Thanks to everyone who came out this morning for the Guided Ride from Union Station to Boyle Heights that was part of Bike Week LA! It was a nice turnout on a very warm day and everyone seemed to have a good time.
More on Bike Week LA events here. And a reminder: Thursday is Bike to Work Day. More info:
Give bicycling to work a try. With almost 100 “pit stops” offering refreshments across Los Angeles County, there is no excuse not to ride your bike to work. Click here to find the one nearest you. Don’t forget to pledge to be entered to win great prizes, including a new bike from REI.
Free rides on Bike to Work Day will be offered on Glendale Beeline, Long Beach Transit, Metrolink (must bring a bike to ride for free), Montebello Bus Lines, Norwalk Transit System, Torrance Transit, DASH & Commute Express, Beach Cities Transit, City of El Monte Transit, and Pasadena ARTS. Free rides for Bike to Work participants will also be offered on Metro Bus and Metro Rail.
And Friday night is Metro Bike Night at Union Station:
You are invited to Metro Bike Night at Union Station! Hosted by Metro and partners in the bicycle community, this is an evening wrap-up event for Bike Week 2014.
Metro Bike Night will take place in the Fred Harvey Room and outside courtyard area on Friday, May 16 from 5:30-8:30pm. This free event will feature special guests, live music, food trucks, outdoor booths, free bike valet, bike short films, trivia, bike portraits and a fashion show. There will also be a raffle for a chance to win a Tern folding bike, a one year supply of Clif Bar products, Abus U-locks, 30-Day Metro passes, Bike Week LA special edition t-shirts and more!Come out to win prizes and wrap up BIKE WEEK LA 2014!
More info on the event’s Facebook page!
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