CicLAvia—Mid City meets Pico Union presented by Metro

CicLAvia—Mid City meets Pico Union

Join us on Sunday, April 16 (rain or shine!), as we connect Mid City and Pico Union and transform them into public parks for the day. Jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, and enjoy the route however you want. Our routes are welcoming to people of all ages and abilities! This CicLAvia event is presented by Metro and is in partnership with Accelerate Resilience L.A.

Be sure to join our email list and check back here soon so you don't miss any event news and updates. Use the interactive digital map to plan which businesses, local gems, activities along the route, and Hubs to check out during the event on April 16th!

New to CicLAvia?

Here are some things to know before you go:

• CicLAvia is FREE!
• CicLAvia lasts from 9am to 4pm.
• CicLAvia closes streets to car traffic and opens them for people to walk, skate, bike, play, and explore parts of Los Angeles County.
• CicLAvia is not a race! There's no starting point or finish line—begin where you like and enjoy the day your way.
• CicLAvia traffic flows in two directions, just like regular traffic. Check out more rules of the route.
• As a general rule of thumb, only people-powered vehicles are allowed, with exceptions for persons with disabilities. That means we do not allow electric scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, unicycles, motorcycles and other non-people-powered vehicles, but we do allow motorized wheelchairs and related vehicles for people with disabilities. We want to make sure that everyone can enjoy our route.
• Are e-bikes allowed? Class 1 e-bike pedal-assist allowed. Class 2 e-bikes allowed when throttle is powered off. Class 3 e-bikes allowed when pedal-assist is powered off. Learn more here. General rule of thumb: if you're pedaling (and not riding), you're clear.
• We're closely following LA County Public Health guidelines as we approach the event. If you need a mask we will have complimentary masks available at our Info Booths and of course we have a Branded mask for sale if you want to add one to your collection.
• As consideration for being allowed to participate in a CicLAvia, all participants are deemed to have released from liability and waived any right to sue its organizers, their employees, officers, volunteers and agents from any and all claims, including claims of negligence, resulting in any physical injury, illness (including death) or economic loss suffered as a result of participating in this CicLAvia.
• By participating in a CicLAvia event, each participant understands that there are risks, such as physical and/or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability, death or economic loss. These injuries or outcomes may arise from a participant’s or other’s actions, inactions, or negligence, or the condition of the location (s) or facility (ies). Nonetheless, participants assume all known and unknown risks of participation in CicLAvia.

Questions or Concerns

For general event information please email us or call 213.355.8500.

For concerns regarding the Los Angeles street closure permit, contact LA Bureau of Street Services, Investigation, and Enforcement Division, Special Events at 213.847.6000.

Thank You to Our Partners

And Our Event Sponsors

Interactive Digital Map

Use the CicLAvia digital map to plan which businesses, local gems, activities along the route, and Hubs to check out during the event on April 16! Click here to download a PDF of the route map.

Street Closures

On Sunday, April 16th the following streets will be closed to car traffic. No parking will be allowed on these streets beginning at 1am on Sunday, April 16th. Cars will be able to cross the route at designated intersections as shown on the route map below. 

On April 16th from 7 AM to 6 PM (approximately), these streets will be closed to cars:

• Washington Blvd, from La Brea Ave to 7th Ave
• 7th Ave, from Washington Blvd to Venice Blvd
• Venice Blvd, from 7th Ave to Hoover St

Some parts of these streets may close as early as 6 AM, so plan accordingly.

Click HERE to download the route map.

Live/Work Along the Route

If you live/work along the route and want to know more about how CicLAvia will affect you, please download the CicLAvia route notification flyer which includes information on streets closures, parking restrictions, and parking options for residents and employees of local businesses.

Street Closures

The route will be closed to vehicles from 7am to approximately 6pm on Sunday, April 16. Some streets near event Hubs may close as early as 6am. The event runs from 9am–4pm, and streets will be fully open to cars by approximately 6pm.

Parking Restrictions

No parking will be allowed on the route after 1:00am on Sunday, April 16. Parking restrictions will be posted and towing will be enforced. Additional street parking near the route may be restricted. Please check posted parking restrictions in your neighborhood.

