What we’re about
Electric bicycles have been around since the 1890’s. EBIKETREKS has been around since 2015. We are the leading and largest eBike group in Northern California.
If you thought that bike riding was too much of a challenge for you, eBike riding may change your mind and change your horizons. The eBikes of the twentieth century are the latest trend in travel with zero-carbon emissions. These bikes have now made it possible for people to go longer and higher than they’ve ever dreamed possible.
In EBIKETREKS we regularly organize adventurous events for ourselves designed to enjoy sunlight, fresh air and camaraderie. We ride to have pleasure, build muscle and endurance, and appreciate the breathtaking scenery that Northern California provides.
In this Meetup group you can learn more about the usage, care and maintenance of your eBike from other eBikers, and about routes you didn’t know existed. EBIKETREKS ride events also show that eBikes can be a fun and safe riding example for our communities and an outdoor opportunity for riders of all ages.
It is HIGHLY IMPORTANT that you test and learn your physical endurance, battery range and your eBike’s performance before you join us on a ride. But EBIKETREKS ride events are mostly 33 miles long or less, since many members have only one battery with a 35 to 40 mile range. We ride between 13 and 19 mph depending on the event. Most members have Class 1 eBikes that, in keeping with CA state law, contain governors in their computers which keep them from going over 20 mph.
We frequently repeat the rides we like. But we often explore new routes, in order to enjoy as many of the best paved or packed bike paths and bike lanes in Northern California. Occasionally the rides involve steep inclines, packed dirt, some gravel, and a few branches and rocks. So be sure to check each event description to see if it matches your eBike's capacity. Feel free to ask us questions!
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See all- Livermore Offroad Ebiking, Wente Winery, Golf Restaurant - No Cars, only EbikesIndependence Park, Livermore, CA
This beautiful ebike ride is for intermediate to advanced riders. No streets, no cars, just ebike trails that are mostly flat. Ride is mostly on easy smooth dirt, and sometimes asphalt ebike trails.
Before you RSVP for this ride, PLEASE READ THESE RIDE DESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY.
All departure and return times are approximated. Please keep this in mind if you were going to make plans to return at a certain time, which is discouraged.
Meet at Independence Park parking lot, 2798 Holmes St, Livermore, Ca 94550. As you enter the parking lot from Holmes St., turn right and go to the end of the parking lot.
ARRIVE: 9:15 AM to meet and greet at Independence Park parking lot right side, as you enter the parking lot. Restroom available.
[Restrooms available.]
LEAVING: 9:30 AM sharp.
Return: around 3:00 PMFrom the Independence Park parking lot, we will head over to Sycamore Grove Park, where we will do some real nice and not too hard offroad riding on dirt trails through the somewhat hilly forests and grasslands, as well as along the Arroyo Valle creek. We then head towards Wente Winery along the beautiful single track dirt trail with historical vineyard buildings. We exit this trail at Wente winery and will tour around the vineyards and tasting center. We then head to the Del Valle parking lot and staging area and proceed to climb up a steep hill on an asphalt trail to the top of the Del Valle dam, where we will have a superb drop-dead gorgeous view of the lake as well as the Wente golf course. We then proceed back to the golf course where we can eat a nice lunch on outdoor shaded tables overlooking the golf course and in amongst the Wente gardens and vineyards. Return the way we came through Sycamore Grove park, but taking different dirt trails.
Bring an extra battery if you cannot do 27 miles on a single battery, or if you don't like to pedal a lot!
