Browse and demo e-bikes with Ava Community Energy, Bike East Bay, and local bike shops at this free community event!
Curious about e-bikes 🚲⚡? Join Ava Community Energy and Bike East Bay for a free community event at Coliseum BART! Whether you’ve never ridden an e-bike or are already a seasoned rider, this is your chance to:
- Test ride a variety of e-bikes on a supervised, closed-course circuit (no traffic!) to find the one that’s right for you
- Meet local bike shops and get expert guidance on e-bike options for commuting, family trips, and recreation
- Learn about Ava Bike Electric rebates and how you can save hundreds on a new e-bike of your choice. This program awards rebates to eligible Alameda County and San Joaquin County residents every month, with larger rebate amounts available for income-qualified residents!
- Access free bike education and safety resources
This is a family-friendly event — everyone is welcome! Please bring a valid ID if you’d like to demo an e-bike (some bike shops require riders to be 18+).
Local bike shops at this event:
- Castro Valley Cyclery (Castro Valley)
- Electric Bike Center (Dublin)
- Pedego Electric Bikes (Livermore)
- Rad Power Bikes (Berkeley)
- Sports Basement (Berkeley)
- Tip Top Bike Shop (Oakland)
More shops may be added soon!
Parking & transit:
The event is at Coliseum BART, conveniently accessible by BART, bus, or car. Free bike valet parking, provided by Bike East Bay, will be available for attendees who ride their bikes to the event. Please bring your bike lock as the bike valet racks will only be monitored by a volunteer.