Vehicle Access

No vehicles are allowed on the route between 7am and approximately 6pm. There are crossing points at several intersections where vehicles can cross along the route. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAvia—Mid City meets Pico Union route map.

Driveway Access

Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am on Sunday, April 16. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on April 16, please park elsewhere as the vehicle will be inaccessible until approximately 6pm. Vehicles will not be allowed to enter or exit the route during this time. 

Bus Detours

All buses along the CicLAvia route will be detoured. Click here to see the bus detour list and check your bus stop on Sunday, April 16th for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

Parking Reimbursement

If you are a resident or business directly on the route, CicLAvia can reimburse you up to $20 per vehicle for any parking costs you incur from 8pm on Saturday, April 15, through 6pm on Sunday, April 16. For reimbursement, mail a copy of your parking receipt and proof of residence or employment to CicLAvia at 525 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 or email [email protected] subject line: Parking Reimbursement.

Activities Along the Route

Activities abound along the CicLAvia–Mid City meets Pico Union route! You can also check out shops, eateries, local gems, and activities along the route using our interactive digital map!

Hubs

All Hubs will have:

• Free water stations and restrooms
• First Aid stations
• Bike parking
• Free pedicabs – provided by AARP, the pedicabs stop at each Hub's Info Booth, so just look for the sign and yellow umbrella! First come first served.
• Free bike repair (more info below)
• Food trucks

Mid City Hub

Reference address: 4853 W Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016

Bike repair brought to you by Hollydale Cycling Club.

Climate resilience is a community activity! Visit the info booth at the Mid City or Pico Union Hubs and pick up a passport - visit all eight Accelerate Resilience L.A. partner organization booths, then visit the CicLAvia info booth at either end of the route to receive a free tote bag (tote bags are limited to one per household, while supplies last). Organizations with a "*" below are participating in the passport activity.

*Try some locally grown citrus slices by visiting the Food Forward booth! Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people experiencing food insecurity, and inspiring others to do the same.

*Join the LA Compost team for hands-on compost sifting, free compost, and information about how to engage with composting access and education across LA County.

*Meet the editors, learn about the submission process, and see performances from Sin Cesar Literary Journal / Editorial’s past contributors! They are also looking for poetry, fiction, and nonfiction by Black and Brown writers for their upcoming climate-themed issue.

*Stop by the Koreatown Youth + Community Center table to make a seed bomb! They will also be sharing information about their free shade street tree program for LA City/LADWP customers.

Stop by the Council District 10 booth where they will share resources and information about the new District 10 councilwoman, Heather Hutt.

Visit the Mid City Neighborhood Council’s booth where they will be sharing information and resources for the neighborhood.

Come play a carnival game and learn more about Alta Loma Elementary School when stopping by their booth. 

LA County Registrar Recorder/County Clerk will be registering people to vote as well as information on upcoming elections and other services that their department provides. 

Visit Las Fotos Project to have your portrait taken by one of the photographers in their career training program! Images will be available in a public Facebook album in the days after CicLAvia. 

Streets Are For Everyone will be doing prize giveaways, and education on street safety. They will also have promotion and registration discounts for their Finish The Ride and Finish The Run event on June 10th and 11th. 

Visit the St. Elmo Village booth to participate in their Watercolor Workshop. The workshop will be for children and adults with the theme of water conservation and climate resilience.

USA Cycling will perform a max power 6-second sprint test on a WattBike Pro following a brief instructional and warm-up. Participants that reach their benchmarks for their age and gender group will receive an invitation to a Stage 2, Combine testing. 

Does your child need a helmet? Stop by the California Highway Patrol booth and get fitted for a free kids helmet (while supplies last). They will also have bike and pedestrian safety information!

EmpowerLA will hand out outreach materials about LA’s 99 Neighborhood Councils which together form the grassroots level of the Los Angeles City government. While Neighborhood Council board members are volunteers, they are public officials elected to office by the members of their community.

