It is the organizer’s responsible to make sure their guests know the limits for consumption on the bike. We count your drinks before you get to the bike. If the number is over two cans per person you will be total to store it in your car, or in the bushes.  We strongly recommend drinking out of a can or the plastic wine bottle. Drinks in cups spill easily when we hit a bump. Sweet smells attract bees. The alcohol policy is that you can bring two 12 ounce cans of beer or two 6 ounce plastic bottles of white wine (red wine stains) on the bike to drink while you are pedaling. Your local liquor store has the bottles close to the check out. No glass, liquor, jello shots and mixed drinks in water bottles. Ciders, Bud Light, a Rita’s, Spiked Seltzers and other items sold at your grocery store are allowed to be brought.  We have to respect the open container laws in the city. Beer on the bike stays on the bike, beer in the bar stays in the bar.  Your guide will be checking your cooler/backpacks to see that the number of bottles matched the number of adult riders. Any beverages above the limit will be stored in the “BEER JAIL” until your trip ends. Growlers and boxed wine are not allowed.

  Size does matter, due to spacing constraints on the floor of the bike bring one cooler. On the hot days don’t forget the water, because better tastes better when pedaling and drinking, nothing will taste better then some cold Buffalo water. When we leave your last bar to head back we will have everyone dispose of any unfinished drinks and food, kinda like when your plane is getting ready to land.

Some people bring snacks for your group to munch on. A bag of chips or pretzels is enough. Do not bring a lot. Most the the food brought on goes untouched. Bring foods you can eat with one hand as you hold always hold on to the bar for your safety.

Cash is the quickest what to get drinking in a bar. Waiting to swipe a care takes time, which you don’t have much of on a party bike tour. It gives you the money to reward your guide for super service too.

Here is the spots that have cash machines:

• The Canalside Courtyard Marriott, lobby
• Parking lot on Seneca and Pearl Street.
• Templeton Landing, lobby
• Labatt Tap Room, lobby

Where can we find the best Craft Breweries in Buffalo New York?

The Canalside district is the must see area in Buffalo. Shall I say touristy?  It has the highest concentration of craft breweries as well. This year it will have eight craft breweries!

Canalside trips include the sports themed Southern Tier Brewery. It has multiple screens, including the largest screen to watch games in western New York. Beside great craft beers they carry spirts from their sister company Southern Tier Distillery. The food is really tasty too. Another spot is Papi Grandi, Buffalo’s Mexican themed beach bar. It has a great view of the river and super tacos too!

The tours also stop at the Erie Basin Marina and some pretty cool murals.  The area does get super crowded when concerts take place and security concerns sometime close streets.

The most important question is what would excite your group the most? Are your guests new to downtown. Are there places they go to too often that you want to pass for this experience? So the answer is there is no right or wrong answer.

We invite you to try them both then try one of our pedalboats that runs out the Erie Basin Marina-no better place to see the sunset on land.

Corona Virus Social Distancing Policy For Buffalo Pedal Tours

Buffalo Pedal Tours is a responsible part of the community and is committed to providing a safe environment for our customers. The health of our guests and staff is our number one concern. We will be following the recommendations provided by the Center For Disease Control(CDC) and the New York State Department of Health.

We will only complete private trips, groups of friends, family or business associates. Masks are not required by guests.

How to create a smooth pedal tour experience

You may think it’s all set once you get your receipt that you paid for the trip. Well, it’s not. Very often assumptions lead to expectations not being met. Sometime folks are not aware the location was changed, other times guests come with MP3 player that can not be connected to our sound system because the cord is not compatible. Other times  a guest brings glass.

Your guide will text you a week before your trip. Please call them back that day. The guide has the knowledge and experience that will relieve you of planning stress. They real care.  Then remember to make sure you SHARE what you learned to everyone coming.