Tour facts
What to expect
Loads of fun, exercise (sorry!) and a new way to see the city. We will also throw in some dodgy tunes if you haven’t got your own.
Good to Know Before You Book
Group Size
Our bike seats up to 11 riders, but if your group has 12 people, we may be able to accommodate one extra passenger in the front seat next to the driver. Please contact us before booking to arrange this, as availability is limited.
Got a bigger group? No problem! We can usually accommodate larger parties by running two or more tours back-to-back. Just send us a message or give us a call, and we’ll help organise everything.
Alcohol & ID
If you plan to enjoy alcoholic drinks during the tour, everyone drinking must be able to provide valid photo ID if requested.
What to Wear
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and flat, closed-toe shoes. Bags, coats, high heels and any other belongings can be safely stored in the compartments beneath the table while you ride.
Age & Height Restrictions
We love creating a fun and welcoming experience, but as we’re riding a large pedal-powered bike on Brighton’s busy roads, all riders must be aged 18 or over.
For safety and comfort, we also recommend riders are at least 5 ft (152 cm) tall, as anyone shorter may find it difficult to reach the pedals. However, there are a total of 5 non-pedalling seats which are suitable for those below 5 ft.
Time
We aim for our standard tour to be one hour long. If you are an Olympic cycling team this may be less, if you skip leg day this may be more. Also this depends on how many pub/toilet stops you need. We also stop several times to enable swapping seats.
Distance
Each tour covers roughly 3 miles, again depending on breaks and bar/toilet stops. There are some minor inclines (which may be tough) and declines (which are great).
Payment
To book with us a 100% payment must be made at the point of booking. If you need to cancel or change a booking for whatever reason it’s very simple, just let us know. Any cancellation made more than 30 days in advance can claim a full refund or pick a time in the next 60 days to re-book. Cancellations made between 14-29 days prior can be refunded 50% of their booking fee or re-book in the next 60 days. Anything cancelled within 13 days of the tour date cannot be re-booked and will not receive any refund.
Date availability
Our up to date availability is on the website under ‘Book NOW’ . As a rule we operate Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons/evening throughout most of the year. We do shut for some time in the winter to undertake essential maintenance, and also when the roads are closed in Brighton for example Pride Weekend. If you can’t see the time you want available, it may be worth asking. We also always try to accommodate adhoc requests- so please ask.
Drinks
Anything you wish to consume on board you must supply yourself
Weather
Pedal Dogs operate an ‘unless its so windy you can barely stand up we carry on’ rule. Only in the most adverse of conditions will we cancel. If this is the case we will give as much notice as possible. We do supply waterproof ponchos for when the sky starts crying but we don’t let this take the smiles off our faces.
Routes
Pick up & drop off point will be outside The North Laine pub, postcode BN1 4AA – https://goo.gl/maps/BB9rVLRsPD22
Sorry we cannot be flexible on this. The bike does not have a motor, so getting it anywhere else without 6 people is near impossible.
The routes incorporate Victoria Gardens, The Royal Pavilion, The Brighton Dome, loads of sea views and Brighton Pier, and pass a few optional stop-offs for additional refreshments or bladder evacuations when needed.
Waiver
By participating in the tour you and all participants must agree to be bound by our T&Cs and adhere to a Pedal Dogs waiver. This is a legal requirement for everyone wishing to be on board. Also all riders must attend a short safety briefing given at the start of each tour. Anyone not following the safety rules will be asked to leave the bike immediately or the tour will finish early.