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October 7, 2023 – Registration Now Open!

Experience some of detroit’s most notorious and interesting bars, watering holes, and breweries by bike, gears and beers is a point to point tour of detroit’s historic neighborhoods, notorious bars & watering holes, and popular up-and-coming destinations. participants in the gears & beers tour can learn about the detroit’s rich history through the stories and urban legends surrounding many of the city’s landmarks., see photos from previous years.

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Choice of self-guided or group tours. Beginning at 10am. Pick your “tour” / “wave” time at check-out.

After-party  from 4-6:30pm with pizza & salad, entertainment, commemorative pint glass.

Limited SAG (service & gear) Available

Routes stop at numerous participating bars for water and limited beer sampling along the way. Beer samples (3 oz) of the featured beers are provided by the bars at their discretion. Beer and food specials will also be offered along the way. Save some room for pizza and beer at the  after-party! Note: Designated bike parking will be available at each stop along the designated routes. We always recommend locking your bikes.

Two ways to participate in the bike ride:

1 · self-guided/self-paced tour:.

Maps with self-guided tour information with a well-marked course along the way for those who want to go at their own pace and make their own personal experiences. Note: The Ale Trail Route is only available as a self-guided tour.

2 · Group Pace Tour:

With the assistance of ride guides, you can bike in a larger group. Guided tours will start at specific times and leave from each pub at a designated time to keep the group on a fun-paced schedule. You can start or join a tour group at any time and decide to stay with the group or leave at any time! Specific tour times will begin at 10am and run every half hour until 11:30am. Note: The Ale Trail Route is only available as a self-guided tour.

Ale Trail - 10 Miles

Lager tour - 15 miles, beer buster tour - 25 miles, previous year's routes.

The Ale Trail is a shorter ride option and perfect for beginner to intermediate riders or those with a limited time to enjoy the ride.  The Ale Trail is SELF GUIDED. 

The Lager Tour is approximately 15 miles and typically encompasses visiting 3 “neighborhoods” of Detroit. 

This may include the downtown waterfront areas (warehouse district, Ren Cen district, corktown, midtown and east side Detroit stops near Belle Isle and Indian Village areas. 

This route can be self-guided or register for a group ride wave time departing every half hour 9am-11:30am.

Wave times and distances are selected as part of the registration process.

The Beer Buster route is approximately 25-30 miles and typically encompasses visiting 4 “neighborhoods” of Detroit. 

In addition to the downtown warehouse district, Ren Cen district, Corktown, Midtown, Easter Market and east side Detroit  near Belle Isle and Indian Village. The Beer Buster route may venture out to SW Detroit’s Mexican Town, West Mid Town & Hamtramck. 

This route can be self guided or register for a group ride wave time departing every half hour 9am-11:30am. 

Wave times and distances are selected as part of the registration process. 

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Coming soon, 10-15/15-20/25-35 mile courses (map my ride) self-guided or guided tour option limited sag support (service & gear) limited beer samples at partner bar stops @ bar’s discretion beer & lunch specials along the way after party pizza, beer &  live band keepsake photo gears & beers commemorative pint glass wow.

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All tickets sales are final. Regardless of situation no refunds will be issued.  Venue and Talent are subject to change without notice and are not grounds for a refund. Extensive wait times in line at venue, inclement weather, natural disasters or family and/or medical emergencies are not grounds for a refund. Producer may offer a credit toward a future event with written notice.  Tickets may not be exchanged for another event listed on producer’s website without written consent Promoter.  All event personnel have the right to refuse entry to any ticket holder, without a refund, for any reason at their discretion. Anything promised by a third party promoter that is not listed among deliverables included in the ticket description on the official event website, is not guaranteed by event producer and is not grounds for a refund.

Refunds & Exchanges

If the producers of the event make voluntary decisions to cancel the event for any reason, a refund will be made in the amount purchaser paid for tickets (minus order processing, service and delivery fees) using the same payment method used for purchase. If your event is postponed, purchasers will be contacted via email with the new date and time. Purchasers will have the choice to accept tickets to postponed event or get a refund described above.

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Best party bike bar crawl and beer bike tour in detroit.

A Detroit bike bar tour is the ideal plan for when you want to experience the Detroit food scene and nightlife in a whole new light. Detroit has a booming food culture that leads to delicious flavors and drinks everywhere you turn. You can enjoy a dark Irish beer in the Irish pubs of Corktown, the colorful murals of the Eastern Market, or tasty bites and beautiful cocktails under the views of skyscrapers in Downtown Detroit. There is something for everyone.

DETROIT BAR BIKE TOURS ARE PERFECT FOR ALL OCCASIONS!

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What to bring.

Water and drinks

Snacks if desired

Coolers, cups, and ice if needed

DON’T WORRY ABOUT BRINGING

Glass containers

Speakers – we’ve got the music ready for you.

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Find the best bike bar crawls near you! Book pedal pub crawl experiences across the USA.  The bar bike is perfect for bachelorette parties, bachelor parties, birthday parties, company teambuilders, scavenger hunts, or pub crawls with your friends! Also called a party bike, pedal tavern, trolley pub, pedal pub, and pedal bar.

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The HandleBar FAQ

Learn about our pedal pub® detroit bar bike bar faq, top ten handlebar questions, 1. what can/can't i bring on the handlebar detroit beer bike.

The Important Stuff you’ll want to bring along:  

  • Completed e-waivers :  Every single person who rides needs to sign one before they arrive
  • Beverages (beer/wine/prepackaged beverages but NO GLASS )
  • Ice:   Bring your own, BUT we provide a really nice, YETI cooler on every Pedal Pub® so cold beer may keep itself cold.  How big are they ?  We’ve fit 72 12oz. beers.  You may also bring coolers if you’d like, but consider you may not want to lug a cooler around town with you after the tour. – Your own coolers: Anything less than 2ft in width will fit in the middle of our beer bike, but consider the more coolers you bring, the smaller the dance floor gets.  We also have  room for smaller sized coolers (roughly the size of a 6-pack of beer or a small backpack) overhead in the roof rack, but make sure you don’t bring coolers that leak! (they’ll drip on your heads!)
  • Music: Make a playlist or just bring a phone(Spotify/Pandora works fine too!) We have bluetooth, an aux cord and a lightning cord for you to hook up with

What you can’t bring

  • ABSOLUTELY NO GLASS for any reason – if you bring glass you’ll be walking it back to your car and likely starting the tour late.  Don’t be that guy (or girl), bring plastic or cans.
  • No more than 16 passengers per pedal pub, no exceptions (if you have more than 16ppl just reserve more than one Pedal Pub®)
  • No Jello Shots

The Extras:

  • Snacks if you want (if you do, we recommend items that can be eaten with one hand like pretzels.  An example of something that would be difficult might be a big sheet cake w/ plates, forks, knives, etc haha)
  • City law states we cannot stop the tour at a party store to pick up more alcohol once the tour has started so come prepared!  The police do check this so it’s a rule we must enforce.  Once the tour starts whatever drinks you brought needs to last the 2hrs (of course, we can stop at bars anytime along the way as well)

2. Does The HandleBar have electric pedal assist?

YES! EVERY. SINGLE. ONE.   Our bikes are hand built by the inventors of the concept of the Pedal Pub® over in Amsterdam.  Here in the USA we’ve realized there’s a need for a motor, so we equipped our Original Pedal Pubs® with electric assist.  Our motor system was uniquely designed and built for our party bikes to help you out as much OR as little as you’d like!

