CicLAvia—Heart of LA presented by Metro

October 12, 2025 at 09:00 AM

CicLAvia—Heart of LA

Join us for our 63rd Los Angeles Open Streets Event: CicLAvia—Heart of LA! This CicLAvia is presented by Metro.

Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025 / domingo 12 de octubre 2025

Time: 9am-4pm

Location: Connecting Westlake, Downtown LA, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Arts District, and Boyle Heights

What: CicLAvia is a non-profit organization that has been opening streets throughout LA County since 2010. Come experience car-free open streets at our 63rd event, CicLAvia—Heart of LA.

Enjoy the pop-up park for the day in your favorite people-powered way, whether that's walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, or simply spectating! All ages and abilities are welcome. Be sure to join our email list so you don't miss any event news and updates. Use the CicLAvia interactive digital map to plan which businesses, local gems, activities along the route, and Hubs to check out during the event on October 12! Click HERE to download the CicLAvia—Heart of LA route map.

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, electric skateboards, hoverboards, electric 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.
  • 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

City of Los Angeles    CicLAvia Individual Sponsors 

And Our Event Sponsors

     LADWP     

And Our Community Partners

Council District 1 • Council District 14

 

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. 

CicLAvia has partnered with Unlimited Biking to provide on site bike rentals on 10/12 with pick up and drop off at the Chinatown Hub! Check here to reserve a bike in advance. A limited number of bikes will be available to rent at the event on a first-come, first-served basis. Helmet rental is complimentary.

Metro Bike Share - There are multiple Metro Bike Share stations throughout Los Angeles with bikes available 24/7 on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit this map to plan ahead to plan your day, or download the Metro Bike Share app to see real-time bike availability.
To support the event, Metro Bike Share will also have temporary pop-up stations at the MacArthur Park and Mariachi Plaza Hubs that will operate from 9am – 3pm. All bikes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be returned to the Metro Bike Share team before the end of the event or to any station with an open dock when you are finished riding. Please note: At 2:30 pm, the virtual checkout option will close; check-ins will remain open. Metro Bike Share will staff the booth up on the sidewalk until 3:30 pm to check in the overflow bikes.

Be sure to tag @BikeMetro and @CicLAvia on Facebook, X, and Instagram!

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.

Los Angeles Rentals by Neighborhood

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

Beverly Hills / West Hollywood

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
  • Wombi | 8586 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 | 213.377.6675

Downtown / Central LA

  • DAG Riders | 7018 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047 | 213.733.7443
  • 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 LA | 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

Long Beach / San Pedro

  • Pedal Movement | 223 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802 | 562.436.2453 

Marina Del Rey

San Fernando Valley

San Gabriel Valley

  • Around the Cycle | 1270 Lincoln Ave #1500, Pasadena, CA 91103 | 626.765.6601
  • 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

Venice

Westchester

Bike Delivery

  • Synaptic Cycles | Los Angeles road bike rentals, delivered to your door for free | 949.484.6409

Accessibility

The CicLAvia route is accessible via many different forms of transportation. There is not one place to start or finish. Join us anywhere along the route or at a Hub and see where the day takes you.

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.

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. 

Service animals are welcome.

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

Elevation 

The route contains gradual elevation change over the course of 7.15 miles with an incline from the Little Tokyo Hub to the Chinatown and Mariachi Plaza Hubs. Download a PDF of the CicLAvia elevation map.

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

Mileage Between Hubs

  • MacArthur Park Hub to Chinatown: 3.1 miles
  • Chinatown Hub to Little Tokyo Hub: 1.4 miles
  • Little Tokyo Hub to Mariachi Plaza Hub: 1.1 miles

Getting Around at CicLAvia

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

Catch a free pedicab ride during 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 info 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

All lots are pay lots, and near the route. Parking rates vary. Use ParkMe to find a lot along our route, or use Parkopedia to find nearby parking lots. If planning to park in neighborhoods along the route, please make sure to read all posted parking restrictions.

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 (Spanish) (Chinese) (Korean) 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, October 12. 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, October 12. 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—Heart of LA route map.

Driveway Access

Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am on Sunday, October 12. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on October 12, 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:

Check back here closer to the day of the event for a full list of bus detours.

