I thought the Your Biker Gang tour was fabulous! The clubhouse easy to find and extremely welcoming.... with a great Donkey Kong game. The small instructional and practice time were helpful and effective. I thought the balance of stops, info and riding were perfect but most of all our tour guide Tyler aka Grandpa was exceptional. He had a great vibe and definitely wanted to make our tour what we wanted it to be minus the million right hand turns! Ha! This was definitely a tour to remember and be repeated. Thanks Tyler!
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
Really fun way to see the city, that is totally customizable based on what your preferences are. Jon was awesome, can’t recommend enough!
My wife really enjoyed her surprise birthday ride around the city of Austin. The gang guide was amazing.
Took the Coffee and Donuts tour with Gator, and we had so much fun! The bikes were easy to use and we had great music. Gator even personalized the tour a little and was a great guide. Will be recommending this to everyone and probably doing one in San Antonio next time we visit there.
A great and fun way to explore Austin whether you are a local or a visitor. The place is easy to find and our guide, Cope, texted and emailed several times to see if we had any questions and to introduce himself. Once we arrived, he went over how to use the bike and safety instructions which included wearing a helmet at all times. We practiced riding and turning in the parking lot and then hit the road for an amazing fun filled two hours!!! Cope showed us some interesting sights around Austin and stopped for photos as well. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to do something fun and memorable. More
What an awesome adventure!!! Rooster was the best with me and my fiancé. He made sure we were safe and were having a great time. We also got some amazing photos on the adventure!! Will be coming back for a night ride soon!
Had a great time with our biker gang. Our guide Patrick was fun and knowledgeable and an excellent photographer. Even though it was cold weather we had a good time. They provided gloves and bandanas to stay warm. Would suggest it to anyone that wants to see Austin in a totally unique way!
Loved the class. I had no idea what I was getting into but learned a ton and left feeling like I'd made an actual piece of art. Highly recommend.
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!
Great way to see some of the highlights of Austin! Three bikes, three adults and one teen; a FUN and laid-back tour leader (Hi Tyler!); and a cool morning full of sunshine=an amazingly fun ride!! We all loved this tour and had SO much fun!
