Santa Barbara BCycle is an electric bike share program and a great way to get around town, see the sights, city and campuses. BCycle members can pick up a bike at any station and return it to that same station or another one when they’re done using. Using the BCycle App, members can unlock a bike in seconds. Returning a bike is even easier. Just roll it into a dock and walk away.

Anybody 18 years or older! The bikes easily adjust to any adult’s size. Sign up for a membership and get ready to ride.

Check out our memberships here.

Checking out a BCycle is fast and easy! Check out our page on How BCycle Works to learn more.

There is a lever where the seat post meets the frame of the bicycle. Open this lever to freely move the seat post up or down to your desired height. Firmly push the lever back into the closed position before beginning your ride.

Santa Barbara BCycle electric bikes are designed to be easy to ride. They have a step-through frame, pedal-powered front and rear lights, baskets, three speeds, and comfortable, easily adjustable seats to fit heights 5′ to 6′ 5”.

The front and rear facing lights are powered by the rotation of the wheels. Start pedaling and the lights will turn on automatically. They’ll turn off shortly after you stop riding.

Download the BCycle app for iOS or Android for real-time station information and bike availability, or see our station map.

To make sure docks are available at a nearby station, download the BCycle app for iOS or Android for real-time station information and bike availability, or see our station map.

If the bike has a flat tire or you’re experiencing another issue with it, please return the bike to the nearest station. Call our Customer Service at 855-964-3904.

If anyone is injured, call 911 immediately. You should also call the police department in the jurisdiction the crash took place and file a report with an officer. This will help assure all important information is documented.

Contact our Customer Service at 855-964-3904 at the earliest appropriate time to notify us of the facts of the crash.

Immediately notify Customer Service by calling us at 855-964-3904.

Electric bikes have taken the cycling industry by storm, and now they're doing the same for bike share. They take you farther and faster, making your ride easier. Pedal assist makes a longer ride sweat-free. They open up the possibility of biking to individuals who may not have considered riding before. And most of all, they're fun!

During our pilot test in 6 cities, we found that ridership more than doubled on e-bikes. Our goal is to change the world by getting more people on bikes, and e-bikes help us do that.

BCycle e-bikes check in and out of the existing docks, just like the classic bikes at a bike share. When you check out an e-bike, turn on the power assist when you're ready via the display on the left side of the handlebars. You can turn the power off at any time during your ride when you don't want it. The power assist only works when you pedal. It gives you a boost as you pedal, so you feel like the wind is always at your back.

First and foremost--wear a helmet! All new annual members get $20 off a purchase at the Bob's Bicycles or Fastrack Bicycles of Santa Barbara. We highly encourage you to use it to purchase a helmet.

Check your registration email for details on redeeming your $20 off. Be sure you're familiar with local regulations.

Join us for our launch coming soon!

In the meantime, we'll be holding several demo events as well. Stay tuned for more details.

The BCycle electric is a pedal assist bike that amplifies your pedaling power and your ability to do and see more. It features a Bosch system that provides support up to 17 mph. Designed for comfort on commutes, daily cruises, and recreational rides. BCycle electric brings no-sweat bike share to your community; no hills, no sweat, all smiles.

The Santa Barbara BCycle team will take care of charging the e-bike batteries for you. They last about 30 miles per charge. You can check the battery life on any e-bike before checking it out by turning on the display on the left side of the handlebars.

If your battery dies, you'll still be able to ride--the assist will just stop boosting your ride. The good news is that it is still a great ride even without the pedal assist.

Great news—our pedal assist is optional. You can choose to leave it off, and you’ll still have an awesome ride. The bike itself is a sleeker ride and still has 3 speeds, just like a pedal bike.