Riding Tips

Whether you’ve been cycling for years or this is your first time on a bike since middle school, Encinitas BCycle electric-assist bikes make any terrain easy to conquer and enjoy! Following these few steps can make your e-bike trip even more seamless.

Inspect the Bike

• Make sure to check brakes, tires, and the front/rear lights before riding.
• Encinitas BCycle bike seats are easily adjustable. Just open the clamp on the seat post, lower or raise your seat, and close the clamp again.
• Problems? Re-dock the bike and text or call us.

Wear a helmet

• We'll always recommend you wear a helmet when riding our e-bikes.

Shift gears

• Unlike on a typical bike, you should stop pedaling when you want to shift up or down and change the level of pedal assist during your trip.

Follow the rules of the road

• Make sure to observe local traffic signs, signals, and laws at all times.
• Ride your bike in the in bike lanes, on bike paths or on the street when needed. Never ride against traffic.
• Signal your next move. If you are turning, point in the direction you are going. This helps cars and other cyclists understand your intentions.
• Walk your bike on the sidewalk. It's called a sideWALK for a reason

Plan a route

• Know where you’re headed – Download the BCycle mobile app for the most up-to-date station map. This will show available e-bikes and docks for ending your trip

Returning your bike

• When returning your bike to a station, return your bike firmly into the dock. After 3 beeps and flashes from the green dock icon, you will also receive an email or app notification that your trip has ended.
• Text or call us if you encounter any issues, we've got your back!