CicLAvia—Heart of LA presented by Metro

October 13, 2024 at 09:00 AM

CicLAvia—Heart of LA

Join us for our 56th Los Angeles Open Streets Event: CicLAvia—Heart of LA! This CicLAvia is presented by Metro.

Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024 / Domingo 13 de octubre 2024

Time: 9am - 4pm

Location: Connecting Boyle Heights, Chinatown, Downtown, Echo Park, and Little Tokyo.

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 56th 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 digital map to plan which businesses, local gems, activities along the route, and Hubs to check out during the event on October 13! 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 AngelesCicLAvia Individual Sponsors LADWP

And Our Event Sponsors

               

        

And Our Community Partners

Council District 1 • Council District 13 • Council District 14

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.

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

  • Echo Park Hub to Chinatown Hub: 1.8 miles
  • Chinatown Hub to Little Tokyo Hub: 1.3 miles
  • Little Tokyo Hub to Mariachi Plaza Hub: 1.1 miles
  • Mariachi Plaza Hub to Evergreen Hub: 1.4 miles
  • Evergreen Hub to Echo Park Hub: 4.4 miles
  • Echo Park Hub to Little Tokyo Hub: 2.2 miles
  • Echo Park Hub to Mariachi Plaza Hub: 3 miles
  • Chinatown Hub to Mariachi Plaza Hub: 1.9 miles
  • Chinatown Hub to Evergreen Hub: 3.8 miles
  • Little Tokyo Hub to Evergreen Hub: 2.5 miles

Elevation 

The route contains multiple elevation changes over the course of 7.5 miles with a gradual incline from Chinatown Hub to Echo Park Hub as well as from Little Tokyo Hub to Mariachi Plaza Hub. 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 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! 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.

Chinatown Hub

725 N Spring St - Surface Lot with 240 spaces (7 ADA). 0.4 miles from Chinatown Hub and 0.2 miles from route.

713 N Hill St - Surface Lot with 330 spaces (5 ADA). 0.4 miles from Chinatown Hub and 0.2 miles from route.

Little Tokyo Hub

350 E 2nd St - Joe's Auto Parks Parking (Sho Tokyo Parking Garage) - Parking structure with 330 spots as well as ADA parking spots. 0.2 miles from Little Tokyo Hub and <500 ft from route.

563 S Santa Fe Ave - Surface Lot with 37 spaces (2 ADA). 1.1 miles from Little Tokyo Hub. 0.2 miles from route.

660 Mateo St - Surface Lot lot with 58 spaces (4 ADA) 1.3 miles from Little Tokyo Hub. 0.2 miles from route.

Echo Park Hub

1160 Lemoyne St - Surface Lot - 0.5 miles from Echo Park Hub.

1146 Logan St - Surface Lot - 0.5 miles from Echo Park Hub.

Mariachi Plaza Hub

249 N Chicago St - Surface Lot with 70 spaces (2 ADA). 0.7 miles from Mariachi Plaza Hub. 0.3 miles from route.

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 10/13 with pick up and drop off at the Echo Park Hub! Check here to reserve a bike in advance for 2-hour, 4-hour, or entire day time slots. A limited number of bikes will be available to rent at the event on a first come, first served basis. Helmet rental is complementary.

Metro Bike Share - There are multiple Metro bike share stations throughout Los Angeles and around the area with bikes available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit this map to plan ahead metro.net/bikeshare or download the Metro Bike Share app. Pro tip: Register your TAP card for Metro Bike Share before you arrive at taptogo.net/metrobikeshare. Be sure to tag @BikeMetro on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

In addition to the multiple Metro Bike Share stations in the area, Metro Bike Share will also have two pop-up stations at the Chinatown and Evergreen Hubs.

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

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

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) 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 13. 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 13. 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 13. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on October 13, 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:

Metro Bus Detours

Foothill Transit Bus Detours

In addition, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, October 13 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 12 through 6pm on Sunday, October 13. 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.

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 13! Click HERE to download a PDF of the route map.

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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?