In addition, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, October 12 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, October 11 through 6pm on Sunday, October 12. 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.

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

CicLAvia活動中的商機

Print Your Own Event Poster

Event Poster/Cartel del Evento/活动海报

What will you see at CicLAvia?

  • Thousands of people enjoying the car-free streets on foot, bike, scooter, skateboard, or wheels.
  • Happy people looking to support restaurants, shops, and businesses in the community.
  • Safe, fun, family-oriented activities at hubs and along the route.
  • Businesses and community groups activating sidewalks and other spaces along the route.
  • Participants making use of the restrooms, free water, first aid, trash/recycling, bike parking, free bike repair, and information booths provided by CicLAvia along the route.
  • Traffic, safety, and crowd control services are in place along the route and at car crossing points.

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

  • PLAN TO BE OPEN ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT (Sunday, 9am–4pm). Bring attention to your storefront with signage and banners.
  • BRING YOUR BUSINESS OUTSIDE. Do you have permission to use the sidewalk in front of your business? Bring products, music, or seating outside. Remember to maintain the required 4' clearance for ADA access. (Please note: no stationary objects are allowed in the street.)
  • HELP GET THE WORD OUT! Display a CicLAvia poster or give CicLAvia postcards to your customers. Request supplies at [email protected]. 
  • OFFER AN EVENT DAY SPECIAL OR DISCOUNT. Offer a special or discount and be listed for free on our website and interactive digital map, subject to approval. To participate, email [email protected] or call 213.355.8500 by Thursday, October 9. Include the Business Name, Special/Discount Offer, Business address, Business website link (if available), and Business phone.

Questions about what’s best for your business? Contact us at [email protected] or 213.355.8500.

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:

  • Offer a discount to customers during all business hours during CicLAvia.
  • Email us at [email protected] or call 213.355.8500 to share your discount offer by Thursday, October 9. Make sure to provide your name, business name, business address, business contact info, email, website link (if applicable), and more info on your discount offer.

Street Closure Information

The route will be closed to vehicles from 7am to approximately 6pm on Sunday, October 12. 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.

Cars can cross the route at selected major streets. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAvia—Heart of LA route map.

All other cross streets will be closed at the route. Streets adjacent to the route will remain open to local access for residents and businesses.

Parking Restrictions

No parking will be allowed on the route after 1:00am on Sunday, October 12. 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—Heart of LA route map.

Driveway Access

Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am on Sunday, October 12. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on October 12, 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:

Check back here closer to event day for a full list of bus detours.

In addition, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, October 12 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, October 11 through 6pm on Sunday, October 12. 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.

Street Closures/Bus Detours

On Sunday, October 12 the following streets will be closed to car traffic. No parking will be allowed on these streets beginning at 1am on Sunday, October 12. There are crossing points at several intersections where vehicles can cross along the route. 

On October 12 from 7 AM to 6 PM (approximately), these streets will be closed to cars:

  • 7th St, from S Park View St to Broadway
  • Broadway, from 7th St to Bernard St
  • 1st St, from Broadway to Alameda
  • S Central Ave, from 1st St to 6th St
  • 6th St, from S Central Ave to Whittier Blvd
  • Whittier Blvd, from E 6th St to S Boyle Ave
  • S Boyle Ave, from Whittier Blvd to S St. Louis St
  • S St. Louis St, from S Boyle Ave to 1st St
  • 1st St, from S St. Louis St to S Boyle Ave

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

Download Street Closure Notification Flyer

Street Closures at CicLAvia

Cierres de calles en CicLAvia

CicLAvia로 인한 도로 폐쇄

道路關閉通知

Bus Detours

All buses along the CicLAvia route will be detoured:

Metro Bus Detours

Dash Bus Detours

Foothill Transit Bus Detours

Montebello Bus Detours

In addition, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, October 12 for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

Diplo's Run Club 5K Additional Street Closures

There will be additional street closures in the area for the Diplo's Run Club 5K, including Broadway north of Casanova St and portions of Spring St. This event is not affiliated with CicLAvia. For more information, please visit https://diplosrunclub.com.

Parking

Use ParkMe to find a lot along our route! Additionally, use Parkopedia to find nearby parking lots. If planning to park in neighborhoods along the route, please make sure to read all posted parking restrictions.

