Overview
Celebrate Bike Week LA 2012 from May 14 - 18
For the 18th straight year, Metro will partner with community organizations to celebrate all things bike. Several events are planned throughout the region, including Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 17. Check this page as Bike Week approaches – or better yet, subscribe to be automatically notified of page updates by email.
Bike Week LA 2012 Events
- Monday, May 14 - Kick-off Event at USC Galen Center, 10 am
- Tuesday, May 15 - 9th Annual Blessing of the Bicycles at Good Samaritan Hospital, 8 am
- Wednesday, May 16 - Expo/Mid-City Bike Ride starts at Exposition Park, across from Expo Park/USC Station, 8 am - Flyer
- Thursday, May 17 Bike to Work Day - Free rides, pit stops and more!
- Friday, May 18 Bike to School Day - Support your local school!
Share your pedal power! Bike Week LA 2012 poster (English / Spanish) available for download and printing.
Safety is essential for successful bike mobility. This year, Metro will emphasize safety and offer many opportunities for new riders to learn road safety.
Grab a snack and pick up a Metro Bike Map at one of the many Pit Stops throughout LA County on Bike to Work Day.
Show that bikes count! Pledge to ride on Bike to Work Day.
Safety
One of the biggest reasons people do not elect to commute by bike is a perceived lack of safety. While riding a bike can be considered a risk in any environment, many people currently ride bikes to work, school, and for recreation in a manner that is safe, healthy, and fun.
Here are some quick tips for safe riding:
- A helmet is required for riders under 18
- Lights are required for riding at night -- a white light in front and a red reflector in back
- Bikes must observe the same laws as other vehicles, including stopping at red lights and traveling in the same direction as traffic
- Use the ABC’s of bike preparation:
- Air – check your tires for air
- Brakes – check your brakes for responsiveness
- Chains – check that your chains and gears are functioning properly
- Wear brightly-colored or reflective clothing
- Carry spare clothing and gear wisely; backpacks work well
- If the road is not wide enough to share it safely with a car, take the entire lane; this lets drivers know that they have to change lanes to pass
Pit Stops
Visit your local pit stop on Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 17, 2012, for Clif bars and other refreshments, patch kits, bike maps, stickers, spoke cards, and even free bicycle tune-ups, gift certificates, and other giveaways! Find the pit stop nearest you on our Pit Stop Map.
Thank you to the following organizations for generously volunteering to host Bike to Work pit stops:
Able Engineering
The Aerospace Corporation
Ampco System Parking
Back To Wellness Center
Bicycle John's
Bicycle Land
Bicycle Mart
Bikes and Hikes LA
BikeSGV
Burbank TMO
Caffe Bellagio
California State University, Long Beach
Caltech
Chubby's Cruisers
City Lites Network
City of Burbank
City of Claremont
City of Covina
City of Glendale
City of Pasadena
City of Santa Clarita
City of Santa Monica
City of West Hollywood
City of Whittier
Community Services Unlimited, Inc.
Compton College District
Crossroads School
Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council
El Camino College
English Language Services
Equity Office
Fehr & Peers
Glendale College Police Department
Glendale TMA
Go To Health
Helen's Cycles
Hostaria del Piccolo
I. Martin Bicycles
IDS Real Estate Group
Jones Lang Lasalle Pasadena Towers
LA CAUSA
LADOT Bike Program
Lake Avenue Church
Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Los Angeles World Airports
MLK Center for Public Health
Montebello Bicycle Coalition
Montrose Bike Shop
Moore Ruble Yudell
MPG Office Trust Inc
National MS Society
Newhall Bicycles
Northridge South Neighborhood Council
OneWest Bank
Paradise Consulting
Performance Cyclery
Pete's Café and Bar
Pollack PR Marketing
Pomona Valley Bicycle Coalition
Real Rydaz
REI Arcadia
REI Northridge
REI Santa Monica
Renaissance/RHP School
Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau
Santa Monica Spoke
Studio Arab-esque
Torrance Transit
UCLA Transportation
Walk Bike Glendale
West LA Bikes
Western Asset Plaza
Whole Foods
Worthe Real Estate Group
Yahoo!
Pledge
Want to show your support for bicycling?
Make a resolution to join other regional commuters on Bike to Work Day, May 17. It's fun, healthy and good for the environment! Pledge to bike to work or school and be eligible to win cool prizes.
Prizes include:
REI Novara Transfer commuter bicycle and accessories valued at $750
Five (5) one-year memberships for nationwide bicycle roadside assistance from Better World Club.
One (1) one-year membership to any Bikestation facility.
Resources
Here are some helpful tools to gear up for Bike to Work Day or any of the other events happening during Bike Week.
Partners:
Sponsors:
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