FAQ

A pedal trolley is sometimes called a pedal pub, trolley tavern, party bike, bar bike or a quadricycle.  Being so close to the water, we refer to ours as a "land yacht"

Regardless of what you call it, it is a 14 or 16 passenger, open-air, vehicle that requires human pedal power to propel.  Our bike has 10 or 12 seats for people to pedal and a bench across the back which will hold 4 more.

Riding together is a fun way to experience Kenosha whether it is a birthday, bachelor/bachelorette party, bridal shower, company outing or just a let's get together and do something kinda thing.

The price covers the trolley rental cost for the 90 minutes where we make 2-3 stops throughout the downtown Kenosha area. We’ll provide a Captain to navigate the 14-passenger land yacht. Coolers are also provided.

Most groups stop at three places (usually bars) for about 15-20 minutes.  One of your stops will be our recently opened beer garden at The Beach House on Simmons Island.  The other two stops will be places that your group picks. If you aren’t from Kenosha, we will be happy to make recommendations. Some people prefer to stay on board the whole tour, even during the stops; and that is just fine, too!

A private tour has a flat rate ranging from $300-$450 plus tax and booking fees, depending on the time and day of week. Make sure you book your tour well in advance, as we are often sold out on popular time-slots months in advance!

Yes, there is an electric assist for the elevation changes in downtown Kenosha and throughout Simmons Island. Otherwise, our routes are pretty flat and it’s a crawl, not a race.  If you are hesitant to book due to fitness ability, four can relax on non-pedaling seats on the bench on the back and have a good time yelling "Mush!"

Yes, but you have to follow the rules. You may bring three 12-oz cans per person. This includes beer, wine coolers or hard ciders – no glass!!! Bring your own ice chest or use ours.  You are also free to bring food on board. If you get overly intoxicated during the tour and become a nuisance, you will be asked to get off without a refund.

Of course! Be sure to arrive 15 minutes in advance of your tour departure time to give yourself enough time to put up the decorations. Also, please keep your decorations socially appropriate.

Lakeshore Pedal Tour’s trolley operates rain or shine! If it’s going to rain, we recommend bringing rain jackets and/or ponchos. It’s still a lot of fun- think of it as an adventure, plus we have a roof to cover you. These tours can be a lot of fun with the right group.  But if you are really worried, you can purchase trip insurance available when you book.  We only cancel tours if there are unsafe conditions, as described by a national weather advisory. The person who booked the trolley will be contacted prior to a tour if severe weather is expected.

No, strict local laws keep us from exceeding our legal capacity. The sixteen seats include all of our pedaling seats and the back bench. But you can book both of our bikes which would bring the total number of partiers to 30!!!

Yes, but riders under the age of 21 must have a parent or guardian present. We check ID’s for all adult riders. To pedal, riders need to be at least 5'2" to reach the pedals.

Yes and no. The maximum weight is 275 pounds to sit on a pedaling seat.  However, there is a bench across the back (non-pedaling) that will accomodate heavier persons.

All tours are currently starting and ending at the Stella Hotel 5706 Eighth Avenue, Kenosha. There is a free public parking garage nearby.