The Metro Bike Share staff is excited to meet you and share more information about the bike share program. You can also grab a bike and pick up limited-edition swag! Metro Bikes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at nearby stations and at the tents. Plan ahead and download the Metro Bike Share app to purchase a pass. Don’t forget to tag @bikemetro on social media, and always remember to return your Metro Bike to a station or to a Metro Bike Share team member. Get a 30-day pass during CicLAvia weekend (4/15-4/16) for just $5 with code BIKEMIDCITY23 in the app and online to keep riding all month. 

Get your Covid-19 booster/vaccine, Flu shot (both regular and high dose), and Covid-19 PCR testing at the ValuRx INC (Shangoo Pharmacy) booth!

Near the Hub:

Visit the Wellington Square Farmers Market (open until 2 pm) at Washington Blvd and Wellington. Make a purchase at the market and get a free limited edition CicLAvia button at the Market Info Booth!

Arlington Heights Hub

Reference address: 3306 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019

Bike repair brought to you by the Bike Oven.

Relax in the AARP play zone while catching up over vintage board games. Fun for all ages!

Visit the Office of the City Clerk for help with getting registered to vote! They will have a prize wheel game, and activity books and will also be recruiting poll workers.

The reDiscover Center is a nonprofit kids' maker space working to develop creativity through sustainable materials. Come decorate your bike or helmet with their upcycled treasures!

Learn more about native plants by visiting SAMO Fund! They will be promoting their local milkweed giveaways to local residents, interacting with them about native plants, and you may even snag a free native plant! 

The City's Bureau of Street Services manages the public rights-of-way in the City of Los Angeles, including street resurfacing and sweeping of bicycle lanes. They will be providing information on streetscape improvement projects in the Mid-City and Pico-Union areas!

Do you need a TAP card? Visit the LADOT Transit team. They will be helping the community with public transit information. They will also be assisting parents, students and seniors apply for a TAP card. 

LA Clean Cities Coalition will have information available to inform the public about alternatives to gasoline combustion vehicles. They will also respond to questions about related efforts like current EV incentives and rebates. 

Visit the Los Angeles City Lifeguards booth to learn more about lifeguard recruiting and Citywide Aquatics program promotion. 

Architecture for Communities LA (ACLA) is a public charity and a powerful force for civic good. Visit their booth to learn more about their mission to inspire people through the value of architecture, empowering all to create a better Los Angeles: one student, one building, and one community at a time. 

The LA STEM Collective will host a station with free activities for CicLAvia participants. Take a break along the route to make a wild medallion, learn about water footprints, marine protected areas, and ocean and coastal sciences! In addition, the LA STEM Collective station will be conducting brief surveys to learn about how participants connect to the outdoors. Take the brief survey and receive a limited-edition Parks edition CicLAvia Pin!

United Neighborhoods Neighborhood Council will have information about the neighborhoods they represent, the history of their Neighborhood Council, historic preservation, and other promotional materials.

The West Adams Heritage Association will be handing out printed materials on historic preservation, HPOZs, and cultural heritage. They will have 3 publications (Arcadia's "West Adams" and our own "West Adams' Landmarks of African American History" and "Great Walk West Adams") available, along with brochures from prior historical tours. 

Join the LADOT team to share your ideas for safer, more connected streets in Central LA! Learn about transportation options in your neighborhood and help shape design solutions for biking, walking and rolling. LADOT will highlight efforts to plan a complete neighborhood network in the Wilshire Center & Koreatown area and gather feedback on your favorite routes and your vision for getting around LA. Together with our community partners, LADOT is working to create more comfortable streets for everyone. 

Visit the LA City Planning booth where they will be providing information about the Housing Element Rezoning Program. They are kicking off the Launch and Listening Phase of the work program and seeking feedback on the development of six of the strategies implementing the Housing Element rezoning program and Citywide Housing Incentive Program.

The City of LA Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department will promote their department's programming that maintains and strengthens the city's diversity, equity, and accountability. They will also be distributing promotional materials regarding their anti-hate campaign, "LA For All."

The City Of LA Community Investment For Families Department will be providing bicycle and pedestrian safety information along with reading materials. They will also provide FREE bike helmets & wheel reflectors to all youth. 

