Questions? Check the frequently asked questions below.

If your answer isn’t below, feel free to contact us at 219-316-1122 or email us at info@slowridepedaltours.com

FAQs

Slowride is designed to seat 15-passengers. The City Ordinance states: “No passenger shall be allowed to ride the Pedal Bar except in the designated seating area”. With that said, we are limited to 15-passengers only.

There are 10-pedaling seats, plus 2-non-pedaling seats located over the rear axle. The rear non-pedaling bench seat is capable of comfortably seating 3-average to small passengers. The rear seat will only accommodate 2, more mature passengers.

We require a minimum of 8-passengers to rent Slowride for a Group Tour.

If you do not have a minimum of 8-passengers in your group, please select one of our individual tour options and await tour confirmation from Slowride, if the minimum passenger limit of 8 is reached.

You can check availability of a particular tour date by clicking on the individual route tabs listed on our website, or CLICK HERE to go to our BOOK A TOUR page.

Click the BOOK button, then select the route you want and locate the date you’re looking for.

PLEASE NOTE: Your Credit Card will NOT be charged until you click CHECK OUT, so check as many dates as you want!

Beverages and alcohol are NOT included.

You must bring your beverages of choice, including alcohol, and ice if desired. Glass liquor containers may be brought on to the bike, but must be given to the server and remain behind the bar and served by the server in plastic or paper cups. Any beverage remaining after the tour, will be returned to the respective passenger.

The server on each tour has the right and responsibility to restrict serving alcohol to any passenger that shows signs of intoxication or inappropriate behavior. We want the Slowride experience to be enjoyable for ALL involved!

We recommend that you bring water along with your favorite beverage!

Slowride is pleased to partner with Tumble Inn Tavern, located at 302 S Neil St, Champaign, to become our loading zone for both the Downtown Champaign and Campus Town tours! Free parking is available at the REAR of Tumble Inn anytime (PLEASE LEAVE THE FRONT PARKING SPACES FOR TUMBLE INN CUSTOMERS.), as well as, in the Rogard’s parking lot AFTER 5:00PM weekdays and on the weekend. Please do not park in the Christie Clinic parking lot, as your vehicle may be towed!

Tumble Inn Tavern can sell packaged beer and ice if you should desire!

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We attempt to go out in most weather conditions, so plan your clothing accordingly! If there are severe weather conditions, your driver will determine if it is safe for a tour to begin and will attempt to contact you as soon as that decision is reached. If a tour is in progress the driver will determine if the tour is safe to continue.

The City Ordinance states: “No Pedal Bar shall be driven in weather conditions that pose an unreasonable safety risk to the driver or passengers of the Pedal Bar, or to motorists or pedestrians”.

This also applies to extremely cold weather, as well. It is our responsibility to keep our passengers and staff safe during extreme weather conditions. If temperatures fall to 45° F or below in ambient temperature or wind chill factor, we will be unable to operate a tour. Our driver will determine if it is safe for a tour to begin and will attempt to contact you as soon as that decision is reached.

If your driver decides to cancel your tour prior to the start of your tour or up to one-half hour prior to the completion of your tour, you will be allowed to reschedule your tour at a time and date that is available and convenient for your group. If your driver decides to cancel your tour within the last half-hour of the completion of your tour, your tour will NOT be rescheduled.

There will be NO REFUNDS for tours that must be rescheduled or canceled due to weather conditions!

Any adult, 18-years of age or older, may ride! Anyone younger than 18-years of age, must be accompanied by an adult or guardian that is able to accept responsibility for the underage person and is authorized to sign the Liability Waiver on their behalf.

All riders wishing to drink alcohol on board must be 21-years of age or older and must provide a valid form of ID to substantiate age. WE CARD! Please have your driver’s license or State form of ID ready at the beginning of the tour.

The bike seats have a weight capacity of 300 lbs. and we ask that you honor this capacity to ensure your personal safety.

Our cancellation policy is as follows:

  • More than 14 days out – you may reschedule, or receive a 100% refund.
  • 7 – 14 days out – you may reschedule, or receive a 50% refund.
  • Less than 7 days out – you may reschedule, however, no refunds will be allowed.

Slowride is a pedal bar! Pedaling is an exciting, unique and fun part of the experience and the primary motive means to propel the pedal bar. We have a total of 15 seats, of which 10 are pedal seats and 5 are non-pedal seats. If your health does not permit you to pedal, these 5 non-pedal seats are for you. If you are pedaling and need a break, we can pull over and rotate your tour group to allow you to take a non-pedal seat. We can also stop at any bar along the way, to allow your group a break.

We do have supplemental electric power to allow us to assist through intersections and make emergency traffic maneuvers, if necessary. It is NOT intended to replace pedaling!

Please remember, this is a pedal bar and pedaling is the primary means to propel the bike and a major part of this unique entertainment experience! We reserve the right to stop the tour for breaks, anytime that we find that our passengers are not actively pedaling!

City licensing requirements hold us to a strict behavioral standard. Your driver will go over the rules and behavior expectations at the beginning of each tour, most of which are outlined within the Liability Waiver.

Rules:

All alcohol must be served in plastic cups
Please, NO alcohol can leave the bike or come on to the bike when stopped
Please, do not throw anything off of bike
Please, stay seated while bike is in motion
Please, do not grab canopy for any reason
Please, keep hands inside of bike
Please, do not use loud or abusive language to people on the bike or on the sidewalk
Please, do not play any music with profanity

Please realize that our business is very visible to the public and people of all ages witness the Slowride entertainment experience. With that said, all passengers must conduct themselves in a mature and moral manner. We want you to have a great entertainment experience, while respecting the rights of the public. Please refrain from any profane language, heckling or lewd gestures to anyone on the bike or anyone you may encounter on the street. Please provide an appropriate musical play-list with no profanity, as this music can also be heard by the public. Please respect each other!

Failure to conduct yourself in a mature manner will result in the staff stopping the tour and addressing the concern with the individual. If the action persists, the passenger responsible for the inappropriate behavior will be asked to immediately leave the bike and will be responsible to secure their own transportation. A disciplinary charge may then be charged to the credit card on record.

Slowride is a great entertainment experience and we want to continue to offer this experience to Champaign for many years to come. Please help us be good neighbors and let’s have a great Slowride experience!

Dress for the weather! Layers are your friend. In the summer, leave the flip-flops in your car and wear something that secures to your feet.

Bring water! Snacks are fine too!

FOLLOW THE DRIVER’S AND SERVER’S DIRECTIONS! The directions are for your safety and public relations.

A SIGNED LIABILITY WAIVER IS REQUIRED TO RIDE ON SLOWRIDE! Just like riding on any bike, riding on Slowride can be potentially dangerous. We offer bicycle helmets for your safety. You do not have to wear one – it is up to you, however, you must notify us in the Liability Waiver that you are NOT wishing to wear a helmet.

You take responsibility for your decisions and behavior!! Here is a copy for your review.

Tipping is always appreciated! If you had a great time, please consider tipping the Slowride staff the customary amount of 15-20%.

If you did not, please immediately email us at info@slowridepedaltours.com and share your experience with us. We cannot improve your future Slowride experiences, without your help!

We WANT to hear from you! Please contact us at info@slowridepedaltours.com and tell us about your Slowride experience!

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All Slowride tours are 2-hour tours. On Friday through Sunday the rate is $390. And Monday through Thursday the rate is $300.

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