Summertime is well underway—so get up, get out, and start exploring the great outdoors! What better way to be active than hopping on an electric bike? Thanks to Pedego Bikes, Yorba Linda residents can now take a spin around the city in tech-savvy style.
For owners, Chris and Cheryl (Slinkard) Bertuzzi, as well as co-owner/store manager Jodi Valencia, opening the company’s 211th brick and mortar location in the picturesque town of Yorba Linda made perfect sense.
Pedego Bikes has a prime position right next to the Santa Ana Riverbed Trail, known by locals as a cyclist’s dream. Customers can hop on their own Pedego or rent one from the store, riding all the way to the Anaheim Train Station and back powered by a single charge. Rentals are available by the hour, half-day, or in full-day increments.
As a brand, Pedego has taken the electric bike industry by storm, with 16 unique models ranging from cruisers to fat tire trail bikes—whatever you’re looking for, they have just the right ride for you.
Whether for a fun activity, a serious sport, to reach personal health goals or for electric transportation, Pedego has an option for any activity that most everyone can enjoy- no matter the ability.
As a former Pedego manager in Portland, Jodi was impressed by the company’s commitment to supporting independent owners in providing customers with great products and customer service.
Upon noticing a surprising lack of e-bike businesses in Yorba Linda, Jodi decided to fill that void in the community by bringing the technology closer to home.
With his years of experience working in the bicycle industry and firsthand knowledge of the brand, Jodi, along with Chris and Cheryl, knew that joining forces with Pedego Inc., headquartered in Orange County, would be a wise choice.
As for the product line, the proof is in the pudding, as far as this forward-thinking trio is concerned. “The bikes themselves show just how much care and quality go into them—just like all of Pedego’s products.”
Chris and Jodi, who grew up in Yorba Linda, and Cheryl, who has spent the past 20 years in the community, are thrilled to bring e-bike technology to the town they’re all proud to call home. Together, they hope to see citizens of all ages and ability levels take part in the increasingly popular pastime.
“We strongly believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy being able to ride a bike, and that’s exactly what Pedego helps us deliver,” says Jodi. “Ranging in sizes and styles, we have something that will suit your needs even if you haven’t ridden in 20-plus years. As we grow and become established, so will our relationship with the community, and hopefully, spur us as the central e-biking hub for the city.”
Jodi, Chris, and Cheryl hope to provide the Yorba Linda community with plenty of opportunities to connect, stay active, and have fun while getting familiar with their products.
“Creating a local place for people to ride a high-quality e-bike is super important to us, whether they have the ability to ride a regular bike or not. Pedigo's are just FUN! We also want to participate in as many community events as we can. We have joined the Chamber of Commerce and are proud to sponsor the Sunrise Rotary’s 35th Annual Lobsterfest and July’s Annual Taste of Yorba Linda put on by the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce.”
The most important message your local Pedego family hopes to share with the Yorba Linda community? Don’t be a stranger! “Come check us out! We are directly across from the Santa Ana River Trail, one of the best places to ride a bike. With bikes for rent and sale, there are plenty of different ways we can have you saying, ‘Hello, Fun!’ too!”