Take a break and enjoy tunes and spoken word at the Accelerate Resilience L.A. stage:

9-10am - dublab DJs

10-11am - The Sycons - Solar DJs

11-11:30am - Maroon Arts & Culture

11:30am - 12pm - Street Poets

12-12:30pm - Sin Cesar literary reading

12:30-1pm - dublab curated playlist

1-1:30pm - Maroon Arts & Culture

1:30-2pm - dublab curated playlist

2-3pm - The Sycons - Solar DJs

3-4pm - dublab DJs

Pico Union Hub

Reference address: 1450 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90006

Bike repair brought to you by the Bicycle Kitchen.

Community Resilience is a Community Activity! Visit the info booth at the Mid City or Pico Union Hubs and pick up a passport - visit all eight Accelerate Resilience L.A. partner organization booths, then visit the CicLAvia info booth at either end of the route to receive a free tote bag (tote bags are limited to one per household, while supplies last). Organizations with a * below are participating in the passport activity.

*Want to learn about tree care? Stop by TreePeople to watch a Tree Care demonstration and learn how to take care of our city trees so they can thrive!

*CityPlants will be sharing their Free Tree Programs and will have an interactive activity in collaboration with LA Waterkeeper, TreePeople, and Dashboard.Earth. They will also have information about the benefits of trees and resources on how to care for them.

*Visit the LA Waterkeeper booth - they will be bringing the shower bucket challenge to life! Learn how you can conserve water in your home, and how precious water is in LA.

*Download the Dashboard.Earth app, the guide to climate action in Los Angeles and stop by their table to join them in holy maTREEmony at CicLAvia.

Come by the California Assembly D-54 booth and get some information on constituent services.

Come visit Global Arts Los Angeles to learn more about their free music education program for youth in Pico-Union. You can hear students play some songs on their instruments, sign-up for information about upcoming concerts in the community, and win some swag! 

Stop by the Los Angeles Public Library table to get some information on their community-centered outreach, services, information, and technology that entertain, enlighten and empower Angelenos of all ages.

Grab a free snack when visiting the Pico-Union Neighborhood Council table! They will have information about the Pico-Union Neighborhood Council, packaged snacks and drinks, and Bike Safety Camp Day & Earth Day Flyers. 

Stop by the Office of LA Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, District 1 table to get connected to city-wide and CD 1 specific resources. 

Discounted tickets to L.A. Eco-Village public tours and workshops will be available at their booth! They will also have information on who they are and what they do, information on how to start an eco-village in your neighborhood, healthy snacks, free "Communities Magazine: Life in Cooperative Culture" and other green publications.

See the Metro Art Bus up close!! People can get on the bus to see the artwork inside, take selfies, and pick up various goodies including a fun paper pop-up Metro Art Bus and note cards featuring the artworks. Metro will also be on site sharing information about their Vermont Transit Corridor project.

The Metro Bike Share staff is excited to meet you and share more information about the bike share program. You can also grab a bike and pick up limited-edition swag! Metro Bikes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at nearby stations and at the tents. Plan ahead and download the Metro Bike Share app to purchase a pass. Don’t forget to tag @bikemetro on social media, and always remember to return your Metro Bike to a station or to a Metro Bike Share team member. Get a 30-day pass during CicLAvia weekend (4/15-4/16) for just $5 with code BIKEMIDCITY23 in the app and online to keep riding all month.

Near the Hub:

Snap Yourself! - Find the mobile photo booth roaming just west of the Pico Union Hub

Business Participation

CicLAvia is one of the largest open streets events in the country—a free event, open to all. At CicLAvia, streets are car-free for individuals and families to explore by foot, bike, and other forms of non-motorized transport.

Is your business on or near the route? Here are some tips for engaging thousands of potential new customers.

Download Business Opportunity Flyer

Business Opportunities at CicLAvia

Oportunidades comerciales en CicLAvia

CicLAvia의 비즈니스 기회

What will you See at CicLAvia?

