Free E-Bike Rentals Along the Emerald Necklace
The Emerald Necklace Mobility Hubs are weekend pop-ups along the San Gabriel River and Rio Hondo trails where visitors can borrow an electric bike at no cost. Our team is there to help you get comfortable on the bike, fit a helmet, and answer questions before you head out. No experience with e-bikes is needed. If you have never ridden one, this is a good place to start.
The Mobility Hubs are part of the GoSGV program, run in partnership with Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation.
Visit us at Santa Fe Dam
Our hub at Santa Fe Dam opens on Saturday, September 12. Come by between 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM to take a ride and meet the team.
When we are there
Programming runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on these dates:
- September 12, 19, 20, 26, and 27
- October 3, 4, 10, 11, 24, and 25
- November 7, 8, 14, and 15
- December 5, 6, 12, and 13
Bike check-out opens at 9:00 AM. The last bike goes out at 10:30 AM so every rider has time to finish and return before we close at noon.
Where to find us
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
15501 E. Arrow Highway
Irwindale, CA 91706
Parking and restrooms
Parking is free for registered riders. Show your Eventbrite confirmation at the entry kiosk to drive in at no cost. The e-bike rentals are also free.
Restrooms at the Santa Fe Dam Nature Center are open during hub hours on Saturdays and Sundays.
Getting to the hub from the park entrance
We set up right next to the Santa Fe Dam Nature Center, about half a mile inside the park. Look for the green Emerald Necklace Mobility Hub sign on the shipping container.
If you are driving, enter from Arrow Highway and show your Eventbrite confirmation at the entry kiosk. From there, follow the main park road and the signs for the Nature Center. Park in the lot by the Nature Center and look for our canopy and flags.
If you are riding or walking in, the Nature Center sits along the San Gabriel River Trail, so you can come straight to us from the trail.
How it works
Sign up on our EventBrite. Once you arrive, stop by the check-in table and we will walk you through the rest. You will show a photo ID, sign a waiver, and get a short introduction to the bike and the lock. We will hand you a printed slip with your start and end time and a phone number to call if something comes up on the ride. Rentals are ninety minutes. Your ID comes back to you when you return the bike.
Helmets are available at the hub. Bring water, wear closed-toe shoes, and dress for sun.
Questions
Email info@gosgv.com or visit gosgv.com.
