Those of you that know how difficult it is to commute with a regular bike on Caltrain can attest to this. Caltrain only lets bikers bring their bike on the trains marked bike trains. There are limited bike trains due to the design and schedules allowed for these trains to operate at maximum capacity. Thus, many commuters on bikes end up waiting for the next bike train to arrive and often have to wait hours just to get on the train. The other option is to rent the limited bike lockers available at the train stations. You then have to be on a waiting list, pay additional monthly fees which really defeats the purpose of commuting with your bike.
However with a Mobic folding bike, you are not limited to these restrictions. Mobic folding bikes when folded are no wider than 32″. This will allows you to bring your folded bike on any Caltrain. There can’t be a smarter way to commute on Caltrain but with your Mobic folding bike. By the way this unlimited restriction also applies to BART commuters. For more information please visit Caltrain’s Bicycle Frequently Asked Questions.
511 Bicycling is the Bay Area’s resource for bicycling information. Here you’ll find information about Bay Area bicycle maps, taking your bike on public transit, bicycle parking, how to cross Bay Area toll bridges, finding a Bike Buddy, bicycle safety, selecting a bike, bicycling organizations, Bike To Work, bicycle classes, volunteer opportunities and more.On the Phone call 511 or on the web visit 511.org.
For more Mobic portable folding bike videos please visit http://www.youtube.com/user/MobicBikes
Mobic will be displaying several folding bikes this Saturday 6/11 at Blox’s annual open house event. The BLOX Open House 2011 is a FREE outdoor car show extravaganza coming to Fremont, CA on June 11, 2011. This event will showcase impressive automobiles and super bikes of all makes, and hot models. Learn about the latest products, hob-knob with industry professionals, strike up a conservation with hot car show models, or just chill out in the food court. We expect more than 7,000 people coming to this FREE admissions event. For more information regarding this event visit http://www.bloxopenhouse.com.
Have you tried biking to work? There are plenty of ways to bike to work if distance is an issue. In the Bay Area you can bring your folding bike on any Bart or Caltrain anytime of the day. Check your local public transportation for details. Most people we speak to love it and can’t get enough of it. Plus you can easily lose a few inches around the waist if you are still trying to lose that Easter cake. On Google Maps on the right under terrain options select Bicycling to map out your travel destination with estimates to distance and time. So save the gas money for some well deserved lunch money. Commuting to work with a Mobic folding bike can’t get any easier than this.
FOLD RIDE REPEAT, the new Mobic Tee! Now Available in S, M, L, and XL sizes for $14.99.
Get ready for our Mobic Demo Day. We have a booth at James Logan High School in Union City, CA from 9am – 4pm at booth 32. We will be displaying the Mobic 415A, Mobic 415AT and Mobic 415AS. Come test ride our Mobic folding bike and receive event special discounts. Yummy foods and drinks will be available in participating booths at this event. So bring the entire family and enjoy the fun.
The address to this event is:
James Logan High School
1800 H Street,
Union City, CA
Check out the new Mobic Folding Bikes on 7/17 from 10am – 4pm in Alameda at the Alameda Town Centre. Look for the Green Home Expo as we support Alternative Green Transportation. We will have 3 models on the floor and will be selling new Mobics off the floor at a show special price. Come out and enjoy the fun and learn more about Green Homes and how you take part of going Green! For more information on directions please see the map below. If you come across any questions contact Mike at 510-299-6583.
The address to this event is:
Alameda Town Center
Alameda, CA 94501
Here’s your chance to check out and demo our Mobic Aluminum Folding Bike in San Jose. We will have a booth at the San Jose City College on Sunday July 11, 2010 between 9:30AM and 4PM. Be sure to stop by and check out our current Mobic 415A and our Mobic 415AS (sport) models. We will have live demonstrations and will be raffling out prizes and coupons.
The address to this event is:
San Jose City College
2100 Moorpark Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
You are invited to the “Mobic 2010 Summer” Ride Event
Location: Los Gatos Creek Trail – Campbell, CA
A really nice paved trail that extends from Campbell to Los Gatos.
Type: Beginners Trail (100% paved and mostly flat)
Date: 6/26/2010 Saturday
Time: 10am (we start riding at 10am so try to get there around 9:45am)
Distance: 10 miles (don’t worry my 5 yr old can do this)
Ride Time: 60 minutes (estimated)
Health Meter: 200 – 400 calorie burn (depends on how hard you ride)
Meeting Location: We are meeting at Campbell Park, Gilman Avenue, Campbell, CA. You will see the Los Gatos Creek Trail entrance at the Parking lot. Residential street parking and lot available. Click here for Google Map.
Requirements: Must know how to ride a bike. If you don’t know how to shift we will teach you how during this event. Bring your own bike and helmet if you own one, if you don’t we are offering Mobic demo bikes. Bike helmets are required in the State of California for those under the age of 18. However we still strongly recommend that you wear a helmet at all times when riding for your own safety.
Mobic Demos: Mobic bikes are available as a demo on this event. Please let us know by 5pm the day before the ride event so we can have one prepped for the event. MUST RSVP and email us at info@mobicbikes.com to reserve a Mobic demo bike for this event.
Suggestions: Eat breakfast that morning before the ride. Wear sneakers. Temperatures to be in the mid to high 70’s. If you have a camel back bring it, otherwise just bring a light back pack, snacks and a water bottle or your favorite beverage. Remember to bring a friend or your entire family!
Contact: To RSVP for the event please visit our Facebook Events.
Links: For more information on the Los Gatos Creek Trail visit http://www.sccgov.org
Hope to see you there!
If you can’t make it don’t worry, Mobic will host ride events every other week this summer throughout the Bay Area. Just make sure to become a fan on our Mobic Facebook Page and you will be the first to hear about our next ride events.
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