WELCOME TO YOUR NEXT FAMILY ADVENTURE

Are you ready to discover how easy it is to get around town on one of our electric assist family cargo bikes?

We know your kids will love the ride to school in one of our electric-assist family cargo bikes. Getting around town has never been so easy, check out a family cargo loaner bike for a one-week trial to see how well it fits your family’s lifestyle.

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Be part of the solution! Ditch the car and help reduce motorized queues at school drop-off and pick-up zones.

Active transport that provides a swift and healthy alternative for routine trips to schools and for local errands.

Zero-emission and environmentally friendly transport that is good for your family and better for our community.


FAMILY CARGO BIKE LIBRARY


Urban Arrow Family Cargo

The ultimate family eBike for shuttling up to three small kids in the front bucket. It’s also perfect for running local errands with or without the kids.


Babboe e-Trike

Ride with up to three small children on the dual benches and still have room for backpacks and school gear. Always have the wind at your back thanks to the electric pedal assist and step-less gear shifting!


Xtracycle Edgerunner eSwoop

This bike can do it all. One adult rider can take up to two children for a family ride, or use the cargo features to run errands. The electric assist Xtracycle is a versatile bike, easily accommodating riders from 5′ to 6’2″ in height (152cm to 188cm).


HOW IT WORKS

  • Information that will be collected to schedule your trial period includes:
    • Name of parent or legal guardian.
    • Home address, email, and phone. Your personal information will only be shared with program administrators.
    • Preferred bike (first choice, second choice).
    • The date you would like to begin the one-week trial.
  • Appointments for test rides and equipment check-out are available during normal business hours, Mon-Fri, at the bike center in Santa Monica; weekend appointments are scheduled on a case-by-case basis depending on staff availability.
  • Check out a bike, keep it secure with the provided lock, and ride safely by wearing a helmet.

Fulfillment will be managed by Sustainable Streets, and eligible participants will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to allocate the participants’ first bike choice.


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Secure overnight storage, participants will be responsible for all equipment during the trial period. Parking the bike outside overnight is not recommended, please consider your options for securing the equipment before registering.
  • Participants assume full responsibility for all equipment and will agree to pay for lost, stolen, or damaged bikes at replacement cost.
  • Participants must sign a waiver and agree to a security hold on a credit card to check out any equipment.
  • Participants will ideally pick up and return the bike and accessories at The Bike Center, 1555 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Delivery to participants can be arranged, weekends & holidays excluded.
  • Delivery to participants can be arranged for a fee of $50, weekends and holidays excluded.

Ready to get rolling? Please contact us(opens in a new tab) to enter your information. Our program administrator will follow up with an email or call to answer any questions and schedule your trial dates.

Family Cargo Loaner Enquiry

  • Please list first and second choice

  • Please list a few options