• Urban Restaurant Tour TONIGHT!

    June 21, 2011 // 2 Comments »

    If you have been on the fence all month about whether or not to join us on this month’s Tuesday night Urban Restaurant Tour, this is your last chance to hop off the fence and back on your bike. Tonight (6/21/2011) we celebrate Ybor City with 5 great stops plus our usual meetup spot at Sono Cafe. As of this morning, we have 5 spots left!

    Route Map:


    View City Bike Tampa June Urban Restaurant Tour in a larger map

    For convenience we have noted on this map the location of a convenient public parking garage in Ybor City on Nuccio Parkway @ E. 9th Avenue. If you choose to park in this lot, use this map to find your way to Sono Cafe @ Curtis Hixon Park.

    June’s Ode to Ybor Tour Itinerary:

    5:45 to 6:30 – Meet at SONO Cafe’ at the Tampa Museum of Art
    Panini & Gelato Tasting

    6:45 to 7:25 – Gaspar’s Grotto
    Crab Guac Margarita, Summer Gazpacho & Walk the Plank Cedar Salmon

    7:30 to 8:10 – Tampa Bay Brewing Company
    Chips/Salsa, Hummus w/Pita Points & Traditional Cuban Sandwiches

    8:15 to 8:55 – Spaghetti Warehouse
    Famous 15-Layer Lasagna, Caesar Salad & Sourdough Bread

    9:00 to 9:40 – New World Brewery
    Assortment of Delicious Stone Seared Pizzas

    9:45 to 10:30 – The Bricks
    Specialty Bites – House-Made Hummus, Chips/Salsa & Sandwiches


    City Bike Tampa and their sponsors, REALM, SONO Cafe’ and tbt* are proud to promote urban living and sustainability through this awesome monthly event. Join us for a night on the town. Guests are guaranteed to enjoy the Ultimate Urban Dining Experience! Mouth-watering menu items from 6 different restaurants. Guests also receive a raffle ticket to win prizes at the last stop and a designated attendant to watch over the group’s bicycles. In compliance with state law, we are requiring lights and strongly encouraging locks & helmets. To purchase these items, City Bike Tampa’s main location at 212 E. Cass Street will be open until 6:00 the day of the tour.

    You may also RSVP at City Bike Tampa at 212 E. Cass Street (Downtown) >> 813-225-1777

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

    Please 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 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 Ride Blog, Urban Restaurant Tours, Ybor City

    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

    April 28 URT – Route Details and Other Exciting News

    April 27, 2011 // No Comments »

    This month’s Urban Restaurant Tour is just one day away

    (Thursday, April 28, 2011).

    Each month the routes get more interesting as we add new stops to our collection. This month is no different.


    View City Bike Tampa April 2011 Urban Resta­urant Tour in a larger map

    If you weren’t among those who made their reservations before we sold out this month, don’t despair! In May we are going to offer TWO Urban Restaurant Tours.

    We will announce those dates later this week. Stay tuned; as usual, we are capped at 100 riders per URT in order to ensure safety and an “EPIC” experience for everyone involved.

    Ride On!

    Posted in Urban Restaurant Tours

    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

    January 2011 Urban Restaurant Tour – Route Details

    January 25, 2011 // 1 Comment »

    WE HAVE REACHED CAPACITY @100 REGISTERED RIDERS AS OF 1/25/2011 @ 2:00 PM

    Can you believe that it’s that time of the month again?

    This month's tbt* ad

    Clip a copy of this ad from this week's tbt* and receive an extra raffle ticket at check in!



    We have 3 new stops on our route and an agenda that is sure to help kick off your Gasparilla weekend in a way like none other.


    View City Bike Tampa January 2011 Urban Restaurant Tour in a larger map

    We look forward to the ride…and the food!


    DOWNLOAD THIS MONTH’S ITINERARY

    Ride on!

    Posted in Urban Restaurant Tours