Still prefer that pure pedal power we brought to the city back in 2012?  NO problem, just let your driver know! Prefer more help? You got it!

Stephen and I (Brian) are both mechanical engineers and we nerded out a bit over the design before releasing to you guys so that it helps, but doesn’t diminish the experience.  Why does this matter ?  Most people want to pedal, but don’t want a workout.  In every other existing motor design it locks onto the pedals and you can’t pedal faster than it; eventually customers catch on and just give up even trying.  Why exert energy when you’re constantly bottoming out on the motor’s set speed?  It’s a small difference, but something we have spent a lot of time designing and have heard awesome feedback on. (and proud of if you can’t tell, haha)  Like everything we do; we spend a lot of time carefully considering what is best for our customers so please let us know your feedback!

3. Tour Option Detail: Tin Roof vs. Detroit Shipping Co. vs. Individual ?

Group Tours departing from Tin Roof:   A. Starting Location : Right in the middle of it all; 20ft from the entrance to  Comerica Park  in the beer garden @  Tin Roof .  We won’t waste valuable tour time getting to and from the action because you’re starting and finishing the tour right where you want to be!  We’re within a block from  Ford Field ,  The Fox Theatre ,  Little Caesar’s Arena  &  The Fillmore  so it’s perfect if you want to walk to or from another event.  If you’re not familiar with  Tin Roof , it has 4 floors of entertainment complete with a live music stage, DJ booth, grass covered beer garden and a rooftop patio with one of the best views of Detroit. In addition to legit LIVE entertainment 7-days a week, they feature southern inspired, made from scratch ‘Better Than Bar Food’ you’ll want to grab before and after your tour. –> BONUS: If you arrive early before your tour they have a drink special for you (ask when you arrive), after the tour you’ll get 15% off your total food bill if you mention “The HandleBar Hookup”.  You’ll also get free cover to enter tin roof if you mention HandleBar so come early or stay late and enjoy LIVE music 7-days a week! B. Booking: You book the entire bike and bring between 6-16 people (per party bike) and the price is fixed on the bike (regardless of the number of people you bring C. Route:  We typically make 2 bar stops and one group photo op stop.  We’ll go by almost the entire city on this tour (Campus Martius, Greektown, Comerica Park / Ford Field, District Detroit, etc)  The discussion point is where we stop.  We have recommendations that we can talk about when you arrive, but as long as we can find parking we’ll go anywhere.

Individual Seat tours departing from Tin Roof: They’re back, Baby!  Exact same thing as a group tour departing from Tin Roof, except A. Seating: You only book the number of seats that you need.  We’ll pair you with other smaller groups. B. Route: Route is the same as well, but bar/restaurant stops we will have to make sure everyone is alright w/ our suggestions.  Always awesome and fun spots and most people are mostly concerned about the route, which hits every downtown area.

Group Tours departing from Detroit Shipping Company: A. Starting Location: Tours start at  Detroit Shipping Company  (3 Blocks north of Little Caesar’s Arena) It’s a restaurant collective and beer garden featuring five unique food-truck style eateries, two full service bars, a coffee and ice cream shop, a small outdoor stage, galleries for local artists and retailers, and two private lounges. All constructed from refashioned shipping containers.  Whether you’re hanging in their common space or hit them up to reserve a VIP area, groups love starting at  Detroit Shipping Company  because of the unique spot to gather before or after the tour has completed.  The food is LEGIT, but the space & vibe are hard to match as well! B. Booking: You book the entire bike and bring between 6-16 people (per party bike) and the price is fixed on the bike (regardless of the number of people you bring C. Route: it’s 100% your choice.  There are essentially 2 options Option 1:  We can do a traditional downtown tour hitting all the hot spots.  The 5 main areas of downtown with bar options are listed below

A.  Campus Martius  Area  ( Checker Bar ,  The Fountain Beach Bar ,  Grand Trunk Pub ,  Anchor Bar  etc), B.  The Bel t Alley  ( The Skip ,  Queens Bar ,  The Brakeman ) C.  Greektown  ( The Detroiter ,  Firebird ,  Old Shillelagh ,  The Well ,  The Baltimore ,  DelMar Detroit  & Others) D.  Just north of LCA :  Detroit Shipping Company ,  2nd Best Detroit .  Founders ,  Bakersfield , etc.  E.  Entertainment District : ( Brass Rail ,  Rusted Crow ,  Town Pump ,  Sports & Social ,  Mike’s ,  Harry’s , etc)

Option 2:  We can head north and checkout Midtown ( Hopcat ,  Jolly Pumpkin ,  Honest Johns ,  Smith & Co ,  3rd Street ,  Founders Brewery ,  2nd Best ,   Shinola , etc)  

4. What dates are available?

To see available dates and book your tour, visit our Booking page .

We operate from Mid-March through December, however, if you have a date/time outside of this window just email us at [email protected] and we can help!  We do tours year round upon request 🙂

5. How many people can ride on each HandleBar?

For Group tours the minimum is 6 and the maximum is 16.  For individual seat tours you book as few or as many seats as you need.

If you have a party larger than what will fit on 1 Pedal Pub®, you may rent multiple bikes. The price per bike remains fixed regardless of party size for our group tours.

Seating on the pedal pubs:  Each bike has 12 barstool seats, 3 seats on the back and then one person in the middle (bartender standing or often times the middle turns into a dance floor). 10 of the seats have pedals. The guests typically swap seats at each bar stop so everyone gets a turn to pedal and/or not pedal.  For individual tours typically guests rotate amongst themselves at stops, but just speak up if you want us to help facilitate a swap!

