CicLAvia—Historic South Central meets Watts presented by Metro

September 14, 2025 at 09:00 AM

CicLAvia—Historic South Central meets Watts

Join us for our 62nd Los Angeles Open Streets Event: CicLAvia—Historic South Central meets Watts! This CicLAvia is presented by Metro.

Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025 / domingo 14 de septiembre 2025

Time: 9am-4pm

Location: Connecting Historic South Central, Florence Firestone, and Watts.

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 62nd event, CicLAvia—Historic South Central meets Watts.

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. Click HERE to download the CicLAvia—Historic South Central meets Watts 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 8 • Council District 9 • Council District 14 • Council District 15

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 9/14 with pick up and drop off at the Florence Firestone 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 Watts and Historic South Central Hub 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 at the Historic South Central Hub 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 6.25 miles with a gradual incline from Watts Hub to Historic South Central Hub. 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

  • Historic South Central Hub to Jazz Park Hub: 1.7 miles
  • Jazz Park Hub to Florence Firestone Hub: 1.6 miles
  • Florence Firestone Hub to Central Ave Hub: 1.5 miles
  • Central Ave Hub to Watts Hub: 1.8 miles
  • Watts Hub to Historic South Central Hub: 6.25 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) 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, September 14. 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, September 14. 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—Historic South Central meets Watts route map.

Driveway Access

Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am on Sunday, September 14. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on September 14, 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

In addition, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, September 14 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, September 13 through 5pm on Sunday, September 14. 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

Print Your Own Event Poster

Event Poster/Cartel del Evento

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 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 Wednesday, September 10. 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 Wednesday, September 10. 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, September 14. 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—Historic South Central meets Watts 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, September 14. 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—Historic South Central meets Watts route map.

Driveway Access

Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am on Sunday, September 14. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on September 14, 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, September 14 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, September 13 through 5pm on Sunday, September 14. 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, September 14 the following streets will be closed to car traffic. No parking will be allowed on these streets beginning at 1am on Sunday, September 14. There are crossing points at several intersections where vehicles can cross along the route. 

On September 14 from 7 AM to 6 PM (approximately), these streets will be closed to cars:

  • S Central Ave, from E Washington Blvd to E Lanzit 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

Bus Detours

All buses along the CicLAvia route will be detoured:

Metro Bus Detours

DASH Bus Detours

In addition, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, September 14 for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

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.

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 September 14! Click HERE to download the CicLAvia—Historic South Central meets Watts route map.

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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, September 14, CicLAvia will temporarily remove cars from certain streets in Historic South Central, Florence Firestone, and Watts 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—Historic South Central meets Watts Community Meeting and learn about street closures, business opportunities, family activities, volunteer positions, and more.

Reuniónes de la Comunidad

El domingo, 14 de septiembre de 9am-4pm CicLAvia removerá los automóviles temporalmente de ciertas calles en Historic South Central, Florence Firestone y Watts 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—Historic South Central meets Watts y obtener información sobre cierres de calles, oportunidades comerciales, actividades familiares, puestos de voluntariado y más.

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!

Sign ups for CicLAvia—Historic South Central meets Watts are now closed. 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:

2025 Events Volunteer Interest Form

With a group:

Adopt-An-Intersection Program

Activities Along the Route

Activities abound along the CicLAvia—Historic South Central meets Watts 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. Supported by LA County District 2 Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell.
  • Free basic bike repair (more info below)
  • Bike parking
  • Food trucks

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:

 

Historic South Central Hub

Reference address: 1920 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011

🎨 Come experience Colour Bloc Creativ’s interactive booth, The Portrait Stop. Participants are encouraged to pause, have their portrait taken, and respond to a single prompt that reflects their personal story or perspective. Each photo and response contributes to a growing visual archive that celebrates the voices, beauty, and humanity of South Central and Greater Los Angeles as a whole by way of CicLAvia. Colour Bloc Creativ is an artist-run creativ studio and art book publisher located in South Central Los Angeles. In addition to publishing a biannual print publication called "Find Peace. Keep Peace. (FPKP Journal)." They also have a physical concept space in Leimert Park named Pillar. Artist Lorenzo Diggins, Jr., designed exclusive event t-shirts and buttons for purchase at our merch booths. This collaboration is supported by LA County District 2 Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell.

🏛️ Get FREE youth cycling gear from the City of Los Angeles Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD)! To keep kids safe, FREE bike helmets and wheel reflectors are available for 5-12-year-olds (while supplies last). The child needs to be present.

