Upcoming Events
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 12:01am - Friday, May 31, 2013 - 11:59pm
May is Bike Month, and we have some events planned for you! Whether you've been commuting by bike for years or want to try for the first time, we want to celebrate and encourage you for using your two wheels to get around. Here are some upcoming events:
Bike Week, May 13-19
Bike Week is coming up this May 13th to May 19th! We hope you'll join us for come key events happening to celebrate biking and encourage others to join in on the biking fun.
Also, if you are a business or organization in L.A. County, please consider hosting your own Bike Week event such as a bike repair workshop and/or a Bike to Work Day Pit Stop. Learn more about Metro's Bike Week events here.
Metro's Fix Your Bike Day
When: Monday, May 13
Where: Throughout L.A. County
Learn more about tuning up your bike an various workshops throughout the County. More info.
Good Samaritan's Blessing of the Bicycles
When: Tuesday, May 14; 8 AM to 9:30 AM
Where: Good Samaritan Hospital - 616 S. Witmer Ave., Los Angles, 90017
Get blessed! Get breakfast! Get a free bike checkup! More info.
LACBC Fundraiser at The Counter in Studio City
When: Tuesday, May 14; 11 AM to 10 PM
Where: The Counter Studio City - 12117 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, 91604
Give this flyer to your server (and pass along another one to a friend) before you get your custom-built burger at The Counter in Studio City all day Tuesday, May 14th! A portion of your bill will go towards the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition and make our streets safer for all people who ride bikes! More info.
Metro's Guided Ride Day
When: Wednesday, May 15
Where: Throughout L.A. County
Take a leisurely bike ride to tour some new bicycle facilities. More info.
Ride of Silence
When: Wednesday, May 15
Where: World-Wide
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. More info.
Metro's Bike to Work Day
When: Thursday, May 16; Morning
Where: Throughout L.A. County
Stop by the many pit stops hosted by organizations and businesses across L.A. County for free stuff! Find the LACBC and local chapter-hosted pit stops here.
Bike from Work After Parties with LACBC and Local Chapters
When: Thursday, May 16; late afternoon and evening
Where: Throughout L.A. County
Join LACBC and our local chapters at local restaurants throughout the L.A. County to eat and hang out after work. More info.
Bike Night at the Hammer
When: Friday, May 17; 6 PM
Where: Hammer Museum - 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90024
The Hammer Presents Bike Night! Grab some friends and pedal on over for an evening celebrating all things bicyclistic! Free festivities include bicycle portraits, a screening of the 1983 Australian action movie BMX Bandits (starring a young, not-yet-famous Nicole Kidman), bicycle-centric crafts, and free admission to LLYN FOULKES. Guest hosted by artist and bicycle enthusiast/activist Lisa Anne Auerbach. More info.
Metro's Bike Local Weekend
When: Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19
Bike to great destinations during Bike Local Weekend and mention “Bike Week” for a fun discount! More info.
Road Rules for Bicyclists from Five Perspectives
When: Wednesday, May 22; 7 – 8:30 PM
Where: LACBC Headquarters, Edison Room (1st Floor) - 634 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, 90014
Admission: FREE for LACBC Members
/ $10 General Public
Join LACBC as we welcome three speakers to give us their insight into California’s bicycle rules and how those affect you, what you should know, as well as your rights and responsibilities as a bicyclist. This presentation coincides with the introduction of LACBC’s new “Bike Safe” rules of the road pocket guide. The presentation will include a Q & A session at the end. More info.
Free Bike Repair Workshop Hosted by Bici Libre
When: Saturday May 25; 11 AM to 1 PM
Where: Central Library, Thornton Courtyard - 630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles (Enter on 5th through gate)
Bring your bicycle and learn basic repairs at this free workshop hosted by the Central Library!
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 8:30am
Mulholland Highway to Pedalers Fork
When: Sunday, May 19; Meet at 8:30 A.M.; ride at 9:00 A.M.
Where: Pedalers Fork - 23504 Calabasas Road, Calabasas
We invite you to join us on a tour celebrating Bike Week. We’ll ride along Mulholland Highway, a historic two-lane road running east to west in the Santa Monica Mountains. This is one of L.A.’s great routes, known for its coastal oak woodlands, sandstone formations, creeks, and excellent riding. Along the way, we’ll see the rugged peaks made famous, season after season, in the opening scenes of M*A*S*H on TV. We’ll also ride around Malibou Lake (a scenic 1920s hunting lodge area) and then head up the fabled Rock Store Climb, with its eight switchbacks and stellar views en route. Our return, mostly downhill and flat, takes us down Westlake Road and then along the dividing line between city and open country. We’ll wrap this ride celebrating bicycling in Calabasas with a visit to Pedalers Fork, a newly opened, cyclo-centric eatery and watering hole.