6. How much does a tour cost?

Pricing depends on the day / date / time of day – The best way to see what’s open is to go to our online calendar

Group tours START at $274.99 and Individual seats START at $24.99

7. Is there music on The HandleBar?

Have you ever been to a (fun) party without music? C’mon now!  Just bring your phone and we’ll hook it up to our stereo.  We have lightning / headphone / aux connections on the bike ready to go or you can try bluetooth as well.

Pro Tip: Create a playlist for your day, or queue up Spotify and plug into our stereo.  Don’t be the rookie that plays low quality (and low sound) youtube videos and has all sorts of awkward pauses!

8. Where does the tour start / end / go?

Tours Departing from Tin Roof:   Start/End at 2021 Witherell in the beer garden at one of the coolest venues in Detroit, Tin Roof   Here’s a map .  Don’t waste valuable tour time getting to/from all the action; start right in the middle of it!

As far as what you’ll see on this tour (the route); Basically everything downtown!  A typical tour will see  Campus Martius ,  Greektown ,  Spirit of Detroit ,  Grand Circus Park ,  Ford Field ,  Comerica Park ,  Little Caesar’s Arena and without a doubt some of the best views of the city; everywhere you want to go!  As for where we stop; somewhere great for a group picture and then a couple bars.  Timing depends how fast you guys pedal and want to stay in the bars, but we’ll keep you on track to hit at least 2.  We have excellent relationships with most of them (not paid contracts) so you can pick them or we’ll show you our favorites!  Below are a list of 5 main areas of Detroit that you will see and a few of the bar options at each area!  If you don’t see what you like just let us know where you’d like to go!

1.  Campus Martius  Area  ( Checker Bar ,  The Fountain Beach Bar ,  Grand Trunk Pub ,  Anchor Bar  etc), 2.  The Bel t Alley  ( The Skip ,  Queens Bar ,  The Brakeman ,  Punch Bowl Social ) 3.  Greektown  ( The Detroiter ,  Firebird ,  Old Shillelagh ,  The Well ,  The Baltimore , & Others) 4.  Just north of LCA :  Detroit Shipping Company ,  2nd Best Detroit . Bakersfield , etc.  5.  Entertainment District : ( Brass Rail , Sports & Social ,  Mike’s ,  Harry’s , etc)

If you’d like to checkout  Corktown  or  Eastern Market  instead of downtown we can do that too, just let us know!

Corktown: PJ’s Lagerhouse , McShanes , Nemos , etc.

Eastern Market: Eastern Market Brewery , Thomas Magee’s , Vivios , Detroit City Distillery , Cutter’s , BB Butchers

Something we’re proud of: We’re the only tour company in Detroit that refuses to take money from bars to be “partnered” with them so we’re not obligated to take you anywhere you don’t want to go.   It also means some of them offer us better discounts because we’re not charging them to stop, which we completely pass on to you guys.  It’s very important to us that we remain good partners with our small business partners.

Most importantly: Don’t get stressed out about all the options – the vast majority of people just show up and let us take you around!

Group Tours departing from Detroit Shipping Company: A. Starting Location: Tours start at  Detroit Shipping Company  (3 Blocks north of Little Caesar’s Arena) It’s a restaurant collective and beer garden featuring five unique food-truck style eateries, two full service bars, a coffee and ice cream shop, a small outdoor stage, galleries for local artists and retailers, and two private lounges. All constructed from refashioned shipping containers.  Whether you’re hanging in their common space or hit them up to reserve a VIP area, groups love starting at  Detroit Shipping Company  because of the unique spot to gather before or after the tour has completed.  The food is LEGIT, but the space & vibe are hard to match as well! B. Route: As far as what you’ll see on this tour (the route); it’s 100% your choice.  There are essentially 2 options Option 1:  We can do a traditional downtown tour hitting all the hot spots.  The 5 main areas of downtown with bar options are listed below

A.  Campus Martius  Area  ( Checker Bar ,  The Fountain Beach Bar ,  Grand Trunk Pub ,  Anchor Bar  etc), B.  The Bel t Alley  ( The Skip ,  Queens Bar ,  The Brakeman ) C.  Greektown  ( The Detroiter ,  Firebird ,  Old Shillelagh ,  The Well ,  The Baltimore , & Others) D.  Just north of LCA :  Detroit Shipping Company ,  2nd Best Detroit .  Bakersfield , etc.  E.  Entertainment District : ( Brass Rail , Points Bet Sports Bar ,  Mike’s ,  Harry’s , etc)

Option 2: We can head north and checkout Midtown ( Barcade , Hopcat ,  Jolly Pumpkin ,  Honest Johns ,  2nd Best ,   Shinola , etc)  

The time on the bike is yours so if you have a custom request, just let your driver know when you arrive where you’d like to go and we’ll show you what you prefer!  

9. Where do I sign this damn waiver?

Cool your jets pal. Here she is: WAIVER

10. Any suggestions where we should eat / go before the tour?

If you do a tour with us you’re getting the best starting locations of anywhere in the city, especially for large groups!

Tours starting from Tin Roof: Located right in the heart of the entertainment district the options really are endless.

Food & drinks on site @ Tin Roof: BONUS: If you arrive early before your tour they have a drink special for you (ask when you arrive).  With traffic, parking and herding a large group we highly recommend showing up early and having a drink (vs. stressing out about that one person that is always late).  After the tour you’ll get 15% off your total food bill if you mention “The HandleBar Hookup”.  You’ll also get free cover to enter tin roof if you mention HandleBar so come early or stay late and enjoy LIVE music 7-days a week! Group Reservations at Tin Roof –> Any large groups of 20+ can make an inquiry to [email protected] (in house sales manager) Tin Roof is a 4-story bar/restaurant with a massive outdoor beer garden so there is lots of space for first come / first serve seating as well!

We start tours in The Tin Roof beer garden, a grassy patio 20ft from the entrance to Comerica Park so it’s by far the most convenient option.  There is a food truck on the patio and a full menu inside.  In addition to legit LIVE entertainment 7-days a week, they feature southern inspired, made from scratch ‘Better Than Bar Food’ you’ll want to grab before and after your tour; Menu here

Other options within 2 blocks of us: Buddy’s Pizza , Frita Batidos , Detroit Beer Company ,  The Elwood Bar & Grill , Brass Rail Pizza , Cliff Bells ,   Subway , etc. General Options within walking distance (3-4 blocks): The Brakeman , San Morello , Downtown Louie’s Lounge , Wright & Co. , Mootz

Tours starting from Detroit Shipping Company: You’d be crazy not to at least consider staying right on site at Detroit Shipping Co.

