Monthly Archives: April 2012

CicLAvia Feeder Rides & “Bring CicLAvia to SM & the Westside”

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YES!! Let’s bring CicLAvia to Santa Monica and the Westside!

That will be our theme for our feeder ride to CicLAvia. We will launch our campaign to “Bring CicLAvia to the Santa Monica and the Westside” on our ride this Sunday. You can become some of the first to learn how you can get involved and bring this great event west!

Be among the first to sign up to receive updates or get involved  here,

Here is a list of some of the Feeder Rides starting from the westside.

 

Starting from the Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Spoke
The route and more info here,  Facebook event here

 

The UCLA Bike Club & UCLA Bicycle Coalitions will join us in Beverly Hills, (where Santa Monica Blvd crosses Wilshire, at Starbuck’s)
more on their ride that starts at UCLA here

Ride hosted and starting at the Bikerowave
More info here,  Facebook event here

Culver City Bicycle Coalition’s ride starts at Media ParkFind info on CCBC ride here, Facebook event here

If you  know of other local rides let us know we will post it.
For more info visit CicLAvia’s web site

Save the dates: Bike Campus Opening 4/22 & Spoke meeting 4/24

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Please save the date. Sunday April 22nd & * New meeting date Tuesday 4/24

Monday, April 23rd

*Monday meeting date conflicts with Bergamot Transit Village Design Workshop see below

On Sunday April 22nd we join the City of Santa Monica to celebrate the opening of the New Bike Campus where Ocean Park meets the beach.We will celebrate the opening of Santa Monica’s New Bike Campus with festivities and education.  There will be a Beach Bike Rodeo aimed at middle school students and their parents. Bring your bike or borrow one of ours. We will do bike safety checks and have instructors at the different stations to teach bike skills and demonstrate how the community can use this great benefit to improve their cycling skills on their own.  Santa Monica Spoke will host another “Ride the BAP” to see and discuss more of the recent and upcoming bike infrastructure implementations.
More on the Bike Campus and this event will be posted soon.

On New date Tuesday, April 24 Monday April 23rd we invite you to join us for a Spoke meeting to be held in the evening (6:30) . We will catch up on what’s up in Santa Monica, the BAP and future campaigns like “Bring CicLAvia to Santa Monica and the West-side”. As we confirm our location it will be posted here.
 update to follow

See you soon!

Bike Fest, this Saturday April 14th at REI

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Santa Monica Spoke joins REI for a day of cycling education and fun.  In addition to all the great stuff outlined below representatives from Santa Monica Spoke will be there to ask questions and get information about the new Bike Action Plan and all the new bike infrastructure in our city. Also JJ Hoffman, LACBC River Ride coordinator will be there so you can register for the River Ride on June 10th and get info on LACBC’s projects around LA county.

Just one more way you can prepare for CicLAvia on SUNDAY, April 15th.

WHAT: During a free Bike Fest on Saturday, April 14th from 11 am – 3 pm, REI will host the local cycling community.  REI’s Bike Fest is a fun day of events for everyone whether you are a commuter, a first-time rider or weekend warrior! Get educated and inspired as you meet vendors, community bike clubs and non-profits. REI will help you maximize your ride, teach you how to plan your route, and let you test ride some of their newest bikes. Come join us as we celebrate how much fun it is to be on two wheels!  REI Expert Staff will teach a variety of 30 minute classes to meet the needs of all levels of cyclists.

        • 11:30 am – 12:00 pm – Getting your Family Cycling.
          We’ll help you navigate the variety of choice of child carriers and safety equipment to find what’s right for you and your family
        • 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm – Maximize your Ride with GPS.
          GPS is everywhere, from bike computers to your phone.  Learn how to maximize this tool in your rides.
        • 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Learn how to Fix a Flat.
          Bring your own wheel and learn how to fix a flat tire and ride with confidence.
        • 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Using the Internet to Connect.
          We’ll help you map your ride and plan your route using the latest internet tools.

WHO:        All cyclists are encouraged to attend free of charge.

WHERE:   Santa Monica REI, 402 Santa Monica Blvd.

WHEN:      Saturday, April 14th, 11 am – 3 pm

HOW:         To register for the event or for information on other upcoming classes, visit REI.com/SantaMonica.

 

ABOUT REI:
REI is a national outdoor retail co-op dedicated to inspiring, educating and outfitting its members and the community for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship. Founded in 1938 by a group of Pacific Northwest mountaineers seeking quality equipment, REI is committed to promoting environmental stewardship and increasing access to outdoor recreation through volunteerism, gear donations and financial contributions.

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1st CicLAvia 2012 is on April 15th, come with us!

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Whether you ride down with us or get there on your own – don’t miss it!
CicLAvia celebrates the streets of Los Angeles for everyone!  Temporarily limiting the access of motor vehicles and opening the streets to all users – walking, wheelchairs, skates, bikes, scooters, skate boards, strollers – you name it!
CicLAvia is coming on Sunday, April 15th, and we know you’re all excited for the fourth event that opens up 10 miles of Los Angles streets to people. We’re excited too (you can read more about the beginnings of CicLAvia)! Below we have a few resources up for you to prepare for the big event and more as they become available.

Ride to CicLAvia with us!!

We will once again do a feeder ride to CicLAvia this Sunday. We meet at the top of the Santa Monica Pier at 8:00am and roll out at 8:30am sharp. Ride is 13.6 miles, mostly flat on streets with bike lanes or low traffic volume at our time of travel. Facebook event here

Meet           8:00am
Roll out      8:30am (sharp)
Route         Here     (link repaired)
Join us anywhere on the route but be early as we will only stop to regroup. No riders left behind.

More info on bus routes to or from CicLAvia
Bus Info:
Big Blue Bus Rapid 10 (my favorite) takes the frwy and gets you downtown FAST!
Metro 733 travels from Santa Monica on Wilshire Blvd to downtown
Metro 720 travels from DT Santa Monica south, Venice Blvd to downtown Union Station

Stuff to bring:

  • helmut (for feeder ride)
  • sun screen
  • cash
  • spare tube/ patch kit
  • hydration
  • AND A BIG SMILE – Because you are going to have FUN!
CicLAvia 10/10/10

Check Your Bike
Before you hop on your bike and head for the CicLAvia route, we recommends you check your bike to make sure it’s in good working condition before the big day. With less than a week to go, now is the perfect time. Here’s a few things you can do. Read about it on the LACBC blog.

Find a Bike
Don’t have a bike? Don’t fret. You can walk, roller skate, scooter, segway, jump rope, pogo stick, or just dance during CicLAvia. But if you really want a bike, the first 100 people to sign up can rent a bike from Bike Nation USA for free.

Volunteer
Did you know that over 700 volunteers are needed to make each CicLAvia possible? Be one of them as we gear up for the next CicLAvia on April 15, 2012.

LACBC is assisting with the volunteer coordination this time around, and we’d love for you to join us both on the April 15th and for volunteer opporunties beforehand.
Check out the schedule at ciclavia.org/volunteer and email Martin Lopez-Iu at ciclaviavolunteer@gmail.com to volunteer!

Adopt an Intersection
Looking for a fun new way to volunteer with your friends for CicLAvia 4.15.12? Get a group together and adopt an intersection (like LA Walks is doing)! Dress up, make signs, let people know about your group: the possibilities are endless. This opportunity is great for organizations. Learn more on the CicLAvia website.

For more information about the event you can go to CicLAvia.org