Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Bike Week LA


Celebrate Bike Week LA 2011 from May 16 – 20.  For the 17th straight year, Metro will be partnering with community organizations to celebrate all things bike. Several events are planned throughout the region, including Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 19. You can access downloadable posters in Spanish / English
 
Pledge to ride on Bike to Work Day. Not only do you automatically get entered in a drawing for some cool prizes, you show that bicyclists count.

Using your bike ride is now easier because you can take your bike on Metro Rail – anytime! For complete bike rules please see Bikes on Rail.

Pledge online through the California Bicycle Coalition or download the PDF forms here, English | Spanish.

Free Rides: Many public transportation providers will be offering free rides to cyclists who board with their bikes and/or helmets on May 19. Check Partners and Sponsors for more information.
 
Bike Week LA Events
Monday, May 16 - Kick-off event at North Hollywood Station at 8:30 am
Tuesday, May 17 - Blessing of the Bicycles at the Good Samaritan Hospital - begins at 8 am.
For more information go to goodsam.org
Wednesday, May 18 - Downtown LA Bike Ride. Meet at Union Station on Alameda Street and ride through Downtown with other bike enthusiasts. Congregate at 8:00 am and the ride will leave at 8:30. Route map.
Thursday, May 19 - Bike to Work Day. Visit pit stops from 6 to 9 am, take free rides on transit. Click for a map of event locations.
Friday, May 20 - Bike to School Day – Support your local school!



Contact BikeWeekLA@metro.net for more info

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