Santa Cruz Bike Resources

If you're new to biking or don’t feel comfortable biking on busy streets there are plenty of resources available to you to safely, confidently, and conviently ride in Santa Cruz County: 

Bike Safety, Commuting, Educational Videos:

• League of American Bicyclists Bike Safety Videos 
• Ecology Action - Urban Cycling + Bike Safety
• Ecology Action - Bike Commuting 101
• Ecology Action - Intro to E-Bikes
• Ecology Action - Family Biking

Bike Routes + Wayfinding:

• Westside Santa Cruz to Midtown Low Stress Bike Route
• Midtown to Soquel Low Stress Bike Route
• Soquel to Aptos Village Low Stress Bike Route
• Watsonville Low Stress Bike Route
• Santa Cruz County Bike Map  
• Santa Cruz County – Local Cities Bike Map 

Bike Articles from Ecology Action Staff:

• E-Bike Rebate Programs in Santa Cruz County
• How e-bikes and rebates are changing peoples lives
• Five Neighborhood Bike Paths in Santa Cruz County  
• How to Grocery Shop By Bike 
• 8 Ways to Avoid Getting Your Bike Stolen in Santa Cruz
• Biking with your dog
• Just how much of a bike community is Santa Cruz County?

General Santa Cruz County Bike Resources:

• Go Santa Cruz County - Earn rewards for sustainable commuting
• BCycle Bike Share
• City of Santa Cruz Bike Resources 
• Santa Cruz County Bike Resources 
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Hazard Reporting

See more biking tips here