Click HERE to download the route map.

Haga clic AQUI para descargar el mapa de ruta.

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!
  • February, December, and CicLAmini routes run on a slightly different schedule. Please review event pages for more specific details.
  • 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

Group Meet Ups: Walk/Run Clubs, Feeder Rides

Please note these are not official CicLAvia events, please contact organizers for details and participate at your own risk.

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

Community Meeting

On Sunday, October 12, CicLAvia will temporarily remove cars from certain streets in Westlake, Downtown LA, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Arts District, and Boyle Heights and will open the street up to pedestrians, strollers, bikes, and more from 9am-4pm for a car-free day.

Click HERE to watch a recording of our CicLAvia—Heart of LA Community Meeting and learn about street closures, business opportunities, family activities, volunteer positions, and more.

Reuniónes de la Comunidad

El domingo, 12 de octubre de 9am-4pm CicLAvia removerá los automóviles temporalmente de ciertas calles en Westlake, Downtown LA, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Arts District, and Boyle Heights y las abrirá a peatones, carriolas, bicicletas y más para disfrutar un día sin automóviles.

Haga clic AQUI para ver una grabación de nuestra reunión comunitaria de CicLAvia—Heart of LA y obtener información sobre cierres de calles, oportunidades comerciales, actividades familiares, puestos de voluntariado y más.

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 October 12! Click HERE to download the CicLAvia—Heart of LA route map.

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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.

Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

Whether you’re sixteen or sixty, an individual or with a group, there are many ways for CicLAvia fans to donate a few hours to the event. 

On the day of CicLAvia, enthusiastic supporters:

  • Help with way-finding, slow zones and dismount areas
  • Manage participant traffic at car crossing points
  • Provide participants with route and activity information

With CicLAvia, you have the opportunity to invest in your community as well as diverse communities throughout Los Angeles. Because of the help of people like you, we see streets and neighborhoods transform with each event and CicLAvia season. Be sure to also sign up for our mailing list to stay up to date on future volunteer opportunities!

CicLAvia—Heart of LA is taking place on Sunday, October 12 and we hope that you can join us as a volunteer along the route. Check out our Volunteer FAQ, contact us for more information, or sign up for future events below:

Sign up to volunteer at an upcoming event:

As an individual:

Heart of LA - Hub Volunteer Sign Up

2025 Events Volunteer Interest Form

With a group:

Adopt-An-Intersection Program

 

Activities Along the Route

Activities abound along the CicLAvia—Heart of LA 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
  • Free pedicabs – the pedicabs stop at each Hub's Info Booth, so just look for the yellow umbrella! First come first served. 
  • Free basic bike repair (more info below)
  • Bike parking

To better help you plan your day, we’ve added icons to each activity corresponding to the following themes:

🎨 = Arts & Culture

🟢 = Health & Wellness 

🟫 = Kids & Family / Intergenerational Fun 

🏛️ = Civic Engagement / City Resources

🔷 = Amenities & Services

 

Jump to each hubs list of activities:

 

MacArthur Park Hub

Reference address: 2201 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

🟫 Jump into the fun at the AARP California Play Zone! Enjoy games, chill in the shade, grab some fun freebies, and discover helpful tips for adults 50+ and their families at their booth.

🏛️ The California Conservation Corps is a state department within the California Natural Resources Agency. They are the largest and longest running conservation corps in the nation. The CCC Booth will provide information flyers, and a recruitment team member will be available to answer your questions.

🏛️ Central City Neighborhood Partners will be engaging individuals on their Reconnecting MacArthur Park Project, which aims to restore MacArthur Park as a safe, welcoming space for walking, biking, and community gathering.

🎨 Stop by The Department of Cultural Affairs booth to decorate your wheels and create cool found object/upcycled windchimes to take home with you!

🟢 GT’s Living Foods, a local brand established in 1995, will be giving out their small-batch crafted kombucha. Made with time, tradition, and taste.

🟢 Refresh yourself with free lemonade and water at L.A. Care Health Plan’s booth. While you’re there, learn more about their health care services and snag some free swag! 

🏛️ Los Angeles Council District 1 Eunisses Hernandez will be sharing resources from the city and different departments, along with tote bags, doggy bags, and stickers. 

🏛️ Come by and check out the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s (LADWP) booth to learn about their electric vehicle rebates and other discount programs. As the largest municipal utility, they’ll be providing information about water and power service in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner for the City of Los Angeles. 

🏛️ Meet the team behind The LA Local and learn how you can support accessible, community-centered journalism. Learn about their new coverage area that will be serving Koreatown, Pico-Union, and Westlake, and how you can get involved!

🟢 The LA Metro community resources group will have resources about LIFE (Low Income Fare is Easy) and their GoPass for K-12 and Community College Students! 

🟢 Metro Bike Share makes it easy, fun, and affordable to get around on two wheels. At their booth, they will teach folks how bike share works, explore membership options, and take part in fun activities celebrating cycling and sustainable transportation! In addition, Metro Bike Share will provide a temporary pop-up station accepting returns until 3:30 pm on event day! All bikes are first-come, first-served, and must be returned to a station when you are done riding.

🟢 School on Wheels is a nonprofit providing free tutoring, mentorship, and school supplies to K-12 children experiencing homelessness in Southern California. Their booth will be providing information regarding how to get involved as a Volunteer tutor for just one hour a week with School on Wheels!

🏛️ Visit Telemundo and NBC 4’s booth to enjoy a fun photo booth experience to capture memorable moments and pick up free giveaway items for the entire family! 

🔷 Walk 'n Rollers is a nonprofit based in Los Angeles focused on bicycle and pedestrian safety education. They’ll be providing FREE adult helmets at CicLAvia and information on upcoming bike safety programming! 

🔷 Enjoy a bite from a local food truck and take a break in the seating area sponsored by Brompton.

🔷 Stop by Bici Libre to fix your own bike or have a volunteer help you fix your bike! New or used parts will be offered at a low cost or no cost at all. 

Chinatown Hub

Reference address: 942 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012

🟢 The Community Investment for Families Department’s (CIFD) Traffic Safety program will be providing free information and materials about Bicycle/Pedestrian safety. They will also be giving out FREE kids helmets and wheel reflectors for youth ages 5-12 yrs old while supplies last. A child must be present to receive a helmet and reflectors.

🟢 Stop by Food Access LA’s booth to learn about how you can use your EBT card at farmer’s markets! 

🏛️ LA Chinatown Community Land Trust is a non-profit made up of local residents, community members, housing advocates, and urban planners that aims to preserve affordable housing and the cultural fabric of their community while promoting neighborhood stability. They’re looking forward to sharing information about their work and passing out free swag!

🏛️ Stop by Los Angeles Council District 1 Eunisses Hernandez’s booth for resources from the city and different departments, along with tote bags, doggy bags, and stickers. 

🏛️ LADOT launched the Spring/Alameda Safety and Mobility Project this summer, which aims to improve safety and mobility along these corridors. Visit their booth to learn more about the next steps in the engagement process! 

🏛️ LADOT Transit is the municipal transportation department for the City of Los Angeles; their services include DASH, Commuter Express, LAnow, and Cityride. Visit their booth to learn more about public transit information and get assistance with signing up for reduced senior or student TAP cards. 

🟢 LA Metro’s booth will have resources about their Bike Share and Heritage Square Joint Development programs! 

🏛️ The Los Angeles Public Library provides free and easy access to information, ideas, books, and technology that enrich, educate, and empower every individual in the city's diverse communities. Stop by their booth for library card sign-ups, resources for all ages, books, LAPL freebies, and to see their book bike! 

🟫 The L.A. Zoo’s booth will have different touchable objects related to a variety of animals and the field of conservation, but no live animals present. There are trivia games, prizes, and multiple education outreach staff to engage guests of all ages and help them connect to nature and the world around us!

🏛️ Stop by and learn about the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council’s upcoming community projects and ways to get involved! They represent over 30,000 stakeholders and constituents in LA City District 1 and 14. 

🟢 Streets Are For Everyone is a nonprofit organization that aims to improve the quality of life for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers alike by reducing traffic fatalities and injuries. SAFE’s booth will be gathering community input on street safety, spreading their mission and organization program updates, and promoting their Finish The Ride and Run Santa Clarita event, along with giveaways!