Ride Length: 40 miles
Ride Duration: Approximately 4-5 hours, including stops
Difficulty: Recommended for intermediate-level riders, age 16 and up. The route follows two-lane roads west through the Santa Mountains. There are three moderate, sustained climbs. We return via bike lanes along Agoura Road. Total elevation gain is about 3,000 feet.
Rain policy: Torrential rain, snow, earthquake, or fierce wind cancels the outing. Otherwise, we ride.
What to Bring: A road-worthy bike, extra inner tubes, a patch kit and pump, drinking water, a pocket snack (such as an energy bar, banana or trail mix), a helmet, and money for refueling stops and post-ride refreshments at Pedalers Fork.
Parking: There’s very little parking at Pedalers Fork, so if you drive to the start, please leave your car at the Commons at Calabasas shopping center (at Commons Way and Calabasas Road), then ride a short distance east on Calabasas Road to El Canon Avenue, turn right, then right again into the Pedalers Fork parking lot.
About Touring With Rides: Touring Los Angeles County with LACBC and Where To Bike Los Angeles is a series of rides that are free and open to every LACBC member, plus one guest. Interested in becoming a member? Join the LACBC online or at a discounted rate at our meet-up point. These rides are co-hosted by Jon Riddle and Sarah Amelar, authors of Where to Bike Los Angeles, a guide to bicycling in Los Angeles County, published by BA Press. Copies are available at REI stores, local book and bike shops, and from LACBC—on line, at its offices, or at the end of these group adventures.
Monday, May 20, 2013 - 4:00pm
LA Councilman Joe Buscaino's office has been responding to increased criticism for the implementation of bike lanes on Westmont Drive between Western and Gaffey (map here). The Daily Breeze has been covering the story. The latest article summarizes the intensity of folks who want to remove the recently added bike lanes.
In the article there is mention of a protest at the corner of Westmont and Western on Monday, May 20th at 4 p.m. We are asking all local bicyclists and supporters to ride the route with bike lanes at that time in solidarity with Buscaino's vision for a safer and more bike-friendly San Pedro. Can you join? Let alek@la-bike.org know.
Allyson is leading the charge. She will be at the northwestern-most corner of the Albertsons parking lot at Westmont and Western. If you have any trouble finding her call her at 310-567-2345.
Beyond that, I encourage everyone to contact Councilman Buscaino's office to express support for the installation of these bike lanes and their traffic-calming effect. The councilman has been hearing a lot of negative reactions and he needs to hear from bicyclists and those who want to calm traffic and make it safer for all users. BE POSITIVE in your emails, please.
Email these folks...
doane.liu@lacity.org
branimir.kvartuc@lacity.org
kevin.bingham@lacity.org
jacob.haik@lacity.org
alek@la-bike.org
Lastly, we are organizing Bike Ambassadors for the San Pedro area of Los Angeles. Please email Alek Bartrosouf at alek@la-bike.orgtly if you would like to participate in volunteer-led group of the LACBC to advocate for south bay local bike issues.
Monday, May 20, 2013 - 7:00pm
The Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council is gearing up to support or reject the proposed bike lanes on N. Figueroa. While we did not get support from Highland Park Neighborhood Council for these bike lanes, we hope to change things around with Arroyo Seco. If you live in the neighborhood (or nearby) please attend this meetings and express your support.
LACBC will attend and present our petition, but having speakers there in person will make ALL the difference. The ultimate decision may be made on Monday.
Please come to these Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council meetings about the bike lanes on N. Fig. We hope you can make it!
ASNC Board Meeting
When: Monday, May 20; 7 PM
Where: Ramona Hall - 4580 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, 90065
Also, can you help us reach out to BOTH council offices to show your support for these improvements? If you already sent one to the Highland Park NC, please forward it along to the council offices via email below.
Please stay positive in your emails.
Councilmember Reyes (N. Fig south of York)
councilmember.reyes@lacity.org
monica.valencia@lacity.org
daniel.andalon@lacity.org
Councilmember Huizar (N. Fig north of York)
councilmember.huizar@lacity.org
Tanner.Blackman@lacity.org
Kevin.Ocubillo@lacity.org
Nate.Hayward@lacity.org
Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council (click here for all contacts)
If you want to help out with outreach in the community in the next month or two, please Alek Bartrosouf directly at alek@la-bike.org.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition presents our Bike Safe: Rules of the Road pocket guide kick-off event: CA Road Rules for Bicyclists from Four Perspectives!
