| | Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition Newsletter June 19, 2014 |
L.A. River Ride Is This Sunday!
 
The 14th Annual Los Angeles River Ride is this Sunday! When: Sunday, June 22; 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: start at Autry National Center in Griffith Park or Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach LACBC Members save an additional $10. Sign up for membership with registration for $25 Kids 12 and under ride for free. 10 great rides with 2 start locations (Autry or Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Not Registered, But Want to Ride? Pre-registration is now CLOSED! Anyone who wants to participate in the River Ride must register on the day of the ride before riding. Come in between your ride's registration time and ride start time. Save time by filling out this form beforehand. For Pre-Registered Riders - Find more information about the rides and routes here.
- Pick up your wristbands and route cue slips before your ride (come at the registration time listed for your ride).
- If you picked up your wristband at a packet pickup, come to the raffle table with your wristband to receive a raffle ticket and a route cue slip.
- Pre-ordered jerseys will be distributed at the merchandise booth on the day of the ride.
- Remember to bring with you:
- Your helmet (required) and sunscreen.
- An ID and spending money for: lunch, jerseys, and beer purchase.
- Layers! It could be cool in the morning and warm by mid-day.
- The ride officially closes down at 5 p.m. If you want to continue riding after 5 p.m., you may do so but without ride support.
From the Autry Parking: 100/70/50/36/25-mile riders park at 1625 Flower St. in Glendale ( map). Family riders and Kids' Ride parking is available at Griffith Park. Registration opens: Ride starts: 100-Mile Ride 6:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 70-Mile Ride 7:00 a.m. 7:45 a.m. 50-Mile Ride 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 36-Mile Ride 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 25-Mile Ride 7:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 15-Mile Family Ride - Updated times 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Kids' Ride - Updated times 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.* *The new 2-mile kids' ride (recommended for ages 5 to 10) starts at 9:00 a.m. From Long Beach Parking: parking is available in the Aquarium of the Pacific parking structure for the special River Ride price of $8. Registration opens: Ride starts: 100-Mile Ride 6:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 70-Mile Ride 7:00 a.m. 7:45 a.m. 25-Mile Ride 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Fundraising Heats Up with Tish Vs. Carrie 2.0 River Ride Fundraising is shaping up to be Tish Vs. Carrie 2.0. Last year, Tish Laemmle held off Carrie Ungerman's fervent charge and narrowly defended her crown to 2-peat. Can she 3-peat this year, or will Carrie get her revenge? Will a dark horse like Trent Whittaker or Zachary Rynew make a late charge? The fundraising competition ends at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday night, so you can have your say by donating to a fundraiser's campaign. - Tish Laemmle - $5,713
- Carrie Ungerman - $5,461
- Trent Whittaker - $1,235
- Zachary Rynew - $735
- Carlos Perez - $536
- Douglas John - $450
- Sebouh Asparian - $306
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This Saturday Is Last Day to Vote for LACBC's 'Back to Basics' Video for L.A. DoGooder Video Awards LACBC and Good Witch Entertainment's new video, "Back to Basics," is in competition for the L.A. DoGooder Impact Video Awards. YOU can help us by voting for us on the DoGooder Facebook page. Notes about voting: - Like the DoGooder Facebook page to submit a vote.
- You can vote once a day per IP address.
- Voting ends on Saturday, June 21st, at 11:59 p.m.
Many thanks to the Good Witch Entertainment Team (Annabel Feeney, Glenda L. Richardson, Lucas Richardson and Darryll C. Scott), the L.A. DoGooder Hackathon, and our volunteers that filmed scenes for the video! |
Updates from Around the County: Take the Downey Survey
Downey: Take the survey. Do you bike Downey? Provide input on the the Bicycle Master Plan by filling out this online survey, available in both English and Spanish! http://www.bikedowney.com/survey
Valley & NELA: Yesterday two new bike corrals were installed: one one in front of Antigua Coffee House on North Figueroa in Northeast L.A. and on in front of the Laemmle NoHo 7 on Lankershim in the Valley! See photos on the LADOT Bike Program Facebook Page.
