| | Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition Newsletter January 30, 2014 |
Active Streets L.A. Community Event this Saturday, February 1
 
This Saturday, February 1st, LACBC, T.R.U.S.T South LA, and LADOT will be talking with residents of South L.A. about making their neighborhoods better for walking and biking. The first phase of the Active Streets project is focused on Budlong between MLK and Slauson and 54th street between Normandie and the 110 and we want to hear what South LA residents have to say about their streets. Active Streets L.A. Community Event When: Saturday, February 1; 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Where: Vermont Square Library & Park - 1201 W. 48th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037
There will be lots of information as well as bike safety trainings, free bike repair, family activities as well as snacks and a raffle. As this event is co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Public Library, we hope to encourage participants to stop in the library to get a library card or check out a book! See you on February 1st! USC Bicycle Coalition Feeder Ride
The USC Bicycle Coalition will be leading a feeder ride to the event from the Expo Center (across from the Expo Line Station) at 10 a.m. |
Super Bowl Sunday Funday Warm-Up Ride on this Sunday, February 2
Stretch your legs and burn a few calories before the big game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos with a 20-mile ride. Led by LACBC Board Member and Sunday Funday MVP Greg Laemmle, this route will take us from the NoHo Metro station onto the Chandler Bike Path, through Burbank, onto the L.A. River Bike Path, through Griffith Park, and back. If there is enough interest, we might even stop at L.A. Live Streamers so that train enthusiasts can take a ride on the 7 1/2" gauge model trains. Super Bowl Warm-Up Sunday Funday Ride When: Sunday, February 2; meet at 10:00 a.m., ride at 10:30 a.m. Where: Meet at NoHo Red Line Station by the stairs Flat profile. Modest pace. Families welcome.
RSVP: To RSVP or volunteer as ride support, please contact Carol Feucht, Membership & Communications Director, at carol@la-bike.org. Or RSVP to the Facebook event. 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. |
| MyFig Update: Two Steps Forward and One Step Backwards for Protected Bikeways  Last last year, LACBC announced a new campaign to bring next generation bikeways to the City of Los Angeles. Over 1,400 of you lent your support to this effort. (It's not too late to sign on!) We were thrilled to announce two weeks ago that the City of Los Angeles applied to join the Green Lane Project, the first win of our campaign. Since then, we've turned our attention to My Figueroa, which promises to be the City's first true protected bikeway (a.k.a. cycletrack), distinguished by a curb to separate bicyclists from traffic and dedicated bike signals at intersections.
On Tuesday, PLUM deferred to the local councilmember by continuing the item for 30 days to address the motion and instructed city staff report back to the committee. Councilmember Price has proposed to delay the project and exhaustively study alternatives. Major institutions along the corridor, including the California Science Center, Natural History Museum, California African American Museum, USC, and Shammas Auto Group cited congestion concerns and supported the Price motion to further study the project. The MyFigueroa project has been developed with robust community input, context sensitivity and compromise, when warranted. Like protected bikeways all across the country, it will be a boon to business along the corridor. It is a project worthy of being Mayor Eric Garcetti's first "Great Street." Los Angeles is on the cusp of reinventing itself in the public realm. This is no time for delay. If you are a regular visitor to any of the institutions along the Figueroa Corridor, please let them know that you support making Figueroa walkable and bikeable without delay: Special thanks to our partners T.R.U.S.T. South L.A., Community Health Councils, Los Angeles Walks, and the USC Bicycle Coalition. Read more on the LACBC blog. |
Neighborhood Council Elections Coming Up, Candidate Filing Periods Open Now
While the fate of Lankershim Bike lanes remains uncertain, LACBC realizes the importance of effective community outreach and engagement. As folks working tirelessly to get bike lanes in North Hollywood, you have learned firsthand that Neighborhood Councils (NC's) play a big role in accomplishing that objective.
LACBC encourages you all to get engaged with your local neighborhood council elections.
How can you get involved? - Get to know your neighborhood council. They have discretionary funds to spend on local events, (bike rides!!!), and other projects they deem worthy. They also advise elected officials who ultimately determine how the 2010 Bicycle Master Plan will be implemented, among other important mobility objectives.
