| Last Day to Pre-Register for L.A. River Ride Is June 18; Packet Pickup on June 14 & 15
 
The 14th Annual Los Angeles River Ride is coming up! 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.
Fundraising Registration for the 14th Annual L.A. River Ride is 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
- Zachary Rynew
- Carlos Perez
- Sebouh Asparian
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.
Packet Pickup You're invited to register or pick up your packet early before the ride at Helen's, I.Martin, or Incycle to avoid long lines before your ride! Bring a photo ID with you. When: Saturday June 14 Where: - Helen's Cycles - 1071 Gayley Ave, Westwood; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- I. Martin - 8330 Beverly Blvd, Beverly Grove; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Helen's Cycles - 142 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
When: Sunday June 15 Where: - Helen's Cycles - 2501 Broadway, Santa Monica; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Helen's Cycles - 1570 Rosecrans, Manhattan Beach; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Incycle - 175 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come to packet pick up to receive your River Ride wristbands, route cue slip, 20% off at your local bike shop, and entry into a drawing! Those going to Helen's and I. Martin will also receive a gift water bottle! More info on packet pick up 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 June 18th 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 Beach) |
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: Important Ride N. Figueroa Meeting TONIGHT
Northeast L.A.: Councilmember Cedillo is hosting a 2nd meeting for N. Figueroa bike lanes TONIGHT. This is your opportunity to express your support for bike lanes along a corridor that can use safety improvements. Please attend, and wear green! The meeting will take place in the school's auditorium.
Ride N. Figueroa Community Meeting When: Thursday, June 12; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Franklin High School, Auditorium - 820 N. Avenue 54, L.A. 90042
See our Facebook event, and spread the word.
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! |
Welcome New LACBC Board Members | | Newly elected board members pose with existing board members. Photo: Lourdes Morales |
Welcome to our four newly elected board members!
Douglas John has spent most of his life in Southern California and currently resides in the San Fernando Valley with his wife, Elizabeth, and Australian Cattle Dog rescue, Pepper Potts. Douglas joined LACBC as a member in 2012 and became a Neighborhood Bike Ambassador where he spearheaded the Ride Lankershim campaign and organized an Operation Firefly fundraiser, screening the cycling classic Breaking Away.
Stephanie Ramirez is a Los Angeles native with extensive experience in public policy, community outreach, government relations, and civic engagement. As Associate State Director of Advocacy for AARP California, she is responsible for driving the organization's social mission, including fighting for issues that matter most to Californians 50+ and their families.
Cynthia Rose is co-founder & Director of Santa Monica Spoke, a local chapter of LACBC and also serves on the Board of Directors for the California Bicycle Coalition. She has been a primary catalyst in the vision and creation of LACBC's Local Chapters program. Cynthia is a League Certified Instructor with the League of American Bicyclists, teaches Smart Cycling Classes throughout Los Angeles County as well as coordinating Safe Routes to School programming in the City of Santa Monica. Patrick Pascal has lived in Los Angeles since childhood. A graduate of USC, he is President of Chelsea Management Company which provides investment advisory services to institutions, charitable endowments and individuals. Mr. Pascal serves on several charitable boards in Los Angeles particularly organizations providing services to those most in need. He sees bicycling as another important tool for address the needs of this population. |
| LAUSD Calls on Metro to Increase Funding for Walking and Biking
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Unified School District Board adopted a resolution supporting our efforts to increase funding for active transportation in Metro's Short Range Transportation Plan. LAUSD cited the fact that an overwhelming number of their 650,000 students walk, bike and take transit to get to school and travel in their communities, and in the wake of budget cuts to school bus services, more and more students rely on active transportation. Metro's draft plan would allocate only 0.6% of its funding over the next 10 years to walking and biking, shortchanging students' mobility needs. We applaud LAUSD's renewed attention to safe routes to school and value the district's input in regional transportation policy. For more information, see the Safe Routes to School National Partnership's blog post. Get involved with SRTS's efforts here. |
| 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. |
| LACBC's Bike Valet Returns to California Plaza 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. |
| Join LACBC's Bike Valet at the First-Ever Bike to the Bowl 
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! Organized ride details coming soon. Free Ice Cream: Enjoy a free scoop of ice cream from Peddler's Creamery! Just show your bike valet ticket or Metro tap card. |
What's Ringing Our Bike Bells: Sweet Ride USA Goes on a Group Ride to Donut Friend
 | | Bikes & Desserts - Sweet Ride USA EP4 (Full Episode) |
The latest episode of Sweet Ride USA pays a group visit to our own business partner Donut Friend in Highland Park! (Remember: LACBC members save 10% on customizable donuts.)
On Sweet Ride USA's first public ride, LACBC member and host Steve Isaacs also chats with Treats N' Beat's Rick Johnson and swings by the Turkey Trot CycloCross Race.
Check out Episode 4! |
| | Events, Meetings, & Volunteer Opportunities N. Figueroa Community Meeting When: Thursday, June 12; 6 p.m. to 8 p.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. L.A. River Ride Packet Pick Up in Westwood, Beverly Grove, and Arcadia When: Saturday, June 14; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More info in newsletter.
Santa Monica Festival
When: Saturday, June 14; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Clover Park The Santa Monica Festival showcases sustainable living and culture through an array of free, family-friendly activities and performances, including art workshops, music and dance performances, cooking demonstrations, fitness classes, and more that reflect the culture and diversity of this unique beach City. Santa Monica Spoke is excited to be participating by putting on our 4th Bike Exhibition and adding Free Bike Rodeo and expanded BIKE ZONE supported by the City of Santa Monica Planning and Community Development Dept. The Bike Exhibition will demonstrate the wonderful versatility of the bicycle and how it can enhance our lives as a healthy, sustainable part of our city and the environment. Bike Rodeo will offer a fun training and skills course for children to learn or improve their riding skills and learn safety precautions. Adults can get instruction, safety tips and learn their rights and responsibilities of smart cycling. Volunteers needed - email volunteer@SMSpoke.org. More info at SMSpoke.org. L.A. River Ride Packet Pick Up in Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, & Pasadena When: Saturday, June 15; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Incycle Pasadena) More info in newsletter. Philip O'Neill Commemorative Ride & Walk When: Sunday, June 15; 7:30 p.m. Where: Riders gather at Pasadena City Hall, Walkers gather at Grant Park This Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition event commemorates the one-year anniversary of the death of Phillip O'Neill. Phillip was riding his bicycle on Del Mar on June 15, 2013, when he was struck from behind and killed by a motorist. Phillip was an amazing person who had already accomplished a tremendous amount at a young age. The Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition also gathers to work together make streets safer for people like Phillip and all the pedestrians and bicyclists in Pasadena. See Facebook event. Grand Performances: Angelique Kidjo When: Friday, June 20; 8 p.m. More info in newsletter. 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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Other Events Around Town |
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Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
carol@la-bike.org |
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