Join LACBC as we welcome four speakers to give us their insight into California’s bicycle rules and how those affect you, what you should know, as well as your rights and responsibilities as a bicyclist. This presentation coincides with the introduction of LACBC’s new “Bike Safe” rules of the road pocket guide (copies of which will be distributed at the event). The presentation will include a Q & A session at the end.
When: Wednesday, May 22; 7 – 8:30 PM
Where: LACBC Headquarters, Edison Room (1st Floor) - 634 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, 90014
Admission: FREE for LACBC Members
/ $10 General Public
Healthy Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Bicycle Parking will also be provided free of charge.
Please note: any information provided at this event will not constitute legal advice.
About the Panelists:
Sgt. Jon Aufdemberg, LAPD South Traffic Division, Bicycle Liaison
Sgt. Aufdemberg has been with the LAPD for eighteen years and a motor Sergeant assigned to South Traffic Division for the past four years. He was appointed as the bicycle liaison for South Bureau in September of 2012.
James L. Pocrass, Attorney, Pocrass & De Los Reyes, LLP
Jim Pocrass is a partner at Pocrass & De Los Reyes LLP and a leading Los Angeles trial lawyer. Jim has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for people who have suffered serious personal injuries, or families who have lost a loved one, due to the negligence or carelessness of another.
Ted Rogers, Biking in LA Blog, LACBC Board member
LACBC Board Member Ted Rogers is the author of the popular bicycling blog BikinginLA, as well as an experienced advertising copywriter and marketing consultant. An advocate for the rights and safety of cyclists, he's a lifelong bicyclist, and has ridden everywhere from the bayous of Louisiana to the Colorado Rockies and the mean streets of Southern California.
Cynthia Rose, Co-Founder, Santa Monica Spoke
Cynthia Rose is a co-founder of Santa Monica Spoke and LACBC's local chapter programs. She is a League Certified Cycling Instructor with the League of American Bicyclists and teaches safe cycling throughout Los Angeles County as well as coordinating Safe Routes to School programing in the City of Santa Monica. She is a strong advocate for improved bicycle infrastructure and policies in Santa Monica and LA County as well as on state and national levels.
Lt. Marjory Jacobs, LA County Sheriff's Department
Marjory Jacobs has been a lieutenant for the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department for five years and is currently assigned to the Medical Services Bureau as the operations lieutenant. She is a member of the Sheriffs cycling team as well as a participant in the Police Unity Tour over the past two years.
Sunday, June 9, 2013 - 7:00am
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Flyer and layout designed by Aislinn Glennon of Glennon Graphics. Logo designed by David Fletcher of Fletcher Studio.
SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2013
START/FINISH IN GRIFFITH PARK!
AUTRY CENTER, 4700 WESTERN HERITAGE WAY
(70-mile Reverse Ride and 25-mile Long Beach Loop rides start and finish at
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC IN LONG BEACH)
REGISTER TODAY!
8 GREAT RIDES: 100-mile Century, 70-mile, 70-mile (Long Beach "Reverse" Ride), Half-century, 36-mile, NEW 25-mile (Long Beach loop), 15-mile Family Ride, & a Kids' Ride + Family Bike Expo. Join over 2,000 other riders, and enjoy a great day of cycling fun, an Eco Expo, raffle, live music, and food.
PARKING ALERT: Due to massive DWP construction in Griffith Park, parking will be severely limited for the River Ride. All available parking for the River Ride within Griffith Park is reserved for the family and kid's ride participants. 36, 50, 70 and 100 mile riders must park at the Disney Lot at 1625 Flower St., Glendale, CA. This lot is just over one mile from the start line, secure, and FREE for our participants. Directions to the Parking lot: From the 5 fwy exit at Western Ave, from Western turn right on Flower St. The parking lot will be on your left. See map. Be sure to check out this video.
SPONSOR THE RIDE:
Last year, the Los Angeles River Ride, with the help of our media partners, reached over 200,000 people in Southern California and beyond. This year your company can be part of this event. Download and/or view the River Ride SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS.
Email JJ Hoffman at lariverride@la-bike.org, or call her at (323) 839-6414 for more information.
VOLUNTEER FOR THE RIDE:
The LA River Ride could not happen without amazing volunteers! More information here: la-bike.org/riverridevolunteer
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8 GREAT RIDES!
Refillable water bottle recommended.
Technical and medical support available along the ride.
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CENTURY (100 MILES) Park at 1625 Flower St., Glendale. |
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70 MILE RIDE "Park to Playa" Park at 1625 Flower St., Glendale. 70-MILE "Reverse Ride" Ride the River Ride in Reverse! Start and finish at the beautiful Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. You will turn around at the Autry National Center. Registration will open at 7:00 a.m. and the ride will begin at 7:45 a.m. |
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HALF CENTURY (50 MILES) Park at 1625 Flower St., Glendale.
