We can already feel the temperature heating up outside and this month we are going to make the best use of the impending summer heat with a “Splash Into Summer” Restaurant Tour and Pool Party. Our last stop on this month’s Urban Restaurant Tour will be hosted by the Waterworks Bar and Grill at the Howard Johnson Downtown Tampa.

The pool will be open and food will be served al fresco…poolside. Bring your favorite swimwear and plan to get a little WET this month!
Our NEW REGISTRATION AND DEPARTURE location is The Sail Pavilion (333 S. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602).
Here’s the Line-up:
Bonus…
Advanced payment ensures your spot on the tour as space is generally limited to 120 riders and we do sell out.
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For more information please call City Bike Tampa at (813) 225-1777, or email us.
City Bike Tampa, FloridaBikeTours.com, sponsors and restaurants are NOT responsible for cyclists/equipment. We have asked the participating venues to provide food for our guests. The decision to imbibe is left up to each individual rider. Participants ride at their own risk.
In classic URT style we are once again SOLD OUT.

For the 120+ of you who reserved your spots on time, the long awaited itinerary for this Thursday evening is below.
1) 6:00-6:45 Martini Republic – Sign In Location — Tampa and Franklin Streets
2) 7:05-7:55 That’s Amore – Harbour Island – Serving Tomato Basil Bruschetta and Penne ala Vodka
3) 8:10-9:00 Zudar’s – Platt Street – Serving Cuban Sandwiches and Ensalada de Cuba Salad
4) 9:10-10:00 Hooters – Channelside – Serving Chicken Wings, Fries, Cheese Quesadillas and more
As usual, we will be raffling off roughly $250 in prizes and our host restaurants are totally PUMPED for our visits this week.
…and for those of you who may not be able to make it to the 1st stop or 2, below is a route map that corresponds to the above time table.
View April 2012 Urban Restaurant Tour in a larger map
For more information please call City Bike Tampa at (813) 225-1777, or email us.
City Bike Tampa, FloridaBikeTours.com, sponsors and restaurants are NOT responsible for cyclists/equipment. We have asked the participating venues to provide food for our guests. The decision to imbibe is left up to each individual rider. Participants ride at their own risk.
Ride on!
And don’t forget about our ride to the Thai Temple on Sunday morning at 10:30…
Group Ride to the Buddhist Thai Temple
More formally known as Wat Mongkolratanaram of Florida. If you have never been there, this is what over 50 Yelpers have to say about it.
We will be meeting at the City Bike Tampa Rental Hut location on the Riverwalk between the Tampa Convention Center and The Tampa Waterside Marriott at 10:30am on Sunday morning.

This is a free-to-participate event. The temple does not accept credit cards as it is not actually a restaurant (the Yelp reviews will help you to understand more about what this means). If you decide to join us with the intentions of eating when you get there, remember to hit the ATM before meeting up with us at 10:30.
Route Map…
View City Bike Tampa Rental Hut to Buddhist Thai Temple in a larger map
The ride is 13 miles in total (6.5 miles each way) and we will be spinning at a fairly casual pace…we hope you can join us to capstone this great weekend.
Our March 2012 Urban Restaurant Tour is sold out with 165 riders ready to head out at 6:00pm (registration starts at 5:00pm) from Martini Republic on Franklin Street.
Route Map…
If you were not one of this month’s lucky 165 riders, you can relax knowing that we plan to post registration for our April 2012 Urban Restaurant Tour within the next 7 days. Stay tuned!

The fourth Annual Cigar City Brewing Criterium and Street Festival – presented by Bright House Networks and produced by the Tampa Downtown Partnership will take place in Tampa’s Downtown in and around Lykes Gaslight Square on Saturday, March 31 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The free community event has activities for all ages and skill levels.
More than 600 cycling amateurs and professionals from across the country will compete in urban high-speed short course races known in cycling circles as a crit.
While the athletes compete in all-day races, the street festival will be in full swing. Spectators can watch the race or demos of bike polo and roller derby, or browse through the Sports, Health and Wellness Expo.
City Bike Tampa has sponsored, designed and produced this years OFFICIAL RACE T-SHIRT and we will be in the expo area on Twiggs selling them until they are gone!
The premier sponsor, United Healthcare, is hosting a Fit Kids Duathlon. The Kids Zone will offer bike decorating, helmet giveaways and fun. Participants can ride their bikes to the event to take advantage of the free “GoByke!” bike valet parking and bike safety check. There will be prizes and giveaways for participants and spectators. For more information, click here.
A few highlights include:
• Red Bull Athletics Zone – bike polo and Derby Darlins roller derby games
• UnitedHealthcare Fit Kids Duathlon
• tbt* 3k Beer Dash
• Tampa Bay Times Family Fun Ride (free Cycling Parade)
• Food Trucks, Florida’s Longest Outdoor Bar and City Cycle Mobile Tasting Room
• Sports, Health and Wellness Expo
• Fit Kids Zone with bike decorating, helmet giveaways, bike safety information and lots of play
• VIP Viewing, bike giveaways and much more
Group Ride to the Buddhist Thai Temple
More formally known as Wat Mongkolratanaram of Florida. If you have never been there, this is what over 50 Yelpers have to say about it.
We will be meeting at the City Bike Tampa Rental Hut location on the Riverwalk between the Tampa Convention Center and The Tampa Waterside Marriott at 10:30am on Sunday morning.

This is a free-to-participate event. The temple does not accept credit cards as it is not actually a restaurant (the Yelp reviews will help you to understand more about what this means). If you decide to join us with the intentions of eating when you get there, remember to hit the ATM before meeting up with us at 10:30.
Route Map…
View City Bike Tampa Rental Hut to Buddhist Thai Temple in a larger map
The ride is 13 miles in total (6.5 miles each way) and we will be spinning at a fairly casual pace…we hope you can join us to capstone this great weekend.
BONUS: If you bring a copy of today’s Urban Restaurant Tour Ad clipped from tbt* (not a printed copy of the image below), we will double your chances of winning in this month’s raffle with an extra raffle ticket when you check in.
See you on the 29th!
City Bike Tampa, their sponsors and restaurants are NOT responsible for cyclists/equipment. We have asked the participating venues to provide food for our guests. The decision to imbibe is left up to each individual rider. Participants ride at their own risk.
Ride on!