🟫 CicLAvia has partnered with Unlimited Biking to provide on-site bike rentals on 10/12 with pickup and drop-off at the Chinatown Hub! Click here to reserve a bike in advance. A limited number of bikes will be available to rent at the event on a first-come, first-served basis. Helmet rental is complementary, and a portion of the proceeds are donated to CicLAvia.

🔷 Take a break and relax in the shaded seating area brought to you by 88.5, The SoCal Sound!

🔷 Ryky’s Bike Shop will offer their services for flat repairs and minor adjustments, along with bicycle products for visitors to browse! 

Little Tokyo Hub

Reference address: 121 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

🟢 Visit the Cedars-Sinai booth, where movement meets community, for free swag, fun games, information about free community health resources, and more!

🎨 Check out Getty Museum’s booth to take a timeless portrait and take home a beautiful keepsake of your experience! Inspired by their permanent collection, featured photographers will continue the tradition of bicycle portraiture that has been a well-loved tradition since the mid-1800s. 

🏛️ Greater LA Realtors is a 11,000 member real estate trade organization with members that serve in the cities of LA, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica and West Hollywood. Visit their booth to learn about voter registration and consumer information for rental housing. 

🏛️ LA City CD 14 will be offering KYR literature, city service-related handouts, water, and snacks! 

🎨 The LA Phil team will be back at CicLAvia Heart of LA, promoting the 2025/2026 Walt Disney Concert Hall season. Visit their booth for giveaways, brochures, and information for their next season! 

🟢 LA Metro will have resources about the LA River Path Project and Link Union Station (Link US) Project! 

🟫 LAist is your trusted source for NPR programming, local news, and culture across Southern California. Stop by their booth to meet the team and get some free LAist swag! 

🏛️ The Mayor's Office of Community Engagement will be offering information on how to access city services and passing out flyers about upcoming events offered by their office. They will also be giving away goodies! 

🟫  Serve Robotics will have demos of their robots and answer questions about their operations and opportunities to collaborate! Serve develops advanced, AI-powered, low-emission sidewalk delivery robots that endeavor to make delivery sustainable and economical.

🟢 Suntory ALL-FREE is a non-alcoholic beer-like taste beverage that has zero sugar, 0.00% alc/vol, and zero calories. They will have a sampling booth and a bicycle prize wheel to spin and win ALL-FREE branded items like koozies and tote bags.

🟢 Thousand makes helmets that you actually want to wear. Visit their Protect Your Melon pop-up for free stickers, slap bracelets, and more. You might even walk away with a free helmet if you're lucky!

🟢 UCLA Extension is the continuing education division of UCLA, offering a wide array of courses and certificate programs designed to help individuals advance their careers, change professions, or pursue a passion. Stop by their booth to learn about how UCLA Extension can help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

🔷Take a breather at the LAist shaded seating area! Complete with umbrellas and picnic-style tables, it’s the perfect spot to relax, recharge, and snap your next great postable moment.

🔷 Sports Basement’s bike techs will be ready to give a hand and provide a wrench for small fixes! Meet them, get some fun swag while you have your bike repaired, and get 10% off and support CicLAvia!  

Near the Hub:

Stop by the Caltrans Norma Dorsey Museum to see a special CicLAvia exhibit honoring 15 years of CicLAvia joy, culture, and community! (open M-F, 9AM-5PM until October 15th, 2025).

Check out the Historic Downtown Farmer’s Market on 5th St. from Broadway to Main (open from 10am-3pm) and grab lunch from a variety of prepared food vendors! 

The Bloc will have the following available for CicLAvia – Heart of LA:

  • Public restrooms available on the Plaza Level
  • $15 special event parking rates at The Bloc’s parking garage (700 S Flower Street) with validation from The Bloc team (a table will be on the 7th Street Platform)
  • Live Music between 11 AM – 1PM
  • Bike self-parking racks on Street Level
  • Exclusive Bloc swag giveaways
  • Retailer specials

Mariachi Plaza Hub

Reference address: 1801 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033

🏛️ The Boyle Heights Beat will share their community-centered reporting from Boyle Heights and the Eastside. Stop by to meet youth and community reporters, pick up their latest print edition, and learn how community members are shaping local news.