🟢 L.A. Care is committed to the promotion of accessible, affordable, and high-quality health care. Refresh yourself with FREE lemonade and water at their lemonade stand. Snag some L.A. Care sunscreen, water bottles, and other swag too, while you’re there.

🏛️ LADOT Transit will share info about TAP card benefits and help guests buy or reload cards with store/cash (value) or LADOT passes. They’ll highlight alternative transit options and assist seniors with Cityride applications.

🏛️ LA Metro’s LA River Path Project is a new bicycle and pedestrian path along an approximately eight-mile stretch of the Los Angeles River from Elysian Valley through Downtown Los Angeles to the City of Maywood. Stop by their booth to learn more and share feedback.

🏛️ L.A. South Chamber of Commerce is not your average chamber. They help local businesses thrive. To connect you to success, they’ll provide small business resources, an L.A. South Visitors Guide, and community resources.

🏛️ 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 to the City of Los Angeles. 

🔷 Metro Bike Share will be on hand with educational resources and hands-on guidance on how to rent and dock a bike properly, as well as fun activities and prizes. In addition, Metro Bike Share will provide a temporary pop-up station accepting returns until 3:30 pm on event day. Be sure to stop by for cool swag, fun activities, meet the team, and ask them any questions about using Metro Bike Share all over LA County. All bikes are first-come, first-served and must be returned to a station when you are done riding.

🎨 Metro Sessions is an LA-based DJ, art, and activist community that has been livestreaming since 2018. They have DJs all over the city and are excited to bring DJs living and working in South Central and Watts to their booth! Come by and say hi, play games, and win prizes! Supported by LA County District 2 Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell.

🟢 Move LA is partnering with the LA Department of Transportation (LADOT) on Universal Basic Mobility (UBM)—a groundbreaking pilot program that provides multi-modal transportation options and financial resources to qualified low-income residents of South LA and South-Central. They’ll provide information on UBM projects and new streetlight EV car chargers, Stress Free Connections, e-bike libraries, mobility wallets, and more.

🟫 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.

🟫 WSS is your one-stop shop for top brands the whole family will love! Stop by the WSS booth for exclusive deals and directions to their S. Central store, where you can enjoy music, food, and giveaways.

🔷 Free basic bike repair provided by Bikerowave. Bikerowave is a volunteer-run community bicycle shop located in the Mar Vista area and is dedicated to empowering people to fix and ride their own bikes. 

🔷 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.

 

Near the Hub:

🟫 Join WSS Cares at their WSS store located at 3201 S. Central Ave for a fun-filled day featuring free food and drinks (while supplies last), exclusive WSS swag and giveaways, great music, and opportunities to connect with WSS Community Partners sharing helpful information and resources. Plus, they’ll be offering a special in-store discount for CicLAvia participants—don’t miss it!

 

Jazz Park Hub

Reference address: 4222 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011

🟫 Drop by the CicLAvia Game Zone for relaxation and fun! You'll find an assortment of classic games and giant interactive games. Plus, test your skills with a round of Bean Bag Toss.

South LA Eco-Lab partners will be together in the Jazz Park Hub to promote and gather feedback on Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) projects going on in the area. Learn more about how the South LA Eco-Lab plans to make South LA a greener, healthier place. You’ll find promotional goodies, community involvement opportunities, and more from these partners: 

🟢 Climate Resolve is putting the power in your hands! South LA residents can vote for streets to get cool pavement, learn how cool surfaces fight extreme heat, and take a spin on their prize wheel for a chance to win fun goodies.

🟫 Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) is opening doors to careers and more! Learn about construction job training, employment resources, and youth programs—then take a spin on their prize wheel for a chance to win!

🏛️ Grid Alternatives is helping homeowners save energy and stay cool! Learn how you may qualify for free solar systems and cool roofs in designated project areas.

🟢 Get Moving with 20 FREE Rides a Month through LA Metro’s - LIFE Program. 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. Sign up at CicLAvia and get unlimited free rides for the first 90 days!

🏛️ LADOT will be providing information on Universal Basic Mobility (UBM) projects happening in South LA. Stop by to learn more about new streetlight EV car chargers, Stress Free Connections, e-bike library, mobility wallet, and more.

🟫 People for Mobility Justice promotes safer streets for all communities. Stop by for tips on bike and pedestrian safety, and pick up free gear like helmets and lights to help you stay visible and ride with confidence.

