Bike Week LA 2014 is here!

Monday, May 12 through Sunday, May 18, 2014

Bike Week LA is an annual week of community events sponsored by Metro to promote bicycling as a sustainable and practical transportation mode. May is National Bike Month and Monday, May 12 through Sunday, May 18, 2014 is the League of American Bicyclists’ National Bike to Work Week.

Bike Week LA 2014 activities include:

  • Metro Bike Night at Union Station
  • Fix your Bike workshops
  • Guided Rides led by experienced leaders
  • Pit Stops hosted by a variety of participants
  • Bike Local discounts offered at bike-friendly businesses from around LA County

See more at: http://www.metro.net/bikes/bike-week/bw-events/

Bike Week LA activities are open to everyone. Join us during Bike Week and see how easy it can be. Save the date on your calendar and get ready for a fun filled week!

Saturday, May 10, 2014—Get Ready to Fix Your Bike
Get ready for Bike Week by tuning up your bicycle starting Saturday, May 10. Learn to do it yourself! There are plenty of bicycle co-ops and shops around Los Angeles County where you can fix your bike or even build a new one – check back for updates on events and resources.To find your the one nearest you, click here.

Saturday, May 10, 2014—Old Roots, New Routes Temple City Bike Ride, led by C.I.C.L.E. and Eastside Bike Club
Jump into Bike Week by joining the Metro-sponsored bike ride down Rosemead Boulevard for its Grand Opening (GO) Festival. The ride will meet at 10:30am and leave promptly at 11:00am. Participants will explore Temple City’s past, present and future by riding through Los Angeles County’s newest cycle tracks. Explore new routes in Temple City by returning to the city’s roots!

Sunday, May 11, 2014—Bicycling is for Everyone!
No plans for Mother’s Day?  Go on a bike ride with the whole family. Bicycling is the perfect family-friendly activity for a leisurely Sunday. More information coming soon.

Monday, May 12, 2014—Kick-Off Bike Week LA
Once you get your bicycle in tip-top shape, join us at Union Station to kick-off Bike Week on Monday, May 12 at 10am in the South Patio. Local and regional transportation agencies, bicycle advocacy groups and more will participate.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014—Blessing of the Bicycles
Join us at the Good Samaritan Hospital’s 11th Annual Blessing of the Bicycles on Tuesday, May 13. Enjoy some sweet treats and celebrate this year’s recipient of the Golden Spoke Award, an honor given every year to an individual who has improved bicycle safety in Los Angeles. Ride your bike to the 11th Annual Blessing of the Bicycles. Click here for more information about the event.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014—Guided Ride Day: Bike Lanes and More!
Wednesday will be all about riding. Join us for our Guided Ride (http://www.metro.net/bikes/bike-week/bw-events/) on May 14 from Union Station to Boyle Heights for a leisurely, scenic ride and experience some of Los Angeles County’s bicycle networks. We’ll be meeting at Patsaouras Bus Plaza, promptly leaving at 8:30am.

Thursday, May 15, 2014—Bike to Work Day
Give bicycling to work a try. With almost 100 “pit stops” offering refreshments across Los Angeles County, there is no excuse not to ride your bike to work. Click here to find the one nearest you. Don’t forget to pledge (http://www.metro.net/bikes/bike-week/bw-pledge-form/) to be entered to win great prizes, including a new bike from REI. We would like to provide even more “pit stops” for our riders in 2014, but need your help—if your organization would like to host a pit stop on Thursday, May 15, please register here. Metro will provide you with fun giveaways to get your pit stop started. Free rides on Bike to Work Day will be offered on Glendale Beeline, Long Beach Transit, Metrolink (must bring a bike to ride for free), Montebello Bus Lines, Norwalk Transit System, Torrance Transit, LADOT, Beach Cities Transit, City of El Monte Transit, and Pasadena ARTS. Free rides for Bike to Work participants will also be offered on Metro Bus and Metro Rail.

Guide to Free Rides on Metro Rail on Bike to Work Day 5/15

  • When turnstile gates are latched, use the hands-free intercom.
  • Approach the intercom near the turnstiles; a red light will come on when the hands-free sensor detects you.
  • An attendant’s voice will come through the speaker and amber light will turn on.
  • Speak to attendant to confirm you are participating in Bike to Work day or wait for the next light.
  • When green light turns on, proceed to the wheelchair-accessible gate and the attendant will remotely open it for you.

Friday, May 16, 2014 – Metro Bike Night at Union Station
Metro and our LA County partners will host a Bike Week wrap-up evening event at the Fred Harvey Room and courtyard area on Friday, May 16 from 5:30-8:30pm. This free event will feature special guests, live music, food trucks, outdoor booths, free bike valet, bike shorts, trivia, bike portraits and a fashion show. There will also be a raffle for a chance to win a Tern folding bike, a one year supply of Clif Bar products, Abus U-locks, 30-Day Metro passes, Bike Week LA special edition t-shirts and more! This will be the bike event of the year!

Monday-Sunday, May 12-18—Bike Local
Ride your bike to eat, play or shop, and take advantage of special discounts just for bicyclists! Bicyclists are great for local business. Research shows that people traveling on bicycles spend more money at and make more visits to small establishments than people traveling in cars. Because bicyclists travel at slower speeds, it’s easier for them to stop and smell the coffee!