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3 Can’t Miss Events for Florida Bicycle Month in Tampa
Don’t be fooled, May is NATIONAL Bicycle Month, but in classic ahead-of-the-curve fashion, March is FLORIDA Bicycle month.
Here is what City Bike Tampa will be doing this month and we hope you can join us for all of it…
March 17, 2012
Tampa Bay Lightning Invites You to City Bike Night – It is St. Patrick’s Day and we are rolling out to watch the Bolts slam the Blues. Check out the promo flyer for deeply discounted ticketing options.
The itinerary for the evening looks like this:
- (5:00 – 6:30) Meet up at Pizza Fusion (map)
- (6:30 – 6:45) Ride to Tampa Bay Times Forum – They will have a bike corral set up with attendants to check us in. Tickets can be purchased at the advertised price upon arrival for any riders who still need them.
- (7:00) Game Time! – Tickets can also be purchased in advance by calling (813.301.6735) or you can email Josh Jones at the Forum and mention “City Bike Night” should you have questions or require additional information.
…and don’t let me forget to mention that
the TB LightningPizza Fusion will be honoring us with $3 drafts and 20% off food orders for this special event!March 29, 2012
Urban Restaurant Tour – We have roughly 15 spots available before reaching our capacity of 120 riders. If you or your friends have not yet reserved yours, now is the time!
The itinerary looks like this:
- (5:00 – 6:00) Martini Republic – Sign In Location – Tampa and Franklin Streets
- (6:15 – 7:00) Ragin Sports Grill – Grand Central / Channelside
- (7:20 – 8:05) Frankie’s – West Kennedy Boulevard
- (8:15 – 9:00) Boca Kitchen Bar & Market – West Platt Street Grill
- (9:15 – 10:00) The Sail Pavilion – Raffle Prizes – Tampa Convention Center
Click here for more information and to reserve your spot today!
March 31, 2012
Cigar City Brewing Criterium and Street Festival – Presented by Bright House Networks is no doubt the high-point event of the month. City Bike Tampa will be set up in the Expo area and the race course is all new this year.
In addition to the day-long amateur and professional bike races, the street festival will offer spectators plenty to do and see. A few highlights include:
- Red Bull Athletics Zone – bike polo and Derby Darlins roller derby games
- UnitedHealthcare Fit Kids Duathlon
- tbt* Beer Dash
- Tampa Bay Times Cycling Parade
- Food Trucks, FL’s Longest Outdoor Bar and City Cycle Mobile Tasting Room
- Sports, Health and Wellness Expo
- Kids Zone with bike decorating, helmet giveaways and safety information
- VIP Viewing and much more!
The weather is great this time of year, come out and ride with us!
March 2012 Urban Restaurant Tour On Sale NOW
Kellie has been knockin’ herself out lining up these spots for what will likely be our BIGGEST MONTH all year! This month’s URT falls just 2 days before the Tampa – Cigar City Brewing Criterium and Street Festival.
Speaking of the Tampa Crit, have you seen the promo video yet?
2012 Cigar City Brewing Criterium from Tampa Downtown Partnership on Vimeo.
We are stoked to say the least and here is something else to get stoked about…
This Month’s Hot Spots
- Martini Republic – Sign In Location – Tampa and Franklin Streets
- Ragin Sports Grill – Grand Central / Channelside
- Frankie’s – West Kennedy Boulevard
- Boca Kitchen Bar & Market – West Platt Street Grill
- The Sail Pavilion – Raffle Prizes – Tampa Convention Center
For more information please call City Bike Tampa at (813) 225-1777, or email us.
Reserve Your Spot TodayAdvanced payment ensures your spot on the list as space is limited to 120 riders and we do sell out. Please take a moment to reserve your spot on this month’s Urban Restaurant Tour NOW…
Sorry…We are currently Sold Out. City Bike Tampa Promotes Urban Living
Disclaimer: This is a BYOB Event (Bring Your Own Bike) for guests 18 and older. Helmets are highly recommended. Both FRONT & REAR lights are required by law, therefore, required to participate in our tours. We will be checking bikes in when you sign in at MARTINI REPUBLIC. Please make sure your equipment is on your bike and in working order before you arrive. You will not be allowed to attend the event without proper equipment and we will NOT provide a refund due to your own neglect of this law. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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!
15 New Spots Available for The February Urban Restaurant Tour This Week
This Thursday, February 23, 2012 will signal our 2nd URT of 2012 and the introduction of FloridaBikeTours.com.
Haven’t reserved your spot yet? Here are 3 simple steps that will have you out and spinning with us on this SOLD OUT evening…
- Grab a tbt* on Monday morning
- Find our ad (see copy below)
- Tear out the ad from the printed copy of that tbt* and bring it to City Bike Tampa at 212 E. Cass Street no later than Tuesday at 6 pm (please don’t bring us a printed copy of the ad below)
Download the itinerary for the mouthwatering details of the evening.
Route Map
View February 2012 Urban Restaurant Tour Route Map in a larger map2 Important Announcements and 2 Really Cool Videos
Announcement No. 1
Our big rental fleet sell off is this Saturday, 2/11/2012 starting at 9:00 AM and will take place at our Rental Hut located on the Riverwalk beside the Harbour Island bridge (between the Tampa Convention Center and the Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina).
For additional details click here.
Click here to download the inventory and price list.
Announcement No. 2
This month’s Urban Restaurant Tour is
almostSOLD OUT and due to prior commitments by the TMA and SONO Cafe, we will not be leaving from SONO Cafe this month. Our NEW REGISTRATION AND DEPARTURE location is Martini Republic (912 Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602).Really Cool Video No. 1
Earlier this week Kellie was interviewed by our friend and occasional Urban Restaurant Tour rider, Brendan McLaughlin on the topic of Florida sales tax and Internet purchases.
Really Cool Video No. 2
Just a few weeks ago Princeton University rowing teams were on the Hillsborough River training and recently posted this video to the Princeton Crew website. Check it out to see some really great shots of our downtown waterfront…
We look forward to seeing you on the 11th if you are looking for a great bike on the cheap for our rental fleet sell off and again on the 23rd for this month’s Urban Restaurant Tour.
Ride On!
February Urban Restaurant Tour on Sale NOW!
Last month we kicked off 2012 with one of our best Urban Restaurant Tours EVER! We couldn’t imagine a better prelude to Gasparilla than a ride full of pirates.
Enjoy this and 4 other great spots in February 2012!
This month we we have 5 great spots on our itinerary and are already counting down the days. Check out THIS line up…
- Martini Republic
- New World Brewery in Ybor City
- WaterWorks Bar & Grill (Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel)
- Kurdi’s Fresh Mediterranean Grill
- Taps Wine & Beer Eatery at Skypoint
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For more information please call City Bike Tampa at (813) 225-1777, or email us.
Advanced payment ensures your spot on the list as space is limited to 120 riders and we do sell out.
Entry fee payment also accepted on our shop (212 E. Cass Street) during normal business hours.
City Bike Tampa Promotes Urban Living
This is a BYOB Event (Bring Your Own Bike) for guests 18 and older. Helmets are highly recommended. Both FRONT & REAR lights are required by law, therefore, required to participate in our tours. We will be checking bikes in when you sign in at SONO Café. Please make sure your equipment is on your bike and in working order before you arrive. You will not be allowed to attend the event without proper equipment and we will NOT provide a refund due to your own neglect of this law. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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!