Ride is for high intermediate to advanced riders comfortable riding city streets, please read route description below. All riders must wear helmets and bring working headlights and taillights for the return trip to Santa Monica. Riders are responsible for bringing their own flat fix equipment. Ride coordinator does NOT bring extra tubes or tools.
Fixed gear bikes must have a front brake, single-speed bikes must have front and rear brakes or a coaster brake. Aero bars are allowed on bikes but CANNOT be used on the ride.
Ride Route & Description:
This ride is a no-drop, for intermediate and advanced riders comfortable riding city streets at 15mph. Although fairly flat, the ride is 35 miles long each way so riders must be prepared to ride the distance at pace. Riders falling off the back may be asked to continue on public transportation if they are holding up the ride too much.
Bring a lock for scheduled stops and front and rear lights just in case we are late getting back.
In addition to the official El Monte Bicicultura route, we will check out the new Cycle Track in Temple City and if time and energy permit, visit nearby Progress Brewing and stop for Chinese or Vietnamese food on the return ride. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7508780
Riders gather at Tongva Park 7:00am Roll at 7:30am
Date:Â Sunday April 26th
Time: Gather at 7:00a, Roll out at 7:30a.
Start: Above the restrooms at Tongva Park.
A panel of Los Angeles–area sustainability experts discuss the work they’re doing now — and how they’re planning for the city’s future.
Santa Monica Spoke joins sustainability experts from the Greater Los Angeles area for a lively panel discussion about the environment and conservation.
Representatives from Santa Monica Spoke, Buy Local Santa Monica, Santa Monica Next, the Office of Sustainability in Santa Monica, railLA, and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority will be on hand to discuss these topics in depth and provide tips for creating an environmentally conscious and sustainable lifestyle.
Register for this free event with the Apple Store App or by going to  apple.com/thirdstreetpromenade and looking under events on the calendar
Team LACBC “fun”draising party this Sunday, April 12th from 5 - 8pm at Angel City Brewery (216 S. Alameda St.) Special perk - Alek Bartrosouf will be there!
There will be handcrafted brews, music, and food trucks — including vegan taco maestro Mark Weldon’s 100 Tacos, whose entire operation is done by bike!
There is a raffle. $5/ticket or 5 for $20.
Featuring these great prizes:
– 4 Dodger Tickets in Lodge + Parking (pick your game)
– George Lopez at the Orpheum Theatre
– $100 Laemmle Movie Pass
– Private Film Party in Laemmle’s West L.A. Screening Room
– Contemporary Dance at the Ahmanson (Tania Perez-Salas)
– Women’s Handmade Clothing (Matrushka) – And grand prize — an UNO FOLDING BICYCLE courtesy of Tern!
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT to participate in the raffle. The main purpose of the event is to help each team member raise funds, so pick team member or two to donate to and get beer and/or raffle tickets:
Team Captain Greg has done an excellent job of rallying the team (and meeting his personal goal) and we are at $71K ALREADY with a stated goal of $100K! Help us get over the top and be number one for a third year in a row! LACBC is fully represented with board members like Greg and Carrie and staff, Colin and Hyeran. Support them and come have some fun!
Support safe city streets and help end hit and run crimes by taking part in Finish the Ride, Run, Walk ‘N Roll for 2015!!
Join us on April 19th, 2015 for an awesome event that tops last year’s success in every way!
Registration for the 2015 is open NOWÂ here. ———————————————————
Use registration code SMSPOKE at checkout to receive a 10% discount of which a portion is donated to Santa Monica Spoke.
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FTR 2015 includes:
Ride = Four routes ranging from 6 to 50 miles with a 200 to 3,500 foot elevation gain (timing and medals awarded for 22,27 and 50 mile rides)
Run = 10K (timing and medals awarded)
Walk and Roll = 10K
Cool goodie bag and free t-shirt with registration
Great live music and dancing
Free festival and safety expo with giveaways, raffles, prizes and activities for the kids. Feel free to bring the whole family!
For details on the FTR 2015 event, click here. To view and join FTR volunteer opportunities, click here.
Join FTR 2015 not only for yourself, but for those who survived, those who didn’t and the safety of ALL! FINISH THE RIDE 2015: Who are YOU finishing for? #FTR2015
 For more information on the event itself, registration questions or other customer service inquiries, e-mail us at register@FinishTheRide.org or call (844) 884-7233 Ext. 801.
Day: Â Â Saturday
Date: Â Â April 11th
Time:   9:30am – noon Location: 1640 5th Street, in the courtyard
For coffee, bagels and updates on biking in Santa Monica.
Santa Monica Spoke Meeting, family friendly.
BAP, Project & Campaign Updates and a Farewell Reception for Lucy!Â
Our agenda will include community Input, discussion and updates by city staff on Bike Share, SRTS projects, Kidical Mass, Bike Action Plan Implementations.
Projects updates on MANGo & The Esplanade/Protected Bike Lane. plus info on lots of upcoming events. May is Bike Month and the Santa Monica Festival Bike Exhibition!!
Morning snacks, beverages &Â special treats will be served!
Hope you can come!!!!
Ride to the meeting and share to #30daysofbiking