• Tens of thousands of participants on car-free streets from all over the region eager to explore the neighborhood
• Happy people looking for their new favorite spot
• Safe, fun, and family-oriented activities
• Department of Transportation officers responsible for traffic and crowd control along the route
• CicLAvia staff and volunteers assisting participants with questions and concerns along the route
• Restrooms, free water, first aid, bike parking, and information booths at Hubs along the route

How to Take Advantage of the Thousands of Potential Customers Passing by your Door

• Plan to be open the day of the event. Make your storefront visible with signs and banners.
• Bring your business outside. If you have permission to use the sidewalk in front of your business, feel free to bring products, music, or seating outside. If you activate your sidewalk you must maintain a 4’ clearance for ADA access. (Please note that under the terms of CicLAvia’s permit, no stationary objects are allowed in the street.)
• Join the CicLAvia Savings Program. Businesses that offer a special discount on CicLAvia event days may be listed for free on our interactive digital map and the specials along the route page on our website. See details below.
• Help get the word out in advance. Put up a CicLAvia poster or give CicLAvia postcards to your customers! Contact us at [email protected] with suggestions or for more information.

Participate in the CicLAvia Savings Program

Is Your Business on or near the CicLAvia Route? Encourage participants to stop by on the day of the event by offering a special discount to CicLAvia participants.

We’ll highlight your family-friendly business (such as restaurants, movie theaters, toy stores, clothing shops, hair salons, banks, etc.) for free on the CicLAvia website (pending internal approval).

To join, follow these guidelines:

Getting to the Route and Parking

Hub Information

Hubs are resting and meeting points along the route. Each hub has free basic bike repair, bike parking, an information booth, CicLAvia merchandise, free drinking water, and ADA-compliant restrooms. Some hubs include additional programming and activities. 

Hub Addresses

• Mid City Hub | 4853 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
• Arlington Heights Hub | 3306 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
• Pico Union Hub | 1450 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006

Go Metro

These Metro Rail Stations are located within 1.5 miles of the route:

• Metro B Line (Red) | Wilshire/Vermont and Westlake/MacArthur Park stations
• Metro D Line (Purple) | Wilshire/Western, Wilshire/Normandie, Wilshire/Vermont, and Westlake/MacArthur Park stations
• Metro E Line (Expo) | Expo/La Brea, Farmdale, Expo/Crenshaw, and Expo/Western stations

Metrolink

Service is available on the Antelope Valley, Orange County, 91/Perris Valley, and San Bernardino lines to Union Station. Upon arriving at Union Station, transfer to the Metro Metro B Line (Red) or Metro D Line (Purple) and get off at any of the stops listed above. You can view the Metrolink schedule here. 

Metro Bikeshare

Metro Bike share will pop up at the Pico Union and Mid City Hubs during CicLAvia. Bikes will be available on a first come basis. Metro has bike share also  stations throughout the city. You can purchase a pass at any station with a kiosk. Station locations can be found here or by downloading the Metro Bike Share app. To save time, you can register your TAP card for Metro Bike Share online before you arrive. Please note: there are no Metro Bike Share Stations directly on the route.

Bus Detours

All buses along the CicLAvia route will be detoured. Click here to see the bus detour list and check your bus stop on Sunday, April 16th for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop. 

Parking Along the Route

Parking is available in the neighborhoods near the route. Make sure to read all posted parking restrictions.

Feeder Rides and Walks

Planning a feeder ride or walk and want to add it to our site? Email us or share it on our Facebook event page!

Accessibility

CicLAvia welcomes everyone to our events and works to make each route accessible to all individuals.

CicLAvia utilizes the infrastructure of the city and county of Los Angeles so participants can enter or exit anywhere along the route, making use of streets, ramps, and sidewalks. When facilities are added to the route at Hubs (restrooms, water areas, etc.), they are all ADA compliant.

Service animals are welcome.

Read more about event Hubs, elevation, getting around during a CicLAvia event, and parking along the route.

Hub Information

Hubs are resting and meeting points along the route. Each hub has free basic bike repair, bike parking, an information booth, CicLAvia merchandise, free drinking water, and ADA-compliant restrooms. Some hubs include additional programming and activities. 

Hub Addresses

• Mid City Hub | 4853 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
• Arlington Heights Hub | 3306 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
• Pico Union Hub | 1450 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006

Mileage Between Hubs

• Mid City to Arlington Heights: 2 miles
• Arlington Heights to Pico Union: 2 miles
• Pico Union to Mid City: 3.7 miles

Elevation 

There are gradual inclines along each route and any portion deemed steep will have volunteers stationed to guide participants. While steep and congested areas are usually mandatory dismount zones, participants unable to dismount are not required to do so. 

