CicLAvia

CicLAvia in Los Angeles!

"CicLAvia (http://www.ciclavia.org/next-event/) opens LA streets to pedestrians and bicyclists, http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/c/c/4/event_87160132.jpegcreating a temporary web of public space on which residents of Los Angeles can walk, bike, socialize, celebrate and learn more about their own city. On April 15, 2012, 10 miles of roadways will temporarily close to car traffic and open for recreational purposes. From Boyle Heights to Downtown, MacArthur Park to East Hollywood, El Pueblo/Olvera Street, and South LA, CicLAvia encourages Angelenos to not only make active use of their streets, but to rediscover the roadways and neighborhoods that too often go unnoticed in a car. Help open LA’s streets… take part in the fourth CicLAvia on April 15, 2012."

Click here for the official CicLAvia website. (http://www.ciclavia.org/)

Details: Beginner http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/7/3/e/event_87254142.jpeg
Come-&-Go event. Do what you like, jump on a bike & cruise the streets of L.A., walk, play dodgeball, jog, skateboard, sit under a tree, & if you're tired take a nap. It's a fun event!

El Puelbo Hub is a good area to start a walk, eat, & take pictures; Union Station is across the street.

Are you riding a train there and/or walking? If you would to start a meet up spot for a walk/photography mention it when you RSVP.

http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/9/e/0/event_87159392.jpegAdvance Ride: Bike ride from the Bicyle Kitchen/Bicycle District Hub (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=The+Bicycle+Kitchen%2FLa+Bicicocina,+North+Heliotrope+Drive,+Los+Angeles,+CA&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=24.791593,52.470703&oq=bicycle+kitch&vpsrc=0&hq=The+Bicycle+Kitchen%2FLa+Bicicocina,+North+Heliotrope+Drive,+Los+Angeles,+CA&t=m&z=14) to NoHo Station (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=noho+station,+ca+&hl=en&ll=34.167766,-118.375164&spn=0.003604,0.007639&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=28.334641,62.578125&vpsrc=6&hnear=North+Hollywood+Station&t=m&z=17) after the event. Start gathering near the Bicycle Kitchen about 3:15pm & roll by 3:30pm. The route will be through Hollywood, Los Feliz, & Burbank. It's about 15-miles and at a slow pace start-to-finish. No Rider Left Behind.

Meet Up Spot: Start where you prefer and the time you like. You can take the train, bus, or ride your bike there. It's car free day! Nearby the Bicycle Kitchen is my starting spot at 10am. It will be crowded and keeping a big group together can be difficult. Better to ride in small groups or solo.

Distance: 0, 2, 3, perhaps 24-miles. Turn around anytime, stop for lunch along the way, walk the dog, rest at the park, ride a skateboard, bring the family out, it's up to you. There is time to plan.

Time Required: CicLAvia (http://www.ciclavia.org/files/ciclavia_map_oct2011-8307.pdf) starts at 10am and ends at 3pm, come & go anytime!

Recommend:
Spare tubes, helmet, water, a hat, sunscreen, cash for train ride & food, camera, a book... depends on your plan.

Directions: the Bicycle Kitchen/Bicycle District Hub (CLICK HERE) (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=The+Bicycle+Kitchen%2FLa+Bicicocina,+North+Heliotrope+Drive,+Los+Angeles,+CA&hl=en&ll=34.086538,-118.300438&spn=0.01443,0.030556&sll=34.167766,-118.375164&sspn=0.003604,0.007639&oq=the+bic&vpsrc=6&hq=The+Bicycle+Kitchen%2FLa+Bicicocina,+North+Heliotrope+Drive,+Los+Angeles,+CA&t=m&z=15)

IMPORTANT:
Please ensure that you are in good health before participating in an activity like this one. My function as an assistant organizer is only to organize the hikes/events and I assume absolutely no responsibility for you or your guests. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and made your guests aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with any outdoor activity, and you accept, and fully assume all such risks, dangers, and hazards, and further agree to release, and discharge the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, and event hosts of this Meetup Group from, and against any, and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities.