Photos: Gary Leonard/Metro “Every Lane Is A Bike Lane” informed motorists that they have to share the road, but even with a full lane, many cyclists may be nervous about riding in traffic. That’s why Metro is working with the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, Bike San Gabriel Valley and Multicultural [continue reading]
During Bike Week LA, we collected nominations for the Golden Pedal Awards, Metro’s annual competition for great stories about bicycling. We’re featuring these stories in a weekly Why You Ride series – because for many Angelenos, every week is Bike Week. Vincent Baltierra, Sr., leaves his house at 5:15 every [continue reading]
Riding your bike around town can be pretty daunting. Luckily, Metro is offering free bicycle traffic skills classes all over L.A. County through September. The next workshop is this Saturday, June 22 in Claremont. (This class is currently waiting list only, reserve your spot in an upcoming class by following registration [continue reading]
It seems like bike lanes are surfacing up overnight on just about every street in Los Angeles these days. I, like many cycling advocates in Los Angeles see this as a positive change for the city, one that benefits thousands within the community. With the expansion of bike lanes throughout [continue reading]
Walk, bike or skate down six miles of Iconic Wilshire Boulevard this Sunday with CicLAvia! There are 5 Metro Purple Line stations along this summer’s route – 7th/Metro, Westlake/MacArthur Park, Wilshire/Vermont, Wilshire/Normandie and Wilshire Western – so whether you’re heading out or heading home, Metro can help you get there. [continue reading]
During Bike Week LA, we collected nominations for the Golden Pedal Awards, Metro’s annual competition for great stories about bicycling. We’re featuring these stories in a weekly Why You Ride series – because for many Angelenos, every week is Bike Week! Dr. Richard Schneider is an overachiever in many ways. [continue reading]
It’s time again for the Golden Pedal Awards, Metro’s annual competition for stories about commuting via bicycling. We collected nominations all throughout Bike Week LA and will be publishing a Why You Ride series with one winner a week — to remind us that every week is Bike Week! Our [continue reading]
Here’s a video teaser for the LA River Ride this Sunday, June 9, starting at 7 a.m. It could be a great day out. Start and finish are in Griffith Park near the Autry Center. Rides range from 100 miles to a little kids’ ride (no miles). Live music, food etc. [continue reading]
Grab your bike and head to the beach with Metro, C.I.C.L.E. and Walk ‘N Rollers on Saturday, June 29. The bike ride will traverse the Ballona Creek Bike Path, which is fully protected and perfect for those who may not be super confident about bicycling out and about yet. Meet fellow [continue reading]
Here is the news release from Caltrans, which funds Amtrak service in California: Caltrans, Amtrak Announce New Bike Reservation Policy to Improve Customer Service and Enhance Safety SACRAMENTO – Amtrak California passengers traveling with bicycles can reserve onboard bike rack space free of charge beginning June 1, 2013 when booking travel on [continue reading]
