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In this month's episode, we sit down with Carly Beck, the energetic and inspiring co-founder of 

—the brand new bike rental service in Carlton Landing that’s already turning heads with its vintage beachy vibes and charming backstory.

Spoiler: this business was born from a spontaneous idea in February... and became reality just two months later.

Carly and her husband Adam were just browsing vacation spots in February (2025!) when Carly stumbled upon Carlton Landing. What started as a casual scroll quickly became something more. “I felt this strong push,” Carly says. “I told Adam, ‘We’re starting a cruiser bike rental business in Carlton Landing.’ He was like… what?!”

Within days, they were researching the area, drafting a business plan (after a bold cold email to the town’s foundation), and driving up from Flower Mound, Texas, to visit in person. The response from the community? Immediate and overwhelmingly positive.

Even with zero experience in bike rentals, Carly dove in. She learned everything from tire inflation to assembling bikes with the help of family, YouTube, and a lot of hustle. The result? A fleet of 62 colorful cruiser bikes, ready to deliver a little seaside nostalgia to Oklahoma’s most charming town.

These aren’t just any bikes—they’re 

, vintage-style cruisers in soft yellow and seafoam teal, designed to match Carlton Landing’s aesthetic. The lineup includes adult trikes, 7-speed bikes, and kid sizes too, each delivered directly to your rental home and picked up when you check out. “We wanted it to feel seamless,” Carly explains.

You’ll find the team at weekend pop-up events or online, where booking is as easy as clicking a link in their Instagram bio or 

. Every bike comes with a helmet, basket, and lock—no smart racks or app needed (yet).

Starting a business in a place you’ve never lived might sound risky, but Carly shares how warmly the Carlton Landing community embraced them—from residents and other small businesses to folks back in Florida offering industry tips.

“The people here are just so kind, encouraging, and helpful,” Carly says. “We’ve felt lifted up at every step.”


🎧 In the full episode, Carly talks about the whirlwind journey from idea to launch, why she believes Carlton Landing is the perfect place to slow down and cruise, and how her kids are getting in on the fun (hint: they might be your future bike mechanics).

Tune in to Episode 34 now on your favorite podcast platform! To listen on Spotify, click 

A Leap of Faith on Two Wheels:

The Story Behind Carlton Cruisers

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Adam and I grew up in Oklahoma, met at OU and moved to Fort Worth, TX after we married. We have 3 amazing teens & have always dreamed of owning a cabin in the woods of SE OK where I grew up. We wanted a place to escape & connect as a family, especially during the teen years when we need a strong family connection more than ever. 
 
 
 
When we stumbled across Carlton Landing & then The Lodge, it felt like home. It's the "cabin" we always wanted, but in the middle of the most family-friendly community that offers all we need to spend quality time with our kids. 
 
 
 
Family's that play and laugh together STAY together, so we've stocked The Lodge with all you'll need to have fun at home and around CL. There's always more tasks to complete- I love that CL helps me remember that people matter most. Our time at Carlton Landing has blessed our family more than we ever imagined and we hope it does the same for yours!

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