Detroit Shipping Company is a restaurant collective and beer garden featuring five unique food-truck style eateries, two full service bars, a coffee and ice cream shop, a small outdoor stage, galleries for local artists and retailers, and two private lounges. All constructed from refashioned shipping containers.

We’ve never met anyone that wasn’t impressed with the restaurants at Shipping Co.  They all have something unique from tacos and nachos to Thai food (you gotta try the Pad Thai Roll!) to chicken, burgers and homestyle Nepalese dumplings.  You can find the deets here , but if you’ve got a lot of different menu restrictions/tastes and don’t want to break the bank (that’s right, it’s not expensive, but it definitely tastes and looks like it is!)  there is no better place to try something new. Ohh and the dishes make for some excellent Instagram material, if you’re into that sorta thing!

Other options within walking distance: The Peterboro , Bakersfield , 2nd Best Detroit , Grey Ghost , etc

11. Detroit Tigers Group Tickets - Do you guys have any deals ?!?

OF COURSE!  What – are we going to start 20ft from Comerica Park and NOT get you guys great discounted group rates on tickets to the game ?   Not so fast though, you have to be an actual customer!  Book a tour and you’ll receive a link to reserve discounted tickets so you and your group can catch a game before or after your tour!

Are you guys ever hiring ? This could be a fun side hustle!

Think you’ve got what it takes ?  Want to be surrounded by fun people and work with an awesome team ?  The details on the job & how to apply to work with us are here http://www.HandleBarDetroit.com/sidehustle

Booking Your HandleBar Experience

How can i find available dates and times.

Prices fluctuate based on the day and time of day – it’s all online BOOKINGS PAGE

How do I pay?

The full amount of the tour is due when you book the tour online.  We do not hold tours, but the good news is if you book a tour and need to move the date you’ve got up until 7days before to let us know.   The calendar is LIVE and we sellout every year so don’t wait too long to lock in your day….

What if I want to cancel or reschedule?

Cancellations more than 7 days out you can reschedule for no cost (just shoot us an e-mail to [email protected]) or you can get a refund to your credit card minus $50 to cover booking fees. Cancellations less than 7 days out – No refund or rain check (you are responsible for the full price of the tour).

Please let us know if you need to cancel inside 7days, as we will do our best to fill your tour (sometimes we have a waitlist).  If we can fill your spot, we would offer a reschedule option.

Do you guys sell gift certificates?

Yep, you can purchase gift certificates for any dollar amount. They’re great for birthdays, work outings or even to donate to charity auctions to generate funds.

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How old do you have to be to ride The HandleBar ?

All riders must be 18 years or older and must be 21 or older to consume alcohol.

Prep: Before the Tour Starts

How do i sign the waiver.

All riders must sign the e-waiver before we depart (It’s YOUR responsibility to make sure everyone has completed it before they arrive!)  Each rider must show their confirmation email received after completion as well as ID to ride.

The details are here .

What is the weather policy?

If HandleBar judges the weather is subjectively bad enough (thunderstorms, freezing rain, etc), we will notify you at least 2 hours before the tour start time to offer a rain check. You may decide to still go as long as the weather is safe enough to ride. Never assume your ride is canceled.

We ride rain or shine. There is a large roof that overhangs in all directions to protect you from direct rain and we go into bars to dry off. No one likes to get wet when they’re dry, but once you’re wet we can tell you from experience that tours in the rain will often have more fun than not because of how much more ridiculous it makes the experience. Life is what you make of it and a HandleBar tour is no different 🙂 . Don’t believe us? Just check the reviews!

Please dress appropriately for predicted weather conditions.

How many people pedal the bike?

10 people have pedals on their seats, 6 people don’t.  Swap seats after the stops if you’d like, totally up to you guys!

You bring 16 people including yourself and we provide a driver (17th person). As far as the pedaling goes, there are 10 sets of pedals. If you look closely you’ll see there are 12 “BarStools” total (6 on each side) but only 10 total pedaling seats (5 on each side). Each side also has a seat over the wheels, which means they don’t have pedals. Each cycle bar also has a bench in the back that seats 3 people who want a rest or just want to relax. The last passenger spot is in the middle of The Handlebar and is reserved for the group “bartender.”

Who can’t pedal The HandleBar?

Passengers shorter than 5’3”  may have a hard time reaching pedals although every pedal pub has 3 adjustable seats.  

There is a maximum weight of 300 pounds for people on the bike seats.

The bench at the back of the cycle bar is perfect for those who don’t fit the height and weight limitations. 

Where the heck should we park ?

We STRONGLY recommend finding an Uber/Lyft or using public transportation.  If you must drive here are several; some that are FREE: Check em out here .

SHOW UP WAY EARLY:  The most important thing regarding parking is that you make sure everyone in your group knows where to park and plans on being at least 25mins early – we actually recommend 1 hour.  Detroit has the 2nd largest entertainment district in the USA and while that’s fun, parking can take time.

PLUS – We even worked out a deal with Tin Roof to offer exclusive drink specials only available PRE-TOUR.  Show up early, enjoy their live music 7-days a week and don’t stress about hitting traffic or construction.

We can start early potentially, but we cannot finish the tour late.  Don’t let one person not planning ahead to find parking be the reason your tour is cut short.

What type of clothing should we wear?

We recommend leaving the Sandals at home!  Really, anything can be worn and you’ll be okay, but remember you’re pedaling a bike so consider that when picking out your wardrobe.

What if we don’t want to drink alcohol?

No problem! We have tours where people just want to ride and enjoy the unique experience. The HandleBar is always a blast and we welcome everyone.

Can we decorate the bike?

Yes! The dimensions of the parts you can decorate can be found below. Decorations can be hung anywhere on the bike with the exception of covering our HandleBar website address. We recommend zip ties, rope, or string for attachment methods. We do not allow tape as duct tape removes the varnish from the wood and scotch tape is not strong enough to hold.

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What to Expect During The Cycle Bar Tour

Can i drink alcohol on the handlebar.

Yes! Riders are allowed to drink beer, wine and any other type of pre-packaged drink.   What is a pre-packaged drink ?  Think White Claw / Truly hard seltzer, mike’s hard lemonade, canned cocktails, etc. (so many options!).

Glass is NOT ALLOWED on the tour.  If you are bringing wine we recommend plastic water bottles.  If you try to sneak glass we’ll find it and make you walk it back to your car – don’t be that guy (or girl)

KEEP IN MIND: City law states we cannot stop the Rolling Pub / Bike Bar / Party Bike / Pedal Pub / Bar Bike at a party store to pick up more alcohol once the tour has started so come prepared! (of course, we can stop at bars for you to anytime)

Does The HandleBar supply food or beverages?