  • 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:

  • 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 Wednesday, 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 13. 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 13. 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 13. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on October 13, 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:

Metro Bus Detours

Foothill Transit Bus Detours

In addition, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, October 13 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 12 through 6pm on Sunday, October 13. 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 13 the following streets will be closed to car traffic. No parking will be allowed on these streets beginning at 1am on Sunday, October 13. There are crossing points at several intersections where vehicles can cross along the route. 

On October 13 from 7 AM to 6 PM (approximately), these streets will be closed to cars:

  • Bellevue Ave, from Echo Park Ave to Glendale Blvd
  • Glendale Blvd, from Bellevue Ave to W 1st / Beverly Blvd
  • 2nd St, from W 1st / Beverly Blvd to Broadway
  • Broadway, from 2nd St to Bernard St
  • 1st St, from Broadway to Alameda St
  • Central Ave, from 1st St to 6th St
  • E 6th St, from Central Ave to Whittier Blvd
  • Whittier Blvd, from 6th St to S Boyle Ave
  • Boyle Ave, from Whittier Blvd to St. Louis St
  • St. Louis St, from Boyle Ave to Cesar E Chavez Ave
  • E 1st St, from St. Louis St to Boyle Ave
  • Cesar E Chavez Ave, from St. Louis St to Evergreen 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

道路關閉通知

Bus Detours

All buses along the CicLAvia route will be detoured:

Metro Bus Detours

Foothill Transit Bus Detours

In addition, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, October 13 for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

Freeway Off Ramp Closures

Southbound 101 Freeway, Broadway Ramp, Full Closure
Northbound 101 Freeway, Echo Park Ave - No Left Turn

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.

Walk 'n Rollers and Bike Culver City (FB Event Page)

  • Time: 8:30am (Roll out @ 9am)
  • Meetup Location: Equator Coffees
  • Length: ~9 miles
  • Be sure to sign up here.

Los Angeles Cinephile Run Club

Sunday Runday LA

  • Time: 9:00am
  • Meetup Location: Joybird
  • Length: 3 miles or 6 miles
  • Be sure to sign up here.

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 13, CicLAvia will temporarily remove cars from certain streets in Downtown LA, Echo Park, 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 13 de octubre, CicLAvia retirará temporalmente los automóviles de Downtown LA, Echo Park, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Arts District, y Boyle Heights y las abrirá a peatones, cochecitos, bicicletas y más de 9 a. m. a 4 p. m. para un día sin coches.

Haga clic aqui para ver una grabación de nuestra reunión comunitaria CicLAvia—Meet the Hollywoods y obtener información sobre cierres de calles, oportunidades comerciales, actividades familiares, puestos de voluntariado y más.

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 13 and we hope that you can join us as a volunteer along the route. Check out our Volunteer FAQ or contact us for more information, or sign up below:

Sign up to volunteer at an upcoming event:

As an individual:

Sign ups for CicLAvia—Heart of LA are now closed. For future opportunities join our email list and check out our Volunteer page.

With a group:

Adopt-An-Intersection Program

 

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.

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
  • Bike parking
  • Free pedicabs – the pedicabs stop at each Hub's Info Booth, so just look for the sign! First come first served.
  • Free basic bike repair (more info below)
  • All bike parking brought to you by Amazon

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:

 

Echo Park Hub

Bellevue between Glendale Blvd and Echo Park Ave

Reference address: 1632 Bellevue Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026

🟫 The Netflix team will be promoting their new film SPELLBOUND. Stop by for custom route maps, a fun coloring station, and exciting giveaways!

🟫 CicLAvia has partnered with Unlimited Biking to provide on site bike rentals on 8/18 with pick up and drop off at the Echo Park Hub! Check here to reserve a bike in advance for 2-hour, 4-hour, or entire day time slots. A limited number of bikes will be available to rent at the event on a first come, first served basis. Helmet rental is complementary.

🎨 88.5 FM, the SoCal Sound will be offering ticket giveaways and swag! Stop by their booth for more information. 

