Learn more about Electric Metro Bikes in LA County, where to ride e-bikes safely, and how to purchase and maintain your own e-bike!

The Pico Union Branch Library has a long history of connecting community members to the wonderful world of books and imagination and community resources like literacy programs, computer & technical training, job skills development, and now Bike Share 101!

Are you interested in using Metro Electric Bikes and learning more about e-bike safety, rules of the road, and how to purchase and maintain an e-bike? Join us for a class on all things e-bikes, presented by Metro, Metro Bike Share, and Auto Club of Southern California for a 1.5-hour class designed to teach us how to best take advantage of E-Bikes, whether we use personal or Metro Bike Share Electric Bikes. All attendees who complete this course will receive a code for a FREE 30-Day Pass with Metro Bike Share redeemable at any time. You can redeem this code online at metro.net/bikeshare or in the Metro Bike Share app.

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required to guarantee a minimum number of participants. Register now to guarantee your spot! Once you are registered, we will send you a confirmation email and more info on how to join the class online.

Who Should Sign-Up:

If you know how to ride a bike but may be uncomfortable using a bike for everyday travel or recreation, this class covers bike safety basics with an engaging and interactive presentation.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why electric bikes? Learn about the many reasons e-bikes are booming!
• Where to ride an e-bike and courtesy; e-bike tips: General bicycle safety and where e-bikes can (and can’t) go!
• Power Up with Metro Electric Bikes: Electric Metro Bikes are a low barrier & easy way to try an e-bike; Electric Metro Bike pricing and how to locate
• Purchasing/maintaining e-bikes: Personal e-bikes on bus and rail; Accessibility and e-bikes; Where to purchase and schedule maintenance for your e-bike
• Bike Services / Online Events Offered by Metro and Metro Bike Share: Self-Guided Rides / Metro Bike Map

Pre-registration and attendance confirmation is required for all participants. Once you are registered, we will send you location information and a waiver to confirm your attendance. If you are attending with other family members, each person must be registered in order to attend. Participants will also receive a FREE helmet! Register now to guarantee your spot!

EVENT INFO

Date: Saturday, October 21

Duration: 1.5 Hours

Time: 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Location: Pico Union Branch Library

*** PLEASE NOTE: All ride participants must sign this waiver to participate. A parent or legal guardian is required to sign for and accompany any minors under 18 participating in the ride. You just be 16 or older to participate in this class.***

This event is made possible by Metro Los Angeles in partnership with Auto Club of Southern California.

Metro Bike Share system makes bikes available 24/7, 365 days a year in Downtown LA, Central LA, North Hollywood, and on the Westside. Metro Bike Share offers convenient round-the-clock access to a fleet of bicycles for short trips. Metro Bike Share is one of LA Metro’s multiple public transportation options for Angelenos and visitors to get around. Metro Bike Share is a fast, easy, and fun way to ride, anytime. Get a bike from any Metro Bike Share station, go for a ride, and properly return it. It’s easy — just like riding a bike!

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