CicLAvia - Glendale Meets Atwater Village

CicLAvia - Glendale Meets Atwater Village

Get ready for a brand new CicLAvia route! On Sunday, June 11, Glendale and Atwater Village will host the country’s largest open streets event! Streets will be closed to cars and open for cyclists, pedestrians, runners and skaters to use as a recreational space.

We'll be kicking off the 21st CicLAvia at 8:30 am outside of the Alex Theatre, located at 216 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 91203. Join us!

Planning a feeder ride or walk and want to add it to our site? Email [email protected]!

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New to CicLAvia? Here are some things you need to know for June 11:

• CicLAvia is FREE!
• CicLAvia lasts from 9 AM until 4 PM
• CicLAvia closes streets to car traffic and opens them for people to walk, skate, bike, play, and explore parts of Los Angeles.
• 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 some more safety tips.

Questions or Concerns

General event information: please contact CicLAvia at 213.355.8500 or [email protected]

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. 

Street Closures

Activities Along the Route

View Activities on Digital Map

We'll be kicking off the 21st CicLAvia at 8:30 am outside of the Alex Theatre, located at 216 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 91203. Join us!

Remember to pick up a field guide at any hub on Sunday, June 11 for a hard copy map & list of activities!

Download Field Guide

Click on a hub location below to see the activities taking place there on Sunday, June 11:

• Atwater Hub

• Central Hub

• Brand Hub

All Hubs will have food trucks, restrooms, free water, free basic bike repair, bike parking, and first aid.

Catch a free pedicab ride—brought to you by AARP—to experience the adventure of CicLAvia in a whole new way! Pedicab stops are available at each info booth - just look for the sign!

Atwater Hub

• Plug into the phone charging station at the LADWP Solar Trailer and let the sun re-power your phone.
• Enjoy tunes provided by KPFK.
• Join The Skateside and learn basic skateboarding skills on Keen ramps!
• Bringing your baby? Stop by the First 5 LA baby changing and breast feeding station!
• Check out the latest in folding bikes from Tern Bicycles.
• The Great Streets Initiative invites you to cool off at their pop-up parklet! Learn about DIY Great Streets improvements with the City of Los Angeles on your favorite neighborhood street. 
• Does your child need a helmet? Stop by the California Highway Patrol booth and get fitted for a free kids helmet (while supplies last).
• Visit the Repurpose Compostables booth for a chance to win a prize.

Near the hub:

Central Hub

• Visit the LA 2024 booth to sign up for their Volunteer Service Program or snap a selfie with an Olympic backdrop!
• Come 'Picture Yourself at the Bowl' at the LA Phil photo booth! Upload and hashtag the photo #HollywoodBowl for a free, limited edition tote bag.
• Visit the LA Ranger Troca, a food truck turned mobile visitor center for the Santa Monica Mountains. Learn more about the National Parks Services programs, then scale their 25 foot rock wall.
• Relax in the AARP play zone while catching up over vintage board games!
• Check out some of the best food trucks in town and grab a bite to eat!

Brand Hub

• Meet the Metro Outreach team and learn about the many exciting ongoing and planned Metro projects and programs throughout Los Angeles County. Don't forget to stop by their temporary tattoo and game booth!
• Try out the Metro bus bike rack and learn how to bring your bicycle on the bus.
• Leave your mark on a community art bike by CicLAvia x Pure Cycles.
• Stop by the Laemmle Theatre booth to enter to win free movie tickets and hear about the new Laemmle Lofts and movie theatre coming soon to Glendale!
• Play carnival games and hone your rock wall climbing skills at the Glendale Community Services and Parks Department rock wall.
• City of Glendale Departments will be on hand to share information about various city services.
• Enter for a chance to win a bike at Capital One's booth.
• Stop by the complete the Safe Moves kids bike rodeo and get a free helmet for your child (while supplies last).

Near the hub: Stop by the historic Alex Theatre to watch performances by Caesura Youth Orchestra, Ara Dabandjian Trio, Lilly Flor y Los Compas and Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble:

• 9:00 - 9:50 am (50 min)
  • Caesura Youth Orchestra
• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Ara Dabandjian Trio
• 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
  • Lilly Flor y Los Compas
• 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
  • Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble

Feeder Rides

Planning a feeder ride or walk and want to add it to our site? Email [email protected]!

Ride along with these feeder rides to CicLAvia on June 11:

Walk Bike Burbank

Meet at Amherst & Third at 8:30 a.m. We will depart promptly at 9:00 a.m. and ride along Glenoaks towards CicLAvia on Brand Blvd. to Atwater Village. Walk Bike Burbank encourages all to wear helmets, riders under 18 are required to wear helmets. More info.

