Thank you for taking the time to read our blog entries, we put the time into writing these blogs because we want to make sure your group has as much fun as possible. We have learned from experience that between reading the blog entries and the pre tour phone call if you just do what we instruct you to your group will have an amazing experience. From driving so many tours I get to see firsthand what works and what does not work and I want you to learn from past groups. It all starts with the organizers communication with the group because we convey everything to the organizer and from there it is up to the organizer to pass it on to the group. We instruct the organizer to forward the confirmation email to the group because it says where to be, at what time, how to dress, what to pack, what to do and not to do. Then the Monday before your tour we call the organizer to walk you through the day of your tour from where to park, what to pack, what route you want to do, decorating, what to wear and much much more. From there it is up to organizer to let the group know everything. As long as you do what we say you will be fine, the only time tours go wrong is when the organizer is too intoxicated.
Pro Tips:
- We encourage organizers to take care of the food, alcohol, decorations and add what it costs to what the group pays them back so they can make sure everything gets done how they want it. Also add the tip for the driver into that because the group does not know how much they work with you behind the scenes to ensure a great experience.
- Print out the waiver and bring them with you, as your group arrives have them sign them. Everyone needs to fill out all the rows themselves. No pre filling in the boxes for the group and just having them sign.
- Bring a wristlet versus a large purse. You only need your license, credit cards and cash during the tour.
- Bring a specific bag for people to put the keys, wallets and phones when we ask everyone to empty their pockets so that when guests pedal they do not lose anything
- The bike has storage space for extra clothes, snacks, bags in a special area under the roof.
- Make sure you bring some type of food, snacks, appetizers or candy to munch on during the tour
- We provide a bluetooth speaker and instead of having one person be the DJ have everyone in the group send you there favorite song and put it on a playlist so everyone is happy with music.
- We will take all the photos on the organizers phone, let us pose everyone because we know all the good poses and photos and we will be sure to take them of your group.
- When decorating just bring a fun sign on posterboard and decorate the group with a theme. With the internet getting matching drink sleeves, sunglasses and/or shirts has never been easier, cheaper and more customize able.
- You already know who will be late so tell that person come to a little earlier. If someone is running late they can meet us at the first bar so they do not hold up the group.
- Make sure your group is not drinking any alcohol or food that you brought for your tour in front of Marshall Street Bar and Grill or inside of it. We don’t want to get started on the wrong foot because that person is not allowed on the tour so please let your group know this important rule. Everyday until 8pm well’s and draft beer is only $3
- Collect the tip with the money people use to pay you back with and give the driver the tip sometime before the end of the tour because when the tour ends things get chaotic.
Dont Be That Person Tips:
- does not pedal when on a pedal seat
- does not listen when the driver repeatedly tells everyone to empty their pockets while pedaling.
- who brings glass or a mystery water bottle.
- who holds up the group from leaving one bar so they can smoke a cigarette/use the bathroom
- steal glasses from the bar
- who asks “we have to pedal this?”
- interrupts the driver during the pre tour speech. Trying to give instructions to large groups is hard enough before losing your train of thought. Pedal tour drivers are witty so expect them to call that person out.
- who calls someone riding past us on the regular bike a show off
- so we tell the groups when we leave the last bar that any open beers have to be drank by the time we get back and you cannot take them with you. DONT open a beer when we are a minute away from being back, try to sneak the open beer to consume later, hold us up from taking care of the next group because we have to wait for you to finish your beer.