CicLAvia—Koreatown meets Hollywood presented by Metro

April 06, 2025 at 09:00 AM

CicLAvia—Koreatown meets Hollywood

Join us for our 59th Los Angeles Open Streets Event: CicLAvia—Koreatown meets HollywoodThis CicLAvia is presented by Metro.

Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025 / domingo 6 de abril 2025

Time: 9am-4pm

Location: Connecting Hollywood, East Hollywood, Melrose Hill, and Koreatown

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 59th event, CicLAvia—Koreatown meets Hollywood.

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 gemsactivities along the route, and Hubs to check out during the event on April 6! Click HERE to download the CicLAvia—Koreatown meets Hollywood 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 and wheelchairs 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 10 • Council District 13

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 4/6 with pick up and drop off at the Western Ave Hub!! Check back here closer to event day 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 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 a temporary pop-up station at the Koreatown Hub that will operate from 9am – 3pm. All bikes will be available first-come, first-served basis and can be returned to the Metro Bike Share team at the Koreatown Hub before the end of the event or to any station with an open dock when you are finished riding. 

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

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 Hubselevationgetting around during a CicLAvia event, and parking along the route.

Elevation 

The route contains gradual elevation change over the course of 4.75 miles with a gradual incline from Santa Monica Blvd Hub to Hollywood 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

  • Hollywood Hub to Santa Monica Blvd Hub: 1.6 miles
  • Santa Monica Blvd Hub to Western Hub: 1.5 miles
  • Western Hub to Koreatown Hub: 1.6 miles
  • Koreatown Hub to Hollywood Hub: 4.75 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.

Here are LADOT lots located near our route:

Koreatown

Vermont and Wilshire Parking Lot #691 - 682 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles CA
Vermont and 6th Parking Lot #692 - 601 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles CA

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) (Korean) which includes information on streets closures, parking restrictions, and parking options for residents and employees of local businesses.

Street Closures

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

Parking Restrictions

No parking will be allowed on the route after 1:00am on Sunday, April 6. 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—Koreatown meets Hollywood route map.

Driveway Access

Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am on Sunday, April 6. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on April 6, 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

DASH Bus Detours

In addition, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, April 6 for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

Freeway Off Ramp Closures

101 FWY Southbound off-ramp at Vine St - Right-turn restriction only
101 FWY Southbound off-ramp at Western Ave - Full closure
101 FWY Northbound off-ramp and Santa Monica Blvd - Left-turn restriction only

Parking Reimbursement

If you are a resident or business directly on the route, CicLAvia can reimburse you up to $20 per vehicle for any parking costs you incur from 8pm on Saturday, April 5 through 5pm on Sunday, April 6. For reimbursement, mail a copy of your parking receipt and proof of residence or employment to CicLAvia at 525 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 or email [email protected] subject line: Parking Reimbursement.

Business Participation

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

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

Download Business Opportunity Flyer

Business Opportunities at CicLAvia

Oportunidades comerciales en CicLAvia

CicLAvia 비즈니스 기회

Print Your Own Event Poster

Event Poster/Cartel del Evento/행사 포스터


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 (map.ciclavia.org), subject to approval. To participate, email [email protected] or call 213.355.8500 by Wednesday, April 2. 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, April 2. 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, April 6. 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—Koreatown meets Hollywood 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, April 6. 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—Koreatown meets Hollywood route map.

Driveway Access

Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am on Sunday, April 6. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on April 6, 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

DASH Bus Detours

In addition, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, April 6 for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

Freeway Off Ramp Closures

101 FWY Southbound off-ramp at Vine St - Right-turn restriction only
101 FWY Southbound off-ramp at Western Ave - Full closure
101 FWY Northbound off-ramp and Santa Monica Blvd - Left-turn restriction only

Parking Reimbursement

If you are a resident or business directly on the route, CicLAvia can reimburse you up to $20 per vehicle for any parking costs you incur from 8pm on Saturday, April 5 through 5pm on Sunday, April 6. 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, April 6 the following streets will be closed to car traffic. No parking will be allowed on these streets beginning at 1am on Sunday, April 6. There are crossing points at several intersections where vehicles can cross along the route. 

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

  • Vine St, from Hollywood Blvd to Santa Monica Blvd
  • Santa Monica Blvd, from Vine St to Western Ave
  • Western Ave, from Santa Monica Blvd to Wilshire Blvd
  • Wilshire Blvd, from Western Ave to Vermont Ave

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

Download Street Closure Notification Flyer

Street Closures at CicLAvia

Cierres de calles en CicLAvia

CicLAvia로 인한 도로 폐쇄

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, April 6 for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

Freeway Off Ramp Closures

101 FWY Southbound off-ramp at Vine St - Right-turn restriction only
101 FWY Southbound off-ramp at Western Ave - Full closure
101 FWY Northbound off-ramp and Santa Monica Blvd - Left-turn restriction only

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.