It’s actually illegal for us to provide alcohol, but the good news is you can Bring Your Own Bar®️ and we provide a YETI cooler on every tour.

ABSOLUTELY NO GLASS – Plastic and cans are fine!  If you try to sneak a glass bottle we’ll make you walk it back to your car and that could delay the tour – please don’t make us be party poopers.

Alcoholic beverages are limited to beer and wine while on the beer bike. Mixed drinks and hard liquor are not allowed on The Handlebar. However, pre-packaged drinks like White Claw Hard Seltzer, Canned Cocktails or anything pre-packaged and under 9% ABV are allowed. We have tons of space on the roof rack for beverages and coolers. In the middle of the bar cycle / bike bar, we have more space for large coolers 2 feet in width or less.

Can we bring a keg?

lol you’re crazy.  Nope, and you don’t want to bring one on a bicycle pub. We’ve done it before and kegs get super foamy during the ride, they are harder to keep cold and it gets very messy trying to fill 16 cups throughout the tour. That and everyone is so picky these days; who can agree to all drink the same thing?!

Cans are the way to go when you’re on a Rolling Pub / Bike Bar / Party Bike / Pedal Pub / Bar Bike

What route will we take?

Route vs. Stops: It’s a common mistake to confuse the route with the places that you stop on your Rolling Pub.  Our tours departing from Tin Roof hit every hotspot on every tour (Campus Martius, Greektown, District Detroit, Grand Circus Park, Comerica, etc) and Tours departing from Detroit Shipping Company see the entire area as well with the added bonus to see Midtown if you’d like.  More detail is below; but almost everyone comes on the tour and trusts us to show you the city 🙂  Stephen and I (Brian) have been doing this for 9yrs now and it’s more about the route and spending time on the rolling pub than focusing too much on where you stop. 

1.  Campus Martius  Area  ( Checker Bar ,  The Fountain Beach Bar ,  Grand Trunk Pub ,  Anchor Bar  etc), 2.  The Bel t Alley  ( The Skip ,  Queens Bar ,  The Brakeman ,  Punch Bowl Social ) 3.  Greektown  ( The Detroiter ,  Firebird ,  Old Shillelagh ,  The Well ,  The Baltimore ,  DelMar Detroit  & Others) 4.  Just north of LCA :  Detroit Shipping Company ,  2nd Best Detroit .  Founders ,  Bakersfield , etc.  5.  Entertainment District : ( Brass Rail ,  Rusted Crow ,  Town Pump ,  Sports & Social ,  Mike’s ,  Harry’s , etc)

Something we’re proud of: We refuse to take money from bars to be “partnered” with us so we’re not obligated to take you anywhere you don’t want to go.   It also means some of them offer us better discounts because we’re not charging them to stop, which we completely pass on to you guys.

A.  Campus Martius  Area  ( Checker Bar ,  The Fountain Beach Bar ,  Grand Trunk Pub ,  Anchor Bar  etc), B.  The Bel t Alley  ( The Skip ,  Queens Bar ,  The Brakeman ,  Punch Bowl Social ) C.  Greektown  ( The Detroiter ,  Firebird ,  Old Shillelagh ,  The Well ,  The Baltimore ,  DelMar Detroit  & Others) D.  Just north of LCA :  Detroit Shipping Company ,  2nd Best Detroit .  Founders ,  Bakersfield , etc.  E.  Entertainment District : ( Brass Rail ,  Rusted Crow ,  Town Pump ,  Sports & Social ,  Mike’s ,  Harry’s , etc)

Who drives this thing?

Each tour comes with your very own Bar Handler. He or She will steer the rolling pub for you, get pictures along the way, keep you fueled and guide you through some of the coolest areas of town. We could not be more proud of the crew of young hard working Bar Handlers that have joined our team over the years.

The Bar Handler is also in charge of the Rolling Pub / Bike Bar / Party Bike / Pedal Pub / Bar Bike, so what they say goes.

Do you have music on the bike?

Have you ever been to a (fun) party without music? C’mon now!  Just bring your phone or mp3 player and we’ll connect it to the stereo on our bike bar.  We have lightning / headphone / aux cables or you can use bluetooth on every rolling pub.  If your phone requires a USB-C or some other connection just bring it w/ you!

Pro Tip: Create a playlist for your day, or queue up Spotify and plug into our stereo (we’ve got you covered with the hook-ups required and the speakers/stereo).

What if our tour takes too long?

You will be charged a late fee if you do not return the Rolling Pub / Bike Bar / Party Bike / Pedal Pub / Bar Bike to the starting point on time. The time it takes to complete a tour is up to the people pedaling the bicycle bar. The Bar Handler (driver) will assist in keeping you on time. We have test-pedaled all routes and know how long they take. We have never had this be an issue!

Was alcohol always legal on The HandleBar?

No, it wasn’t legal according to the city of Detroit until the 2017 season. History: Senate Bill 165 was passed in July of 2015 and allows alcohol to be consumed while on a Rolling Pub / Bike Bar / Party Bike / Pedal Pub / Bar Bike in the state of Michigan. The city of Detroit’s interpretation for the 2015 and 2016 seasons was that an existing city ordinance, Disorderly Conduct Code § 38-5-1 , did not allow alcohol on bike bars – even with the new state law that explicitly allowed it.  As you can imagine, we had our discussions with the city on this interpretation at the time, but all of that is history, as we know, because Detroit city council passed an ordinance in late 2016 to specifically allow alcohol on bicycle bars.

Are you guys really the original ?

Yep, we sure are.  Just about every media outlet did a story on us when we first opened.  (One that aired in 2015 is here )  Not only that, but we had many negotiations with the Mayor’s office and city council to negotiate allowing us to operate.  Paving the way wasn’t necessarily easy for a concept like this, but we’re proud to have done it the right way and to have been welcomed by the city.

Seem weird for people to ask ?  For a couple years now, our competition that came in after us has been running ads on social media and google adwords that they are “Detroit’s first pedal pub” and “Detroit’s Original Bike Bar”.  We’ve contacted them and they refuse to remove the wording even though it’s very obviously not true.  Our friends, family and staff will send us screen dumps of the ads, but Stephen and I aren’t too worried about it because we think it says more about them… than us.

We operate the world’s first Original Pedal Pub® that was invented, designed and manufactured in Amsterdam over 20yrs ago by Henk and Zwier Van Laar so we are the The Original in every sense of the word.

