There are many ways to get around downtown Peterborough, Ontario, but none likePedalBoro. The 15 seater party bike is back.
Hilary Flood and Pete Rellinger, who own and run the business, said they had to put the brakes on during the pandemic, but Flood said things could turn around again.
"It feels great to be back on tour," Flood said. “For us it feels like the first signal of normalization again and you can feel it in the community too. There is just that kind of love when people see us on their travels.
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"Party She smiles when she sees a motorcycle. It looks like she's in a parade. ' she said. she said. "Whether you're passing by, on your bike, or in the car behind you, it turns into this horn and we wave and share our frenzied energy. It's really fun.
That's how it all works. Bikes can be reserved for you and up to 14 friends. She can also reserve a seat for us to join the group ride on Sunday. To ride a bike, he needs at least eight people (doing it with just eight is a bit of exercise, Flood says).
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On board, explore downtown Peterborough with 3 pub stops along the way.
"No drinking on the bike. We are a dry ship," Flood said. “We have non-alcoholic drinks on board to keep you hydrated, but we also hop on and off our bikes at various locations to really connect with the community.”
added that it would take about two hours.
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Joe Rees, tourism director at Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development, said such businesses are an important part of regional tourism. rice field.
"We really know people come for the experience," Reese said. ``This is a business that offers visitors something fun and interesting, and it involves food and restaurants that we want to incorporate into all of our experiences.''
``Shitamachi, food, and drink. What would be better?" he said.
Floods also bring people back into their communities, he added.
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Some people came from out of town so they could see Peterborough, and others were out of town and haven't been downtown for a long time," she said. } "We welcome them, celebrate our hometown, and showcase downtown in a way that makes them feel more connected. We've had that pause for two years, so it's time to undo it." I think there's real enthusiasm."
To reserve your spot on thePedalBoro website.
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