Mid City West

Join Mid City West as we ride to Glendale Boulevard in Atwater Village to enjoy CicLAvia. Meet at i. Martin at 8:30. We will ride out promptly at 9. Helmets please! This is a one-way ride that will take about an hour. More info.

Eagle Rock & Highland Park

This is a family friendly feeder rider to CicLAvia - Glendale Meets Atwater. We will be meeting at York Park around 8:30AM and then set out to the South end of the CicLAvia route, in Atwater Village. The pace of the ride will be nice and slow, so no one will be left behind. We will be riding down Eagle Rock to Ave36/Fletcher and taking advantage of the bike lanes along the way. More info.

The Wheelhouse (Arts District)

Meet at The Wheelhouse, grab some coffee and ride with us over to the Ciclavia route. We'll be taking it super easy, so bring your friends and family and let's go together! Meet at 10:00 to leave at 10:30am. More info.

LA River Bike Path Connection

To get to the Atwater Village end of the June 11 CicLAvia route from the LA River Path, follow these directions:

• Head north on the LA River Path from Hyperion Ave. toward Sunnynook Bridge or south from Los Feliz Blvd. toward Sunnynook Bridge.
• Cross Sunnynook Bridge heading east. (Please walk your bike across the bridge, as it is narrow.)
• Head down the dirt pathway toward Sunnynook Drive.
• Head east on Sunnynook Drive toward Valleybrink Rd.
• Turn right onto Glenfeliz Blvd.
• Turn left onto Ingledale Terrace.
• Turn right onto Edenhurst Ave.
• You will intersect the CicLAvia route at Edenhurst Ave. & Glendale Blvd.

Bus Detours

Click a bus system below to view detours for that route. Check your bus stop on Saturday, June 10 for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

• Metro
• Glendale Bee Line

Metro

Download Metro Bus Detour Schedule

Glendale Bee Line

Download Glendale Bee Line Detour Schedule

Live/Work Along the Route

If you live/work along the route and would like more information about how CicLAvia will affect your neighborhood on June 11, please download the CicLAvia route notification flyer. The flyer has information about the streets that will be closed, parking restriction and parking options for residents and employees of local businesses.

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Street Closures

The route will be closed to vehicles from 8:00am to approximately 6:00pm on Sunday, June 11.

Accessing the Glendale Train Depot

Vehicles that need to access the Glendale Train Depot should take Los Feliz Blvd to Gardena Ave. Do not use San Fernando Road, as it will be closed for the event 

Parking Restrictions

NO PARKING will be allowed from 1:00am–6:00pm on Sunday, June 11 on the CicLAvia route. Parking restrictions will be enforced and vehicles will be towed beginning at 1:00am. 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 8:00am and approximately 6:00pm. There are crossing points at several intersections where vehicles can cross along route.

Driveway Access

Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 8:00am on Sunday, June 11. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 8:00am on June 11, please park elsewhere as the vehicle will be inaccessible until approximately 6:00pm. Vehicles will not be allowed to enter or exit the route during this time.

Bus Detours

All buses that usually run along the CicLAvia route will be detoured. Please check our bus detour info page and your local bus stop for detour information.

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 8:00pm on Saturday, June 10 through 6:00pm on Sunday, June 11. For reimbursement, mail a copy of your parking receipt and proof of residence or employment to CicLAvia, 525 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

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 the city 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 new potential customers!

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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
• Police and Department of Transportation Officers responsible for traffic and crowd control along the route
• CicLAvia staff and volunteers on the route assisting participants with questions and concerns
• Restrooms, free water, first aid, trash/ recycling, bike parking and information booths at Hubs along the route

Take Advantage of the Thousands of Potential Customers Passing By Your Door!

1. PLAN TO BE OPEN ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. Make your store- front visible with signs and banners.
2. 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: under the terms of CicLAvia’s permit, no stationary objects are allowed in the street.)
3. GET FEATURED ON THE CICLAVIA DIGITAL MAP. Businesses that offer a special CicLAvia discount can be listed for free on our interactive digital map, see below for details to join the CicLAvia Savings program.
4. HELP GET THE WORD OUT IN ADVANCE. Put up a CicLAvia poster or give CicLAvia postcards to your customers! Contact [email protected] for more information and suggestions.

Participate in the CicLAvia Savings Program

Is Your Business on the 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* for free on the CicLAvia website, subject to approval. Follow these guidelines to join:

Getting to the Route & Parking

Click on an item below for more information on getting to the CicLAvia route and parking:

• LA River Connection
• Metrolink
• Parking

**Allow yourself enough time to return to the Metrolink or your car safely while streets are still closed to car traffic. Streets begin to re-open to vehicles promptly at 4pm.**

LA River Path Connection

Click here for detailed instructions for getting to the Atwater Village end of the CicLAvia route from the LA River path.

