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Frequently Asked<\/strong> Questions<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN RIDE ON THE PEDAL HOPPER?” tab_id=”accordx”][vc_column_text]Our bike bars hold a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 16 riders. Each Pedal Hopper has ten pedal seats, two non-pedal seats over the back wheels, a back bench that holds three guests, and room in the middle for one \u201cbartender\u201d\/designated dancer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”WHAT IF I HAVE LESS THAN 6 PEOPLE IN MY GROUP?” tab_id=”accordy”][vc_column_text]Unfortunately we aren’t selling any single seats at this time. A minimum of 6 riders and a maximum of 16 riders is required for each ride.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”HOW LONG IS EACH TOUR?” tab_id=”accordz”][vc_column_text]All rides are two hours long. Please call or email our office for any special event with more than one Pedal Hopper to request longer than 2 hours.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”WHO DRIVES THE PEDAL HOPPER?” tab_id=”accorea”][vc_column_text]All Pedal Hopper reservations include a locally based, licensed designated driver to lead your ride. Our \u201cPilots\u201d will keep you group safe and show you the latest and greatest bars and restaurants your route has to offer. No need to draw straws to see who is going to be the sober driver. Just kick back, pedal, and have fun![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”CAN I DRINK ALCOHOL ON THE PEDAL HOPPER?” tab_id=”accoreb”][vc_column_text]The Pedal Hopper does not sell or serve alcohol, we request you have nothing that appears to be alcohol. No beer cans, glass bottles or anything with an alcoholic label on it. You may bring beverages in resealable plastic or metal containers only. Each bike has room for a standard sized cooler or two small coolers in the middle standing area. All Pedal Hopper rides are subject to local laws and regulations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”IS THERE A MINIMUM AGE ON THE PEDAL HOPPER?” tab_id=”accorec”][vc_column_text]All riders on the Pedal Hopper must be 21 or older. ID will be required when you show up and sign the waivers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”IS THE PEDAL HOPPER STRICTLY PEDAL POWERED?” tab_id=”accored”][vc_column_text]Yes and no! Pedaling is part of the fun of participating in a ride with us although we have electric pedal assists on all of our bikes. The electric assists will help give your group a little push up hills making the ride as comfortable as possible although the bikes do require pedal power from the peddlers to get moving.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”WHERE DO WE START\/END OUR TOUR?” tab_id=”accoree”][vc_column_text]Our Downtown tour starts and ends at Bierstadt Lagerhaus (2875 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205). There is usually street parking available nearby and they also have a parking lot. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”CAN I MAKE MY OWN ROUTE?” tab_id=”accoref”][vc_column_text]Our Pedal Hopper route has been carefully crafted to provide you\u2019re group with a safe, fun experience. We can go just about anywhere in LoDo or RiNo just let your driver know where you want to go when you show up. If you are unfamiliar with the area our drivers will have some suggestions for you when you show up.\u00a0 We are willing to consider special pick up spots for event tours with multiple bikes depending on availability and the area. Please contact our office for further information. 303-753-3569[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”DO I NEED TO MAKE A RESERVATION IN ADVANCE?” tab_id=”accoreg”][vc_column_text css=””]Yes. Bookings are available online up to 72 hours before scheduled departure and are usually make well in advance. We may have tours available within the 72-hour window but you\u2019ll need to call our office and book with us over the phone so we can make sure we have a Pilot available. For immediate assistance call 78five-76zero-one98four[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”HOW AND WHEN DO I PAY?” tab_id=”accoreh”][vc_column_text css=””]All outings must be paid by credit card at lest 3 days before your departure date. The quickest way to snag your spot is to place your booking from our website but we’d be happy to take your booking over the phone as well.\u00a0 Please call 303-7five3-35six9 to book over the phone, if booking within 3 days of departure date please call 7eight5-seven60-1984.\u00a0 We don\u2019t take a deposit, just the payment in full. No sales tax on Pedal Hopper Tours![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”SHOULD I TIP OUR DRIVER?” tab_id=”accorei”][vc_column_text css=””]Our “pilots” work hard to make sure you have the most fun and best experience possible. We suggest about 20% of the booking cost for each group.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?” tab_id=”accorej”][vc_column_text css=””]If you need to cancel (we can’t imagine why!) we offer a rain check or a full refund if the cancellation is more than 2 weeks out from the departure date.\u00a0 No refunds or rain checks if the cancellation is less than two weeks out from the departure date. If we end up filling your cancelled slot we can work with you on issuing a refund.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”DOES THE PEDAL HOPPER OPERATE YEAR-ROUND?” tab_id=”accorek”][vc_column_text css=””]Yes! We offer discounted off-season rates from November 1st<\/sup> \u2013 March 31st<\/sup>. Please call us at 78five-85six-868seven to book during the off season.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”WHAT IF THE WEATHER TAKES A TURN FOR THE WORSE?” tab_id=”accorel”][vc_column_text]The Pedal Hopper operates rain or shine. If it\u2019s safe to operate we will plan on taking your group out. Keep in mind that the Pedal Hopper has a roof in case there\u2019s a little bit of rain or snow. You will be notified by your Pilot or Management Team at least two hours before the scheduled departure if it\u2019s unsafe to be on the roads, we won’t want to go out in anything to crazy… Canceled tours will receive a refund or a raincheck. The weather in Denver can be unpredictable, so it\u2019s always a good idea to plan ahead and keep an eye on the forecast but we can’t cancel any rides until the day of departure. Please note that once a tour starts, there are no cancellations or partial refunds available.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”WHAT IF OUR RIDE TAKES TOO LONG?” tab_id=”accorem”][vc_column_text css=””]We often have tours scheduled back to back, so keeping on schedule is important. You will be charged a late fee if you do not return the Pedal Hopper to the start\/end location within 15 minutes on time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” el_id=”home-opt-in-footer” el_class=”purple-bg” css=”.vc_custom_1521074299224{padding-top: 1% !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 1% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Let’s Chat<\/h2>\n

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