I've been in Austin for about 16 years, which makes me Methuselah compared to some. I did a bike tour of this familiar-to-me town anyway, and LOVED IT. I also brought my Dutch bf along, and he, too, LOVED IT. I was very intimidated by the scooters at first, because I have zero experience, but the practice ride in the parking lot, and very knowledgeable instructor made it a breeze! They look easy, and they're still easier than they look. If you want to have a blast, by all means, this is worth it! Even if you're a Methuselah (or a Dutch bf). It's a great way to learn the city, and have a killer time doing it! I will also mention that it was cold and drizzly when I went, and I still had that much fun.
We did the sunset tour and We had a great time! Tyler was an excellent tour guide and made the night super fun!
The Biker Gang Ride tour was the first thing we did on our trip to Austin and it was the perfect way to get a feel for the city. Patrick was an amazing guide/personal photographer and really gave great recommendations of things to do and see while in Austin. I felt completely safe on the bike and would highly recommend this tour for people of all ages.
My parents were visiting and this was the perfect way to show them around the city. A comfortable ride and friendly, thoughtful outgoing tour guides made this the highlight of our trip! We did the morning ride which was nice because it was cooler and traffic was lighter. I highly recommend this excursion over pedalhoppers or segways (I’ve done both). Tyler and Reagan were our guides and were GREAT. Knowledgeable, fun, and also mindful to keep our large group out of the ways of cars, joggers and other bikers. Book with them if you can!
We tried this in the advice of a friend who did it. So when our out-of-town friends came to visit, we did it. Oh my gosh!!! It was soooooo much fun!!!! I highly recommend this. We saw so much of Austin we had never seen before and we’ve lived here 15 years. Our guide, Tyler, was excellent!!
I'm local, so I'll be back. I took my (70something) mom on a 9 a.m. vaguely-themed YBG tour (they offer some that are focused on specific aspects of Austin -- this one was more the general one) because it was her birthday and we had guests coming in to town and she still hasn't been downtown much. I expected the usual high points, just on a bike, and that would have been cool. What I got was a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide (Patrick) who took us on a tour that was an awesome combination of the usual high points and some fascinating side trips. (Dude knows a lot about all kinds of minutae, including chicken and tattoos and local plants and Texas history -- it totally didn't surprise me that he was a teacher in a past life!) We went places that I didn't know existed and had a blast. So, two thumbs up. And I would think this tour would be fine for almost anyone -- I drove because my mom gets nervous, but we were on easily operated, well maintained bikes and took safe, medium-traffic routes, and she totally could've handled it as well. Our fellow tour takers varied from college students on Spring break to, well, my mom. So anyone would enjoy it. And it's a pretty good deal for 2ish hours of really good guidance. Do it -- you'll be glad you did. More
Awesome experience.Super cool way to explore Austin TX.Jon is simply the best, professional, easy going, and looking out for your safety. Please enjoy the gang, you will not regret it.
If you’re considering a tour of downtown, this is the way to go! Great guides that have fun and make sure that you do too. We stopped along the 2 hour ride and Patrick took pictures of us in front of the murals. Very informative tour about the history of Austin, but definitely not overboard. I did not feel like there would be a test at the end. I’ve gone on a tour before in a hybrid bike, you can pedal or let the electric motor take over... but this is the way to go. 6 out of 5 stars.
Our group of 8 adults (6 drivers and 2 riders) recently had a blast touring downtown Austin with Patrick, a former elementary school teacher turned biker dude. After making sure we all felt comfortable on our bikes before heading out, he said his three goals for the day were safety, education, and fun, and he exceeded our expectations in every area.In addition to the standard Austin downtown landmarks, he also pointed out lesser-known sights including a flock of Mexican parakeets sporting bright green plumage as well as their incredible public library, which we visited at his suggestion after the tour was over. (Best library ever! If you have time, go check out the views from the gorgeous outdoor lounging area at the top of the building as well as the innovative features of the actual library, including a kiosk that will dispense random reading material based on the amount of time you have to read. Wow!)The Voodoo Donuts stop halfway through the tour was a well-timed and delicious break, and the cooler bags full of ice-cold water he provided at the YBG location came in handy. Besides being a knowledgeable tour guide, Patrick is also a great photographer, and he captured the day in numerous pics (group and individual ones) to help us remember this wonderful experience. Since our accommodations for the week were actually in San Antonio, we only spent one day in Austin, and I can’t think of a better introduction to the city than cruising around it with Patrick. Don’t think twice – BOOK THIS TOUR!
The atmosphere of Fun and excitement at "Your Biker Gang" is amazing! The electric motorcycles go way faster than you would think. They ask what you would like to see and make sure they hit it all! Great experience with some really great guys! Glad we found this place!
This tour was so much fun. It was so entertaining to ride around Austin on the electric bikes. We stopped at some cool murals to take group photos that turned out really cool. Patrick was the head of our biker gang and I couldn’t have asked for a better guide! I’d highly recommend this tour!!