This route has a gradual incline of 35 feet over 4 miles. In general, traveling from the Pico Union Hub to the Mid City Hub will be downhill. The peak is located at the intersection of Venice and Vermont. Download a PDF of the CicLAvia elevation map.

Getting Around at CicLAvia

Participants with mobility limitations are welcome to use motorized wheelchairs, scooters, pedal-assist bikes, and adaptive bicycles.

You can also catch a free pedicab ride thanks to our friends at AARP California. Pedicab stops are located at each Hub's information booth and will travel between Hubs. Look for the pedicab stop sign at each Hub’s information booth. Pedicabs are available on a first-come, first served basis. Riders must be able to step into or transfer into the pedicab.

Parking Along the Route

Parking is available in the neighborhoods near the route. Make sure to read all posted parking restrictions.

Specials Along the Route

Check out the specials, deals, and discounts along the April 16 CicLAvia route! Want to add a special for your business? Check out the CicLAvia Business Opportunity flyer! (Spanish) (Korean)

Herbalife 365 Nutrition

4818 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016

Event Special: 

CicLAvia participants get a $1 discount off of any first-time purchase.

Palm Grove Social

4660 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016

Event Special: 

Palm Grove Social will be offering two drink specials: 

Community Meeting

On Sunday, April 16, CicLAvia will temporarily remove cars from Mid City to Pico Union and will open them up to pedestrians, strollers, bikes, and more from 9am–4pm for a car-free day.

Join us for a virtual community meeting Tuesday, March 14 at 5:30 PM to learn about street closures, business opportunities, family activities, volunteer positions, and more. You can access the community meeting via Zoom link here.

Reuniónes de la Comunidad

El domingo, 16 de abril, CicLAvia retirará temporalmente los automóviles de Mid City a Pico Union y los abrirá a peatones, cochecitos, bicicletas y más de 9 am a 4 pm para un día sin automóviles.

Únase a nosotros para una reunión comunitaria virtual el martes 14 de marzo de 5:30 PM a 6:30 PM para obtener información sobre cierres de calles, oportunidades comerciales, actividades familiares, puestos de voluntariado y más. Puede acceder a la reunión de la comunidad a través del enlace Zoom aquí.

Rentals

Want to ride a bike, rollerblade, or skateboard at CicLAvia, but don't own your own equipment? Not a problem! Below is a list of some bike and skate shops throughout the county that offer rentals. We are constantly updating our this list. So, if you notice that we're missing anything, know of a shop that rents bikes, or one you'd like to see listed, let us know. 

Please remember, bikes are not required to participate in CicLAvia! You can walk, run, skate, scoot, take a pedicab or rollerblade. Anything that is people-powered is allowed. If you decide to rent, be sure to call ahead and pay for your reservation in advance, as rentals have been known to sell out on CicLAvia Sundays.

CicLAvia–South LA Bike rentals on December 3rd:

Los Angeles Rentals by Neighborhood

List of shops that offer rentals, sorted alphabetically by neighborhood.

Beverly Hills / West Hollywood

• Beverly Hills Bike Shop | 10546 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 | 310.275.2453
• Bikes and Hikes LA | 8250 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 | 323.796.8555 
• LA Bike Shop | 8250 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 | 323.515.0070

Culver City

• Abba Padre Bikes and Books | 4219 Sepulveda Blvd #A, Culver City, CA 90230 | 310.390.5203
• The Bike Center | 3702 S Robertson Blvd Culver City, CA 90232 | 213.922.2148
• The Bike Shop California | 3770 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034 | 310.838.9644
  • Call in advance to reserve a bike

Downtown / Central LA

• Coco’s Variety Store | 2427 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039 | 323.664.7400
• DTLA Bikes | 425 S Broadway (at 4th), Los Angeles, CA 90013 | 213.533.8000
  • Offers a fleet of more than 200 bikes that are ready to ride
  • Also offers helmets
    