🎨 Join Self Help Graphics & Art for a creative Lotería workshop, where you'll explore the iconic bingo-style game rich with symbolic imagery. In Latin American culture, Lotería reflects the life and values of its time. In this workshop, you'll have the chance to craft your own Lotería card that resonates with your personal experiences and interpretation of the world.

🔷 Free basic bike repair services provided by Bici Libre

🏛️ Visit the Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment booth! They will be joining CicLAvia to share more information about neighborhood councils and will be distributing FREE LA City swag (while supplies last). 

🟫 Streets For All is a transportation non-profit who focuses on multi-modal transportation! They’ll have stickers, t-shirts, pins, and a lot to say about our upcoming projects. 

🎨 Hop on board the Metro Art Bus at CicLAvia and take your selfies with the mobile We Are… portrait exhibition, learn how to load a bike onto a Metro bus bike rack, and grab some free Metro Art goodies while you travel throughout the Heart of LA. Celebrating the diversity of Los Angeles County, the Metro Art Bus features portraits of Metro transit riders. Each portrait is a story that is personal and universal, intimate and immediate—a single story among the many stories of 840,000 daily riders on Metro, and each told by an artist with ties to neighborhoods served by Metro.

🏛️ Visit the office of City Controller of Los Angeles, Kenneth Mejia, to learn more about their upcoming projects, goals and the city’s budget! 

🏛️ The Echo Park Neighborhood Council (EPNC) is joining CicLAvia to provide information about the council and its various committees, highlighting opportunities for community involvement. Stop by to learn more and pick up some EPNC swag.

🏛️ Enhance your civic engagement this November by joining the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk team for the upcoming Presidential Election! They will be promoting a variety of job opportunities, and their team will be on-site handing out flyers and free promotional items. 

🟫 Grab a bite to eat at a local food truck and take a break and relax in the shaded seating area brought to you by 88.5, The SoCal Sound.

 

Little Tokyo Hub

Central Ave just south of 1st Street.

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

🏛️ The Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC) is the closest form of government to the people. They are an advisory governmental body of the City of Los Angeles that advocates for the community on important issues like land-use, homelessness, housing, land use, emergency preparedness, public safety, parks, transportation, sustainability, and more. They provide local expertise and a local voice on the delivery of city services to the communities in Downtown Los Angeles.

🟫 Visit the AvalonBay Communities/AVA Arts District booth to explore their studio to 3-bedroom apartments, with special offers of up to 2 months free rent! You can also learn about their affordable workforce housing program.

🏛️ Learn more about Metro’s LA River Path Project. This eight-mile bicycle and pedestrian path will connect Elysian Valley to the City of Maywood, passing through downtown LA and Vernon. Stop by to share your feedback on design options, spin the prize wheel, and sign up for project updates. You can also take home more details about this exciting development!

🏛️ Ready to go more places with Metro? Qualifying LA County residents can enjoy 20 free rides every month on Metro or a discounted pass on another participating transit agency. Visit the Metro LIFE Program booth to sign up now and get unlimited free rides for the first 90 days! 

🟫 The LA Phil will provide programming information for the Walt Disney Concert Hall 2024/2025 season as well as complimentary tickets to select upcoming concerts, LA Phil stickers, coloring sheets, and promotional materials for the LA Phil Affiliates program and YOLA.

🏛️ Students at participating K-12 and Community Colleges can enjoy the freedom of going anywhere, anytime for FREE on Metro buses and trains. Visit the Go Pass Metro booth for more information!

🟫 Stop by the LAist booth to grab some exclusive LAist-branded giveaways and learn more about their Voter Game Plan! They’re here to provide a clear, easy-to-understand guide to the upcoming November elections, helping you stay informed and ready to vote with confidence. Come say hello, pick up some freebies, and get election info you can trust!

🏛️ Stop by the Little Tokyo Service Center booth to spin the wheel for a chance to win exciting giveaways! You can also learn more about their various programs and services.

🎨 Discover the rich history of Japanese calligraphy while learning foundational techniques in this hands-on Calligraphy Workshop with Kuni Calligraphy!