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36 MILE TRAINING RIDE Park at 1625 Flower St., Glendale.
NEW! 25 MILE LONG BEACH LOOP Start at Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and do a scenic tour of Long Beach. Registration opens at 7:30am and the ride begins at 8:00am |
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15 MILE FAMILY RIDE Park in Griffith Park. |
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KIDS' RIDE AND FUN FAIR ** Parents, teens, and young children are invited to the Family Bike Expo that features a variety of health and safety workshops designed to empower families who ride bikes. Teens and kids who complete our age-appropriate series of Education Workshops - led by Licensed Cycling Instructors - will receive a special certificate and prize. The Kids Ride is FREE and perfect for kids 3-8 years old who are still developing their biking skills. The ride will introduce young children to important bike safety lessons through fun, interactive activities. They will practice their riding techniques on a bike loop within the enclosed Autry Center parking lot through a series of obstacles, street signs, etc. Bikes and trikes are welcome - all riders must wear a helmet. Skuut push bikes will be available. Prizes and t-shirts for all registrants. Registration and festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. to allow families the option to also join the Family Ride at 11 a.m. Park in Griffith Park. |
Photos by Brian Minami http://www.minamipictures.com
REST STOPS with Music, Food, Fun!
Elysian Valley (mile 8), Hollenbeck Park (mile 13), Maywood Riverfront Park (mile 18), Dill's Park in Paramount (mile 25) and Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific (mile 35)
Check out our commemorative L.A. River Ride jersey!
Pre-order yours by filling out this form and mail it with check or credit card information to LACBC, Attn: River Ride, 634 S. Spring St., Suite 821, Los Angeles, CA 90014. It can also be faxed to 213-629-2259.
** KIDS RIDE AND ACTIVITIES END AT NOON. PARENTS, YOU NEED TO REGISTER YOUR KIDS. THE RIDE IS FREE BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER SO WE HAVE AN IDEA OF HOW MANY KIDS TO PLAN FOR.
Go Metro and save $5 on all rides in all categories until Midnight, June 5th. For more details, click here. Metro provides Bus and Rail transportation in Los Angeles till 2AM on Fridays and Saturdays. For your best route or more info, visit the Metro Trip Planner or call (323) Go Metro or (323.466.3876).
SUPPORT THE COMPLETION OF THE L.A. RIVER BIKEWAY
The L.A. River Ride is the signature event of Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, the only non-profit organization representing the over 3 million bicyclists in L.A. County, working county-wide to improve conditions for bicyclists while building community life in the area.
Your participation makes a significant contribution to LACBC's efforts to complete the L.A. River Bikeway from the San Fernando Valley to Long Beach, and to make bicycling safe and enjoyable for everyone. The river ride also benefits : Moms In Motion.
L.A. County ranks number one nationally in traffic congestion and fuel waste with an annual cost of $10.7 billion. And, L.A. ranked 3rd in America's fattest cities in 2006 by Men's Fitness magazine, while L.A. County's children are tied for the most obese in California.
BUT, by using a bike instead of a car just one day a week, the average American would save $609 in gasoline, maintenance and depreciation costs per year, reduce emissions by 24 pounds per week, and burn an extra 1315 calories at a 12mph pace! (Bicycling Magazine)
"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race." H.G. Wells
River Ride Sponsors
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Thank you & good luck to Team LACBC @ClimateRide-ers: Lisa, Laurie, Kathy, Marc, Leonard, Yvonne, John, Michael, & team captain Greg!
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Stand up for the new Westmont bike lanes in San Pedro this Monday 5/20 afternoon: t.co/rig8XFN68F #bikeLA
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CA Road Rules for Bicyclists from Five Perspectives this Wed. 5/22 night. Free for LACBC members! t.co/GqODLCCGlA #bikeLA
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#bikeLA, remember to bike the vote next Tuesday, 5/21! Check out surveys & more! t.co/rvD0qF3dBv
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In new bikeable cities study, Los Angeles barely rates, Santa Monica beats Long Beach: t.co/Q5gn4Ms72l #bikeLA
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RT @emiliederavin: So get out there and bike it up! No gas, parking a dream and oh yeah- amazing exercise!!! #BikeLA :))) but wear a helmet and sunscreen! 😃
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LA County averages 24 bicycling deaths each year. We've had 15 already — and haven't even reached the peak summer riding season. #bikeLA
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City of Industry bike rider killed in collision with big rig truck; 15th L.A. County bike fatality this year. t.co/usiNZ7ABTh #bikeLA
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