• Just Ride Los Angeles | 1626 S Hill St (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA 90015 | 213.745.6783
  • In order to ensure availability, please reserve up to 3 days in advance
  • Also offers locks and helmets
• LA Golden Bicycles | 40001 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90010 | 213.739.9911
• Ride on Bike Shop/Co-op | 4319 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008 | 323.903.5043

Foothills

• Incycle | 501 W Arrow Hwy, San Dimas, CA 91773 | 909.592.2181 

Glendale / Atwater Village

• Coco’s Variety Store | 2427 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039 | 323.664.7400
• Ryd L.A. River Bike Rentals | 2274 Ripple St, Los Angeles, CA 90039 | 323.522.3239
• Spoke Bicycle Cafe | 3050 N Coolidge Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039 | 323.684.1130
• Spokes N Stuff | Griffith Park Ranger Station, 4730 Crystal Springs Ave, Griffith Park, CA 90027 | 323.662.6573

Long Beach / San Pedro

• Pedal Movement | 223 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802 | 562.436.2453 
• Wheel Fun Rentals | 429 Shoreline Village Dr, Ste G, Long Beach, CA 90802 | 562.951.3857

Marina Del Ray

• Bike Attack Playa Vista | 12775 W Millennium, Playa Vista CA 90094 | 310.862.5001
• Daniel's Bike Rentals | Fisherman's Village, 13737 Fiji Way, Marina Del Ray, CA 90292 | 310.980.4045

San Fernando Valley

• Retro Xpress Bicycles | 14508 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401 | 818.200.9463
• Trek Bicycle Westlake Village | 3835 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Unit K
  Westlake Village, CA 91362 | 805.251.0946
• Wheel Fun Rentals | 6300 Balboa Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91316 | 818.212.4263
  • A wide range of bikes are available including cruisers, choppers, tandems, and surreys

San Gabriel Valley

• Incycle | 175 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 | 626.577.0440
• Velo Pasadena Inc | 2562 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 | 626.304.0064

Santa Monica

• Bike Attack & Electric  | 2904 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 | 424.744.8148
• Blazing Saddles | 320 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | 310.393.9778
• Perry's Cafe | 320 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | 310.823.6730
• Santa Monica Beach Bicycle Rentals | 1428 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | 310.428.5337
• Santa Monica Bike Center | 1555 2nd St, Unit A, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | 310.656.8500
• Spokes N Stuff | 1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | 310.395.4748

Venice

• Boardwalk Skate & Surf | 201 1/2 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291 | 310.450.6634
• Jays Rentals Venice Beach | 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291 | 310.392.7306
• Perry's Cafe | 3100 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90292 | 310.823.6730
• Spokes N Stuff | 327 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 | 310.439.7276
  
• The Bicycle Whisperer | 1150 Venice Ave, Venice, CA 90291 | 310.612.1409

West LA

• UCLA Bike Shop | 2131 John Wooden Ctr, Los Angeles, CA 90095 | 310.206.7219

How to Participate

CicLAvia provides an opportunity to connect with Angelenos and communities throughout Los Angeles County in an entirely new way.

Participants are invited to walk, bike, skate, run, and enjoy the open streets on select Sundays! CicLAvia works hard to provide a safe and secure environment for all participants. By familiarizing yourself with the following information, you can help make CicLAvia a great event for everyone.

As consideration for being allowed to participate in a CicLAvia, all participants are deemed to have released from liability and waived any right to sue its organizers, their employees, officers, volunteers and agents from any and all claims, including claims of negligence, resulting in any physical injury, illness (including death) or economic loss suffered as a result of participating in this CicLAvia.

By participating in a CicLAvia event, each participant understands that there are risks, such as physical and/or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability, death or economic loss. These injuries or outcomes may arise from a participant’s or other’s actions, inactions, or negligence, or the condition of the location (s) or facility (ies). Nonetheless, participants assume all known and unknown risks of participation in CicLAvia.

The Basics

• CicLAvia is FREE!
• CicLAvia lasts from 9am to 4pm* (*February and December routes end at 3pm due to Daylight Savings Time)
• CicLAvia closes streets to car traffic and opens them for people to walk, skate, bike, play, and explore parts of Los Angeles County.
• CicLAvia is not a race! There's no starting point or finish line—begin where you like and enjoy the day your way.
• CicLAvia traffic flows in two directions, just like regular traffic. Check out more rules of the route.