🏛️ Stop by Councilmember de Leon's, District 14 booth to say hello!

🟫 Join the UCLA Extension staff at their booth for a chance to win exciting prizes at the spin raffle wheel! Prizes include shirts, stickers, tote bags, sunscreen, chapstick, and more. Don’t miss out on your chance to grab some fun swag! 

🟢 Experience the light, refreshing taste of Suntory ALL-FREE, a non-alcoholic beverage from Japan with a beer-like flavor. Stop by for a free sample if you are 21+!

🔷 Bicycle Kitchen will be providing FREE bike repair!

🟫 The Netflix team will be promoting Netflix's new film SPELLBOUND. Stop by for custom route maps, a fun coloring station, and exciting giveaways!

🏛️ LA Waterkeeper will offer interactive water conservation materials and share information about current volunteer opportunities.

🟫 Stop by the Thousand Inc. booth to explore their stylish helmets and accessories, and learn more about their brand and mission. They'll also bring some fun—likely with a game of cornhole for the community to enjoy!

🔷 Take a break and relax in the shaded seating area brought to you by Brompton.

 

Chinatown Hub

Adjacent to Central Plaza on Broadway

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

🏛️ The Metro Link US Project proposes new elevated run-through tracks to enhance operational flexibility, expand capacity at Los Angeles Union Station (LAUS), and prepare for future high-speed rail service. The project also includes plans for an expanded passageway. Stop by for a Q&A with project staff!

🏛️ Council District 1, represented by Councilmember Hernandez, will be providing information on city services and offering an opportunity to engage with council staff in person.

🏛️ The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) will be sharing valuable information on how to access their services, as well as details about local safety and mobility projects. Stop by to learn how LADOT is working to enhance your community's transportation experience.

🏛️ The LADOT Transit team is dedicated to helping the community access essential transit information. They assist seniors and students with TAP card applications and offer support for the low-income program, providing free rides on public transportation. Visit their booth for more information! 

🟢 Nongshim will be offering free samples of Shin Ramen and other delicious snacks. Stop by for a chance to win prizes with their Wheel of Fortune giveaway game!

🎨 Plaza de la Raza instructor, America Madrigal Herrera will lead a free workshop on papel picado (paper cutting). This activity is appropriate for all ages and materials will be provided!

🔷 Ryky’s Bike Shop will be providing free basic bike repair services.

🏛️ The Community Investment for Families Dept. (CIFD), will be providing FREE youth bicycle helmets for youth ages 5-17 years old (youth must be present, while supplies last). They will also have complimentary bike wheel reflectors, small safety items, and bicycle/pedestrian safety reading material.

🎨 Downtown Weekly will be handing out free newspapers and capturing the day’s best moments with event photos!

🏛️ The Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) is excited to share an array of free library resources, information about their diverse programs and services, and facilitate sign-ups for new library cards. Attendees will also have the opportunity to get free books from the LAPL Book Bike (while supplies last)!

🔷 The Metro Bike Share staff is excited to meet you and share more information about the bike share program! They’ll have cool swag available and the opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences using Metro Bike Share through their community survey. Metro Bikes will be available to check out on a first-come, first-served basis at our temporary station at the Chinatown Hub from 9am-2:30pm. Metro Bike Share staff will be available for assistance and bike returns from 9am-4pm. Download the Metro Bike Share app to purchase a pass ahead of time and plan your day by viewing locations of the many bike share stations near the route. Bikes are all first-come, first-served. Don’t forget to follow @bikemetro on social media, and always remember to return your Metro Bike to a station with an open dock when you are done riding.

🔷 Take a break and relax in the shaded seating area brought to you by Amazon.

 

Mariachi Plaza Hub

1st Street between Boyle and State

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

🏛️ Learn more about Metro’s LA River Path Project, an eight-mile shared-use bike and pedestrian path along the LA River, connecting Elysian Valley to Maywood through downtown LA and Vernon. Stop by to share your feedback on design options, spin the prize wheel for a chance to win, and sign up for project updates. You can also take home detailed information about this exciting project.

