Founded in 1998, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) works to build a better, more bike-able Los Angeles County. LACBC is the only nonprofit, membership-based organization working exclusively for the millions of bicyclists in Los Angeles County. Through advocacy, education and outreach, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition brings together the diverse bicycling community in a united mission to make the entire L.A. region a safe and enjoyable place to ride.

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January 26, 2012 News 0 Comments

Venice: Last fall, the Venice Neighborhood Council supported a road diet on Main Street (or, as Mr. Roadblock would call it, a "road buffet" full of delicious transportation options), and crews are at work to re-configure the street to include a bike lane. Councilmember Bill Rosendahl has an update on both his blog and YouTube channel.

Lincoln Heights: Over on the Eastside in Lincoln Heights and Cypress Park, new bike lanes have been striped on Ave. 18 and 19 as part of a network to connect the northern portion of the LA River Bike path to downtown LA. Read more about it on the LADOT Bike Blog.

Montebello: Last night the Montebello Bicycle Coalition gave a presentation before the city council to make the case for more bike infrastructure. The City Council passed the motion to conduct a feasibility study for bicycle lanes. Go, MBC!

Unincorporated LA County: If you live or work in the unincorporated communities in LA County you may have noticed that many buildings do not provide bike parking. This is because until this past Tuesday, LA County did not require developers to provide bike parking. But Tuesday that all changed with the passage of the LA County Healthy Design Ordinance! Funded by the LA County Department of Public Health, the Healthy Design Ordinance is a sweeping update to the County codes in an effort to create more active and healthy communities. The Healthy Design Ordinance included stipulations for both short- and long-term parking at multifamily residential, institutional, commerical, and industrial developments. It also includes guidance on the type and citing of bicycle parking in addition to requiring the provision of showers and changing facilities. This ordinance is just the start of making the unincorporated communities of LA County more livable--Supervisor Yaroslavsky added an amendment to the motion on Tuesday that will require LA County staff to continue to amend codes, ordinances, plans, and guides to create a healthier, more active, and livable communities.

Tour de Taste 2012

January 26, 2012 Event 0 Comments

Sunday, March 4, 2012 - 9:00am

 

 

WHO: Join us as we explore Ballona Creek, Culver City and beyond -- the best way possible -- on two wheels and with our taste buds!

WHAT: Riders will take in all the environmental and aesthetic enhancements that have been made to the Ballona Creek bike and pedestrian path and enjoy delicacies from fine Los Angeles restaurants.

WHEN: Sunday, March 4th, 2012 - registration begins at 9:00 AM

WHERE: Media Park near Culver City on the corner of Culver Blvd & Venice Blvd

COST: $65 for LACBC members; $95 for non-members; $120 for Tour de Taste ticket & LACBC membership

Each guided tour will take off from Media Park (Culver Boulevard & Venice Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232) in half hour intervals, beginning at 10:00 AM on March 4th, 2012. Each tour is an easy 12 miles. We'll hit some restaurants on the way and then, after the tour, valets will watch your bike back at Media Park in Culver City, while you enjoy a selection of tasty treats and refreshing beverages. Helmets required.

Not a member and want to become one?  Join LACBC with your Tour de Taste registration to get your membership at a discount and save $10!  Membership ($25--normally $35) plus ride ticket ($95): $120


All proceeds go towards making Los Angeles County a better bike-able place!

 

Register for Tour de Taste today!

 

 

 

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This event is also brought to you by these sponsors:

Sea to Towers Sunday Funday Ride with LA-Area Bike Clubs

January 11, 2012 Event 0 Comments

Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 8:00am

Sea to the Towers Sunday Funday Ride with LA-Area Bike Clubs

This month, we're going to join forces with some of our local bike clubs (including LA Wheelmen and Beach Cities Cycling Club) to ride to the Watts Towers! Organized by LACBC and LA Wheelmen member David Nakai, this ride will actually have three different rides for various abilities. If you meet up at Dock 52 in Marina del Rey at 8:00 AM, you will be able to choose a medium and moderately flay 37-mile ride and the LA Wheelmen's 49-mile hilly challenge ride through the Baldwin Hills. These groups of riders will then converge with the a third group of riders meeting at Jesse Owens Park at 10 AM to bike 5 miles to the end. All rides will reach the Watts Towers, where you'll get the chance to take a tour if you choose (bring $7 for the tour if you're interested). Constructed by Simon Rodia over the span of 33 years, the Watts Towers is a National Historic Landmark that features 17 structures embedded with glass, tile, and porcelain. Other sites along the way of the longer rides include the Great Western Forum, Hollywood Park, Major Taylor Bicycle Route, and Ballona Creek Bike Trail.

So come join us and learn more about LACBC, your local bike clubs, and the LA region on this ride!

For the 49-mile ride and 37-mile ride:
When: Sunday, February 5; Meet at 8:00 AM, Ride at 8:30 AM
Where: Meet at Dock 52 - 13555 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, 90292 (map)
Ride Length & Difficulty: For 49-mile ride: difficult for the hilliness and 1,900 ft. of elevation gain, for the 37-mile ride: moderate and mostly flat
Ride Duration: Allow approximately 6 hours of time to complete these rides, explore the Watts Towers, and possibly get some food

For the 10-mile ride:
When: Sunday, February 5; Meet at 10 AM; Ride at 10:30 AM
Where: Meet at Jesse Owens Park - 9651 South Western Avenue, 90047 (map)
Ride Length & Difficulty: 10 miles, easy
Ride Duration: Allow approximately 3 hours to ride, explore the Watts Towers, and possibly get some food

For both rides:
What to bring: Good working bike, helmet, water, sun screen, layers of clothing, bike lock, money for food and/or Watts Tower Tour
Weather Policy: Heavy rain cancels or postpones the ride, but with light rain or a drizzle, the ride will go on!
RSVP: To RSVP or volunteer as ride support, please contact Carol Feucht, Membership & Communications Manager, at carol@la-bike.org.
About Sunday Fundays: Sunday Funday Rides are free and open to LACBC members plus one guest. Interested in becoming a member? Sign up for membership online or become a member at the ride at a discounted price.

Register for the 34th Annual Chinatown Firecracker Ride/Run, Support LACBC

January 4, 2012 Event 0 Comments

Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 9:00am - Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 9:45am

Ring in the Lunar New Year by riding or running, and celebrate the Year of the Dragon! For the past few years, we've partnered with the excellent Chinatown Firecracker Ride & Run by providing bike valet for the event. And this year, just like last year, for each registrant who indicates that they were referred to the event by LACBC, the Firecracker organizers will donate $7 to LACBC!

34th Annual Chinatown Firecracker Ride & Run
When: Saturday, February 11 & Sunday, February 12
Where: Los Angeles Chinatown

The bike rides on Saturday, February 11th, feature both an easy 20-mile ride and a more challenging (and more hilly) 30-mile ride. The runs on Sunday feature a 10K run and a 5K run/walk, plus a 1K kiddie run.

If you register, please remember to indicate that you heard about the ride through LACBC.

Register online through the website or print out a paper form to turn in.*

*Please note that registering through Active.com will not trigger the $7 donation to LACBC.

Happy Holidays!

December 22, 2011 News 0 Comments

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