Original Story from 7/27 LJ World
Luke Stone has a new business venture here in Lawrence.. It’s called Pedal Hopper. It’s a party bar your group pedals from location to location. We looked up the WEBPAGE and here’s the FAQ
What is the Pedal Hopper?
- It’s a 4 to 16-person bicycle powered party on wheels. Perfect for pub crawls, bachelor/bachelorette parties,
How much does the Pedal Hopper cost to rent?
- For exact prices, go to our “Book a tour” tab. It’s about $10 per hour a seat.
How many people can fit on the Pedal Hopper?
- It can hold up to 16 people, there are 12 seats with pedals, 2 seats above the back wheels, and 3 seat bench on the back row, and one person can man the middle as the bartend and fetch the group drinks and snacks.
Who drives this thing?
- We have an employee of ours drive and steer the unit. Your group can relax and have fun!
Can we bring food on?
- For sure you can, we have lots of storage space on the Pedal Hopper.
Where do we board the Pedal Hopper?
- It depends on the tour and time; we will contact you the day prior to coordinate.
Can we drink while on board?
- We are in talks with the city currently on getting the laws amended so passengers can bring alcohol on board. There is also a bill at the state level that is trying to make it legal. However, at the current time we do not have approval to allow passengers to consume alcohol while riding the Pedal Hopper. Once we do get approval it will be a BYOB situation. Non- Alcoholic beverages encouraged, no glass bottles! There is plenty of room; you could easily put 3 or 4 coolers on board.
What’s the music situation?
- We have speakers and a cd player system built in on these, bring your cds and ipods too.
What if it rains?
- Unless it’s really raining, we will ride. It’s actually really fun when it rains, groups have a blast. Plus, there is a roof so you will stay pretty dry.
What is the cancellation policy?
- If you cancel 30 days prior we will give you a refund. If you cancel when in 30 days, we will give you a rain check to use later in the season, or next season if it’s at the end of the season. Cancellations within 3 days of the tour will not receive any type of a refund.
What are the hours of operation?
- 10am to 12am, we would go earlier upon request.
How fast does this bad boy go?
- It travels about 5-8mph, just about the perfect speed for sharing good times.
Who can ride the Pedal Hopper?
You must be this tall to ride this ride…
- To reach the pedal you need to be around 5’3″. If you are shorter, not a big deal, take bench seat, or bartend for the group.
How do we pay?
- Call us at 785-856-8687 to book a tour. We accept cash, checks, debit or credit cards. You must pay at the time of reservation. We can split the payment on multiple cards.
How do we know if it’s available when we want it?
- Call 785-856-8687, to check available dates and times. First come, first served.
Can we make our own route?
- Possibly. Give us a call, we are open to new routes for tours. The Pedal Hopper can go up small hills, but not big ones. We need to make sure it’s possible, but most importantly comfortable for your group.
What is the least amount of people needed to operate this thing?
- You can get it going with 2 or 3 pedalers, but it’s a workout. Ideally, you want at least 6 people.
Where did this thing come from?
- The Pedal Hopper is an import from Europe. It’s very popular in Amsterdam and Germany. Minneapolis was the first US city to have this. We rode it up there and realized that Lawrence would love something like this.
Is the Pedal Hopper dangerous?
- It’s just like riding a bike… No seriously. As with anything some risk is involved, however very few injuries have occurred in Amsterdam or Minneapolis.
Is the Pedal Hopper still fun if drinking is not allowed on board?
- WELL! we’ve never had a complaint of someone not having a good time.