🏛️ Metro Public Safety Advisory Committee will be engaging with community members to discuss their Safety Committee and its initiatives.

🟫 The Netflix team will be promoting Netflix's new film SPELLBOUND. Stop by for custom route maps, a fun coloring station, and exciting giveaways!

🎨 Visit the Lucas Museum booth to get the latest updates on the museum’s opening schedule and exciting upcoming exhibits. Grab some exclusive Lucas-branded swag and learn key details about what’s in store for this one-of-a-kind museum!

🔷 SELA Bicycle Center will be providing free basic bike repair services!

🎨 Piece by Piece empowers individuals who have experienced homelessness or economic insecurity through free mosaic art workshops. These workshops help participants build confidence, earn supplemental income, and enhance their overall well-being and quality of life.

🔷 Take a break and relax in the shaded seating area brought to you by Amazon.

🎨 Catch Yuka for an epic performance on the rooftop of Distrito Catorce brought to you by the Boyle Heights Chamber of Commerce! The band seamlessly fuses Afro beats with merengue, punta, and cumbia, and will have you dancing to the vibrancy of their infectious beats. Whether it is paying homage to hardworking individuals in the community, or celebrating life and rhythm, their songs are an open invitation to hit the dance floor!

 

Evergreen Hub

Cesar Chavez between Evergreen and Savannah

Reference address: 2924 E Cesar Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033

🟫 Visit the AARP CA booth to learn more about their offerings and grab cool giveaways and materials while supplies last!

🏛️ Join Inclusive Action for the City as they bring Cesar Chavez Blvd to life with resources focused on economic justice and community dignity. Visit the Inclusive Vendor Zone to enjoy fresh local food, including multicultural tacos, aguas frescas, and more! 

🎨 Sunbeams (brought to you by Inclusive Action for the City) will host a community station featuring coloring, LEGO building, and Magna-Tiles, offering families a fun way to connect, learn about kindness, and build community. 

🔷 Bike Oven will be offering FREE basic bike repair services.

🎨 Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory will feature live music from their KQBH DJs and host a recording of the PodPals youth podcast. Stop by their booth for great music and engaging activities! They'll also be hosting activities right outside their office at 2708 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, including a pup stop with fresh water and pet freebies. Enjoy live mural-making by talented artists from their Mural Workforce Academy (MWA) while you visit!

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.

🏛️ Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) will be sharing valuable insights on street safety, their mission, and how to get involved as a volunteer. Learn about their impactful programs, including the Finish The Ride and Run event. Don’t miss your chance to spin the prize wheel and win free goodies!

🟫 The L.A. Zoo booth will feature hands-on animal artifacts and conservation-themed activities. Enjoy trivia games, prizes, and interactive sessions with our educational outreach staff, designed to engage guests of all ages and help them connect with nature. Their goal is to show the community that the L.A. Zoo is a welcoming space for everyone, while highlighting our mission to save wildlife, foster connections to nature, and enrich the lives of Angelenos.

🏛️ The LA Clean Cities Coalition will provide information on alternatives to gasoline-powered vehicles, including current EV incentives and rebates. Their team will also be on hand to answer any questions and discuss related initiatives with the public.

🏛️ Mayor Karen Bass's Office of Community Engagement will be distributing flyers with updates from the Mayor, along with some free swag for participants.

🏛️ The City of LA’s Department of Cannabis Regulation will engage participants in a fun and interactive public information campaign centered on the health, safety, and risks of cannabis products (must be 21+). No cannabis products will be sold, distributed, or displayed. They will have games, prizes and premium giveaways.

🔷 The Metro Bike Share staff is excited to meet you and share more information about the bike share program! They’ll have cool swag available and the opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences using Metro Bike Share through their community survey. Metro Bikes will be available to check out on a first-come, first-served basis at our temporary station at the Evergreen Hub from 9am-2:30pm. Metro Bike Share staff will be available for assistance and bike returns from 9am-4pm. Download the Metro Bike Share app to purchase a pass ahead of time and plan your day by viewing locations of the many bike share stations near the route. Bikes are all first-come, first-served. Don’t forget to follow @bikemetro on social media, and always remember to return your Metro Bike to a station with an open dock when you are done riding.