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May 16, 2020 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm.

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Motor City Brew Tours Presents: Bike & Brew Tour – Downtown Detroit – Midtown. Enjoy a guided small group bike tour with a historical theme in downtown Detroit. Beer and food are included at Traffic Jam & Snug Restaurant & Brewery at the end of the ride. Multiple tour options to pick from. All rider abilities welcome. Tour Routes & Schedule:Brewery History – This 10-mile tour takes you by former and current brewery sites in downtown Detroit. Learn about 12 of Detroit’s pre & post-Prohibition breweries on our most popular tour! Tour Dates: May 31 and July 12. Prohibition History – This 14-mile tour takes you by former prohibition sites in downtown Detroit. Learn about Detroit’s bootlegging, rum-runners and gangs during Prohibition. This bike tour will take you to Belle Isle and back along the Riverwalk on this very scenic and popular tour route! Tour Dates: May 16 and Aug 1. Best of Detroit History – This 10-mile tour takes you by the all highlights in the city of Detroit. Learn about the history of the Ren Center, Hart Plaza, Cobo Center, Campus Martius, Opera House, Comerica Park, Fox, Masonic Temple, the DIA, and more. Tour Dates: Aug 9 Automotive History – This 10-mile route takes you on a bike ride and highlights all of the great Automotive the city has to offer. Learn about Henry Ford, Scripps-Booth, Hudson Motors, R.E. Olds and more. Tour Date: July 5 Hamtramck History – This 11-mile tour takes you on a bike ride to visit Hamtramck! Learn about the history of the city, Dodge/GM plant, Hamtramck & Keyworth Stadium/Fowling, Polish Village Cafe, New Palace Bakery, Hamtramck Disneyland, St. Florian Church and Kowalski. Tour Dates: June 21 and September 26 Murals & Public Art – This 9-mile tour takes you around Woodbridge, New Center and Milwaukee Junction areas to enjoy many of the amazing murals, public art and sculptures that the city has on display. Highlights include Sculpture Park, Grand River Creative Corridor, Lincoln Street Art Park, Local Community Garden and the Illuminated Mural/Kahn/Tiger Murals on this picture friendly bike tour. Tour Dates: June 13 and September 5. We are running plenty of great bike rides and tours this season. Visit: http://DetroitBikeTours.com for more information or see below. July 4 – Royal Oak 2 Palmer Woods / Woodlawn Cemetery Ride – Click Here July 18 – Charity Bike & Brew Ride – Macomb Orchard Trail – Click Here August 22 – Atwater Brewery 2 Atwater in the Park Ride – Click Here Bike & Brew Tours – Downtown Detroit Corktown- History themed rides – Click Here Frequently Asked Questions: Do I get sent an actual ticket? No. We will have the name you registered with on a will-call list at event check-in.  What does the tour include? Ticket includes a guided bike tour with support staff, historical commentary, Michigan craft beers and lunch (Turkey or Veggie Sandwich w/cheese & Fruit tray). Please note – “BYOB” – Bring Your Own Bike for this tour. Limited bike rentals are available for the Traffic Jam and Snug start location only. We rent up to 4 bikes for these tours – email us if you want to Reserve bikes. You can also use the new “MoGo” bike rental stations all over downtown Detroit (not run by us). There is a Mogo bike rental station 1 block from Traffic Jam and Snug (2nd and Prentis). You can reserve bikes at the station. Learn more at: http://mogodetroit.org. Make sure you understand how it is priced by visiting the website ahead of time. Where should I park? Use the parking lot across from Traffic Jam & Snug – 511 West Canfield Street, Detroit, MI 48201 (on Canfield between Cass and 2nd Ave). Traffic Jam & Snug offers us a free gated parking lot that is safe & close! Tell them you are there for the Motor City Brew Tours – Bike Tour. How old do I have to be to attend an event? Since our tours will involve alcohol, we only offer our tours to adults aged 21 and over. Please bring your State Identification or driver’s license to present to your tour guide upon arrival. Motor City Brew Tours follows all state of Michigan liquor/consumption laws. How far do we bike and is it hard? The bike tour routes are 9-15 miles, on flat paved road surfaces. We will ride on the road, bike lanes and bike paths. The distance varies depending on the tour you pick. We will have a tour guide to set the pace up front and a person in back to make sure we all stay together. We ride a relaxing (8-10 MPH) pace to help you learn about the history in Detroit, soak in the scenery and enjoy time with friends! What is the company policy regarding cancellations for Bike Tours: Reservation Fees received by Motor City Brew Tours for any tours or special charity events are non-refundable and can not be transferred to another event. If you are unable to attend an event, tour tickets can always be transferred to another guest. They just give the registered name at the event check in. Although very rare, Motor City Brew Tours reserves the right to cancel events for safety concerns such as high winds, thunderstorms, excessive heat or cold, or other severe conditions. In the event of such a cancellation, you may either reschedule or request a full refund. We ride in cold, hot or even rainy weather! What steps are taken to ensure rider safety? We avoid automobile traffic when possible. Each tour begins with a safety and bike usage talk. Your tour guides are trained to perform basic bike care, but please bring bikes that are ready to ride. Mountain, comfort or road bikes are fine for this bike tour route. For your safety, helmets are strongly recommended for all of our tours. What should I bring with me on the bike tour? Bike in good working condition, helmet, water, bike lock, identification, cell phone, a little money for other purchases, tire pump and a spare bike tube. The tour guide will have a bike pump with him/her as well. Please wear seasonally appropriate clothing, sunblock, rain gear (if needed) and don’t forget your camera! We will have plenty of picture taking opportunities. How do I redeem a gift certificate? If you have a gift card, you can redeem it online via the directions printed on the gift card for 1 ticket at a time. If you have a PDF gift certificate, you redeem it by emailing us – [email protected]. Tell us the tour date you want, your contact cell# and the gift certificate #. We will email you back the ticket! If you owe a little more money less the gift certificate, we will email you a online invoice to pay the ticket price difference. Once paid, we will send you over a ticket confirmation from our ticketing provider, Eventbrite. Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? For more Info: [email protected] or call us: 248-825-3085

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Pedal through the city while drinking with your colleagues.

  • A pedal pub is like a giant picnic table, perfect for exploring the city and bonding with your team.
  • There is an onboard cooler that can store up to 80 cans, you can bring more coolers if you like.
  • You have control of the music. Plug in your phone and hit play!
  • The maximum number of passengers is limited to 16.
  • The pedal bar has space for 12 barstools, three seats at the rear and a place for a bartender in the middle.
  • Only wine and beer is allowed to be consumed while riding on the pedal bike.

