About Us
Established July 2020, Bike PCB was born from a love of three simple pleasures: Bikes, Bagels, and Brew (coffee + beer). Our founder, Ryan, started this journey with five Walmart bikes, a dream, and a “garage” in Panama City Beach, Florida.
On a cool March evening in 2021, after months of preparation, Ryan led B3ars’ first bike tour. That evening a family of four from Minnesota would unknowingly set the wheels in motion for what Bike PCB is today. While we offered bagels and brew (or pizza and soda-pop) on our first 209 tours, our focus has now pivoted to what we do best — bicycles. The dream of adding these elements is still alive, and we look forward to expanding our offerings in the future.
Note: Many, many, many people have contributed to the success of this business. Shoutout to Gabby, Ken, Owen, Randy, Joey, Lorraine, Nicki, Emily, Scoobert, and countless others.
Our Story
Our 3-Prong Mission
At Bike PCB, our main mission is to get people on bikes safely. We’re committed to creating memorable experiences on two wheels, whether you’re exploring Bay County’s inconsistent bike lanes or enjoying our specially designed self-guided tours, we strive to help curate a safe, fun experience for you and yours.
With an original company name of Bikes, Bagels, & Brew (B3ars; Pronounced Bears), we also strive to help protect Florida black bear habitat. As the state destroys bear habitat and let’s wildlife commissions be led by real estate developers (rather than trained conservationists), we find ourselves mired in a battle between trying to lobby for protected bike lanes and intelligent human housing. This is why we’re a proud business member of 1% for the planet, joining companies like Patagonia.
We’re a company run by folks who work to live, not live to work. So, our third goal is to ride our bikes. That’s right, in our mission statement is to do what we love - ride bicycles. Not necessarily fast, not necessarily far. In fact, we think speed, distance, and similar measures steal the joy of the activity itself. That’s why we started our bike shop with beach cruisers. These Dutch style bikes force you to slow down, sit up, look around, and most importantly - enjoy the ride.
Why Choose Bike PCB?
Top Reasons to Ride with Us
Self-Guided Adventures
Our self-guided tours, launched in 2023, include options like the St. Andrews State Park Tour and the Grizzly Bear, where you can pedal past beautiful waterfront views, local restaurants, and out to the Conservation Park. By eliminating the tour guide, you can ride longer, stop and stay longer, still have on-call support (should an issue arise), and pay less!
Panama City Beach Top Pick
Recognized as a TripAdvisor Top Pick, Bike PCB is the go-to for bike rentals and tours in Panama City Beach. Moreover, our AirBnB listing has more than 250 Five-Star reviews. While we’re thankful for the positive feedback, we’re constantly striving to improve by offering new routes, new services, and listening to your suggestions (e.g., mirrors).
Committed to Conservation
Florida has approximately 4,000 black bears, and they’re becoming increasingly isolated due to development. That’s why we donate a percentage of each bicycle self-checkout to help protect Florida Black Bear habitat. To date, we’ve donated bicycles, money, and time to improving the local community.
What We’ve Achieved So Far
Established business in Florida - July 9, 2020
First guided bike tour - March 18, 2021
Trademarked logo - September 28, 2021
150 Guided Bicycle Tours - July 2022
TripAdvisor Top Pick for Panama City Beach
Donate regularly to protect Florida Black Bear habitat
Featured by Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida
Launched self-guided bike tour - February 2023
Over 200 AirBnB 5 Star reviews - April 2024
Launched self-checkout rentals at various public locations - May 2024
Added electric bikes (e-bikes) to our fleet, opening the door for a range of additional riders - January 2025
Expanded upon our charitable contributions by becoming a member of 1% For The Planet - August 2025
Join Us for a Ride!
Whether you're a local or a visitor, Bike PCB offers the perfect way to explore Panama City Beach on two wheels. Book your bike rental or tour today and experience the beauty of PCB with a company dedicated to adventure and conservation.