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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!
Earn 2 Extra Raffle Tickets for Dressing Like a Pirate for this Week’s URT
It’s time to bike like a pirate! (arrgh)
We have a crazy box of prizes lined up for this week’s Urban Restaurant Tour and with Gasparilla just around the corner it seems like a great opportunity for you and your Krewe to don your most insane pillaging apparel and ravage the streets before the towns-folk have adequately prepared themselves!
This Thursday evening’s event (1/26/2012) is sold out and for those of you who were unable to reserve spots, please be aware that we have a great line up for February 23rd (to be announced during the first week of February) and will have only 120 spots available on a first-come first-served basis.
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RENTAL FLEET SELL-OFF REMINDER
On February 11, 2012 starting at 9am we will be making space for our 2012 rental fleet with the sale of our entire fleet of Boss Cruisers, Kona Humus, Kona Africabikes, Kona Honky Tonks, Tandem, trail-a-bikes and all other units in our rental fleet.
DOWNLOAD THE SELL OFF PRICE LIST
This is your opportunity to get a professionally maintained USED bicycle at a great price, but supplies are limited and once they are gone, you will need to wait until next year to find a deal like this.
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!
Reminder: Flat Repair Clinic and Bicycle Dreams
FLAT REPAIR CLINIC
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011 Come by the shop this Monday (11/7/2011) at 5:30 pm for a free lesson on one of the most useful do-it-yourself bicycle repairs at your finger tips.
Learn how to change a flat starting with removing the wheel from your bicycle all the way through to replacing the tube, tire, proper inflation, re-installing the wheel, ensuring brakes are safely reset and an overview of the basic tools required to do the job right.
Add this event to your Google Calendar:
URBAN RESTAURANT AND MOVIE TOUR
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2011 
Sponsored by,
- tbt*
- Malio’s Prime
- Mise En Place
- Cinebistro
- Bicycle Dreams from Auerfilms and directed by Stephen Auerbach
- Timpano Italian Chophouse
An evening on the town with tapas, more tapas, an award winning film, dessert and a few refreshing miles of urban bicycling in between. The itinerary looks like this…
- 4:30-5:30 – Sign-in/Tapas at Malio’s Prime
- 5:40-6:40 – Tapas at Mise En Place
- 7:00-7:30 – Seating at Cinebistro
- 7:30-9:25 – Bicycle Dreams (see trailer below)
- 9:30-10:30 – Dessert at Timpano Italian Chophouse
And you will want to dress to impress. Consider our destinations and their usual dress code. This is a low impact social ride.
Cost of the event is $30 per person (plus applicable service fees: $2), which includes a $10 donation to the ALS Foundation, Florida Chapter, your Cinebistro movie ticket and delectable tastings at Malios Prime, Mise En Place and Timpano Italian Chop House.
Due to the size of our restaurant and theater venues for this event, seating is STRICTLY limited to 100 guests. We strongly suggest reserving your seats today.
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ONLINE TICKET SALES FOR THIS EVENT
ARE NOW CLOSED
In compliance with state law (see Section 316.2065, F.S.), we are requiring lights and strongly encouraging locks & helmets. City Bike Tampa’s main location at 212 E. Cass Street will be open until 6:00 the day of the tour if you would like to purchase these items.
Note: This is a BYOB Event (Bring Your Own Bike) for guests 18 years and older. City Bike Tampa, their sponsors and restaurants are NOT responsible for cyclists and 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.
Biketober Urban Restaurant Tours on Sale Now!
The Tuesday, 10/18/2011 Urban Restaurant Tour has been postponed to Tuesday, 10/25/2011 due to rain.
As City Bike Tampa Tradition would have it, this year’s Biketober Halloween costume ride will feature prizes in 3 EPIC categories…
- Best Costume Overall
- Best Wizard of Oz Flying Monkey (details to follow)
- Best Dressed Bicycle
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Urban Restaurant Tours in October are SOLD OUT!
This month’s destinations include:
- SONO Café at the Tampa Museum of Art
- Carmine’s in Ybor City
- Blue Dog Bistro in Centro Ybor
- The Pour House featuring Precinct Pizza
Both of this month’s Urban Restaurant Tours are SOLD OUT:
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 100 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
In compliance with state law, we are requiring lights and strongly encouraging locks & helmets. City Bike Tampa’s main location at 212 E. Cass Street will be open until 6:00 the day of the tour if you would like to purchase these items.
Note: This is a BYOB Event (Bring Your Own Bike) for guests 18 years and older. City Bike Tampa, their sponsors and restaurants are NOT responsible for cyclists and 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!