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Tips on Taking a Brewery Biking Tour

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Taking a trip to visit the state’s many breweries by bike requires a bit of planning, so we talked to an expert. Kelli Kavanaugh is the owner of Wheelhouse Detroit , a full-service bike shop in downtown Detroit that also offers bike tours of the city. She and her guides have plenty of practice navigating group rides to historic sites and to breweries in Detroit.

Kavanaugh recommends planning a 10-to-12-mile route at what she calls a “conversational pace,” where everyone riding is comfortable talking to the person next to them. For beginner cyclists, mapping out an itinerary that covers those miles in an afternoon is a realistic goal.

It’s also important, Kavanaugh says, to “definitely know your limits,” especially on a hot day. “If you’re not a big drinker, don’t go out expecting to drink an IPA at four different breweries, because that’s not going to work out well.”

She recommends taking advantage of nonalcoholic options and hydrating well with plenty of water as you go. Most importantly, Kavanaugh stresses that being aware of your route and your surroundings is crucial for a fun and safe bike tour.

“Everyone else is not on your beer tour,” she says. “Everyone else is having a regular day, so be cognizant of that and respectful of other people in the world.”

Here are Kavanaugh’s tips for making the most of a bike-and-brew tour:

Get a tune-up. This is especially important at the beginning of the season or if you haven’t ridden in a few weeks or more. There’s nothing worse than struggling up a hill through squealing brakes and rusted chains.

Check your tires. Kavanaugh cites underinflated tires as the No. 1 hiccup on Wheelhouse’s tours. Make sure your tires are properly inflated to the range specified on the side of the tire and that they’re free of bubbles, dents, and cracks in the tread. Each rider should also carry one spare tube for their tires.

Designate a mechanic and a map keeper. Your mechanic should carry a basic set of bicycle tools, either a kit or a collection of pliers; Allen, standard, and torque wrenches; and flathead and Phillips screwdrivers. As for the mapmaker, Google and other satellite map technology work fairly well but are not 100 percent faultless.

“Hopefully someone in your group is a map nerd,” Kavanaugh says, and can keep everyone on the right — and the safest — path.

Dress for Michigan weather. Sunny skies can turn to a downpour in an instant here in Michigan. Wear layers and, if it looks like rain might appear, pack a spare poncho or rain jacket. No one enjoys beer when they’re drenched and shivering.

Wear a helmet! Always. If your feet are near the pedals, the helmet should be on your head and fastened.

Although biking tours are mentioned in this article, and you cannot get a DUI in Michigan for riding a bike while intoxicated, Hour Detroit is not advocating for doing these activities while intoxicated.

Please drink responsibly.

This story is from the July 2023  issue of Hour Detroit magazine . Read more in our digital edition .

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Looking for a fun way to get some exercise with the family this summer? Or are you an avid rider looking for the most challenging paths?

Well, whatever your skill level, metro Detroit is jam-packed with bike trails, bike tours and bike crawls for people who love to ride!

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See the exciting sights and sites of the city on two wheels among friends and new acquaintances. Check out these metro Detroit group bike tours.

  • Wheelhouse Detroit is the bike tour for everyone. On your Wheelhouse tour, you will enjoy learning about Detroit in an active and fun way, accompanied by a guide that loves talking about the city’s rich history.
  • Tour de Troit hosts numerous events throughout the year to promote healthy living and bike safety. Here, you will get to meet other riders who share your passion for cycling and love for the city of Detroit.
  • Motor City Brew Tours takes you on guided foot or bike tours May through September. Each tour is focused around Detroit history themes. You will get to experience and learn about parts of Detroit that you never knew and will be rewarded with delicious Michigan craft beer and lunch after your ride.
  • The Roy O’Brien Nautical Ride is a free event that navigates the streets of St. Clair Shores and Grosse Pointe. It takes place every other Wednesday night during the summer. Riders meet at a designated location and ride for approximately eight miles. The ride is kept at a leisurely pace and welcomes all ages and skill levels. Feel free to stop at participating Nautical Ride bars and restaurants along the way for discounts.

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If you prefer the serenity of biking through beautiful landscapes surrounded by woods, lakes and rivers, one of these metro Detroit bike trails might be more in your wheelhouse.

  • On Belle Isle , you can ride along the Detroit River and around the island. Ride your bike on to the island and it’s free. Otherwise, an $11 vehicle pass is required.
  • Hines Park Trail is a 17.2-mile paved bike path that runs along Edward Hines Drive and the basin of the Rouge River. The trail has wide paved shoulders so bikers can maintain a quick or leisurely pace.
  • Clinton River Trail spans 16 miles of Oakland County and takes riders through urban, rural and suburban settings of Rochester, Pontiac, Auburn Hills and Sylvan Lake. Be prepared for parts of the path to be unpaved so bikers with skinny tires might want to check out the connecting Macomb Orchard Trail where you can smoothly navigate 23.5 miles of pavement. The southern end starts at the Clinton River Trail at Dequindre Road in suburban Macomb County. As you ride further north, you will see the changing of the scenery to long wooded tunnels and quaint country towns. Connected to the Clinton River Trail, you will also find the West Bloomfield Trail, a 6.8-mile rail trail that connects West Bloomfield, Orchard Lake, Kego Harbor and Sylvan Lake.

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Make sure to grab your helmet and mountain bike to ride on these rocky terrains.

  • Stony Creek Metropark has a variety of paths to choose from including a 6.1-mile paved path and a 14-mile mountain biking path. This challenging path navigates heavily wooded dirt trails and hilly terrain. At Stony Creek, you will also find the Mountain Bike Skills Course filled with obstacles to challenge even the most advanced riders.
  • Novi Tree Farm is an advanced trail with both a beginner and advanced loop. The trail offers you different options to advance as you become more comfortable.
  • Maybury State Park in Northville Township has leisurely-to-difficult mountain biking trails. An $11 vehicle pass is required upon entry.

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    Choice of self-guided or group tours. Beginning at 10am. Pick your "tour" / "wave" time at check-out. After-party from 4-6:30pm with pizza & salad, entertainment, commemorative pint glass. Routes stop at numerous participating bars for water and limited beer sampling along the way. Beer samples (3 oz) of the featured beers are provided ...

  3. Pedal Bar Tour in Detroit

    Pedal. float. drink! With seating up to 16 and two boats available, the Cycleboats are perfect for bachelorette parties, team building events, family gatherings and so much more. Bring your own food and drinks on board, peddle the Detroit Riverfront and see the city of Detroit like never before. Visit DetroitCycleBoat.com.

