Greg Stanek hopped off his bike and switched on his microphone headset.
I can see six murals standing here, he said, pointing as he counted them one by one.
The program invited 17 artists to create new murals in the city for the 2018 festival.
Bicyclists explore the city’s murals before taking a break at Chief’s Creole Cafe. The St. Petersburg tour costs $20 if you bring your own bike and an extra $5 if you rent a bike. Chris Zuppa/The Penny Hoarder
Do the artists get paid?
What neighborhood are we in now?
Nancy Ferrara of Tampa organized a group of nearly 20 to join the bike tour.
Its a great option to see whats out here.
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Meanwhile, Andrew Odell of St. Petersburg and Elise Barnes of Atlanta navigated the streets via Coast Bike Share.
Its really cool to see the artists in action, Odell said.
They had already picked out a few murals-in-progress to revisit once completed.
Marlene Rodriguez of Tampa brought her bike to St. Petersburg for the tour.
The frequent traveler said it gave her a chance to play tourist in a nearby city.
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You miss so many of the murals when youre driving in your car, Rodriguez explained.
Its the best way to see them, she said of touring the murals by bike.
And you still cant see them all.
These bike tours will help you see murals and other art you might have missed otherwise.
Miami
Tour theWynwood graffiti districtin a three- to four-hour tour.
Its a splurge at $59, but bike rental is included.
Philadelphia
Philly has had a thrivingMural Arts programfor more than 30 years.
The Mural Mile two-hour walking tour will run you $23.
A newer biking version of the tour lasts three hours and covers 15 miles for $49.
Phoenix
The two-hourDowntown Art & Mural Bike Tourcosts $25 and uses the Grid Bikeshare program.
Bikeshare membership is not included in the tour cost.
San Antonio
San Antonio Mural Rideoffers two different 10-mile routes in the city.
The two hour tour costs $40, or $30 if you bring your own bike.
Many cities have resources to help you plan such a journey.
Download a map or scroll the interactive version of a directory of murals inPortland, Oregon, for example.
Dont forget to check for apps that can help.
Lisa Rowan is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
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