ESSENTIAL WHEELS™

Bike options for frontline and returning workers

Essential Wheels™ is a transformative program that provides access to e-bikes and pedal bikes for frontline and returning workers. The Essential Wheels™ bike loaner program enables qualified participants to try a bike for free for up to one year, helping those who might not otherwise have the funds or bandwidth to explore possible benefits of this alternative way to commute.


Essential workers who are at least 18 years of age; serve the community in the following sectors: healthcare, public education, family care (including childcare, preschool and eldercare), food & grocery service, and as first responders; and whose income does not exceed 80% of the median family income for the area as adjusted for family size; can request to be added to our interest list.


PROGRAM BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Borrow an e-bike and lock for free on the monthly basis up to 12 months
Pick up from our service provider SUMMIT BICYCLES at one of their 4 locations from San Jose to Burlingame
Discounts on helmet and e-bike purchases from our brick & mortar vendor network
Access a free e-bike safety e-course developed by MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION and PEOPLE FOR BIKES
Receive bicycle & e-bike roadside assistance coverage from BETTER WORLD CLUB within a 30 mile radius
Receive $5 in free bike parking, equivalent to 100 hours of secure parking from BIKELINK
Receive info about e-bike regulations, rides and routes from PEOPLE FOR BIKES
Access financial wellness resources & get savings account opening fees waived at PROVIDENT CREDIT UNION
Access free mid-cycle maintenance with our service provider SUMMIT BICYCLES
Receive info about local, regional and state rebates that support purchasing e-bikes

MODELS AVAILABLE

Judd Rev Folding Electric E-Bike

A folding e-bike to fit in your car and take on the train so you can get to work in a fresh new way!


This model has an aluminum external seat tube mounted battery with a top speed of 20 mph and battery range of up to 38 miles. This means you can ride it to work and back without having to charge it at your work. There is no live or work preference for borrowing this model in our program.


Learn more about the model here.

Trek FX+1 Commuter E-Bike

The FX+ 1 is a lightweight and fast throttle Class 2 e-bike built for cruising through town with an ear-to-ear grin. Its handlebar throttle makes getting up to speed a breeze, and pedal assist gives you a smooth boost while you ride.


This model has a battery range up to 50 miles, a step over frame style, plus an EasyMag magnetic charger with a sleek, portable wall-mounted system that makes charging between rides

easier than ever.


Learn more about the model here.

Trek FX+1 Commuter E-Bike

The FX+ 1 is a lightweight and fast throttle Class 2 e-bike built for cruising through town with an ear-to-ear grin. Its handlebar throttle makes getting up to speed a breeze, and pedal assist gives you a smooth boost while you ride.


This model has a battery range up to 50 miles, a step over frame style, plus an EasyMag magnetic charger with a sleek, portable wall-mounted system that makes charging between rides easier than ever. There is a Redwood City  live or work preference for borrowing this model in our program at this time.


Learn more about the model here.

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Collaborators

We are honored to be collaborating with community institutions to help support essential workers during their participation in our program and beyond. From e-bike safety classes to connecting participants to rebates, we aim to help make transportation mode shift easier for the essential workforce.

If you have an idea for a collaboration, contact us at info@manzanita.works.
Would having access to a pedal bike or e-bike make your commute easier?

If you are an essential worker in healthcare, education, food service, family care or first response, you may qualify to borrow a bike for free.

Express your interest in participating in the program at the following survey link. Please note that some questions take a moment to load.
INTEREST LIST


Bike Vendors

We collaborate with Summit Bicycles, Hassett Ace Hardware, Good Karma Bikes and the Campus Bike Shop as local brick and mortar vendors who have options available for participants who want to continue enjoying this way of getting to work.

Program participants can access various purchase discounts from these vendors. If you are a vendor who would like to be in our network, contact us at info@manzanita.works.

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