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Specialized Experience Centers are our way of connecting riders with our culture and products.  At Specialized Santa Cruz Experience Center, we are here to provide riders and our local retail partners with an unfiltered, world-class demo experience.

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Upcoming Events at SCEC


Check out the Specialized Santa Cruz Experience Center calendar for all upcoming events and group rides. 

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BIKE DEMOS


Come ride with us! Whether you're looking to test the best before you buy, or for a way to discover Santa Cruz and the surrounding trails at your own pace, we have a demo bike for you.  Check our online reservation tool to see our current inventory and availability!

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GIRLS ROCK
AT SPECIALIZED SANTA CRUZ EXPERIENCE CENTER


Girls Rock offers monthly, free, no-drop, guided mountain bike rides in Santa Cruz. Riders of all abilities are encouraged to join.

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We’re happy announce the first official Team Old Soil 2023 Dig to Ride Dual Slalom!

Racers will be battling it out on a brand new course on September 24th. In addition to racing, we’ll be offering a raffle with prizes you don’t want to miss!

Racer and spectator tickets are available now. Link in Bio.

Huge thanks to all the sponsors and people making this event happen.

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#digtoride #ridetodig #dualslalom #downhillmtb #specialized

We’re happy announce the first official Team Old Soil 2023 Dig to Ride Dual Slalom! Racers will be battling it out on a brand new course on September 24th. In addition to racing, we’ll be offering a …

Specialized Santa Cruz Employees out here Stump Jumping! Let us know which one’s your favourite in the comments! 1, 2, or 3?

@iamspecialized
@iamspecialized_mtb 
@specializedsantacruz 

#specialized #stumpjumper #specializedsworks #jump #a #stump #bike #california

Specialized Santa Cruz Employees out here Stump Jumping! Let us know which one’s your favourite in the comments! 1, 2, or 3? @iamspecialized @iamspecialized_mtb @specializedsantacruz #specialized …

Hang Up Your Hardtail...

This is the new Epic World Cup, and this is what '21 XCC World Champ @christopherblevs has to say about it:

Hang Up Your Hardtail... This is the new Epic World Cup, and this is what '21 XCC World Champ @christopherblevs has to say about it: "The first time I rode the Epic WC, I knew I'd never ride a …

Ride More Drive Less..... pretty simple don't you think?  A bike like the Vado 5.0 can replace a pile of car miles for you.  With racks (and the shop favorite CoolCave panniers), and fenders commutes, trips to the grocery, breweries and restaurant become a breeze.  Couple that with the full power TURBO system you can get there without getting too sweaty.  Leaving your car in the driveway is a pretty good thing.  @iamspecialized

Ride More Drive Less..... pretty simple don't you think? A bike like the Vado 5.0 can replace a pile of car miles for you. With racks (and the shop favorite CoolCave panniers), and fenders commutes,…

It’s that time of the year again!! Join us for a pre-otter event April 19th at Polo Grounds for the 3rd Annual Polo Time Trial. 

@specializedsantacruz will be providing refreshments & @good__times__crew is covering the prizes 🥇

Event Info
- when: April 19th (practice 3-6 pm, race 6 pm) 
- where: Polo Grounds (2255 Huntington Dr, Aptos, CA 95003)

See you there!

**DM for questions and info**

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@specializedsantacruz @good__times__crew 
#bike #race #time #trial #good #times #specialized #specializedbikes #dirt #jump #california #byob

It’s that time of the year again!! Join us for a pre-otter event April 19th at Polo Grounds for the 3rd Annual Polo Time Trial. @specializedsantacruz will be providing refreshments & @…

The Future is a Feeling

Meet the new Sirrus X 5.0…you gotta feel it to believe it. 
Vist us today to learn more!

#iamspecilaized #sirrus #specialized #specializedsirrus #sirrusX #bike #bicycle #design #baaw #hyrbrid

The Future is a Feeling Meet the new Sirrus X 5.0…you gotta feel it to believe it. Vist us today to learn more! #iamspecilaized #sirrus #specialized #specializedsirrus #sirrusX #bike #bicycle #…

Join us for a special road ride from the Specialized Santa Cruz Experience Center this Saturday (03/25/23) in honour of the 47th Cats Hill Classic!

The route will be from the Experience Center up to the Specialized Los Gatos store. Details for the route can be found at the Strava link provided below. 

The ride is intended to get riders/spectators up to Los Gatos to check out all the great activities and racing. There is no planned return route and riders will be responsible for finding their own way home. 

Ride info: 

- start location: 415-B River st, Santa Cruz @ 9:00 am 

- finish location: 212 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos

Route info:

https://www.strava.com/routes/3073024666377233268

Event info:

https://teamsanjose.org/section/catshill/

DM for more info and inquires!

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Join us for a special road ride from the Specialized Santa Cruz Experience Center this Saturday (03/25/23) in honour of the 47th Cats Hill Classic! The route will be from the Experience Center up to …

Introducing the newest addition to the @iamspecialized line up, the Globe Haul ST. With 5 levels of pedal assist and a 419 lbs of cargo capacity, this bikes ready to go! 

The Globe Haul ST has a number of accessories offered that allow the rider to customise the bike to their individual needs. 

Come on down to the Specialized Santa Cruz Experience center to check it out!

@iamspecialized @globe.bikes @specializedsantacruz #demo #bikes #california #globe #globebikes

Introducing the newest addition to the @iamspecialized line up, the Globe Haul ST. With 5 levels of pedal assist and a 419 lbs of cargo capacity, this bikes ready to go! The Globe Haul ST has a …

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