Cycle your way through Cream City with Milwaukee By Bike, a new sightseeing company launched in mid-July, offering tours of the city by bicycle.

The company, currently based out of the Harbor District, was started by Chris Zito, a former bike messenger, and Derek Collins, owner of the Pedal Tavern, Paddle Tavern and Brew City Kayaks. According to a press release, Collins always wanted to add a cycling component and, when approached by Zito, stated, "It was a natural fit and a great addition to the tourist-based operations that we had going on."

"The company's goal," the release continues, "is to provide a safe, comfortable, and enlightening tour of the best sights, sounds and even smells, that Milwaukee has to offer."

The group currently offers two curated tours: a city skyline bike tour, good for ages 16 and up, which stops at local cultural spots, and a Milwaukee Beerline bike tour for adults, which offers an experience through Milwaukee's historic beer culture. Those who are looking for something more can also request a custom-designed tour.

"Routes are designed to have the lowest (auto) traffic impact possible, using on-road bike lanes, shared recreational paths, low density streets or 'alternative routing' as often as possible," the release notes. 

Participants merely have to sign up for an open slot, and a bicycle will be provided from the company's collection of bikes of all sizes – many made by another local cycling-focused company, Fyxation.

Tours are offered in English and Spanish, and helmets are provided with all bike rentals. All gear is cleaned and sanitized after each use. Some age restrictions apply.

For more information, visit Milwaukee By Bike's website.