🏛️ Visit the Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council’s booth for healthy snacks and drinks!  

🏛️ InnerCity Struggle cultivates youth and parent leadership to create real community change. Visit their booth to learn about their campaigns and how you can get involved. 

🏛️ LA City CD 14 will be offering KYR literature, city service-related handouts, water, and snacks! 

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

🟢 LA Metro’s booth will have resources about upcoming projects like the LA River Path, Infill Station, and Long Beach-East Los Angeles Corridor Mobility Investment Plan! 

🟢 Metro Bike Share makes it easy, fun, and affordable to get around on two wheels. At their booth, they will teach folks how bike share works, explore membership options, and take part in fun activities celebrating cycling and sustainable transportation! In addition, Metro Bike Share will provide a temporary pop-up station accepting returns until 3:30 pm on event day! All bikes are first-come, first-served, and must be returned to a station when you are done riding.

🔷 Visit Esquina Bicycle Shop’s booth to get your bike tuned up and ready to roll!

Along the route:

🟫 Visit our interactive digital map for exact locations of activations and business specials along the route!

Specials Along the Route

Check out the specials, deals, and discounts along the October 12 CicLAvia route! Want to add a special for your business? Check out the CicLAvia Business Opportunity flyer! (Spanish)

Nellita's Craft 

248 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Event Special:

  • Nellita's Craft will be hosting a free zine making event! All supplies, stickers, and washi tape are provided for you to customize your own zine. Look for them on the sidewalk on 1st Street near San Pedro. This workshop is sponsored by Center for the Pacific Asian Family, a multilingual domestic violence service provider. 

Offer a special or discount and be listed for free on our website and interactive digital map, subject to approval. To participate, email [email protected] or call 213.355.8500. Include the Business Name, Special/Discount Offer, Business address, Business website link (if available), and Business phone.

Getting to the Route, Parking, and Meetups

The CicLAvia route is accessible via many different forms of transportation. There is not one place to start or finish. Join us anywhere along the route or at a Hub and see where the day takes you.

Read more about the hubs, Metro, bike rentals, parking for the event, group meet Ups: walk/run clubs, feeder rides, bus detours, and help getting to an event.

Hub Addresses

Go Metro

These Metro (A,B,D,E) stations are located less than 1.1 miles from the route:

Need help getting to a CicLAvia event?

Be sure to download the FREE Transit App to instantly see accurate next departure times, track buses and trains near you on the map, and see upcoming transit schedules. Use the trip planner to quickly compare trips - including options like bus and bike, or metro and subway. Get alerted about service disruptions and delays for your favorite lines, and save frequently used locations for trip directions in a tap.

Metro Bike Share

Metro Bike Share - There are multiple Metro Bike Share stations throughout Los Angeles with bikes available 24/7 on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit this map to plan ahead to plan your day, or download the Metro Bike Share app to see real-time bike availability.
To support the event, Metro Bike Share will also have temporary pop-up stations at the MacArthur Park and Mariachi Plaza Hubs that will operate from 9am – 3pm. All bikes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be returned to the Metro Bike Share team before the end of the event or to any station with an open dock when you are finished riding. Please note: At 2:30 pm, the virtual checkout option will close; check-ins will remain open. Metro Bike Share will staff the booth up on the sidewalk until 3:30 pm to check in the overflow bikes.

Be sure to tag @BikeMetro and @CicLAvia on Facebook, X, and Instagram!

Parking Along the Route

All lots are pay lots, and near the route. Parking rates vary. Use ParkMe to find a lot along our route, or use Parkopedia to find nearby parking lots. If planning to park in neighborhoods along the route, please make sure to read all posted parking restrictions.

Group Meet Ups: Walk/Run Clubs, Feeder Rides

Please note these are not official CicLAvia events, please contact organizers for details and participate at your own risk.

Los Angeles Cinephile Run Club

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

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.

Los Angeles Rentals by Neighborhood

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

Beverly Hills / West Hollywood

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
  • Wombi | 8586 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 | 213.377.6675

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

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

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

Venice

West LA

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

Bike Delivery

  • Synaptic Cycles | Los Angeles road bike rentals, delivered to your door for free | 949.484.6409

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.
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