BikeStation Covina offers alternative to driving by safely securing bicycles for Metrolink commuters.

BikeStation, originally funded for its first location in Long Beach in 1995 by Metro, has devised a new unattended but secure facility for storing bicycles, and will officially launch two new locations on the Metrolink San Bernardino Line  on Feb. 24.

Both locations will have 24-hour secure bike parking. Covina is the site of a new modular structure for housing bicycles, and Claremont is using a room in the historic train depot.  The facilities contain a keyless entry system and security monitoring for bikes that should enable bicycle/train riders to leave their bikes at the station without fear they will be  stolen.  
The Covina Bikestation is reported to be the first modular, unstaffed multi-use bicycle transit center in the country, offering 36 bicycle parking spaces.  The Claremont Bikestation will provide indoor bike parking and a repair stand with tools, restroom, changing room and access to bike repairs and rentals nearby.

Organizers will be holding a public ceremony with ribbon cutting Wednesday, Feb. 24 between 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. beginning in Claremont.

The public is also invited to join a group bike ride from Claremont to Covina.  Guests can alternately take a Metrolink train to Covina.   Metro, an event sponsor,  will have a booth at the event and will hand out bicycle maps and other info.

8 a.m.
Bikestation Claremont rally begins – light breakfast and refreshments provided by EuroCafe and The Last Drop Café

8:30-9:10 a.m.
Bikestation Claremont Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremony – Mayor Corey Calaycay presiding.

8:30-10 a.m.
Open House – Bikestation tours, sponsor booths with prizes and giveaways, membership sign-ups, and more

10 a.m.
Group bike ride from Bikestation Claremont to Bikestation Covina (Guests can also take Metrolink)

11:00 a.m.
Bikestation Covina rally begins

11:30-12:10 p.m.
Bikestation Covina Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremony – Mayor Walter Allen presiding.

11:30-1:30
Open House – Bikestation tours, sponsor booths with giveaways, membership sign-ups and more

12:30-1:30
Lunch provided by Nick’s Taste of Texas. Free Taco Plate for bike riders! Live music by Artichoke!