U STREET STREET RATS- present day ALADDIN-SLY CELL PHONE SNAGGER

I’m feelin good and I’m breezin, cheesin, down the streets and —- my tourists in the back are resting their feets in— my pedicab and they might win some treats if— they get the next question correct—they compete with each other…. Want some more? “Are you ready for question number four?” —yes WE ARE!!! WOOOT WOOOT! “Name two of the buildings on U street that have survived the 1968 Riots... Read More

PEDICABS IN VIETNAM—by: Kendra Davis

click on THIS LINK to see KENDRA in a VIDEO pedicabbing in vietnam! Pedicabbers epitomize diversity. We’re really a motley crew. Our love for bikes and the open road (err…bike lanes) connect us from all corners of the globe. Don’t believe me? Check out this photo of me and my friend Go, a pedicabber in Hanoi, Vietnam. We’re really not all that different. In fact, in addition to our profession of choice, here are just a few... Read More

Bens Chili Bowl

If you haven’t gone to Ben’s Chili Bowl et—go there at least once…. If you are a local— you go here for drunk food. If you are a tourist— you go here cuz Obama says its the ish….. Bill Cosby is a fan—- I give it aA 5 out of 5…., purely on the atmosphere alone (music, deocrations, crowd). Probably a 3 for food, and a 1 for cleanliness. Insider’s Note: Only 2 people eat for free here, Bill... Read More

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HOW MANY COLUMNS ARE AROUND THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL? DO YOU STILL PEDICAB IF ITS HAILING OUTSIDE? HOW SMART IS A DC DUCK? WHY ARE THERE NO SKY SCRAPERS IN DC?    Read More

MEET COCO CHANELLE our new BEAUTIFUL BABE PEDICABBER

Hey ya’ll! My name is Chanelle (aka “Coco”). I’m a native Washingtonian currently studying Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of the District of Columbia. I look forward to my pedicabbing experience. I know I’m going to meet a lot of cool and interesting people and, by the time winter rolls around, my legs are going to look great. So all you future passengers, get ready to be amazed by, not only my booming personality,... Read More

11 NEW PEDICAB POSTS IN DC

Pedicabs are environmentally-friendly and offer a fun way to get around Washington DC. The pedal-powered taxi service is a bicycle rickshaw operated by a licensed driver who will take you wherever you want to go in the downtown area. Washington’s most popular attractions are spread out around the city and getting from one place to another can be exhausting. You can take a pedicab and a enjoy a relaxing ride to the world-famous museums and landmarks... Read More

Status and Plans for Washington Monument Restoration

Key Points    Cost, Funding and Donation Cost is estimated at about $15 million to repair earthquake related damage Washington Monument still stands tall behind a fellow pedicaber Washington Monument still stands tall behind a fellow pedicaber This includes about an 18% mark-up for contingency, construction management, etc. so actual construction costs will be closer to $11 or $12 million. This is only for earthquake related damage, not... Read More

MAD DAWG’S FAVORITE EATIN’ SPOTS WHILE ON A PEDICAB

TOP TEN RESTAURANTS IN CHINATOWN TOURIST DISTRICT (MC Donals is NOT one of them) Particularly for quick & good deals, casual ambiance, and good food (in no particular order): 1) Chinatown Express (746 6th St NW) – there’s a cook with a chef’s hat standing in the window making homemade noodles & dumplings. i always get the BBQ pork noodle soup. $6.50 gets you noodle + meat or veggie soup & hot tea or bottled water... Read More