    What are you waiting for?

    Don’t miss out… Ride On!

    Posted in Bayshore Blvd, Bike Rental Fleet, Channelside, Cruise Ship Excursions, Davis Island, Downtown Tampa, Hyde Park Tampa, Local Events, Local News, Ride Blog, SoHo Tampa, Special Offers, Tampa Convention Center, Ybor City

    Getting Ready for Tampa Freedom Fest

    May 22, 2009 // No Comments »

    Tampa, Florida, Skyline
    Image by J. Stephen Conn via Flickr

    Shop build out is at about 70%.

    Painting is done (with the exception of a little touchup here and there).  1100 sqft of tile is still stacked at the back door waiting to get laid this weekend. :-)

    The tile is going to have to wait, however because at the moment I’m at the shop expecting a shipment of 11 bikes from Kona via UPS that should arrive any moment now.  At least 6 of those bikes will need to be assembled (by me) this afternoon / evening so we can bring them down to Freedom Fest tomorrow morning.

    Kellie and I will have a tent setup just a few feet from the new Tampa Bay History Museum on Tampa’s Cotanchobee Park starting at 10am and running to 6pm both Saturday and Sunday.  City Bike Tampa is sponsoring FREE 20 minute Tampa Riverwalk history tours this weekend.

    Rumor has it that the rain clouds we’ve been sitting under for the past [feels like] 2 weeks are getting set to break.  Come down and see us!

    If you can get to the Tampa Convention Center a little early, the new Sail Pavilion is set for its grand opening at 10am on Saturday, 5/23/2009.

    The Sail Pavilion on the Riverwalk will provide cool beverages, snacks, and relaxation to strollers, joggers, dog walkers, boaters, bicycle riders, conventioneers, hotel guests, Riverwalk explorers, downtown visitors and neighbors. Public docking space is also available for our boating guests.

    For opening day festivities throughout Memorial Day weekend guests will be entertained by Steve Jordan while sipping on a variety of beverages including your favorite “Little Umbrella Drink” or a cold beer, soft drink or healthy beverage. Have fun, eat great food, and listen to live music!

    It’s a Dog Friendly Retreat complete with stainless steel water dishes, a clean up station and complimentary dog bones. We will also offer Frosty Paws and Mr. Barksmith Dog Smoothies on our Doggie Menu. Bring your four pawed pals and enjoy Tampa’s Riverwalk. We will be open regularly Tuesday-Saturday, 4p-10p, beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2009.

    See you there!

    - jc & kc

    Posted in Channelside, Downtown Tampa, Local Events, Local News, Ride Blog, Tampa Convention Center