Tours

• Each participant must read and sign the waiver form before the tour begins.
• Must be 18 years or older to participate unless otherwise stated; younger participants must have a parent or legal guardian present.
• Tour participants must ride a hybrid bike from Golden Triangle Bike Rental unless otherwise stated.
• All tour prices include a hybrid bike, helmet and bottled water.
• Wearing a helmet is required for all tour participants.
• All tour reservations must be made and paid for 24 hours in advance of the tour.
• Each tour has a maximum of 15 participants.
• Participants must agree to abide by the local road laws and obey posted signage during the entire tour. For your safety, participants must refrain from camera or cell phone use while riding the bicycles (break ‘em out as soon as we park somewhere!).
• All tours have some combination of trail and street routes.
• ALL tours begin and end at Golden Triangle Bike Rental, 600 First Avenue 15219.

What do the tour prices include?

All prices include a hybrid bike (sorry no tandem, road or mountain bikes available on tours), a helmet and a bottle of water. Specialized tours, such as the wine tours or the PNC Park tour, include the tastings and entry costs.

Should I bring/wear anything specific?

We recommend seasonally appropriate clothing and comfortable, closed-toe shoes for riding. Bring your ID or your credit card, camera, sunscreen and a smile!

How old do I need to be to rent a bike/participate in a tour?

We welcome all ages, but customers under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign our liability waiver. Children also must be 18 months or older, able to wear a helmet, and be tall enough to be strapped into our child trailers.  We use our discretion to keep our riders safe.  If your child, who is 18 months or older, is too small to wear a helmet and be strapped into our child trailers, we reserve the right to refuse the rental.  Keep in mind this is for the safety of your child!

Who should participate in tours?

Our bike tours are an excellent way to see the city…whether you’re visiting or have lived in the area for years! We travel at a relaxing pace and invite all those in good health along. We have enjoyed the company of people from all walks of life, from families to corporate groups, and in various stages of life, from youth to seniors. Children with bicycling experience may accompany their parents on our child size bikes.  Children must be able to ride a 24” geared bike with hand brakes (typical height is 4’5”, also depends on inseam measurement and clearance of cross bar).  We reserve the right to have children ride in a rear cart or tag-a-long if the child is not a strong rider.  Please discuss with one of our reps before booking your tour and feel free to come early to get your child fitted on their bike.

How do I sign up for a tour?

Visit the tour section on our web page, fill out the form on the right hand side and we will get in touch with you to confirm and take payment for your reservation.  OR…call the shop at 412-600-0675 to make your reservation now!

When should I arrive at Golden Triangle Bike Rental for a tour?

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time so that you can fill out our waiver and get fitted on a bike.

Are the bike tours safe?

The majority of these routes will be on Pittsburgh’s paved trail system, with minimal to moderate on-road biking. We rate our tours from easy to hard:

• easy = mostly trails with little to no incline
• moderate = 50/50 trail to road, with some inclines
• hard = expect a healthy amount of on-road or uphill biking!

We provide helmets for tour participants and our tour guides carry First Aid kits for minor scrapes.

What happens if it rains?

We run tours rain or shine. Golden Triangle Bike Rental reserves the right to cancel a tour in the event of conditions that will jeopardize the safety of our riders. In the event that a tour is canceled, you may reschedule free of charge or request a full refund.

How do I reschedule or cancel my tour reservation?

Reservations may be rescheduled, at no charge, subject to availability and with at least 24 hours advance notice.  No-shows for tours will not receive a refund.  We run tours rain or shine. Golden Triangle Bike Rental tours may be cancelled due to severe weather conditions.  If we are unable to reschedule the tour, you will be issued a tour credit or full refund.  Cancellations are refundable with at least 24 hours advance notice, however there is a $10 cancellation fee per reservation.  Cancellations made with less than 24 hours advance notice will be issued a tour credit for use anytime in the future.