🏛️ For over 25 years, Strategic Actions for a Just Economy (SAJE) has worked side-by-side with our neighbors to advocate for tenant rights, healthy housing, and equitable development. Visit their booth to access eviction prevention tips, tenant rights resources, and invitations to free legal and tenant action clinics for both residential and commercial tenants. 

🟫 Strategic Concepts in Organizing & Policy Education (SCOPE) is building power for social and economic justice in LA communities. Connect with them to share your voice through a quick survey, pick up free swag, and receive an air purifier while supplies last!

🏛️ T.R.U.S.T. South LA will be providing information about community land trusts, housing and legal resources, anti-displacement information, and clean mobility resources as well as South LA Eco-Lab general information about all the projects. They will also be distributing air purifiers for residents while supplies last!

🟢 TreePeople will distribute fruit trees while hosting an interactive tree-planting demonstration. They’ll also provide educational materials and raffle off TreePeople merchandise to local residents.

🎨 DJ SouthLAnd’s Modern Grooves blend today’s hits and past classics to create an atmosphere sure to resonate with all participants! The vibes promote dancing, joy, and memories that last long after the music fades. Supported by LA County District 2 Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell.

🏛️ LA Metro is commemorating California Rail Safety Month in September by reminding Metro transit riders that “Safety Begins with You.” Stop by their booth to learn more about safety around Metro rails.

🏛️ LADOT will be sharing updates regarding safety improvements coming to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Join them to learn more about the project and share feedback. 

🎨 Catch Snap Yourself!, the mobile photo booth, strolling around the Jazz Park Hub area, and be sure to take a photo to remember your day! 

🏛️ Zapata-King Neighborhood Council (ZKNC) is a community-oriented branch of city governance representing 63,000 residents in city council district 9. They will be providing community resources and giveaways related to bike and pedestrian safety. 

🔷 Free bicycle checkup and small repairs provided by Lux Bicycle Shop.

Florence Firestone Hub

Reference address: 6100 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001

🟫 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.

🏛️ California State Assembly, Office of Assemblymember Sade Elhawary represents the 57th District of CA. Communities include South Central Los Angeles, Watts, Florence Firestone, and DTLA. Meet the team and learn about Elhawary’s initiatives.

🏛️ Visit the Community and Neighbors for Ninth District Unity Neighborhood Council (CANNDU NC) booth to learn more about their work. 

🟢 The Central City Community Health Center's mission is to provide quality health and human services to the underserved and low-income populations in a culturally sensitive manner. Stop by the booth for more information. 

🎨The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) will be honoring the legacy of "Angeleno Car Culture" by providing a space to adorn, decorate, and create vanity plates for your rides in the same spirit of creativity and individuality found throughout the roadways of LA. They encourage each participant to celebrate their culture, their community, and their joy of being in Los Angeles. 

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

🏛️ Swing by the LA Metro Booth to learn more about the Florence bus lane project. The Florence Ave Bus Priority Lanes Project is an important step toward building a safer and faster multi-modal transit network in Los Angeles. Located along a 5.4-mile segment of Florence Ave, between West Bl and the Florence A Line (Blue) Station, the project would add bus priority lanes in both directions for Metro Line 111.

🔷Taking Metro to the event? Make your ride even better by cruising the new Rail to Rail Bike Path! This 5.5-mile separated bike path rides alongside Slauson Ave and conveniently connects you to the route. Visit the LA Metro booth to learn more. 

🎨 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.

🟫 CicLAvia has partnered with Unlimited Biking to provide on-site bike rentals on 9/14 with pickup and drop-off at the Florence Firestone 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.

🟫 WSS is your one-stop shop for top brands the whole family will love! Stop by the WSS booth for exclusive deals and directions to their S. Central store, where you can enjoy music, food, and giveaways.

🔷 BIKE OVEN will be offering basic bike repair. 

 

Central Ave Hub

Reference address: 8403 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001

🎨 90.7 FM, KPFK Radio is a listener-sponsored radio station based in Glendale, CA. Swing by their booth for a live DJ set! It’s a perfect spot to take a break and groove to local beats—maybe even snag that Instagrammable moment. 📸

🏛️ The Empowerment Congress Southeast Area Neighborhood Council will be offering information about their projects and operations, making connections with area residents, empowering them to engage in local government.

🏛️ LA County Departments of Public Works, Arts and Culture, and Public Health are partnering on the Florence-Firestone for All—Safe Streets for All project. Representatives from each department will be there to share information, answer questions, and host an arts-based workshop centered around the cultural values of the Florence-Firestone community. 

