How Capital City Pedicabs became a Tallahassee staple at big events

If you've ever wandered down Gaines Street or through Railroad Square on a warm, busy evening, chances are that you may have spotted a colorful pedicab weaving safely through the foot traffic. I caught up with the pedicab to learn about their story.

The Backstory

Capital City Pedicabs was first dreamed up by Ron Goldstein back in 2012, just as Gaines Street and College Town were beginning to bloom. He saw an opportunity: Tallahassee was growing, and it needed a safe, fun, community-centered way to get around. Soon afterwards, the LLC was filed in September 2012, and by early 2013, the wheels were officially in motion.

Today, the company is owned by his son Mike Goldstein, who took over in December 2018 after working in retail at Target and becoming more involved in the family business.

A Tallahassee local, Mike saw what his dad's vision: the pedicabs are more than just a method of transportation, they are a unique and creative contribution to Tallahassee. Now, Mike runs day-to-day operations and serves as the main rider. While Kasey and Brian tag in when needed and help maintain the pedicabs.

When asked about the biggest lesson learned in nearly 14 years, Goldstein put it simply:

"Take it in strides and enjoy the ride. Find that work-life balance and don't stress — the money will come from the people who become friends and business colleagues along the way."

As Tallahassee continues to grow, Capital City Pedicabs is proud to grow right alongside it.

What do they offer?

• Event rides

• Nightlife bar-hopping transportation

• Tours throughout service areas

• Company merch (including their famous "Are You Bike Curious?" shirts)

Whether it's a birthday fountain toss in Westcott, a senior bar crawl, or graduation night, they've carried students through some of the most meaningful moments of their lives.

Where can you find them?

You'll find Capital City Pedicabs primarily around:

• Gaines Street

• Railroad Square

• FSU Campus & College Town

• Downtown Tallahassee

They're regulars at monthly events and deeply connected to the arts and cultural scene. Recently, they partnered with the Tallahassee Active Lifelong Learners (TALL) during a Business & Economic Development Day at Domi Station, giving participants a fun send-off ride to wrap up the day.

It's this blend of entrepreneurship and community presence that makes them such a staple.

How to support this local gem

Capital City Pedicabs operates around events and nightlife hours — early or late depending on what's happening (and, of course, the weather).

Rates for rides range from $5 on FSU Campus to $10+ in College Town area.

You can reach them at: Ccpedicabs2012@gmail.com ; Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (just search Capital City Pedicabs); 1lnk.page/MikeGoldstein

They also offer affordable marketing opportunities, including:

• Sponsored ride shout-outs

• Monthly shirt sponsorships

• Banner placements

These partnerships help sustain the business during slower weather seasons — a great way for local businesses to support local while getting visibility in some of Tallahassee's most vibrant areas.

Here's to 14 years of safe rides, late-night laughs, and being part of Tallahassee's community — one pedal at a time!

Sammie's Shenanigan's is a column dedicated to exploring Tallahassee and sharing interesting local finds. Have hidden gems to share? Contact Tallahassee blogger Samantha "Bee" Blaykworth at  samantha.buzzybee@gmail.com .

This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Capital City Pedicabs comes in handy for event hopping and tours