Here are LADOT lots located near our route:

Koreatown

Vermont and Wilshire Parking Lot #691 - 682 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles CA
Vermont and 6th Parking Lot #692 - 601 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles CA

Hollywood

Vine and Hollywood Parking Lot #702 - 1625 N Vine St, Hollywood CA

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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 linebegin 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 travelingbiking, 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!

Interactive Digital Map

Use the CicLAvia digital map to plan which businesses, local gems, activities along the route, and Hubs to check out during the event on April 6! Click HERE to download the CicLAvia—Koreatown meets Hollywood route map.

Community Meeting

On Sunday, April 6, CicLAvia will temporarily remove cars from certain streets in Hollywood, East Hollywood, Melrose Hill, and Koreatown 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—Koreatown meets Hollywood Community Meeting and learn about street closures, business opportunities, family activities, volunteer positions, and more.

Reuniónes de la Comunidad

Haga clic AQUI para ver una grabación de nuestra reunión comunitaria de CicLAvia—Koreatown meets Hollywood 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—Koreatown meets Hollywood are now closed. Check out our Volunteer FAQcontact 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—Koreatown meets Hollywood 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 sign! First come first served.
  • Free basic bike repair (more info below)
  • Bike parking

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

🎨 = Arts & Culture

🟢 = Health & Wellness 

🟫 = Kids & Family / Intergenerational Fun 

🏛️ = Civic Engagement / City Resources

🔷 = Amenities & Services

 

Jump to each hubs list of activities:

 

Hollywood Hub

Reference address: 1630 Vine St, Los Angeles 90028

🔷 Metro Bike Share will have a Photobooth backdrop and spinning wheel with giveaways (while supplies last).

🟢 Bike Central LA, a local chapter of BikeLA, is working to make Los Angeles a safer place to bike by building a stronger and more connected city! They will share details on bike routes, the Access to Hollywood project and Council District 13 priorities. Visit their booth for more information!

🏛️ LA Metro will have information and updates about the K Line Northern Extension project and its development.

🏛️ Visit The Office of LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin for some unique branded giveaway items such as post it notes, pens, magnet clips and more (while supplies last)!

🏛️ The office of Office of Congressmember Laura Friedman will be joining us to share information about their office. 

🏛️ Do you know who your County Supervisor is? Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is the LA County Supervisor for District 3, which encompasses the Hollywood area. Her team will be at the event to provide information on available County resources! 

🏛️ Get to know your Assemblymember! The Office of Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur will be on site to provide constituent service brochures, answer constituent questions, and provide casework support. They will also be giving out kids coloring books (while supplies last)!

🏛️ The office of Council District 13 will be joining us to share city resources. Visit their booth for more information!

🔷 SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition will be joining us to share information about ways that SELAH supports neighbors experiencing homelessness. Visitors to their booth can also build a hygiene kit, sign up for volunteer shifts, and receive a special donation gift!

🟫 The Center in Hollywood is hosting a letter writing campaign/pen-pal project for their unhoused neighbors. Visit their booth to get involved and to learn more about their upcoming fundraiser, "The Trail Home". 

🟢 Did you know you can use your EBT card at Food Access LA Farmers Market’s? Visit the Food Access LA booth to get more information about using an EBT card at their markets. They will also be handing out Food Access LA stickers, pens, and market fliers (while supplies last)!

🎨 LA Phil will be providing details for the remaining Walt Disney Concert Hall season, Hollywood Bowl 2025 season and The Ford 2025 seasons including brochures, giveaways, and plenty of information for their Spring and Summer concerts (while supplies last).

🔷 Pedal Movement will be providing FREE Bike Valet at the Hollywood Hub! Hop off your bike and enjoy the event while they watch your bike! 

🏛️ The LADWP booth will share information about EV rebates, discounts and conservation programs!

🔷 Thank you to Bici Libre for offering FREE Basic Bike Repair during the event! Join them for other free services at the Silver Lake Community Church on Saturdays and Hollywood Food Coalition on Wednesdays.

🟢 Get a taste of Suntory ALL-FREE a light & crisp non-alcoholic sparkling malt and hops beverage that you can enjoy anywhere, anytime. It is the only non-alcoholic beer-like taste beverage that boasts the triple-zero benefits of being 0.00% alcohol, 0 calories, and 0 sugar per can. Come to their booth to enjoy ALL-FREE while relaxing in their cool down zone!

🎨 Stop by the Hollywood Hub to enjoy unique performances and music from various artists presented by LA Country District 3 Supervisor Lindsay Horvath. Line up curated by Amoeba Hollywood + Dublab!

9:00 am - GROOV3

10:00 am - Wadood

11:00 am - Mystical Joyride

12:00 pm - DJ Kerry

1:00 pm - Pearl & The Oysters

2:00 pm - Discotchari

3:00 pm - Photay & Celia Hollander

Near the Hub:

🟢 Check out the Hollywood Farmers’ Market at Selma and Ivar (open 8am-1pm). Grab lunch from a variety of prepared food vendors and stock up on delicious produce. Valet your bike at the Hub so that you can step away from your bike without worrying while you shop and eat. And if you make a purchase at the market, stop by the Market’s info booth at Selma/Ivar for a FREE limited edition CicLAvia button (while supplies last).

