Confederacy of Cruisers Bike Tours

New Orleans is a city of neighborhoods, but too often, visitors never make it out of the admittedly gorgeous French Quarter. COC wants that to change, and offers themed tours, including Creole, cocktails and 9th ward designed to show you a different side of New Orleans. Under pedal power and following in-the-know direction, you'll veer into into uncharted territory. Biking prowess isn't necessary, the route is naturally flat and the pace is leisurely. One of the best of the tours is culinary, led by Cassady Fallon Cooper, an exuberant local son whose family has been in New Orleans for generations. Depending on the 'hood, all non-touristy but safe, you might sample fried chicken at Lil' Dizzy's in Treme, barbecued shrimp po'boy at Liuzza's at the Track in Faubourg St. John and praline bacon at Elizabeth's in the Bywater.