🏛️ The LA County Department of Regional Planning provides equitable planning, development, and engagement for all unincorporated LA County residents and businesses to help create vibrant, sustainable, and resilient communities. Their long-range planning team will provide information and gather community feedback about emerging housing and infrastructure projects.

🔷 The Lead Free Homes LA program will test for and remove lead paint hazards from older homes where young children live, free of charge. Visit their booth for program enrollment eligibility and assistance with enrollment. 

🟫 Relax and play some games in the Play Zone brought to you by SCAG and the Go Human initiative—a community engagement program with the goals of reducing traffic collisions in Southern California and encouraging people to walk and bike more.

🟫 Streets For All is an advocacy group that believes in safe, sustainable transportation for all. Stop by their booth to learn more about their organization.

🔷 Bike repair provided by DAG Riders, a family-owned business since 2013. 

 

Watts Hub

Reference address: 10925 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90059

🟢 Visit the AltaMed Health Services to learn more about their AltaMed PACE services and snap a pic in their photo booth.

🎨 Color Compton is an art & history organization grounded on BIPOC stories and narratives. They will be hosting a photo and printing activity station centering on the history of South Central Los Angeles.

🏛️ The Los Angeles City Planning Department staff will be on hand to provide useful information regarding the department. Visitors to the table will have the opportunity to participate in the "Spin the Wheel" game to win prizes.

🏛️ LA Metro's 105 Express Lane project is converting the current HOV lanes into two express lanes from Sepulveda Blvd to Studebaker Road. Stop by the booth to learn more.

🏛️ LADOT will be sharing updates regarding safety improvement projects in the Watts area. Join them to learn more and share feedback.

🔷 Metro Bike Share will be on hand with educational resources and hands-on guidance on how to rent and dock a bike properly, as well as fun activities and prizes. In addition, Metro Bike Share will provide a temporary pop-up station accepting returns until 3:30 pm on event day. Be sure to stop by for cool swag, fun activities, meet the team, and ask them any questions about using Metro Bike Share all over LA County. All bikes are first-come, first-served and must be returned to a station when you are done riding.

🟫 Play a game of pickleball with PlayLA Youth and Adaptive Youth Sports. This activation reflects PlayLA’s commitment to creating welcoming spaces where every young athlete can thrive.

🟫 East Side Riders Bike Club, in partnership with SCAG’s Go Human initiative, will be giving out adult bicycle helmets while supplies last, as well as sharing information on upcoming safety classes and rides.

🔷 Free basic bike repair provided by East Side Riders Bike Club.

Near the hub: WLCAC, in collaboration with HOLA, will host a free family-friendly art activation where participants can paint canvases and design custom pouches. The activation will also feature a special art exhibition celebrating wheel sports.

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 September 14 CicLAvia route! Want to add a special for your business? Check out the CicLAvia Business Opportunity flyer! (Spanish)

Delicious at the Dunbar

4229 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011

Event Special:

  • Delicious at the Dunbar will have live music outside from 1-4pm! on CicLAvia Sunday!

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 Line (Blue) stations are located less than 1.1 miles from the route:

Taking Metro to CicLAvia—Historic South Central meets Watts? Make your journey easier—and more scenic—by riding the NEW Rail to Rail Bike Path! This 5.5-mile-long separated bike path connects you to Fairview Heights Station (K/Pink Line), Slauson Station (J/Silver Line), and the Slauson Station (A/Blue Line)! But wait, this is just Segment A of the whole project! Check out this LA Metro article for future plans for Segment B!

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 Watts and Historic South Central Hub 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 at the Historic South Central Hub 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!

Bike Rentals

CicLAvia has partnered with Unlimited Biking to provide on site bike rentals on 9/14 with pick up and drop off at the Florence Firestone 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 complimentary.

Please remember, bikes are not required to participate in CicLAvia! You can walk, run, skate, scoot, or take a pedicab. 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

In addition, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, September 14 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, 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.

Run West Adams

Movement Runners

Compton Run Club

Rundalay

Latinos Run Los Angeles

LADWP Pacers

  • Meetup Time: 6:30am
  • Distance: 5.75 miles
  • Northern Start Location: 1100 E Adams Blvd
  • Southern Start Location: 10950 S Central Ave in front of WLCAC

BikeLA

Planning a feeder ride, walk, or run and want to add it to our site? Email us or tag us on socials!

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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