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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Livermore Vineyard Wine Ebike Tour, Wine Tasting, Gourmet Lunch
Independence Park, 2798 Holmes St, Livermore, CA, USThis beautiful ebike ride is for beginner to advanced riders. Mostly no streets, no cars, just ebike trails that are mostly flat. Ride is mostly on easy asphalt ebike trails, with an occasional street crossing and perhaps some easy dirt 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: 10:15 AM to meet and greet at Independence Park parking lot right side, as you enter the parking lot. Restroom available.
[Restrooms available.]
LEAVING: 10:30 AM sharp.
Return: around 3:30 PMFrom the Independence Park parking lot, we will head over to the numerous bike trails that cut through the vineyards. We will stop and visit an occasional winery (the prettiest, and no cost). At some point around noon, we will find a winery that serves lunch and eat there. After lunch, we will continue to ride the vineyard bike trails, and if everyone wants to, stop at a vineyard to taste their wines. Pace will be leisurely, with stops wherever the scenery is spectacular, or to visit wineries.
Total riding distance will be 20 miles, or less.
Daylight savings time ends the morning of this ride, so remember to set your time back one hour. This gives you an extra hour of sleep, and a warmer start time for our ride!
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