LACBC News: Become a Neighborhood Bike Ambassador, Plus Sunday Funday Ride to The Unfinished

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Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition Newsletter July 3, 2014   In this issue Help Make Your Neighborhood a Healthy, Safe, and Fun Place to Ride a Bike - Become a Neighborhood Bike Ambassador Join Us this Sunday Funday to Visit The Unfinished LACBC Team Kits Available for Pre-Order by this Saturday, July 5th Updates from Around the County: Join LACBC to Request More Bike and Ped Funding at Metro LACBC Members Save at Pedalers Fork in Calabassas LACBC's Bike Valet Continues Next Week What's Ringing Our Bike Bells: Our Planning & Policy Director Talks Bikes with Don Knabe Events, Meetings, & Volunteer Opportunities Help Make Your Neighborhood a Healthy, Safe, and Fun Place to Ride a Bike - Become a Neighborhood Bike Ambassador    The Neighborhood Bike Ambassador  program is reaching its 2-year anniversary! Touching all corners of LA (Valley, East/Northeast, West, Central, and South), we are likely to be active on a campaign to make your own neighborhood more bike friendly. Our Policy & Campaigns Manager Alek Bartrosouf is looking to recruit more locals in engaging with stakeholders by.... Advocating for proposed bike lanes Conducting community outreach Supporting local bike rides and events Raising LACBC's profile in your neighborhood Here are some examples of what NBA's have done... raise the profile of bike lane projects and grow support (N. Figueroa, MyFigueroa, Lankershim) raise money for Operation Firefly and other LACBC functions promote car-free days in San Fernando Valley If you would like to get more involved in your neighborhood, sign up using this form and Alek will show you the ropes. Also consider joining us for the rest of our Empower Workshop Series.    The next Empowering Local Advocates workshop is a Ride Marshal Training! Regional chapters and Bike Ambassadors can find the training they need at this workshop to have safe rides in their community. Our trained Ride Marshals have a reputation for keeping people safe while ensuring people still have fun. Bring your bike and grow the confidence you need to lead your own ride or help marshal one.    When: Saturday, July 12; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Meet at LACBC Headquarters, Mezzanine level - 634 S. Spring St., Los Angeles RSVP here. Join Us this Sunday Funday to Visit The Unfinished on the L.A. River   The Unfinished is an obelisk-shaped excavation located along the banks of the Glendale Narrows portion of the L.A. River. Join LACBC's Development Manager Kelly Martin on a leisurely 12-mile ride from L.A. City Hall to see Michael Parker's curiosity.   When: Sunday, July 6; meet at 12 p.m., ride at 12:30 p.m. Where: meet at L.A. City Hall (200 N. Spring Street) South Lawn at 1st Street See Facebook event.   Ride Length: roughly 12 miles roundtrip Difficulty: leisurely What to Bring: water, money for snacks and treats   RSVP: To RSVP or volunteer as ride support, please contact Kelly Martin at kelly@la-bike.org.   LACBC Team Kits Available for Pre-Order by this Saturday, July 5th Be the most stylish person on your ride by sporting the new LACBC Team Kit! You can now get your hands on the jersey, bike shorts, bib shorts, vest, arm warmers, knee warmers, and/or cycling cap you've always wanted and proudly display your LACBC pride. If you stopped by our merchandise booth at River Ride, you may have seen a sample of the new LACBC Team Kit, produced by Jakroo! How to order: Check out our sizing guides at: teamlacbc.org. Place your order by Saturday, July 5th, here. Placing your order now will save you up to $10 an item with introductory pricing. Your order will be mailed to you by July 26th. Sport the new kit! Updates from Around the County: Join LACBC to Request More Bike and Ped Funding L.A. County: Join LACBC at Metro on July 16th to ask for more funding for walking and biking. For over two years, LACBC has worked alongside the Safe Routes to School National Partnership to call attention to the critical lack of funding for walking and biking in Los Angeles County. Despite pedestrians and bicyclists making up 19% of all trips and 39% of roadway fatalities in LA County, less than 1% of transportation funding is spent on these two modes. On July 16th, Metro's Planning and Programming Committee will consider adopting a 10-year Short Range Transportation Plan that again gives short shrift to walking and biking. Please join us at 2:15 p.m. on July 16th to show your support for increasing funding for walking and biking. For more details, please see the National Partnership's blog and RSVP to eric@la-bike.org. Valley: Bike lanes are being striped on Vineland between Ventura and the 101 freeway. Thanks to Larry Hoffman and @AnotherPerfectDay for the tip. West L.A.: Bike lanes have been striped on San Vicente Blvd. between Federal and Bundy. San Vicente has also been resurfaced from Bundy to 26th. Thanks to Niall Huffman for the tip. 