beach cruiser
noun
: a usually single-speed bicycle that is typically equipped with balloon tires and is designed to be ridden in an upright seating position
He was 6'2" and 300 pounds as a sophomore at Morse High in San Diego, and he was riding his beach cruiser home from band practice one day, his trumpet case balancing on the handlebars, when the football coach stopped him and said, "You know, you really ought to try football."—
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Rent a bike — preferably a beach cruiser with a basket — and traverse the island’s paved trails and sandy shores.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
The Claremont touts an impressive waterfront pool, complimentary beach cruisers for guests to explore the area, and several onsite dining and drinking options.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
Anything beyond that is a stretch for this beach cruiser.
—Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 22 Sep. 2023
Local bike shops rent beach cruisers that are perfect for a mellow ride.
—Outside Online, 3 Jan. 2023
With an overall geometry that leans into the carefree cycling of a beach cruiser and an easy-access step-in frame, the Electra Townie Go!
—Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2024
Beach chairs, towels, and umbrellas, as well as the use of custom beach cruisers designed by Republic Bikes (alas, still emblazoned with the Thompson Hotels logo) are all available to guests complimentary, and covered by the addition of a resort fee.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
The kite, surf, skate, and paddle shop provides a range of rentals — including beach cruisers, beach chairs, and beach umbrellas — and carries apparel brands like Roxy, Huk, and O’Neill.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2024
Priority Bicycles: Priority offers a large range of traditional and electric bicycles, including less-common formats like beach cruisers and cargo bikes.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 24 Nov. 2023
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
The Claremont touts an impressive waterfront pool, complimentary beach cruisers for guests to explore the area, and several onsite dining and drinking options.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
Anything beyond that is a stretch for this beach cruiser.
—Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 22 Sep. 2023
Local bike shops rent beach cruisers that are perfect for a mellow ride.
—Outside Online, 3 Jan. 2023
With an overall geometry that leans into the carefree cycling of a beach cruiser and an easy-access step-in frame, the Electra Townie Go!
—Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2024
Beach chairs, towels, and umbrellas, as well as the use of custom beach cruisers designed by Republic Bikes (alas, still emblazoned with the Thompson Hotels logo) are all available to guests complimentary, and covered by the addition of a resort fee.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
The kite, surf, skate, and paddle shop provides a range of rentals — including beach cruisers, beach chairs, and beach umbrellas — and carries apparel brands like Roxy, Huk, and O’Neill.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2024
Priority Bicycles: Priority offers a large range of traditional and electric bicycles, including less-common formats like beach cruisers and cargo bikes.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 24 Nov. 2023
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