🏛️ The LA City Clerk will be available to register attendees to vote and share ways to get more involved in civic life, regardless of age or citizenship status!

🎨 Visionary artists Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo) and Beatie Wolfe invite you to take part in the relaunch of their collective art demo, Postcards For Democracy, ahead of the 2024 election. At the Postcards for Democracy booth you will be able to design your postcard from different art supplies to send into the campaign with a big exhibition of the cards to follow. Postcards for Democracy 2024 is supported by The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation.

🔷 Take a break and relax in the shaded seating area brought to you by Amazon.

 

Along the Route:

🎨 As you head across the 6th Street Bridge, look for images from LA River X, a public humanities project showcasing river stories that might otherwise be lost to history. The project invites everyday people to show what the river means to them, through photography, artwork, writing, sound, and video. At CicLAvia, a selection of LA River X images will augment your river view from the bridge, showing the river many miles upstream, downstream, and right where you are. For more LA River X go to @lariverx and @riodelosangelesx on Instagram, or lariverx.net.

🟢 Eastside Flea is an outdoor marketplace with local craft, food and drink vendors plus live music located in the parking lot at Eastside Rehearsal, LA's premier musician owned and operated music studio in Boyle Heights.

🎨 Join Las Fotos Project and East LA Film Shop for a photowalk! Meet at Las Fotos Project (2210 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033) at 10:00 am to explore the gallery and prepare to head out at 10:30 am. East LA Film Shop will be on site in case you would like to pick up some film! (They will also be around throughout the event if you would like to drop film off to be developed!) They will walk along the CicLAvia route from Las Fotos Project to the 6th Street Bridge and back, and will be led by one of East LA Film Shop’s owners, Jenny! Bring comfy shoes, water, and whatever else you may need to participate! This activity is for girls, women, and gender expansive individuals of all ages. Las Fotos Project will also have their gallery space open from 9-1 and will be offering free portraits from 11-1 pm. Stop by and check it out!

🎨 Los Angeles-based artist Audrey Chan has created an illustrated interactive story map inspired by community stories embedded within the Heart of Los Angeles corridor. Throughout the route, look for signs featuring neighborhood histories and scan the QR codes to learn more about some of the people, places, and struggles that flow through Los Angeles’ history and recent past.

🎨 Catch Snap Yourself!, the mobile photo booth, strolling along 1st Street in Boyle Heights, between Mariachi Plaza and N St. Louis Street, and be sure to take a photo to remember your day!

Specials Along the Route

Check out the specials, deals, and discounts along the October 13 CicLAvia route! Want to add a special for your business? Check out the CicLAvia Business Opportunity flyer! (Spanish) (Chinese)

Bungraze: Flatbread Hamburgers

130 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Event Special: 

BunGraze: Flatbread Hamburgers will be open 9am - 9pm on CicLAvia Sunday! 
  • They will be offering their cheeseburger combo with fries and a drink for a discounted price of $10 to all CicLAvia participants!

A Good Used Book

307 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Event Special: 

A Good Used Book will be open 10am - 6pm on CicLAvia Sunday! 
  • They will be having a $1 book sidewalk sale to all CicLAvia participants!

Women's March Foundation

1862 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Event Special: 

Are you registered to vote? Check your voter registration status during CicLAvia–Heart of LA at the Women's March Foundation booth and receive a FREE mini smoothie.

Los Compadres De Oaxaca Restaurant

640 N Broadway # 6, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Event Special: 

Los Compadres De Oaxaca Restaurant will be having live music and offering FREE aguas frescas with any purchase!

Street Tacos and Grill

1843 1/2 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Event Special: 

Street Tacos and Grill will be having a taco special! Purchase three, 5-inch handmade tortilla tacos for only $12. Click HERE for more information!