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! bikedowney.com/survey 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 Members Save at Pedalers Fork in Calabasas   We'd like to welcome Pedalers Fork in Calabasas to the LACBC Business Partnership! Pedalers Fork combines a few of our favorite things and rolls it up into one! It's a bike shop, it's a coffee shop, and it's a restaurant!   LACBC members save 10% off on food, coffee, and alcohol; 15% on bike parts; and 20% on labor.   Pedalers Fork is located at 23504 Calabasas Road in Calabasas. Find them on Facebook and Twitter! LACBC's Bike Valet at Grand Performances Continues this Saturday   LACBC has partnered with Grand Performances for the third year in a row to bring you a series of "pedal pushers" performances this summer! Grand Performances hosts FREE concerts, film screenings, dance performances, etc. at the outdoor California Plaza in Downtown L.A. through September, 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. Stones Throw Picnic - Saturday, July 5; 7 p.m. Adventures from Paradise: A Tribute to Minnie Riperton - Saturday, July 12; 8 p.m. Chop and Quench - Friday, July 19; 8 p.m. Quetzal 20th Anniversary Celebration - Saturday, July 20; 8 p.m. People Get Ready: A Soundtrack of the Civil Rights Movement - Saturday, August 2; 8 p.m. Los Dos Marks - Friday, August 8; 8 p.m. What's Ringing Our Bike Bells: Our Planning & Policy Director Talks Bikes with Don Knabe Dialed-In with Don Knabe Episode 17: Transportation Did you know that County Supervisor Don Knabe has his own TV show? Well he does, and one of his recent episodes focused on transportation!  Our Planning & Policy Director Eric Bruins recently sat down with Supervisor Knabe to talk about LACBC's programs, bike progress in L.A. County, and great places to ride a bike. Check out the interview, which starts at the 14:25 mark. Events, Meetings, & Volunteer Opportunities    PVBC 4th of July Ride When: Friday, July 4; meet at 9 a.m. Where: Meet at 2626 E. Garvey S, West Covina Before the BBQ and fireworks, join local chapter PVBC on a leisurely 9-mile bike ride in West Covina. See Facebook event.    Grand Park's 4th of July Block Party with LACBC Bike Valet When: Friday, July 4; 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Where: Grand Park - bike valet located at 2nd and Hill Downtown L.A.'s Grand Park hosts the biggest rooftop fireworks display in the area. Come celebrate the 4th of July with performances, picnics, and good company. LACBC will be providing complimentary bike valet at 2nd and Hill. More info.   Grand Performances: Stones Throw Picnic with LACBC Bike Valet When: Saturday, July 5; 7 p.m. More info in newsletter.    Sunday Funday: The Unfinished When: Sunday, July 6; meet at 12 p.m., ride at 12:30 p.m. More info in newsletter.    Empowering Local Advocates: Ride Marshal Training When: Saturday, July 12; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. More info in newsletter.    Wolfpack Hustle Civic Center Crit at City Hall with LACBC Bike Valet When: Saturday, July 12; 12 p.m. The Wolfpack Hustle is back with features a bicycle race criterium loop that will completely encircle City Hall Los Angeles. LACBC will provide the bike valet. More info.   Never Give Up - Finish the Ride Benefit Concert When: Monday, June 14; 7 p.m. Where: The Federal Bar -5303 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood Celebrate Damian Kevitt's birthday with a fun party and concert that benefits Finish the Ride. See Facebook event.   Active Streets L.A. Community Mapping Ride and Walk When: Saturday, July 19; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Maya Angelou Community High School - 300 53rd St., Los Angeles, 90011 Join LACBC, Trust South L.A., LADOT for a community bike ride or walk to help make improvements on 54th Street.   Roaring Nights at the L.A. Zoo with LACBC Bike Valet When: Friday, July 25; 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Where: Los Angeles Zoo 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. This night features music from Kiven and DJ Caroline D'Amore. Food trucks includeCoolhaus, Komodo, Lobsta Truck, Mandoline Grill, The Grilled Cheese Truck, Umami Truck, and Urban Oven. Ride your bikes over, as LACBC will be providing complimentary bike valet for the series. More info.   LACBC Local Chapters - Join when you become an LACBC member or renew your membership! Bicycle Coalition at UCLA  |  Carson Bicycle Coalition  |  Culver City Bicycle Coalition  |  Downey Bicycle Coalition  |  High Desert Cyclists  |  Montebello Bicycle Coalition  |  Pomona Valley Bicycle Coalition  |  Santa Clarita Bicycle Coalition  |  Santa Monica Spoke  |  USC Bicycle Coalition  |  Walk Bike Glendale  |  West Hollywood Bicycle Coalition Other Events Around Town Bike Talk  |  C.I.C.L.E.  |  Midnight Ridazz Join LACBC or Renew   The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition is a member-supported organization that works for you to build a better, more bike-able L.A. County.  Members are the backbone of LACBC! Help keep LACBC strong by becoming an LACBC member (or renewing your membership) and be part of the change! Contact Information Carol Feucht Membership & Communications Director Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition carol@la-bike.org   Let's be friends! Connect with LACBC: www.la-bike.org

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