- VOTE in your upcoming NC election. Check election dates. North West Valley and North East Valley elections are coming up in early March.
- Consider running for a seat on your NC. If you want to run for your NC, use this as a reference for the filing deadline and election date. Dates differ based on the 'region' that you're in. Mark your calendars and get involved.
If you need any help navigating their page or have ANY questions about the process, please let our policy & campaign manager Alek Bartrosouf at Alek@la-bike.org know. We would love to hear if you decide to run! |
Fundraise for LACBC at the 14th Annual Los Angeles River Ride on June 22
Last week we opened up registration for the 14th Annual L.A. River Ride. Want to go the extra mile and help make the L.A. River a healthier, safer, and more fun place to ride a bike? Become a River Ride Fundraiser! Your fundraising supports our work to connect and complete the River path by the year 2020 as part of the Greenway 2020 campaign. When you meet certain fundraising milestones, you can earn River Ride registration, as well as other great prizes like LACBC and River Ride bike gear. Also, let's not forget about the biggest prizes for our top fundraisers!
Grand Prize
VBT's Tuscany by the Sea biking vacation VBT's Tuscany by the Sea biking vacation takes you to the untouched Maremma region, where ancient Etruscan roads lead to white-sand beaches, protected wetlands teem with birdlife and ancient castles overlook timeless villages. We drink it all in as we cycle through magnificent coastal vistas, stay at rustic agriturismi (converted farm houses) and sample regional wines and olive oils with inviting local hosts. VBT's Tuscany by the Sea biking vacation includes: -
 | | River Ride Fundraising Champion Tish Laemmle enjoys her prize! |
Roundtrip international airfare from New York - 8 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels and a country resort
- 15 meals - 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
- Free use of custom VBT bicycle and helmet
- Service of two local, bilingual VBT Trip Leaders
- Full van support
- Daily route directions and maps
- Guided sightseeing as described in the tour itinerary
- Unique authentic, cultural activities
Our two-time fundraising champion, Tish Laemmle, went on the bike tour through Tuscany and had this to say about her experience: "My husband and I had never gone on an official' bike tour before winning the VBT trip last year. I can honestly say that it was one of the best vacations of our lives. What could be more fun than biking through the beautiful gentle rolling hills of Tuscany? We loved everything about the trip. . . the group leaders, the other participants, the delicious Italian cuisine, the cooking class, the charming hotels, the gelato, EVERYTHING. It was a perfect vacation!" Runner-Up Prizes Other Guaranteed Prizes Raise at least any of the amounts below and you are guaranteed the following: - $100: registration for the 14 Annual L.A. River Ride
- $175: a pair of LACBC socks
- $250: the 2014 River Ride Jersey
- $500: entry into the River Ride VIP tent and beer garden, which includes New Belgium beer, food, massages, and some very important people
- $1000: recognition for your fundraising at the LACBC donor and supporter party
- $5000: a custom vintage cocktail mixology, tea ceremony, or dinner with our Executive Director Jen Klausner and Board President Alex Amerri
Learn more about fundraising here. More on the 14th Annual L.A. River Ride: When: Sunday, June 22, 2014 Where: start at Autry National Center in Griffith Park or the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach Register here by May 27th and save $10. LACBC Members save an additional $10. Kids 12 and under ride for free. 10 great rides with 2 start locations (one at the Autry and one at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach |
| Enter Laemmle Theatres' Ride with Greg Laemmle Contest and Join Team LACBC at Climate Ride California  You're invited to join Team LACBC on Climate Ride California, (May 17-20, 2014) is a 4-day, fully-supported cycling adventure that begins in San Francisco, heads north up the coast and through Wine Country to California's Capitol in Sacramento! We are once again a beneficiary and you can be part of the fun and raise funds for LACBC at the time.
Right now, we're recruiting members for our new Team LACBC on the California ride. Sign up now, or enter the 'Ride with Greg Laemmle' Contest. Laemmle Theatres' Ride with Greg Laemmle Contest  Do the Climate Ride as part of Team LACBC and Win a 2014 Movie Pass to Laemmle Theatres! Enter at www.laemmle.com/ride by February 17th! For this Sweepstakes One GRAND PRIZE Winner will receive: - An Unlimited Laemmle Movie Pass for the remainder of 2014!! This pass is good for you and a guest to ANY regular screening at ANY of Laemmle Theatres' seven locations.
