Ride with Us


We’re so glad you want to ride with us! Whether you’re hitting the trails, cruising neighborhood streets, learning to ride for the first time, or looking for a fun safety rodeo — we’re here for you.

How do you make it happen?

Please review the “Ride Calendar” for available dates and then submit a ride request using the “Book a Ride” button. A ride leader will respond, discuss your needs in more detail, and arrange logistics

We can either welcome to our Launch Pad or meet you at the intended destination. The benefit of meeting at the Launch Pad is that participant can select their own bikes. If meeting at the trailhead, we request a roster of names and heights of participants in advance so that the ride leader(s) can select bikes appropriately

  • Our trailer can accommodate up to 20 bikes and our van can hold 6 passengers.
  • It is preferred to have a ratio of 4-5 youth per adult. Groups requesting rides should expect to have chaperones/volunteers join. CBC will provide a ride leader and possibly other volunteers as well.
  • Waivers signed by a parent or guardian will be required.

We typically ride for 2-4 hours including a break for lunch. Depending on the group’s interest and energy level, rides can be shortened or lengthened to suit.
We usually ride together as a group with leads and sweeps. We regroup frequently – nobody left behind!

We’d LOVE feedback! We need to know what you loved and what we can do better. Please respond to our after ride survey.

Please submit a ride request using the form below.
A ride leader will respond, discuss your needs in more detail, and arrange logistics

Required Forms & Checklist

To join a ride with CBC, each participant needs to fill out ONE of the required forms below.

Group organizers are tasked with gathering the completed forms from participants and submitting them to the CBC Ride Coordinator before the ride begins.

  • A backpack with additional clothing for changing temperatures in Santa Cruz. Don’t forget a jacket even if it is warm out.
  • Bike shorts if you have them. Soccer, basketball, or running shorts work well, too.  Long pants with wide legs can get caught in a chain; if you would like to wear pants please try for a close fit.
  • A sturdy pair of shoes for walking and biking. Athletic shoes work best.
  • A water bottle is always a good idea – stay hydrated!
  • Your Community Bike Collective Rider Consent Form signed by a parent or guardian. You cannot go on the ride if this form is not signed and with you.
  • Eat a good breakfast on the day of the trip, and come prepared to have fun!
  • Any medical device (e.g. inhaler) that you might need
  • Electronic devices (ipods, games, etc.). Mobile phones are OK, but must remain silent.
  • Any clothing or other item that may be considered gang-related (i.e., no red or blue clothing, no letter belts, no red or blue at all).
  • Weapons of any kind.
  • Drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products