Renting with Rock the Bike

Oct 24, 2018Posted by in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Renting with Rock the Bike

Submit the form below to see if we can accommodate your event. If so, we’ll get you a Rental Agreement, Credit Card Authorization Form, and request payment in full. Bikes are rented on a first come, first served basis. We recommend contacting us as soon as possible to lock in your rental. We look forward to hearing from you!

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    Do you want to brand the wheel? (+$450/bike)
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    Rock the Bike organizes your rental to arrive two days before your event date to account for any potential delays with FedEx and to allow time to assemble. *We are not responsible for any delays caused by FedEx, but will do our best to ensure your rental arrives before your event date* The below defaults to the days included at no additional cost. If you need or want extra time to receive, assemble, break down, and/or ship back ($50/day per bike), please indicate how many days:

    Want to also receive an Event Hire quote for RTB to staff the Pedal Powered Station? Note, not all events are eligible. Some inquires may require additional questions answered before a quote can be provided.
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    email info@rockthebike.com if you have any questions about the Pedal Powered Stage Gear.

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    Your Name in Lights!

    Oct 4, 2018Posted by in Featured News, Interactive Light Displays, sLEDgehammer, sLEDgehammer Related Products | Comments Off on Your Name in Lights!

    Your Name in Lights!

     

    LightBox in use at the 2018 New York State Fair. We calibrated it to be a fun challenge and attraction for kids. 3 kids working together can do it.

    Fun, challenge and teamwork in action are the main benefits of our newest Pedal Powered Activity, the LightBox, an 8 x 8 Pedal Powered custom illuminated light sign that could be a hit for your org or company.

    Having a multi-person activity like the Light Box leads to genuine teamwork moments at your events. We’ve seen this so many times in our concerts that it got us excited to create a team light challenge. It’s visible from hundreds of feet, making it an attraction. As people get closer they’ll see the bikes and get excited to take a turn. Coaching it is easy. Just help the riders on and use your hands, voice or a PEDAL! sign to start each challenge. You’ll see people high fiving as they bring your name to light.

    Each logo requires its own individual creative approach to get the most from the available pedal power. For the NY State Fair we divided the classic I heart NY logo into its four letters/symbols, then wired each to one of the outputs of a sLEDgehammer circuit. When people pedal, more of the symbols turn on until they all enter a ‘party mode’ for a few moments. Then the game resets for the next group.
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    1000 smoothies in 6 hours?!

    Apr 9, 2018Posted by in Blog, Featured News, Fender Blender Pro | Comments Off on 1000 smoothies in 6 hours?!

    1000 smoothies in 6 hours?!
    Occasionally we attempt a really big smoothie operation, in which we show up with hundreds of pounds of fruit, ice, juices, etc., and get lots of people bike blending.
    If this is what you’re going for too, here are the factors you’ll need to consider:
    – Time (prep, setup, and the event itself)
    – Ingredients
    – # of Bike Blenders and enough space to position them
    – # of pitchers
    – Other kitchen gear: tent, tables, washing system, banners, waste system.
    – size of your crew
    – will you be sampling (giving away the rest of the pitcher)? Or will each person blend their own smoothie?

    Last Wednesday we did a big gig at the Cal Campus in Berkeley. The client / partner was Under Armour and their event firm Engine Shop. The goal was 1000 smoothies in 6 hours with 10 Fender Blender Pros. We nearly hit the goal. We got a lot of things right and learned a lot too, and here’s a report of all that.

    Set up time.

    We showed up with a fully packed van at 8:30AM for an 11 O’Clock start time. Unloading with 4 people took 30 minutes, including positioning the bikes. By 9AM we were up to 5 people. With this size group we were able to set up the entire smoothie booth operation in 2 hours with time for coffee!

    Crew size:

    I planned on having a crew of 5 at the peak, but this wasn’t enough. We really needed a crew of 7. The event provided us 1 coach and our crewmember Caleb came on as a floater midday, to bring some things we forgot from the shop, and to help with the lunchtime rush. He stayed till the end. We had an experienced crew. Only their staffer was a newbie.
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    Coming to a Spin Class Near You

    Aug 20, 2017Posted by in Featured News, Roll Up Generator Stand | Comments Off on Coming to a Spin Class Near You

    Rock the Bike has rocked events around the Bay Area with our message of pedal-powered revolution. We’re ramping it up – for the first time, people who take their daily spin class will wire back the energy generated by their workout into their electrical grid, helping to power their work place as they get inspired to bike towards a lower carbon footprint.

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    Update on advocacy and giving

    Feb 12, 2017Posted by in Blog, Featured News | Comments Off on Update on advocacy and giving

    Update on advocacy and giving

    We’re stepping up our giving and pro bono work more than ever before. Below is a rundown of what we’ve been up to lately. Thank you to all our customers; your purchases stabilize our operation and make this kind of direct social impact possible.

    Paul and the BooLander recently rode the Climate Ride Death Valley, and used his network of friends, fans, and RTB fans to raise over $3600 for Climate orgs. Paul pitched in $1400 of that, covering the ride costs. Fundraising is still open!

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