Metrolink

Metrolink Glendale Station - Antelope Valley Line

Metrolink will be adding extra bike capacity to their normal Sunday service. Leave extra travel time, as trains are expected to be busy.

Station is 0.2 miles from the route at San Fernando Road. Station has 426 parking spots.

• Exit Metrolink platform and head Northeast on W Cerritos Ave. toward Gardena Ave.
• You will intersect the route at San Fernando Road

Parking

Use ParkMe to find a lot near you!

Glendale

• City of Glendale Lot 2 - 303 N. Maryland Ave. Glendale, CA 91206. 1 block to route. Open air lot.
• City of Glendale Lot 3 - 233 N. Maryland Ave. Glendale, CA 91206. 1 block to route. Open air lot.
• City of Glendale Lot 4 - 210 N. Maryland Ave. Glendale, CA 91206. 1 block to route. Open air lot.
• City of Glendale Lot 6 - 310 N. Orange St. Glendale, CA 91203. 1 block to route. Open air lot.
• City of Glendale Lot 7 - 300 E. Broadway. Glendale, CA 91205. 2 blocks to route. Open air lot.
• City of Glendale Lot 10 - 101 E. Harvard St. Glendale, CA 91205. 1 block to route. Open air lot.
• City of Glendale Lot 15 - 208 N. Orange St. Glendale, CA 91203. 250 feet to route. Open air lot.
• Marketplace Parking Structure - 120 S. Maryland Ave. Glendale, CA 91205. 3 blocks to route. Parking structure.
• Exchange Parking Garage - 115 N. Maryland Ave. Glendale, CA 91206. 3 blocks to route. Parking structure.
• Orange Street Parking Structure - 222 N. Orange St. Glendale, CA 91203. 338 feet to route. Parking structure.
• Westco Parking Service - 141 N. Louise St. Glendale, CA 91206. 2 blocks to route. Open air lot.
• Glendale City Center - 101 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 91204. 300 feet to route. Parking structure.
• Glendale Metrolink Station Park & Ride - 400 W. Cerritos Ave. Glendale, CA 91204. 1 block to route. Open air lot.

Atwater Village

• LADOT Lot 711 - 3538 Garden Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039. 30 feet to route. Open air lot.
• LADOT Lot 646 - 3528 Larga Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039. 200 feet to route. Open air lot.

Specials Along the Route

Specials, deals, and discounts along on the route on June 11! Click on a community below to see the deals in that area.

Want to add a special for your business? Join the CicLAvia Savings Program!

• Atwater Village
• Glendale

Atwater Village

Glendale

Accessibility

CicLAvia welcomes all to the event, and works to make each route accessible to all individuals. CicLAvia utilizes the infrastructure of the city of Los Angeles, so participants can enter or exit anywhere along the route, making use of city streets, ramps and sidewalks. When facilities are added to the route at hubs (restrooms, water areas), they are all ADA compliant. There are gradual inclines along each route and any portion deemed steep will have volunteers stationed to guide participants. While steep areas and congested areas are usually mandatory dismount zones, participants unable to dismount are not required to do so. Service animals are welcome.

The CicLAvia press event, location TBA soon, will be ASL interpreted.

Click below for detailed information:

• Getting to the Route and Parking
• Hub Information
• Elevation
• Getting Around at CicLAvia

Getting to the Route and Parking

Metrolink Antelope Valley Line

Click here for information on taking Metrolink to CicLAvia.

Open Air Parking Lots

These are flat, street-level parking areas that do not require the use of stairs, escalators or elevators. All lots are off the route.

Atwater Village

Glendale

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

• Atwater Village Hub - 3111 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
• Central Hub - 611 S Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91204
• Brand Hub - 550 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203

Mileage Between Hubs

Elevation

The Glendale Meets Atwater Village route has a gradual incline of 172 feet over the course of its six miles. In general, traveling from Glendale toward Atwater Village will be downhill. There is one hill with a 32 foot elevation change under the train tracks on Glendale Blvd. between Revere Ave. and San Fernando Rd.

Smaller hill peaks are located at Glendale Blvd./San Fernando Rd., Central Ave./Chevy Chase Dr., Central Ave./Broadway, Brand Blvd./Wilson Ave., and Brand Blvd/California Ave. See a detailed elevation map below. Click here to 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.

Catch a free pedicab ride—brought to you by AARP—to enjoy the adventure of CicLAvia. Pedicab stops are located at each hub's info 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.

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.