Pittsburgh Party Pedaler

Looking to check out Pittsburgh in a new, creative, and fun way? Or are you looking for a great idea for your birthday party, or maybe for your bachelor/bachelorette party? Well, let me start by saying, your party isn’t going to stand out among others if you get a limo or a party bus. For a great way to get around Pittsburgh and get your party on at the same time, check out the Pittsburgh Party Pedaler.

The Pittsburgh Party Pedaler is unique because it’s not a party bus or a limo, it’s a party bike. Yes, you heard right, a party bike. You and your group of 8 to 16 can reserve a tour on the Party Pedaler’s website (which is hyperlinked above) to check out some of the most interesting areas in Pittsburgh, while also celebrating whatever special occasion you might be celebrating. There are three different tours to choose from. You get an amazing driver/tour guide who will give you an interesting rundown of what Pittsburgh has to offer. You can party on the bike with the option of connecting your phones to the wires and controlling the music, and then you can keep the party going when you get off the bike for a few pit stops at some of the best restaurants, bars, and shops in Pittsburgh!

The Pittsburgh Party Pedaler offers tours in three different Pittsburgh neighborhoods: Lawrenceville, the North Shore, and the Strip District. During each tour, you can check out what each area has to offer. For example, during the North Shore tour, you get to see PNC Park, Heinz Field, the Carnegie Science Center, Rivers Casino, etc. in all their glory. This is also great because the North Shore has a bike trail, so you can ride alongside your fellow Pittsburgh bikers. Each tour also lets you choose 2 or 3 bars/restaurants/shops to stop at. This is a great way to quickly sample some of Pittsburgh’s eats, buy some souvenirs, taste some homemade Pittsburgh wine, or enjoy an ice cold draft with the guys. You also have the option of customizing your tour. For example, you can ask the driver to stop at a certain location for a photo op (however, you can’t go inside places such as Heinz Field, PNC Park, and Rivers Casino). You can also ask the driver to take you to a place that might not be part of the tour. You can even request that the driver pick you up at a spot other than the designated starting location. A reviewer on Yelp said that the Pittsburgh Party Pedaler is “HIGHLY recommended for a bachelorette party or other fun event like a birthday with a big group of people.” You’re sure to have a memorable experience on whatever Pittsburgh Party Pedaler tour you choose.

Here are some tips and recommendations for anyone thinking about the Pittsburgh Party Pedaler. The first thing I should probably mention is food and beverages. Food and beverages are not served on the Party Pedaler, but you’re allowed to bring your own if they're in a cooler. However, alcohol is only permitted on the Party Pedaler if it is parked in someone’s yard or driveway with the owner’s approval; it is not permitted on the streets. But on the subject of food, I also wanted to recommend a few restaurants in Pittsburgh that are offered during the tour. One place that’s offered during the Strip tour is Luke Wholey’s, a seafood restaurant. I’ve been there with my family a few times, and I think it has some of the freshest and most delicious fish in the area. Another place I would recommend is Primanti Bros. While it’s a Pittsburgh-based chain, the original one is located in the Strip, and is therefore set up as more of an old-fashioned sandwich shop than a full-service restaurant like the other Primanti Bros. locations. One restaurant that I recommend for the North Shore tour is Bettis’s Grill. This is a popular Pittsburgh sports bar, and yes, it’s owned by former Steeler Jerome Bettis. One of the reasons why you should definitely check it out is because you might see someone famous there; when I went there, I stood only a few feet away from Bettis himself, who happened to be filming a commercial there that day. Another thing I should mention is extra fees. The Pittsburgh Party Pedaler reserves the right to charge your credit card if any damage is done to the bike. And even though the tours are customizable, it is due to scheduling purposes that the bike must return to the starting point before the designated return time, otherwise the Pittsburgh Party Pedaler reserves the right to charge your card for the amount of time that the bike returns late. The Party Pedaler also may charge depending on the distance between a non-designated starting location and a designated starting location. Therefore, any additional stops you may decide on should be brief and not excessive. The last thing I wanted to mention was weather. I believe I’ve mentioned in a previous post that Pittsburgh weather is very iffy. Extreme weather can come at the most unexpected times, from light rain to severe thunderstorms. That being said, the Pittsburgh Party Pedaler operates rain or shine. However, if there is extreme weather, the Pittsburgh Party Pedaler reserves the right to cancel any tours that may be scheduled. If it’s raining and your tour is still on, I’d recommend bringing a jacket and/or an umbrella (but you should be fine for the most part since the bike is covered by a roof). Pittsburgh Party Pedaler wants you to have an enjoyable and memorable experience, which is why keeping these tips and recommendations in mind will make it that much more so.

It doesn’t matter which of the three tours you choose. And it doesn’t matter what you’re celebrating. In fact, it’s completely fine if you’re not celebrating anything at all! The Pittsburgh Party Pedaler is a unique, fun, and memorable way to enjoy what Pittsburgh has to offer and to party the day away with friends and family.