Do You Pedal Party? #HOUBloggersPedalParty {Giveaway!}

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I remember the first time I learned about Pedal Party; I knew immediately that it was something I wanted to do, but for some reason I never got around to making time for it. When I learned that Pedal Party and Little Soya were sponsoring a meet up for the Hello Houston Media and Blog Free Bloggers' groups - I was stoked! I signed myself and my husband up immediately! While this was a sponsored event, you should know by now that anything you read here is definitely made up of my own opinions. With that said, read on! 

So here's how it goes down: You and up to 15 of your closest friends (or strangers - we picked one up along our route!) hop on the pedal "bike." There are six seats on each side of the bike, a bench in the back with room for three more, and then a bartender (and the captain!) in the middle! 

Speaking of the Captain, ours - Nate, was awesome. He was a ton of fun, very outgoing and the man had moves. He was great at getting us pumped up and keeping us going when we were, um, exhausted! 

Are you wondering yet how this Pedal Party works? Who makes that thing go anyway? Um yea, that'd be you fellow pedal party goer. I won't lie, it's a lot of work! However, if you're lucky (or extra short like me!) you can position yourself in a non pedaling seat! There is one seat on each side of the bike that doesn't have pedals, along with the bench seat in the back. You could also opt in to be the bartender - you'll still be working but you won't be pedaling! 

Oh right, you are wondering now what makes this Pedal Party cool?! What I haven't told you yet is that you get to drink on this bike! That's right - there you are just biking down the street, wind blowing through your hair (if you're lucky) and sippin' on a cold one (or 6). Plus, this isn't a bike ride to no where folks; This sweet ride is taking you to some of the coolest bars in Midtown! Mmhmm, bar hoppin.' 

A shot of our entire group at our first stop, Christian's Tailgate. They have amazing burgers and they've been featured on Travel Channel's Burger Land. If you are ever in Houston, you've got to stop in and try out the food - there are three locations but I prefer the one on Washington Ave.

Is this dangerous you ask? Naaahhh. I mean yea, you have to sign a waiver and they ask if you want to wear a helmet (none of us did btw) but we only crossed one freeway. True, we did hold up quite a bit of traffic once or twice and cars were stopping to take pictures of us. It's not like we encouraged them by yelling "Tweet us! Houston Bloggers Pedal Party!!" or anything like that...

Seriously, as long as you play nice and follow the rules, you are in good hands. Our Captain knew what he was doing and while we were all having a great time he still managed to keep us in line. No easy task...

A group shot at our second third Hell I don't know what stop this was but here we are having a shot! Could y'all pretend to not see my "crazy eyes" in this picture? It's not very flattering but I was cutting my eyes to look at the camera okay. Yea, let's go with that. 

Here, a rare photo of my hubby and I - that I didn't have to struggle to take myself. He isn't smiling (typical) and his eyes are darn near shut but this is his "I've been drinking" face. He tried y'all. 

Pictured above from left to right:

Kristin.Brenda.Lisa.Me.

After three bar stops we made it back (safely!) to the Pedal Party headquarters and posed for more pictures, obviously. 

One last shot with our Captain Nate and Stephanie who Captain'd the other bike. Apparently she likes to photo bomb folks! This guy and gal made our night a ton of fun! Hanging out with some of the coolest bloggers in H-Town wasn't too bad either! ;) 

Seriously y'all, if you ever have the opportunity to get your rump on a Pedal Party you'd better do it! If you want to go ahead and book your party or get answers to your burning questions just visit the Pedal Party website. Make sure to request Nate or Stephanie as your Captain!!

If you want to see more hilarious pictures (trust me - they're out there!) and videos like the one of Nate dancing, just search #HOUBloggersPedalParty on instagram and twitter! 

A BIG THANK YOU to Pedal Party and Little Soya for sponsoring our first official meet up! 

All of the Hello Houston! Media bloggers who attended this event are now joining together to give away a 2 Hour Pedal Party and a Little Soya prize pack, courtesy of our awesome sponsors! How cool is that?! Just enter via the rafflecopter below! 

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