- Free Registration for Climate Ride California, May 17-20.
- Ride with our LACBC board member and Team LACBC Captain Greg Laemmle as part of TEAM LACBC. Riding with Greg Laemmle is an experience you will not soon forget!
- Receive a $2500 contribution toward their Climate Ride fundraising goal from the Laemmle Charitable Foundation.
Two SECOND PRIZE Winners will receive: Same as Grand Prize Winner EXCEPT... Receive a Climate Ride fundraising contribution of $1250 from the Laemmle Charitable Foundation. Two THIRD PRIZE Winners will receive: Same as Grand Prize Winner BUT WITHOUT a guaranteed Climate Ride financial contribution. To be ELIGIBLE you must: Enter the contest using the form here by February 17th. You must include a STATEMENT on WHY YOU WANT TO RIDE WITH GREG. Winning statements will be chosen by an outside panel of judges. Winners will be announced on March 2nd. What are you waiting for? Enter today! Meet & Greet with Blake Holiday (CR Director) and Greg Laemmle (Team LACBC Captain)  Come to The Federal Bar for a Meet & Greet with Climate Ride Director Blake Holiday and Team LACBC Captain Greg Laemmle before the Breaking Away screening, and hug two kittens with one arm*! It's your chance to ask questions and possibly meet fellow Team LACBC riders in preparation for May's Climate Ride California.
Team LACBC Climate Ride Meet & Greet When: Wednesday, February 12; 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Please RSVP to Kelly@la-bike.org so we can get a head count. |
Breaking Away Screening & Operation Firefly Fundraiser on February 12
LACBC is partnering with Laemmle's NoHo 7 to screen the 1979 cycling classic Breaking Away! Breaking Away tells the story about a bicycle enthusiast in a small college town spending his post-high school summer trying to sort out his future, while chasing after the girl of his dreams, and training for the two biggest races of his life.
When: Wednesday, February 12; 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Where: Laemmle NoHo 7 - 5240 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, 91601 (Take the Red Line or Orange Line there!) Purchase tickets: Our earlybird tickets are now sold out. Please purchase tickets directly from Laemmle Theaters for $11. Proceeds from the screening will benefit Operation Firefly, our education and bike light distribution program intended to make sure people riding bikes in Los Angeles are riding safely at night. A raffle will also accompany the screening and will include a replica Cinzano cycling kit from Pella Sportswear, along with gift certificates/prizes from local NoHo businesses. Support LACBC in what we do best: Making the communities of L.A. County healthy, safe, and fun places to bike!
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Alek@la-bike.org.
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Celebrate LACBC's Sweet 16 at Our Bike Prom on February 22
 Let's party like it's 1998! That was the year that Max Fischer got kicked out of Rushmore Academy, Seinfeld ended its run, and Furbies were the holiday gift craze. 1998 also marks the birth of LACBC, making 2014 the year that we celebrate our Sweet 16! Sweet 16 Bike Prom Benefiting LACBC When: Saturday, February 22; 8:00 p.m. to 12 midnight Where: American Legion Hall Post 206 - 227 N. Ave. 55, Highland Park Purchase tickets: Purchase tickets here. Earlybird tickets are $8 for LACBC members and $16 for nonmembers if purchased by February 7th. Each ticket includes one raffle ticket. RSVP and spread the word via our Facebook event. You're invited to our second annual Bike Prom, where we'll be dancing, crowning the bike prom queens and kings, having a mega raffle, taking our official prom photos (check out photos from last year), and dressing in our best 1998-inspired prom attire. We've now confirmed our DJs and special guests: DJs Skramble, Trickmilla and Evan C, PLUS a special set from electronic pop artist (and former LACBC Outreach Coordinator) La Muff! |
Women Talk Bikes on Bike Talk Next Tuesday, February 4
Next Tuesday night, Bike Talk will be recording a special episode hosted by some inspirational local bicycling women. While women make up only 16% of bike ridership in the City of L.A., many women are at the forefront of the local bicycling movement and are working to get more women riding!
This lineup of guests includes our Executive Director Jen Klausner, Pomona Valley Bicycle Coalition's Daniella Alcedo, Santa Monica Spoke's Cynthia Rose, WeHoBC's Tess Lotta, UCLA Bicycle Coalition's (and our intern) Hyeran Lee, LACBC's Nona Varnado, and many many more!
Submit your questions by Tuesday, February 4th at 6 p.m. using the hashtag #womentalkbikes on Twitter or Facebook.
Then listen in to Bike Talk podcast afterwards when it's posted on BikeTalk.com. |
What's Ringing Our Bike Bells: Cycling's Marquee Player Q: How many times do you see the word "Laemmle" in this newsletter?
A: We don't know but we'll add a few other mentions here.
For four years, Greg Laemmle of local movie theater chain Laemmle Theatres has served on the LACBC Board of Directors, and you may have gotten used to seeing the name "Laemmle" a lot in our newsletters. Greg has led several Sunday Funday rides over the year and will lead this weekend's. He is the Team LACBC Climate Ride captain for the 2nd year. Laemmle Theatres has hosted several volunteer parties and fundraisers (like the upcoming Operation Firefly one on February 12), and they have sponsored the River Ride. His wife Tish has even been the River Ride Fundraising Champion for the past two years. Laemmle Charitable Foundation continues to give back to the community.
Also, if you want to learn more about Laemmle Theatres, check out this L.A. Times profile from earlier this month. |
| | Events, Meetings, & Volunteer Opportunities Active Streets L.A. Community Event When: Saturday, February 1; 10 a.m. More info in newsletter. Super Bowl Warm-Up Sunday Funday Ride When: Sunday, February 2; meet at 10:00 a.m., ride at 10:30 a.m. More info in newsletter.
Team LACBC Climate Ride Meet & Greet
When: Wednesday, February 12; 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Breaking Away Movie Screening & Operation Firefly Fundraiser When: Wednesday, February 12; 7:30 p.m. More info in newsletter. Los Angeles Bicycle Commuter Festival & Summit When: Sunday, February 16; 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: The Village at Ed Gould Plaza - 1125 N. McCadden Pl, Los Angeles, 90038 Come to this day-long festival with fun workshops, vendors, food, and beverage to entertain, educate, and connect the 'bike curious' of Los Angeles to the joys of riding bicycles for transportation. See Facebook event. Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker Ride & Run When: Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23 Where: L.A. Chinatown Ring in the Lunar New Year by riding or running, and celebrate the Year of the Horse! We've partnered with the exciting Chinatown Firecracker Ride & Run the past few years by providing bike valet for the event. And this again this year, register with this link so that LACBC will receive a $7 donation for each registration. Sweet 16 Bike Prom benefiting LACBC When: Saturday, February 22; 8:00 p.m. to 12 midnight More info in newsletter. Venice-Mar Vista Bike Ride When: Sunday, February 23; 10 a.m. Where: Meet at Mar Vista Farmers' Market - 3826 Grand View Blvd, 90066 Join LACBC West Neighborhood Bike Ambassadors Kevin and John for a leisurely 8-to-10-mile bike ride in the Venice and Mar Vista area. Check our Facebook event for more details. CicLAvia - Iconic Wilshire Blvd. When: Sunday, April 6; 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Wilshire Blvd. The first CicLAvia of 2014 comes back to one of L.A.'s favorite streets: Wilshire Blvd.! Bike, walk, run, skip, play, and eat. More info. Finish the Ride When: Sunday, April 27 Where: on Fountain Ave at L Ron Hubbard Way On Sunday, February 17th, 2013, Damian Kevitt and his wife were riding their bikes around the streets of Los Angeles and along the L.A. River Bike Path when a light colored mini-van struck Damian and pinned him underneath the mini-van. Damian suffered road burns and lost his right leg, and has since vowed to Finish the Ride that he started on that day. Please join Damian on an organized ride called Finish the Ride on April 27th, as proceeds benefit Challenged Athletes and LACBC. More info. 14th Annual Los Angeles River Ride When: Sunday, June 22 More info in newsletter. |
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Contact Information
Carol Feucht
Membership & Communications Director
Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
carol@la-bike.org |
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