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What is San Jose Brew Bike?
San Jose Brew Bike is a pedal powered, 15 passenger cycle that tours downtown San Jose. Our mission is to provide the ultimate brew and bite experience by partnering with some of San Jose’s best local tasting establishments. San Jose Brew Bike is the original and only partybike you want to roll with as we set out to combine our love of exercise, food, drink, and FUN!
Can I drink on San Jose Brew Bike?
Unfortunately, the City of San Jose does not currently allow alcohol aboard the Brew Bike at this time.
Are there age requirements?
Yes. You must be at least 21 years old if you plan to ride on a brewpub tour. However, private tours may be booked on which the age requirement is 16 years or older if the bike is used for city (non-brewery related) tours. Please call if you have further questions.
How do I book a seat and what's the cost?
You may choose to book 1 seat or the entire bike of up to 15 seats if you’d like a private ride for you and your closest friends and family—it’s your choice!
2-Hour Brew and Pub Tour seats are $50.00 ($500 for a private charter). Includes use of the bike and a designated driver (Book Now).
Custom Tours (food/drinks/large parties) are available upon request. Call us at 669-234-2927 to inquire about booking!
Does everyone pedal?
No. There are 12 bicycle seats with backs, but only 10 of these have pedal cranks. 2 of the seats are above the wheels and are not equipped with pedals. There is also a 3-seat back bench, which is designed for those riders who want to relax or who are physically incapable of the rigors of pedaling.
Is there a weight limit?
Yes, each seat can support a maximum weight of 285 pounds.
How fast does the San Jose Brew Bike go?
On average, about 5 mph—however, we may top out at a hair-blowing 7 mph if we really get our crank on!
Where do we go?
For our Downtown Private Tours, our passengers can choose stops anywhere within a reasonable pedaling distance (about 1 mile) of our start location at William St and S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113 (intersection). You can choose from our list of recommended Bike Stops to ensure your route is a manageable distance, with bar staff accustomed to our large groups. If you don’t want to decide, or have made an individual seat reservation, our drivers will be happy to choose for you! The tour ends right back where it started. And if you’re driving yourself, our suggested parking area is the I-280 Overpass Public Lot.
Is music allowed?
Heck yeah music’s loud… er… allowed! Bring the tunes, and we’ll provide the bumpin’ speakers to play the hits! We have all the auxiliary cords and dongle adapters necessary to connect your phone to our stereo.
What if it rains?
Our policy is that we roll rain or shine. We have a canopy over the top of the bike, which will help prevent getting soaked, but even with the canopy you will probably get a few sprinkles on you. We promise a little bit of rain will not stop the party! If you’re unsure, please bring a coat or book a tour for another day.
What are the terms and cancellation policy?
Cancellations:
- A cancellation fee of 100% applies for cancellations made 7 days or less from scheduled tour, or in case of no-show. No credit or refund will be given.
- A cancellation fee of 50% applies for cancellations made 14 to 8 days before scheduled tour, or you can take 100% credit for a future outing which does not expire.
- A cancellation fee of 10% applies for cancellations made 15 or more days in advance, or you can take 100% credit for a future outing which does not expire.
***IMPORTANT*** If we are not able to book a MINIMUM OF 6 SEATS the bike will not go out, for physical reasons of pedaling the bike. We will contact you if there are less than 6 seats booked for your time slot to try and coordinate a different departure. If we are unable to meet this minimum, we will refund your payment if we are unable to reschedule your reservation.
Terms:
All passengers on tours visiting local breweries, clubs, or bars must be over the age of 21. Please be prepared to provide photo ID and have already signed the Release of Liability Waiver online.
If there is inappropriate behavior, we have the authority to terminate a tour.
Inappropriate behavior will result in early termination of the tour and a forfeiture of all deposits and fees by the customer(s) who violated our terms. Examples include but are not limited to:
- Extreme intoxication
- Excessive noise
- Loitering more than 5 minutes after tour
- Public urination
- Littering
You may not abandon the tour by staying at the last brew stop, and if you choose to do so, there will be an automatic $75 charge to the credit card the tour was booked with.
Please have a designated driver for the ride home or plan to call a taxi. Please remember…Don’t drink and drive!
– Extreme intoxication –
There is an automatic $100 charge to the credit card used for the reservation if you or someone in your party gets sick on the bike.
This is a big party foul.
Do I have to wear a helmet?
No. Helmets are not required, but you are welcome to bring your own to wear. If you elect to NOT wear a helmet, you will indicate this on your liability waiver before the tour begins.
Should I tip the driver?
Our drivers work very hard to ensure you have the best possible experience. If they show you a good time and you’re feeling tipsy, please show them you are happy with their service!