Why You Ride

Happy Walktober!

It’s that time of year again, when pumpkin spice takes over the land and the air starts to feel just a little bit crisp. Hard pass on the pumpkin spice (eggnog only, thanks!), but I do plan on enjoying the cooling fresh air with a lot more walking…especially as it’s Walktober! [continue reading]

Why You Ride: Bicycle Edition – Javier Partida, a mentor for the youth in the Watts community

We are collecting nominations for the Year-Round Golden Pedal Awards, Metro’s competition for great stories about bicycling. We’re featuring these stories in a monthly ‘Why You Ride’ series because for many Angelenos, Bike Week never ends! Name: Javier Partida (JP) Origin and destination: From Century/Wilmington to 103/Success Distance: Short (Less than 1 mile) [continue reading]

Why You Ride: Bicycle Edition – Vanessa Gray, C.I.C.L.E's new executive director!

We are collecting nominations for the Year-Round Golden Pedal Awards, Metro’s competition for great stories about bicycling. We’re featuring these stories in a monthly Why you Ride series because for many Angelenos, Bike Week never ends! Name: Vanessa Gray. Origin and destination: From Silver Lake to destinations around Hollywood and Downtown L.A. [continue reading]

Why You Ride: Bicycle Edition – Steven Nancarrow, committed to transforming his life through cycling

We are collecting nominations for the Year-Round Golden Pedal Awards, Metro’s competition for great stories about bicycling. We’re featuring these stories in a monthly Why you Ride series because for many Angelenos, Bike Week never ends! Name: Steven Nancarrow Origin and destination: From downtown Glendale to East Pasadena. Distance: Long commute – Steven [continue reading]

Why You Ride: Bicycle Edition – biking to work is no challenge for Wesley High

Each year, the Diamond Awards recognize the achievements of corporate rideshare programs in the region and their contribution toward decreasing gasoline consumption, air pollution and commuter costs. New this year were the Ambassador awards, which acknowledged commuters for ridesharing and for taking the initiative to promote transit alternatives to their peers. The recipient of [continue reading]

Why You Ride: Transit Edition – Kay Gonzales is a faithful Green Line commuter

Each year, the Diamond Awards recognize the achievements of corporate rideshare programs in the region and their contribution toward decreasing gasoline consumption, air pollution and commuter costs. New this year were the Ambassador awards, which acknowledged commuters for ridesharing and for taking the initiative to promote transit alternatives to their peers. The recipient [continue reading]

Why You Ride: Bicycle Edition – Daniella Alcedo, an inspiring bike advocate behind bike rides, a radio show, and more!

We are collecting nominations for the Year-Round Golden Pedal Awards, Metro’s competition for great stories about bicycling. We’re featuring these stories in a monthly Why You Ride series because for many Angelenos, Bike Week never ends! Name: Daniella Alcedo Distance: Short commutes (Less than one mile), medium commutes (one to five miles), [continue reading]