Bike Night at Union Station: food, music, prizes, bike party ~
People who think bicycles and parties don’t mix have clearly never been to Bike Night at Union Station. All right, so there’s only been one Bike Night so far. But [continue reading]
Video: one cyclist’s ride from Highland Park to work
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7MlTfX_5lI] The above video was shot a few days ago by Metro Bike staffer Jack Moreau of his ride from Highland Park to work. We edited it to keep it short but you get a pretty good glimpse at many parts of Jack’s commute by bike. I really like it. I think [continue reading]
Metro and LACBC ride to stop the Sad Desk Lunch
Ride your bike to lunch today with Metro and LACBC! Do not subject yourself to another Sad Desk Lunch, come to Grand Central Market and Peddler’s Creamery for delicious eats, fun people and a great break to the office life monotony. You can find us at the front of [continue reading]
Head to the L.A. River for a bike-in movie
The first-ever Bike-In Movie takes place Wednesday, May 13, along the L.A. River. RSVPs are not required, but appreciated! Bike down to Marsh Park in the Elysian Valley and watch a series of short bicycle [continue reading]
Ready for Bike to Work Day? Find a pitstop near you with this handy dandy map
If you’ve never tried commuting to work by bicycle, Bike to Work Day is the perfect day to push that pedal. On Thursday, May 14, join thousands of other bike commuters [continue reading]
From Bike Week to Bike Life: Metro’s bike initiatives
To commemorate Bike Week L.A. May 10-16, Metro today announced key new bicycle initiatives designed to help more Angelenos make the transition from “Bike Week” to “Bike Life” in L.A. County. In the works are a new bicycle campaign, new bicycle safety classes, bike sharing, bike hubs, triple bike racks [continue reading]
Our Bike Week speaker panel discussion: Is bicycling in your future?
L.A. Metro is building Los Angeles County’s multimodal, flexible, and sustainable transportation system. With an expansive bike share program planned, numerous bikeways funded , rider safety education programs, Bike Hubs, [continue reading]
Stay in style while you ride: a resource guide to looking fabulous on two wheels
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsKFYtCwQRA] So you want to ride your bike more often, but you just don’t want to deal with spandex and lycra outfits, cycling shoes, and helmet hair. Maybe you’re afraid of arriving [continue reading]
Bike Week LA is in two weeks: are you ready?
At some point in the distant past, I may have said something to the effect of “I don’t like to exercise very much,” and this remains true. For me, being active [continue reading]
Metro sponsors “El Monte Bicicultura: Art, Bikes and History”
Join a community bike ride through El Monte that highlights the city’s historic and artistic gems. Participants will enjoy learning about local art and the arrival of the new Metro Bike Hub. Riders will also visit Arceo Park, the El Monte Historical Museum, Valley Mall and Jeff Seymour Center with presentations [continue reading]