MichaelB, October 17th 2011 |
Tags: annual event, children, cicLAvia, ciclovÃa, cycling, fun, health, routes
Posted in Featured, event, ride
Congratulations and best wishes go out to Jessica Alexander of Long Beach who is opting to live CAR FREE. Jessica traded her old car for a new bike!
At the October 8th Tour de Fat event in Los Angeles, Jessica was honored for having responded to Tour de Fat’s call for someone to step up and donate a car in exchange for a new bike. Jessica said yes she would make the trade… and she DID.
Check out the YouTube clip to enjoy Tour de Fat’s delightful celebration on Jessica’s behalf. Also, read about Jessica at TradeMyCarForABike and at the Factory blog “Life According to Chelsea.”
In coming months, Jessica will have lots to tell us about CAR-FREE LIFE in LONG BEACH, California. For that, check out Jessica’s blog—Of Bikes and Beers.
MichaelB, October 12th 2011 |
Tags: car free, Tour de Fat, women
Posted in Featured
Free open streets for walking and bicycling!
¡Calles abiertas a los peatones y ciclistas! ¡Gratis!
An expanded route of Los Angeles streets will be closed to motorized traffic Sunday, October 9th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The Los Angeles CicLAvia means free, family-friendly cycling, jogging, and strolling through downtown L.A. (This will be L.A.’s third one!) People from far and wide will be there, including many friends from Long Beach.
CicLAvia is not a race. It’s a fun opportunity to enjoy L.A. on your bicycle or on foot… without the noise and fumes of nearby vehicle traffic!
Click on the map to enlarge it on your screen.
The route T’s at L.A. City Hall. From there you can head west to the Bicycle Kitchen (northwest of MacArthur Park)… and/or east to Hollenbeck Park in Boyle Heights… and/or north to Chinatown… and/or south to the African American Firefighter Museum near the 10 freeway. You can start anywhere along the route. You can head in any direction.
You can stop anywhere you like. There are rest hubs at the four end points and also at MacArthur Park and close to City Hall. You’re sure to come across friends or discover a new, favorite café.
To get to L.A. from Long Beach, it’s easy and inexpensive to board any northbound Blue Line train. The one-way fare (including bicycle) is just $1.50.
For more information, go to www.cicLAvia.org, or contact info@cicLAvia.org.
MichaelB, October 3rd 2011 |
Tags: annual event, children, cicLAvia, ciclovÃa, cycling, fun, health, Metro, ride, routes, women
Posted in advocacy, event, ride
