Austin may be known to most for its music, but the city is becoming just as famous for its artwork as well.. What better way to impress your Valentine’s date with a bike tour of some of Austin’s most iconic artistic landmarks?
10 holiday gifts for the cyclists in your life
Tips to Keep Your Bike Safe
The holidays are here and for a lot of people, that means travel and cold weather, which means less riding your bike. In lieu of this, we wanted to share some tips and some products that can help you keep your bike safe while not in use. We want you to be armed with the best knowledge and equipment to keep your bike from getting stolen.
Easy Health Tips that You Can Work into Your Everyday Life
Quick Training Tips to Prepare You for Your Next Long-Distance Bike Ride
Safe Ways to Vacation in a Post-Pandemic World
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, travel spending in the United States declined by 42% in 2020. But now that restrictions are being lifted in many areas of the U.S. and the world, pent-up demand is on the rise. The good news is, there’s no need to put all travel plans on hold for the next year or two. It’s very possible to travel safely in the post-pandemic world, and these tips from Austin Bike Tours & Rentals will tell you how.
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Everything Austin Apartments gives away a free ABTAR tour-for-two
A Nature Lovers' Guide To Biking in Austin
Put down your smartphone and listen to the call of nature. Instead of live streaming, try biking by a stream or river. One huge perk of nature? No spam. No matter where you take the two-wheeler in Austin, the view is tree-mendous. Not only is bike riding good for your health, it helps you slow down and appreciate the world around you.
Austin Bike Tours and Rentals announces Spooky Tour
Austin Bike Tours and Rentals announced it would host a spooky city bike tour just in time for Halloween!
This city bike tour includes details of Austin’s darker history and most haunted hangs. Riders might even catch a glimpse of one of Austin’s spooky specters as they explore the city’s historic districts. Highlights include the Littlefield Home, the bat bridge, and The Driskill Hotel.
You read that right, THE Driskill Hotel. A normally functioning hotel by day, by night, the Driskill lights up. Not only with the usual Austenite nightlife, but the spirits waking to greet them! Like the suicide brides who’s stories, while identical, span decades.
Find out more about the creepy and sometimes sad spirits that haunt the beautiful streets of Austin. Our city bike tours currently depart on weekends at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. with an additional slot at 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Bike tours include a bike, guide, helmet and water bottle holder. The distance is 7-9 miles and the tour takes about 2.5 hours. For more information on this tour, or any other, or to book a tour, visit https://austinbiketoursandrentals.com/austin-tours-overview-1.
May is National Bike Month!
Do you remember your first bike? Three wheels or two? Who taught you how to ride? Let’s go back to that place of happiness for just a moment….ah, wasn’t that nice? Now imagine giving memories like that to the little one (or ones) in your life! Whether you’re wanting to introduce a sibling, a son or daughter, or a cousin or family friend to the awesomeness of cycling, it’s important to make sure you’re doing it the right way.
Travel Tips to Plan Your First Bike Tour in the ATX
Cycling tours are the most environmentally friendly and healthy way to explore Austin, Texas. They also get you closer to the most interesting places and enable you to pass through stunning landscapes at the best pace to admire their beauty. However, if you’re planning your first bike tour in Texas, there are some things you need to consider. Here are 5 tips to help you plan your first bike tour in the ATX.
Touring UT Campus on Bike
When you feel the need for speed on the UT campus, your best bet is a two-wheeled steed. It's the best way to dodge the traffic and find a parking place while you tour this enormous campus. While the campus nickname is “the 40 acres” after its original 1839 size, today it is more than 10 times as large,
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How to Stay Visible While Riding Your Bike
Biking is a great way to stay fit and sightsee, but it can be dangerous when you’re riding on the road with cars or on crowded biking paths. There is no way to totally avoid accidents but taking steps to make yourself more visible when cycling can help you stay safe when you’re out enjoying a ride. Keep these safety tips in mind to ensure that you’re as safe as possible when you’re cycling.
Build Your Own City Bike Tour
While guided tours can be really great, sometimes a do-it-yourself version is just as great. Whether you’re looking to make it work during a certain time frame, or you have a unique group and are trying to accommodate several different needs, there are plenty of reasons to rent some bikes and create your own tour. Whether you’re new to Austin or a life-long “weirdo” here are a few ways to to DIY your own city bike tour.
