Gazelle Experience Center - Santa Cruz
Demo an Ebike
Freedom, fun, and utility—experience the joy of riding, Gazelle-style. With over 130 years of dedication, craftsmanship, and heritage, we’ve perfected the art of the ride and are eager to share our passion and knowledge with you. Offering personalized advice and a delightful dose of Dutch cycling culture, discover your perfect bike with a visit to our Experience Center in Santa Cruz.
Plan Your Visit
eBike demos at our Santa Cruz Experience Center are available by reservation or walk in. Enjoy a complimentary short form test ride or rent a bike by the hour. The best way to ensure we have your preferred model is to book ahead online, but we do accept walk ins dependent on availability. Are you a company planning a fun getaway for your team? shoot us an email at [email protected] for special rates.
Book Consultation
Which Gazelle bike is right for you? Take our brief bike matchmaking quiz to guide your demo decision or use our frame size tool to find your fit. Easy, active, or sportive—learn more about our different riding postures with our Bike Positioning Guide. If visiting us in person isn't an option, take advantage of our free virtual consultation service.
Optimize Your Ride
With world-class scenery, varied terrain, and a rich culinary scene, Santa Cruz is an amazing (and delicious) place to ride ebikes. Follow one of our customized routes to maximize your demo experience (hills and thrills or a coastal cruise) and ensure amazing views or check out our tips for the best sights and snacks around town.
eBike Rentals
Visiting Santa Cruz and looking to rent some ebikes? The Gazelle Experience Center can help! Here are some key things you need to know:
Set up generally takes 30 minutes and we will adjust your rental start time to when the bikes leave the Experience Center.
Our ebikes are designed for adults who are 4'9 or taller. We determine if a younger or smaller rider can safely ride on a case by case basis.
We have a limited number of helmets available for loan, so please bring a helmet if you are able.
We have a small bike fleet so it's best to reserve bikes in advance.
Our Community Commitment
Gazelle’s ambitions for North America are twofold:
Get more people on bikes and
Make riding easier, safer, and more fun.
In support of these goals, a portion of Gazelle Experience Center demo reservation fees will be donated to programs and initiatives focused on improving cycling education, access, and infrastructure. Beginning in the Summer of 2023, we reinvested in local entities dedicated to making biking and access to biking better across Santa Cruz County. We continue to work with organizations such as Ecology Action to further our shared goals.
Local eBike Incentives
Check out funded incentives related to eBikes. See how you can get financial help through your local government to help with buying your eBike after testing it out here at our Experience Center in Santa Cruz.
Discover Our eBike Fleet
The Gazelle Experience Center showcases the full range of Gazelle electric bikes, including all models, colors, and frame styles, as well as our accessories. Demo reservations ensure the Experience Center has guests' preferred models and required sizes available at the time of visit.
| Sunday | 10:00 - 05:00 PST |
| Monday | 10:00 - 05:00 PST |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 05:00 PST |
| Friday | 10:00 - 05:00 PST |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 05:00 PST |
Note: electric bikes are not sold in our ebike test center.
Schedule Your Ride
Book a Demo AppointmentExperience Dutch Cycling
Come visit Royal Dutch Gazelle in Santa Cruz, California. For over 130 years, Gazelle has produced the highest-quality, most comfortable bikes possible. Our focus on thoughtful design and technical innovation is inspired by our love of cycling and a belief that bicycles should be a part of daily life. At Gazelle, we believe that everyone should be able to enjoy the ride.
Demo Guidelines and FAQ
Learn more about frequently asked questions and our terms at the Gazelle Experience Center.