Before Your Ride: Meeting Point, Parking, What to Bring

Last updated November 2026 · Austin Bar Bike

You booked it — nice. Here's the honest, no-surprises rundown so your group shows up ready and the day runs smooth. If you're the one organizing, this is the page to send your crew.

The 60-second version

Meet at: 806 San Jacinto Blvd, at the corner of 8th Street across from the Omni.
Park: street parking on San Jacinto or 8th, or the 2 lots on 7th Street.
Bring: your own drinks in cans or plastic (no glass, no hard liquor).
Everyone: 18+ to ride, 21+ to drink. Bring an ID.
On the bike already: your guide, coolers, ice and the sound system.

Where to meet & park

Rides start and end at 806 San Jacinto Blvd, on the corner of 8th and San Jacinto across from the Omni. Look for street parking on San Jacinto Blvd or 8th Street first. If those are full, there are 2 lots on 7th Street, one at San Jacinto and one at Trinity. Drop a pin before you leave so nobody is circling the block. Full details on the route page.

What to bring

The ride is BYOB, so this part is on you (the fun part). The rules are simple:

Cans or plastic only: beer, seltzers, canned cocktails, wine in plastic. No glass.
No hard liquor.
Ice is covered: coolers and ice are already on the bike.
On a private bike, decorations, costumes and your own playlist are all welcome.
Small bags only, and no pets.

That is it. The coolers and the sound system are taken care of, so don’t lug anything else.

How much should we bring?

Rule of thumb: about 3 drinks per person for a 2 hour ride. Better to have a couple extra than run dry. Punch in your group size for the math:

How many people in your group?

How the day goes

Step	What happens
You arrive	Park near 806 San Jacinto Blvd and walk over. Load your drinks into the coolers.
You roll	Your guide steers into downtown: music on, drinks open, pedaling optional.
Bar stops	The bike stops at local Bar Buddies bars. Hop off for a drink and the restroom, then hop back on.
Back to start	About 2 hours later, right where you began.

A few honest heads-ups

IDs: everyone riding is 18+, drinking is 21+. Bring an ID.
Bathrooms: there is none on the bike, so use the bar stops.
Shoes: closed-toe shoes make pedaling easier, and the seats sit up high.
Rain? Rides go rain or shine. If the weather turns unsafe, you hear before the ride and get a full refund.
Plans change? Cancel 14 or more days out for a full refund, or use your 1 free reschedule by asking at least 2 days before the ride.
Tips: appreciated, and they go to your guide. Cash, Venmo, Cash App and Zelle all work.

Questions this page didn’t cover? Call or text Austin Pedal Party.

Call or text 512-539-7861