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    June Urban Restaurant Tour Reservations NOW Open!

    May 29, 2011 // 6 Comments »

    Not only does this month’s itinerary include a bonus 6th destination (more delicious food!), we are also celebrating summertime with an ode to Ybor City featuring 5 hot Ybor favorites to get your palate dancing in full Flamenco fashion!

    Grab your cigar cutter and join us for the most fun you can have on 2 wheels, Tuesday June 21st or Thursday June 30th (or both…why not? Ya gotta eat.) as we roll out to these smokin’ hot destinations…


    Last month’s Tuesday night ride
    sold out in 10 days and the Thursday evening ride sold out on less than 48 hours. DON’T HESITATE.

    Tuesday, June 21, 2011

    (Space is Limited to 100 Guests — Cash Payment Accepted at Registration)

    Thursday, June 30, 2011

    April 28 Urban Restaurant Tour SOLD OUT in 3 days


    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 Bicycle). Participants ride at their own risk. City Bike Tampa, their Sponsors and Restaurants are NOT responsible for cyclists or 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 and will be at their own risk.

    Ride on!

    Posted in Local Events, Local News, Ride Blog, Urban Restaurant Tours

    May URT Update and Your Last Chance to Reserve!

    May 6, 2011 // No Comments »

    Last Chance…

    To join us for 4 hours of mouth-watering menu items from 5 different restaurants in and around Downtown!

    The Dates:

    #1 Tuesday May 17th 2011 — SOLD OUT!
    #2 Thursday May 26th 2011 — SOLD OUT!

    The Destinations:

    DOWNLOAD THIS MONTH’S ITINERARY


    Please Remember:

    This is a BYOB Event (Bring Your Own Bicycle). Participants ride at their own risk. City Bike Tampa, their sponsors and restaurants are NOT responsible for cyclists or their bicycling equipment. We have asked the participating venues to provide food for our guests. The decision to imbibe is left up to each individual rider.

    Posted in Downtown Tampa, Local Events, Ride Blog, Urban Restaurant Tours

    May Urban Restaurant Tour: Dates and Destinations

    May 3, 2011 // 2 Comments »

    Make your reservations while supplies last!

    City Bike Tampa is hosting TWO Urban Restaurant Tours this month. Both dates will feature the SAME ROUTES and the SAME DESTINATIONS.

    The Dates:

    #1 Tuesday May 17th 2011 – SOLD OUT

    #2 Thursday May 26th 2011 – SOLD OUT

    The Destinations:

    1. SONO Cafe — Curtis Hixon Park
    2. That’s Amore — Harbour Island
    3. Columbia Cafe — Tampa Bay History Center
    4. Garage Bar and Grill — Channelside District
    5. Pizza Fusion — Downtown Tampa


    Please join us for 4 hours of mouth-watering menu items from 5 different restaurants in and around Downtown. Guests receive a raffle ticket to win prizes at the end of the evening. 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 each tour if you would like to purchase these items.

    And Remember

    This is a BYOB Event (Bring Your Own Bicycle). Participants ride at their own risk. City Bike Tampa, their sponsors and restaurants are NOT responsible for cyclists or their bicycling equipment. We have asked the participating venues to provide food for our guests. The decision to imbibe is left up to each individual rider.

    Posted in Local Events, Ride Blog, Urban Restaurant Tours

    Triple Rush Viewing Party This Thursday

    April 11, 2011 // 1 Comment »

    Viewing party this Thursday night at the Sail Pavilion (bar outside the Tampa Convention Center) from 9:00 to 11:00pm to watch the premier of Triple Rush (see trailer), which starts at 10:00pm on Travel Channel.

    Triple Rush – Extended Trailer from Triple Rush on Vimeo.

    The show conveniently lands on a night when we are out riding anyhow and I’m pretty sure we can cash in some frequent flyer miles to get them to put their TVs on the right channel at 10:00.

    If you’re into it, come out and join us. No RSVP required.

    Posted in Downtown Tampa, Ride Blog, Tampa Convention Center

    Let the Countdown Begin – Urban Restaurant Tour is Less Than 3 Weeks Away!

    April 8, 2011 // No Comments »

    April 28th is bound to roll around fast!

    April 28 Urban Restaurant Tour SOLD OUT in 3 days

    Last night’s URT was worth the wait…we totally stuffed ourselves with panini, gelato, wings, fries, salad, the most amazing mac-n-cheese ever, shredded pork, tender juicy beef brisket, cole slaw, steamed veggies, boneless chicken breast, more salad and who could forget dollar drafts!

    Over $481 in Raffle Prizes Given Away Last Night!

    Over $481 in Raffle Prizes Given Away Last Night!

    And how about that hot new collection of I “BIKE” Tampa t-shirts? Last night we gave away an unprecedented $481 in SWAG from the corner of Ashley and Polk at Taps Wine and Beer Merchants. If you were one of the unlucky few who didn’t win anything last night, NOW you’re in LUCK…our next URT is right around the corner.

    Anyone who thought Kellie would need a few days to recover from last night was dead wrong. Bright and early this morning she was back at it and today secured the following venues for the April 28 ride:

    • SONO Cafe for registration and the usual crowd faves
    • Sunset Grille at the Tampa Heights Old Trolley Barn…just in time for the sunset!
    • Spaghetti Warehouse in Ybor Square
    • The Bricks on 7th Avenue, Ybor City
    • Urban Cantina (Ole!)

    WE ARE NOW SOLD OUT!

    THE COUNTDOWN IS ON…

    April 28 Urban Restaurant Tour SOLD OUT in 3 days

    Thank you for choosing City Bike Tampa.

    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. If you would like to pay your entry fee when you arrive on the evening of the ride, we will be glad to accommodate you at a cost of $15 per person (space permitting).

    Posted in Downtown Tampa, Local Events, Local News, Ride Blog, Urban Restaurant Tours