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