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    Want to go on a tour of Detroit MI? The HandleBar is the most affordable option in town! We offer group tours, individual tours and brunch tours! Click here to learn more! ... We can book bar bike tours all 7 days of the week. Mon-Friday between the hours of 11am - 11pm and on Saturday/Sunday from 9:30am-11pm!

  5. Gears And Beers Detroit

    Gears and Beers is a point to point tour of Detroit's historic neighborhoods, notorious bars & watering holes, and popular up-and-coming destinations. Participants in the Gears & Beers Tour can learn about the Detroit's rich history through the stories and urban legends surrounding many of the city's landmarks.

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    Weekend Prime Rides. When the lights go down, the party goes up in The D. Weekend Prime Rides are our last departing rides of the day, kicking off after 9 but ending before 11 - all in Prime Time on Friday & Saturday nights. 85 minutes. Up to 15 people per bike.

  7. Detroit Bar Bike: Best Bike Bar Crawl and Beer Bike Tour

    A Detroit bike bar tour is the ideal plan for when you want to experience the Detroit food scene and nightlife in a whole new light. Detroit has a booming food culture that leads to delicious flavors and drinks everywhere you turn. You can enjoy a dark Irish beer in the Irish pubs of Corktown, the colorful murals of the Eastern Market, or tasty ...

  8. Pedal Pub in Detroit MI

    The HandleBar is Detroit MI's original Pedal Pub and ranked as one of the top ways to explore Detroit. The Handlebar is great for Team-Building, Bachelor/Bachelorette, Birthday parties, family reunions and Corporate Events.

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    Group Tours departing from Tin Roof: A. Starting Location: Right in the middle of it all; 20ft from the entrance to Comerica Park in the beer garden @ Tin Roof.. We won't waste valuable tour time getting to and from the action because you're starting and finishing the tour right where you want to be!

  10. Tiki Bike & Pedal Bar in Detroit, MI

    Click here to see more about Detroit Rolling Pub's Tiki Bike experience and pedal bar in Detroit, MI. About. About Us; Where We Go; Reviews; Ad Space; FAQ; Gallery; Tiki Bike; Exploring Detroit; Bachelorette Parties; More Tours. Corporate Outings; ... $295 Monday-Thursday per 2 hour tour $375 Friday per 2 hour tour $400 Saturday per 2 hour tour

  11. Bike & Brew Tour

    Tour Routes & Schedule:Brewery History - This 10-mile tour takes you by former and current brewery sites in downtown Detroit. Learn about 12 of Detroit's pre & post-Prohibition breweries on our most popular tour! Tour Dates: May 31 and July 12. Prohibition History - This 14-mile tour takes you by former prohibition sites in downtown Detroit.

  12. Detroit Rolling Pub

    About. Detroit Rolling Pub is Detroit's #1 16 passenger pub on wheels! Voted #1 4 years in a row! Grab 6-16 people and explore Downtown Detroit from the greatest seat on the streets! We offer a wide variety of tours. Join us for the best experience in Downtown Detroit! We are Detroit's favorite Pedal Pub and soon will be your favorite tour ever!

  13. Beer Bike Tour in Detroit

    You have control of the music. Plug in your phone and hit play! The maximum number of passengers is limited to 16. The pedal bar has space for 12 barstools, three seats at the rear and a place for a bartender in the middle. Only wine and beer is allowed to be consumed while riding on the pedal bike.

  14. Tips on Taking a Brewery Biking Tour

    Taking a trip to visit the state's many breweries by bike requires a bit of planning, so we talked to an expert. Kelli Kavanaugh is the owner of Wheelhouse Detroit, a full-service bike shop in downtown Detroit that also offers bike tours of the city.She and her guides have plenty of practice navigating group rides to historic sites and to breweries in Detroit.

  15. Bike & Brew Tour

    Location. 511 W. Canfield Street. Detroit, MI 48201. Traffic Jam & Snug Restaurant & Brewery (Parking Lot) Map Unavailable. Motor City Brew Tours Presents: Bike & Brew Tour - Downtown Detroit - Midtown. Enjoy a guided small group bike tour with a historical theme in downtown Detroit. Beer is included at Traffic Jam & Snug Restaurant & Brewery ...

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    Mar 2012 • Friends. A wonderful 4 hour beer tour with our local Beer Club to Mid-town Detroit with a light lunch and tasting to The Traffic Jam and Snug BrewPub, then to the Motor City Brewworks microbrewery and finally to Atwater Brewery.

  17. The Detroit Brew Trail is Here!

    How to enjoy 48 hours on the Detroit Brew Trail. Metro Detroit is one of the best areas in the country for beer, and a variety of breweries in Detroit and the surrounding counties make a great stop…. Learn More. Try great beer and have some fun in Macomb County on the Detroit Brew Trail. Michigan and the metro Detroit area are known for the ...

  18. How to enjoy 48 hours on the Detroit Brew Trail

    Day 2 - Oakland & Macomb Counties. After a great day in Wayne County, it's time to head north and west to Oakland and Macomb counties. Start the day around Lake St. Clair in St. Clair Shores at the Ford House, the former home of Edsel and Eleanor Ford.There are things to see inside the house and beautiful grounds surrounding the house.

  19. Bike & Brew Tour

    1401 Abbott St. Detroit, MI 48216. Brew Detroit. Map Unavailable. Motor City Brew Tours Presents: Bike & Brew Tour - Downtown Detroit - Corktown. Enjoy a guided small group bike tour with a historical theme in downtown Detroit. Beer is included at Brew Detroit at the end of the ride. Multiple tour options to pick from.

  20. Ride On!

    Check out these metro Detroit group bike tours. Wheelhouse Detroit is the bike tour for everyone. On your Wheelhouse tour, you will enjoy learning about Detroit in an active and fun way, accompanied by a guide that loves talking about the city's rich history. Tour de Troit hosts numerous events throughout the year to promote healthy living ...

  21. 2024 Detroit Beer History Walking Tour

    This walking tour is based on the book "Detroit Beer - A History of Brewing in the Motor City." Written by Stephen Johnson, the owner of Motor City Brew Tours and your tour guide for the walking tour. Please note: Masks are required for this tour. Ages 21-99, max of 30 per group. Duration: 2h.

  22. THE 5 BEST Detroit Bike Tours (Updated 2024)

    2. The Michigan Pedaler. 140. City Tours • Bar, Club & Pub Tours. By lynnes64. Our driver (Chris) was professional and fun to be with, a great picture-taker, and shared good stories about the site... 3. Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop. 41.