Espacio 1839

1839 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Event Special: 

Espacio 1839 will be selling exclusive bicycle themed t-shirts during CicLAvia–Heart of LA!

Brooklyn Ave Pizza Co.

2706 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Event Special: 

Brooklyn Ave Pizza Co. will be offering Happy Hour prices from 12pm - 4pm to all CicLAvia participants!

Nellita's Craft

248 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Event Special: 

Nellita's Craft will be having a special zine making event free to the public!

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 Line (Blue) Stations are located less than 0.6 miles from the route:

These Metro B Line (Red) Stations are located less than 0.6 miles from the route:

These Metro D Line (Purple) Stations are located less than 0.6 miles from the route:

These Metro E Line (Expo) Stations are located less than 0.6 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 on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit this map to plan ahead metro.net/bikeshare or download the Metro Bike Share app. Pro tip: Register your TAP card for Metro Bike Share before you arrive at taptogo.net/metrobikeshare. Be sure to tag @BikeMetro on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

In addition to the multiple Metro Bike Share stations in the area, Metro Bike Share will also have two pop-up stations at the Chinatown and Evergreen Hubs.

Bike Rentals

CicLAvia has partnered with Unlimited Biking to provide on site bike rentals on 10/13 with pick up and drop off at the Echo Park Hub! Check here to reserve a bike in advance for 2-hour, 4-hour, or entire day time slots. A limited number of bikes will be available to rent at the event on a first come, first served basis. Helmet rental is complementary.

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.

Plan ahead and visit ciclavia.org/rentals for more information about other bike rentals in Los Angeles County.

Bus Detours

All buses along the CicLAvia route will be detoured:

Metro Bus Detours

Foothill Transit Bus Detours

In addition, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, October 13 for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

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! 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.

Chinatown Hub

725 N Spring St - Surface Lot with 240 spaces (7 ADA). 0.4 miles from Chinatown Hub and 0.2 miles from route.

713 N Hill St - Surface Lot with 330 spaces (5 ADA). 0.4 miles from Chinatown Hub and 0.2 miles from route.

Little Tokyo Hub

350 E 2nd St - Joe's Auto Parks Parking (Sho Tokyo Parking Garage) - Parking structure with 330 spots as well as ADA parking spots. 0.2 miles from Little Tokyo Hub and <500 ft from route.

563 S Santa Fe Ave - Surface Lot with 37 spaces (2 ADA). 1.1 miles from Little Tokyo Hub. 0.2 miles from route.

660 Mateo St - Surface Lot lot with 58 spaces (4 ADA) 1.3 miles from Little Tokyo Hub. 0.2 miles from route.

Echo Park Hub

1160 Lemoyne St - Surface Lot - 0.5 miles from Echo Park Hub.

1146 Logan St - Surface Lot - 0.5 miles from Echo Park Hub.

Mariachi Plaza Hub

249 N Chicago St - Surface Lot with 70 spaces (2 ADA). 0.7 miles from Mariachi Plaza Hub. 0.3 miles from route.

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.

Walk 'n Rollers and Bike Culver City (FB Event Page)

  • Time: 8:30am (Roll out @ 9am)
  • Meetup Location: Equator Coffees
  • Length: ~9 miles
  • Be sure to sign up here.

Los Angeles Cinephile Run Club

Sunday Runday LA

  • Time: 9:00am
  • Meetup Location: Joybird
  • Length: 3 miles or 6 miles
  • Be sure to sign up here.

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.

CicLAvia–South LA Bike rentals on December 3rd:

CicLAvia has partnered with Unlimited Biking to provide on site bike rentals on 12/3 with pick up and drop off at the Expo Park Hub! You can reserve a bike in advance here for 2-hour, 4-hour, or entire day time slots. A limited number of bikes will be available to rent at the Expo Park Hub on a first come, first served basis. Helmet rental is complementary. 
Metro Bike Share will also have a pop up bike station at the Leimert Park Hub with rentals available on a first come basis.

Los Angeles Rentals by Neighborhood

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

Beverly Hills / West Hollywood

Culver City

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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