Las Virgines-Malibu: The goal of the Las Virgenes-Malibu Regional Bicycle Master Plan is to make region a more enjoyable and safer place to bike for recreation and/or transportation. Please fill out this survey to help create a plan that meets your needs and wishes. Take the survey! |
| LACBC's Bike Valet Returns to Grand Performances Tomorrow for 3rd Straight Season 
LACBC has partnered with Grand Performances for the third year in a row to bring you a series of "pedal pushers" performances this summer! From June until September, Grand Performances will be hosting FREE concerts, film screenings, dance performances, etc. at the outdoor California Plaza in Downtown L.A., and we'll be providing complimentary bike valet at several of them! Riding your bike and parking for free to a free show is the perfect way to spend a summer night. Check out the schedule of Grand Performances with bike valet below and head over to their website for more information. To find our bike valet, enter California Plaza off of Grand Ave. (map), walk up the steps south of Blue Cow, and find us in front of the Deloitte Building. |
| Bike Apocalyptic: Join LACBC's Bike Valet at the First-Ever Bike to the Bowl on Sunday for Janelle Monáe 
The L.A. County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) and the Hollywood Bowl invite you to gear up for the first-ever "Bike to the Bowl." Janelle Monáe, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Roman GianArthur - Sunday, June 22; 7 p.m. Robyn & Röyksopp - Sunday, June 29; 7 p.m. The Hollywood Bowl is located at 2301 N. Highland Ave. in Hollywood. Free Bike Valet: Keep your bike safe during the show with free Bike Valet, courtesy of LACBC, in the Museum Patio on Peppertree Lane at the Hollywood Bowl. The valet will be open from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for both concerts. Group Ride: Join your fellow cyclists on a trek to the Bowl for the June 29th show! Organized ride details here. Free Ice Cream: Enjoy a free scoop of ice cream from Peddler's Creamery! Just show your bike valet ticket or Metro Tap card. LACBC Discount: LACBC members and partners can enjoy a exclusive 20% discount on June 22 to see Janelle Monáe, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Roman GianArthur when you use the code BIKE. Congrats: Congrats to Dan Andrews for being the lucky winner of yesterday's #BikeToTheBowl caption drawing with his caption "Bike Apocalyptic." He's won 2 tickets to Sunday's show a Timbuk2 bag from their new Venice location! |
| LACBC's Bike Valet Returns to Roaring Nights at the L.A. Zoo this Summer 
The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens opens its doors for a series of summer after-hours events for adults to enjoy music, food and fun - and animals! - under the starry skies. Ride your bikes over, as LACBC will be providing complimentary bike valet for the series. "Roaring Nights at the L.A. Zoo" is a summer music series that brings together popular indie bands, favorite L.A. food trucks and full-service bars as well as pop-up zookeeper talks, animal encounters and a DJ dance party. Select animal habitats and exhibits, including the new "Rainforest of the Americas" that features endangered, rare and exotic animals from Mexico, Central and South America, will be open to visitors during these after-hours concert nights. This summer, the Los Angeles Zoo will host three separate Friday night concerts on June 27, July 25 and August 22 each from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Los Angeles Zoo is located at 5333 Zoo Drive, Griffith Park (map). When: Friday, June 27; 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Music: Strangeheart, DJ V Money | Food Trucks: Coolhaus, Komodo, Lobsta Truck, Mandoline Grill, Ragin Cajun, The Grilled Cheese Truck, Urban Oven When: Friday, July 25; 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Music: Kiven, DJ Caroline D'Amore | Food Trucks: Coolhaus, Komodo, Lobsta Truck, Mandoline Grill, The Grilled Cheese Truck, Umami Truck, Urban Oven When: Friday, August 22; 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Music: Band to be determined, DJ V Money | Food Trucks: Baby's Badass Burgers, Coolhaus, Lobsta Truck, Mandoline Grill, Ragin Cajun, The Grilled Cheese Truck Tickets are available at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens ticket office and online at lazoo.org/roaringnights. Ticket prices are $18 for regular admission; $15 for GLAZA members. All guests must be 18 or older to enter. |
What's Ringing Our Bike Bells: Experience the L.A. River Family Ride
 | | 13th Annual Los Angeles River Ride |
In case you haven't heard, the L.A. River Ride is this Sunday, and we have a ride for you! From seasoned riders riding the 100-mile Century to 4-year-olds participating in the First 5 L.A. Kids' Ride and Fun Fair, there really is a ride for any kind of rider. Check out this video of a family riding last year's 15-mile ride, also known as the Family Ride. And join us this Sunday!
Want a preview of the Century Ride from the Autry? Check out Wes High's video from last year. |
| | Events, Meetings, & Volunteer Opportunities Grand Performances: Angelique Kidjo When: Friday, June 20; 8 p.m. More info in newsletter. Tour de Laemmle When: Saturday, June 21st; festivities begin at 6 a.m. and run through 7 p.m. Where: Laemmle Theatres throughout L.A. County A bike corral will be installed in front of the Laemmle NoHo 7 this weekend, and to celebrate, our board member Greg Laemmle is leading the Tour de Laemmle, with rides that touch all seven theater locations in the County and free screenings of classic bike films Pee Wee's Big Adventure and Breaking Away. See the complete schedule and join a leg or two. Pico Rivera Bike Festival When: Saturday, June 21; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Student Services parking lot - 9426 Marjorie Street, Pico Rivera The City of Pico Rivera will kick off summer with a community-wide Bike Safety Festival for children of all ages. The free festival will include bike skills courses, helmet fitting, bike maintenance, group bike rides, and bike crafts. A limited number of loaner bikes and helmets - under 20 - will be available, so residents are encouraged to bring their own. Helmets are required for children to participate in on-bike activities. More info. Grand Performances: Panoptica | Federico Aubele with LACBC Bike Valet When: Saturday, June 21; 8 p.m. More info in newsletter. 14th Annual Los Angeles River Ride When: Sunday, June 22 More info in newsletter. Bike to the Bowl: Janelle Monae at the Hollywood Bowl with LACBC Bike Valet When: Sunday, June 22 More info in newsletter. Roaring Nights at the L.A. Zoo with LACBC Bike Valet When: Friday, June 27; 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 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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