Timing Your Trip

CicLAvia lasts from 9am–4pm* (*February and December routes end at 3pm due to Daylight Savings Time)

Please budget your time accordingly. Make sure you return to your point of origin or final destination by 4pm to avoid car traffic when the route reopens. 

Share the Road

Cars are not allowed at CicLAvia, but any other form of non-motorized transportation is. Be aware of how people around you are traveling—biking, walking, skating, etc.—and respect their right to the road.

Monitored Intersections

Police, transit officers, and volunteers will be at crossing intersections to monitor the flow of participant and car traffic. Riders and pedestrians must stop at car and pedestrian intersections when told to do so.

Speed

Please monitor your speed going downhill. Also, stay within the speed of the flow of traffic when it is too congested to pass.

Dismounts

There are often mandatory dismount locations. There will be signs at the dismount locations and volunteers instructing riders to dismount. 

What To Bring

• Helmet: We highly recommend that everyone planning to come on a bike, scooter, skateboard, rollerblades, skates, and other wheeled forms of people-powered mobility wear a helmet at CicLAvia. Don’t worry- we are big fans of helmet hair. Helmets are required by California law for all kids under 18 if they are on a bike, scooter, skateboard, skates, or other types of geared or wheeled transportation.
• Water bottle: Bring a reusable water bottle. We offer water refill stations at each Hub.
• Sun protection: Bring your favorite hat and apply sunscreen.

Biking with Children

Our friends at REI have a comprehensive information and video page about biking with children. Please take the time to review this information if you plan to enjoy CicLAvia with children. 

Experienced Riders Recommended

CicLAvia is not an ideal place to teach a child, or an adult, how to ride due to the heavy flow of bike, board, and pedestrian traffic. While we encourage participants of all ages and skill levels, we strongly suggest that children and all participants learn the basics of bike riding before participating in the event route.

At CicLAvia, the Safety and Well-Being of our Participants is our Primary Concern

We work closely with local authorities to provide as safe and secure an environment as possible. We also partner with other local agencies that provide additional security elements along the route and at public transit locations.

Law Enforcement and Emergency Personnel

The Los Angeles Police Department provides a strong security presence at CicLAvia. In addition, there are emergency medical technicians stationed at each Hub, and other response personnel is available along the route.

In case of an accident, go to the nearest Hub to report it to a staff member. If you are between Hubs, look for the nearest uniformed officer, responder, or event staff member.

If you notice any suspicious activity or a suspicious package, immediately report it to the nearest staff member or uniformed officer.

Contact Staff and Volunteers

Staff can be identified by the t-shirt that says STAFF on the back. Volunteers can be identified by the t-shirt that says VOLUNTEER on the back. 

Staff members and volunteers can assist you in finding the answers to questions and help find the right person to respond to emergencies. If you are missing a member of your party, have been in a minor accident, or have been part of an incident, please contact staff at the nearest Hub. This is often the fastest way to ensure police officers or emergency personnel respond to the situation rapidly and effectively.

*February and December routes end at 3pm due to Daylight Savings Time

Rain or Shine

CicLAvia will go on, rain or shine! Here are some things to keep in mind when riding or rolling in wet conditions.

• Slow down. It’s easier to lose traction, especially in turns, when the road is wet. Avoid sharp turns and high speed turns so your bike won’t slide out from under you.

• Skidding is more likely when the road is wet. Modulate your braking to avoid a skid.

• Give yourself extra time and distance to stop.

• Rim brake users, remember your rims are wet so it takes a little longer for your brake pads to catch. Pumping your brakes will help.

• Be more cautious on (or avoid) surfaces that are extra slippery when wet. Such surfaces may include metal plates, manhole covers, train tracks, storm grates, and street “paint”.

• Avoid riding through standing water or piles of wet leaves, which might conceal road defects.

• Visibility is reduced when it’s raining. Wear bright, reflective clothing and use front and rear lights to help you see and be seen (even during the day).

Tips provided by our friends at The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition.