| | Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition Newsletter May 22, 2014 |
The L.A. River Ride Is in One Month, Register by Tuesday to Save $10
 
The 14th Annual Los Angeles River Ride is one month from today! Have you signed up yet? New this year: - the 100-mile Century from Long Beach and the 25-mile Explorer Ride from the Autry
- a new Family Rate for 2 adults and kids 12 and under, made possible by First 5 L.A.
Register by Tuesday, May 27th, to get $10 off on registration. As always, LACBC members save an additional $10 on registration. Registration for the 14th Annual L.A. River Ride is now open, and we've also made it easier to participate in fundraising. When you register for the ride online, a fundraising page will automatically be set up for you, and you can choose to personalize it or not. Every dollar counts to help make L.A. County a healthy, safe, and fun place to ride a bike. Will you join us? When you meet certain fundraising milestones, you can earn River Ride registration, as well as other great free prizes like an LACBC pint glass, River Ride registration, LACBC socks, a River Ride jersey, and more? - Tish Laemmle
- Carrie Ungerman
- Trent Whittaker
- Sebouh Asparian
- Carlos Perez
They are all competing to be the top fundraiser, to win VBT's Tuscany by the Sea biking vacation! Runner-up prizes include a limited edition New Belgium Brewing bike. Join them by becoming a fundraiser! 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 Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach Register: here by May 27th and save $10. LACBC Members save an additional $10. Sign up for membership with registration for $25 and get entered into a raffle to win a trip for two to the Taiwan Cycling Festival. Kids 12 and under ride for free. 10 great rides with 2 start locations (Autry or Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach) |
Team LACBC Triumphantly Completes Climate Ride California
 | | Before: In San Francisco |
On Tuesday, Team LACBC completed Climate Ride California, a 4-day cycling adventure through win country from San Francisco to California's Capitol in Sacramento! The team had stops in Petaluma, Calistoga, and Napa. Our team performed tremendously, not only by biking 50-80 miles a day, but by raising over $70,000 dollars for LACBC and climate change organizations. Thank you to the entire team: Team Captain Greg Laemmle, Alex Amerri, Herbie Huff, Eric Bruins, Alek Bartosouf, Dalila Mendez, Marc Horwitz, Eddie Beres, David Rindlaub, Alan Bair, Parisa Mirzadehgan, Aaron Landon, Patrick Pascual, and Erik Mar! And thank you to all of our donors and supporters that supported each of our team members.  | | After: In Sacramento |
The team ended in Sacramento on Tuesday, and some participated in California Advocacy Day yesterday. Planning & Policy Director Eric Bruins and Team LACBC member Aaron Landon met with Assemblymember Steven Bradford, author of last year's 3-foot passing bill that was passed. Team LACBC by the Numbers (as of writing this): - 71,236: Dollars raised by Team LACBC
- 16,571: Dollars raised by Greg Laemmle, a Climate Ride record for most money raised by an individual
- 250: Miles each participant rode on Climate Ride this year
- 14: Number of amazing team members on Team LACBC
- 5: Riders on our team that were Laemmle Theatre contest winners (David, Eddie, Dalila, Alan, and Aaron)
- 3: Dollars more that Eric Bruins raised than Alek Bartrosouf when they reached the finish line in Sacramento (at the finish line, Eric raised $5083 vs. Alek's $5080. .. though those numbers are still going up)
- 3: Number of Team LACBC members riding fixies (Marc, Erik, Parisa)
- 1: Number of Team LACBC member riding a folding bike (Greg rode his Tern the whole way!)
- 1: Place Team LACBC got in fundraising for Climate Ride California
- 0: Number of ties Alek packed with him for California Advocacy Day
Eric Vs. Alek  In the Eric Vs. Alek intra-office battle, Eric Bruins has been crowned King of the Mountain at LACBC Headquarters for raising more money by the time Eric and Alek reached the finish line in Sacramento. Eric Bruins: $5083 Alek Bartrosouf: $5080 However, Alek has raised more money after the deadline, as donations are still being accepting. You can still help Alek feel better with our little competition by making a donation. Either way, Team LACBC is the indisputable winner. Thank you, Team LACBC! |
| Just 10 Days Left to Join or Renew Your LACBC Membership to Win a Trip for Two to Taiwan 
May is Bike Month! To celebrate, we're holding a membership drive, where you could bike away with trip for two to Taiwan, just by joining LACBC or renewing your membership in May! Enriched by nature, culture, food and people, Taiwan presents a perfect setting to engage visitors of all lifestyles. Every year, visitors and locals alike gather for a chance to be a part of Taiwan Cycling Festival in November. Whether you are in for a challenge or a leisure rider, the cycling festival appeals to all with 3 different events to choose from, including the Sun Moon Lake Come! Bikeday for all levels. And now you can be a part of the Taiwan Cycling Festival - Sun Moon Lake Come! Bikeday (check out a video below) when you join LACBC or renew your membership in the month of May for a chance to win. The winner and a companion will receive: - A week of fun in Taiwan
- Round-trip flight tickets from Los Angeles to Taiwan
- Mainly 4-star or 5-star hotel accommodations, though some attraction may require a stay at a featured bed & breakfast
- Sight-seeing opportunities
- Daily meals
- Local transportation
- English-speaking tour guide
- Registration for the Taiwan Cycling Festival's Sun Moon Lake Come! Bikeday
- Total trip valued at approximately $8,500
Here's how it works: If you sign up for LACBC membership in May, you'll be entered into a drawing a certain number of times, depending on your level of membership - $15 or $35 membership: 1 drawing ticket
- $70 membership: 2 drawing tickets
- $100 membership: 4 drawing tickets
- $250 membership: 10 drawing tickets
- $500 membership: 24 drawing tickets
The winner will be chosen at random in a drawing in early June and be announced at the Los Angeles River Ride on Sunday, June 22nd. So what are you waiting for? Join LACBC or renew your membership today! Let's bike, Taiwan! This prize is sponsored by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau. What Kind of Bicyclist Are You? Quiz Wanna know what kind of bicyclist you are? Add a fun little quiz to your new membership or renewal. A quiz for digital bike badges, created in partnership between LACBC and the USC Good Neighbors Campaign, is live online. Collect your badge and sign up for your membership or renewal at the end. http://basno.com/c/lacbc_bikepersonality |
| Snoop to Siem Reap and Everywhere In Between: A Sunday Funday Ride in Long Beach  Join us on another fun and historical Long Beach tour on the morning of Sunday, June 1st! We'll ride through the neighborhoods of Poly High, Cambodia Town, Zaferia, Coronado Design District, and Rose Park - past V.I.P. Records, the Long Beach Firefighters Museum, Homeland Cultural Center, Orizaba Park, and more, and hear a little bit about each hood from some locals. We'll stop in the plaza of a Cambodian Temple and end at Siem Reap Cambodian Restaurant. Each person pays for their own lunch - lunch is not included in the ride. The 7-mile ride is slow-paced and will reach Siem Reap by 12 noon.
When: Sunday, June 1; Ride meets at 9:15 a.m. and departs at 9:30 a.m. Where: Meet at the Anaheim Blue Line Metro Station at Tee's Donuts - 325. E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, 90899 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 (do so in May to enter to win a trip for two to the Taiwan Cycling Festival) or become a member at the ride at a discounted price. |
| Check Out Candidate Surveys Before You Vote on June 3rd 
June 3rd, 2014 is the primary election for three critical offices for bicyclists in Los Angeles County. All voters in Los Angeles County can vote for Los Angeles County Sheriff, while voters in the first and third supervisorial districts can vote for County Supervisor. LACBC invited all candidates to share their perspectives on bicycling and transportation with our members and supporters. While LACBC does not endorse candidates, we encourage you to consider these responses before casting your vote on June 3rd. Find out more about the election and how to register to vote here: lavote.net. County Supervisor Races 1st District (in the order received) 3rd District (in the order received) County Sheriff Race (in the order received) Find all these responses at la-bike.org/vote. Long Beach Elections Our partner at Long Beach-based Bikeable Communities sent out questionnaires to candidates for multiple races in the Long Beach area. Here are some of the responses to the questions. We'll be updating the list of responses at la-bike.org/voteLB. |
Welcome Left Coast Wine Bar to LACBC's Business Partnership Last week, LACBC and some of our local chapters celebrated Bike to Work Day at Handlebar Happy Hours throughout the County. Local chapter Walk Bike Glendale celebrated at Left Coast Wine Bar, and now you can have a handlebar happy hour of your own.
Left Coast Wine Bar has joined LACBC's Business Partnership program to offer a a 10% off discount (excluding already discounted Happy Hour specials) to all LACBC members.
Left Coast Wine Bar is located at 117 E. Harvard in Glendale. |
What's Ringing Our Bike Bells: Throwback to Last Year's River Ride Preview
 | | LA River Bike Path |
With the L.A. River Ride one month away, we are excited for another great ride along the river. Check out this preview that Discover Los Angeles put together in anticipation of last year's ride.
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| | Events, Meetings, & Volunteer Opportunities Empowering Local Advocates Workshop: Winning Campaigns Training When: Saturday, May 31; 10:00 a.m. Where: LACBC Headquarters, 1st Floor - 634 S. Spring St., Los Angeles 90014 Join us on our third workshop of the series - WINNING CAMPAIGNS TRAINING! Some bike infrastructure projects require a change in the way roads are used, causing heartburn for some and a misunderstanding of their benefits. Here we will walk you through the tools you need to create campaigns that WIN! Register here. Snoop to Siem Reap and Everything In Between: A Sunday Funday Ride in Long Beach When: Sunday, June 1; leave t 9:30 a.m. More info in newsletter. Tour de Downey When: Saturday, June 14 Where: Downey City Hall Civic Center Local chapter Downey Bicycle Coalition is working closely with the City on the first annual "Tour de Downey" with a long-distance ride and a community bike ride. In addition, the Downey Arts Coalition is coordinating the "Make Music Downey" event, in which various stages will be set up around the downtown area and civic center for artists to play and for people to enjoy! The day in its entirety is being termed "Downey: Rock n' Roll!" and stands to be a day to showcase all that the City has to offer. 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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