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Rider practices emergency braking during on-bike instruction

'Need to Know' Bicycle Safety Education

Location
San Gabriel Valley
Project Category
Mobility
Status
Completed

Over the course of 4 months in Summer 2015, ActiveSGV’s team of bi-lingual instructors taught classes in English, Spanish and Cantonese language to 764 novices ages 12 to 80 (129 students were age 50 or over). Classes were broken into three parts: 1-hour in-class instruction; 1-hour on-bike skills training; and 1-hour on-street training.

Upcoming EVENTS

Beginner Friendly Community Bike Ride in El Monte!

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May 24, 2026
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9:00 am
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12:30 pm
Tony Arceo Memorial Park 3125 Tyler Avenue El Monte, CA 91731
Join us for a scenic community bike ride! We'll roll out together for a fun, relaxed cruise through the neighborhood.

SGV Carshare EV Showcase in El Monte!

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May 31, 2026
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9:00 am
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11:30 am
El Monte Aquatic Center 11001 Mildred St El Monte, CA 91731
Come experience electric carshare firsthand and learn how to get started!

South El Monte Community Bike Ride + SGV Carshare EV Demo

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Jun 6, 2026
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8:30 am
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12:00 pm
1530 Central Avenue South El Monte, CA 91733
Join us after the South El Monte Community Bike Ride for an SGV Carshare electric vehicle demonstration!

Volunteer with us

ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Volunteer Day in El Monte

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Jun 7, 2026
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8:30 am
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12:30 pm
4317 Huddart Avenue El Monte, CA 91731
The ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Team invites you to volunteer with us! Together we’ll be transforming a community member's garden into a water-saving, habitat-rich ecosystem — and you’ll learn practical skills you can use at home.

ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Volunteer Day in El Monte

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Jun 14, 2026
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8:30 am
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12:30 pm
4317 Huddart Avenue El Monte, CA 91731
The ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Team invites you to volunteer with us! Together we'll be transforming a community member's garden into a water-saving, habitat-rich ecosystem — and you'll learn practical skills you can use at home.

ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Volunteer Day in El Monte

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Jun 21, 2026
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8:30 am
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12:30 pm
4317 Huddart Avenue El Monte, CA 91731
The ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Team invites you to volunteer with us! Together we’ll be transforming a community member's garden into a water-saving, habitat-rich ecosystem — and you’ll learn practical skills you can use at home.

Upcoming Easy Access Events

Easy Access Pop-Up: Walnut Creek Nature Park - 2 HOURS FREE E-BIKE RIDES

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May 24, 2026
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8:00 am
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2:00 pm
701 Frazier Street Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Join us at Walnut Creek Nature Park in Baldwin Park for our Easy Access Pop-Up and explore the trails on an e-bike! Simply bring a valid ID to enjoy a free two-hour ride and experience the beautiful surroundings on two wheels. No RSVP necessary!

Easy Access Pop-Up: Walnut Creek Nature Park - 2 HOURS FREE E-BIKE RIDES

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May 31, 2026
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8:00 am
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2:00 pm
701 FRAZIER STREET BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
Join us at Walnut Creek Nature Park in Baldwin Park for our Easy Access Pop-Up and explore the trails on an e-bike! Simply bring a valid ID to enjoy a free two-hour ride and experience the beautiful surroundings on two wheels. No RSVP necessary!