| p>Don't ya love circling the block for that perfect | | | | rolling up amongst the high rollers in their Mercedes |
| parking spot? And then worrying about the parking | | | | Benz's and BMW's and giving the parking attendant |
| meter running out when you are running errands | | | | your ebike and keys! Anyways back to it. |
| downtown that are taking longer than expected. Well | | | | Bicycle valet parking is usually held at large events like |
| the cool thing about an electric bike (and regular bike) is | | | | music shows, outdoor markets, and other large |
| the ability to pull up and park as close as possible to | | | | gatherings. Bicycle valet parking is usually a large |
| where you are going. Oh yeah, and it's free to park | | | | secure area where you give your bike to an attendant |
| your electric bike! | | | | and they give you a ticket that is associated with your |
| Parking a bicycle is so much easier than parking a car. | | | | bike. When you are ready to go you simply give the |
| It is really nice to be able to pull up to where you are | | | | ticket back to the attendant and they give you your |
| going and find the nearest bike rack or tree and lock | | | | bike back. The valet parking is usually free and is put |
| your bike to it. That's it. Done:) | | | | on by a local bicycle club. It's a convenient way to |
| Parking a car on the other hand can be a frustrating | | | | securely store all the bikes in one place at a large |
| experience. Circling the block or parking lot for that | | | | event. It's also great to see how many bikes can be |
| perfect spot that is as close to the store you are | | | | parked in an area that only a few cars could be |
| going to is frustrating! Finding that perfect spot is also | | | | parked in! |
| time consuming. When you consider some of the time | | | | What about theft? Just like people breaking into your |
| you may have saved driving somewhere, it is usually | | | | car there can be issues with people trying to steal |
| lost while trying to find that parking spot. | | | | your electric bike. My advice is to get a good lock to |
| Parking an electric bike is free! That's about all there is | | | | secure the frame and wheels of your bike and park |
| to say on that. As a comparison consider how much | | | | your bike in an area where there are a lot of people. |
| you pay to park your car on a daily basis. In cities that | | | | It's difficult to steal a bike when there are a lot of |
| can be a significant chunk of money on a monthly | | | | people around. Another tip is to use a bolt to secure |
| basis. Just saving money on parking your car for a | | | | your seatpost instead of a quick release. That makes |
| few months (not to mention gas and maintenance) | | | | it more difficult to steal your seat and seatpost. Ask |
| could easily equal the cost of an electric bike. | | | | your local bike shop about this if you are not sure |
| Valet bike parking? That's right there is such a thing! | | | | what that means. |
| And it's not your typical valet parking at a fancy hotel | | | | To sum it all up parking an electric bike is easy, free |
| or restaurant. That is a funny image though.....imagine | | | | and can be a lot less frustrating than parking a car. |