Bike Purchasing

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Biking is a great way to get around UCSC and Santa Cruz. It’s healthy, fun, and helps fight climate change.

Buying a quality bike or an e-bike can be an expensive investment, but there are great financing options and rebates available for qualified buyers. The offers and rebates shown below are for information purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any of the listed products, services, or programs.

Keep in mind that interest rates and loan terms vary. Be sure to look for an option that will work for you.

University of California Discounts

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How It Works

Ready to ride into a sustainable future? Here’s how to get rolling with the UC E-Bike Purchase Program:

• Ride Happy: Once you’ve made your selection, purchase the model that fits your needs, and pedal away, enjoying the perks of a greener commute!
• Eligibility: Students, staff, and faculty are all welcome to participate and purchase!
• Explore Options: Discover a range of E-bike models that suit your style and needs. We partnered with four awarded vendors, offering a range of eBike models, cost-effective pricing, maintenance support, and a commitment to promoting eco-friendly transportation solutions. (Click E-Bike links below or download E-Bikes Purchase Program PDF below to explore E-Bike options and register your UC email address to review company catalogs.)
• Affordability: Discounts on certain models range 15%-60% off retail. Some individuals may even qualify for free E-Bikes, based on the future CARB incentive program.

Download the UC E-Bikes Purchase Program PDF

Rebates & Incentives

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Occasionally, local, regional, state, and national organizations will provide incentives and rebates toward the purchase of a bicycle. Current incentive programs are listed below.

Please note: UC Santa Cruz does not administer any of these programs. For full details and questions, contact the issuer directly.

GOBIKE!

Waitlist Only
GO BIKE! provides eligible applicants with vouchers ranging from $300 – $1,200. Incentives include $300 for a traditional (non-electric) bike, $800 for a standard e-bike, $1,200 for a cargo or adaptive e-bike and a subsidized annual BCycle membership ($245 value). Vouchers are redeemed at the time of sale and purchase price will be reduced by the amount of the voucher. Learn more and apply at: gosantacruzcounty.org/go-bike.

California Air Resources Board Incentive

Currently Closed
The California E-Bike Incentive Project is a statewide consumer-facing incentive program that aims to provide point-of-sale voucher incentives for the purchase of electric bicycles (e-bikes) to residents in disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households with an annual household income of less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Eligible applicants can receive up to $2,000 in incentives.

Go Santa Cruz Downtown Incentive

Currently Closed
Up to $800 voucher for individuals who work in the downtown parking district of Santa Cruz and/or are employed by the City of Santa Cruz.

Bike Financing

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If incentives and rebates are not an option, consider financing an e-bike. Many local and online retailers offer zero- and low-interest financing to help you purchase an e-bike and start riding today.

Long-term Rentals

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BCycle

If you’re not ready to purchase an e-bike, check out BCycle e-bike share at UCSC. Staff, faculty, and students at UCSC are eligible for discounted rates

MiBike

MiBike is a subscription service for bicycles. For a fixed monthly fee, you will get a MiBike bicycle you can call your own. Ride it into town for errands, ride it for a night out, take it home, and it’s always there for you.