Bike

Why Should you Bike?

Bicycling is an inexpensive way to travel. According to the AAA, people who commute by bike save between $2,000 and $5,000 each year! Bicycling is also one of the healthiest ways to get around, and is a great way to explore places you've never been before. Riding your bike is inexpensive, it relieves traffic congestion and it keeps our air clean.

Never biked before?

Visit our online matching service and find a neighbor or co-worker to ride to work with you. Biking with friends is fun. Friends who ride to work can give you tips on routes, safety, and parking. If they live near you, ask if you can ride with them for the first few days while you get used to your route and traffic patterns.

Interested in an Electric Bike Loan?

Click here to find out how you can sign up for our Electric Bike Loan Program.

The Electric Bike Program is for businesses in Monterey County and public agencies in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties. In order to borrow an electric bicycle a company or public agency representative must fill out a Release and Liability Waiver Form, a Lease Agreement, and attend a bicycle training. Then, fax or mail them to us and a rideshare coordinator will contact you with a training and loan date.

A Few Tips to riding on the road:

• Share the road. Don't assume motorists can see you.
• Ride on the right, but not too close to parked cars. Drivers might open a car door without seeing you.
• Never ride against traffic.
• Follow signs, signals, and pavement markings.
• When turning left, merge with left-turning traffic or walk your bike across as a pedestrian if traffic is heavy.
• Inform others of turns by using hand signals. These are the same as motorists' hand signals except that for turning right you can use your right arm and point.
• Slow down and yield for pedestrians.
• Be predictable. Avoid sudden swerves.
• Common sense, courtesy, and caution are the three C's of good cycling.
• Watch the road. The American Automobile Association suggests using an accident avoidance technique called "SIPDA": scan, identify, predict, decide, and then act.

You can request cycling tips and a free bike map of the best biking routes in Monterey or Santa Cruz Counties.

Downloads

>>Download a pdf of our biking brochure.
>>Download information about our Emergency Guaranteed Ride Home Program.
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