 

Santa Monica Blvd Hub

Reference address: 5601 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles 90038

🎨 Did you know Hollywood Fringe produces the Nation's largest Fringe Festival? This is a unique festival where local Angelenos bring their theatrical performances to life during the month of June! So stop on by, have a chat, and get a free glitter tattoo. 

🟫 Streets For All is a transportation revolution based in Los Angeles that thinks all forms of mobility matter! Visit their booth to learn more about their work. 

🏛️ You could qualify for 20 FREE Rides a Month with Metro's Low Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) Program! Qualifying LA County residents can enjoy 20 free rides every month on Metro or a discounted pass on another participating transit agency. Stop by their booth to learn more and to see if you qualify!

🏛️ Did you know that students at participating K-12 schools 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! 

🏛️ The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) will be sharing  information on the role of their department and the importance of shopping safe, legal, local cannabis and the regulations governed by the City of LA. The booth will also include DCR giveaways such as lanyards and canvas bags (while supplies last)!

🏛️ The Office of Mayor Karen Bass will have a booth to share more information about their work. The team will explore city resources and share their ideas for a stronger, more vibrant community!

🏛️ Enhance your civic engagement this month with the Los Angeles City Clerk! They will be hosting a civic engagement and voter information table to share more about upcoming elections. They can also help participants ensure they are registered to vote or help update their personal information.

🏛️ Do you live in the Hollywood Studio district? Visit the Hollywood Studio District Neighborhood Council to learn more about the work they do and how you can get involved. 

🟢 Need a refresher? Stop by the GT’s Living Foods booth where they will be offering complimentary samples of Synergy Kombucha and Agua De Kefir. 

🔷 Thank you to The Bicycle Kitchen for offering FREE Basic Bike repair during the event!

🟫 Santa Monica Blvd. Community Charter School: A Fenton Charter Public School will be joining us to share information about their school programs and enrollment information. Visit them for kids' art and computer science activities!

🟫 Take a break and relax in the shaded seating area brought to you by LAist.

🟢 Bienestar will be offering free HIV testing for the community! Bienestar operates community centers across Los Angeles County, offering a variety of health services. Visit their booth for more information. 

 

Western Hub

Reference address: 204 S Western Ave, Los Angeles 90004

🟢 Swing by the Standso booth to learn more about their unique brand of footwear and apparel. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out the special photo opportunity, discount coupons and product giveaways!

🔷 CicLAvia has partnered with Unlimited Biking to provide on site bike rentals during the event with pick up and drop off at the Western Ave 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!

🔷 Thank you to Godspeed Cyclery for offering FREE Basic Bike repair during the event! 

🟫 Share your thoughts on traffic safety with the Streets Are For Everyone team! They will be conducting traffic safety needs and also promoting their next Finish The Ride and Run Griffith Park event. 

🏛️ LA Waterkeeper will be sharing water conservation information! Visit their booth for more information. 

🟢 Join Climate Resolve + MoveLA and help shape a truly regional vision for the present and future generations of Los Angeles! Have your voice heard in the updating of our county's Sustainability Plan.

🏛️ Stop by the LA Clean Cities Coalition booth to explore alternatives to personal combustion vehicles! Learn about the latest Electric Vehicle incentives, rebates, and other sustainable transportation efforts. The team will be ready to answer your questions and provide valuable insights into cleaner commuting options.

🏛️ If you are 25 or younger, the City of Los Angeles Youth Development Department has resources for you! Stop by to learn more about them.

🏛️ The LA County Department of Public Social Services, Toy Loan and Volunteer Services Section will be giving away small items to children in attendance (while supplies last). They will also be promoting their Toy Loan Program, which loans out toys to children throughout LA County. 

🏛️ 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 (while supplies last)!

🟫 The L.A. Zoo will have an interactive and educational booth with different touchable objects related to a variety of animals to encourage participants of all ages to connect to nature and the world around us. No live animals present. There will also be trivia games and prizes (while supplies last)! 

🏛️ Swing by the Metro booth to get updates on the D Line Subway Extension Project (Purple Line). The team will share information on construction updates and street closures as they relate to the project!

🎨 Metro Sessions is celebrating 7 years of DJ livestreams at CicLAvia! They will have DJs streaming all day, plus merch and prizes to give away.

 

Koreatown Hub

Reference address: 3225 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles 90010

🏛️ Visit the office of City Controller of Los Angeles, Kenneth Mejia to learn more about their upcoming projects, goals, the city’s budget, and audits as it relates to transportation efforts. 

🔷 To support the event, Metro Bike Share will have a temporary pop-up station at the Koreatown Hub from 9am – 4pm. All bikes will be available first-come, first-served basis and can be returned to the Metro Bike Share team at the Koreatown Hub before the end of the event or to any station with an open dock. They will also have a Photobooth backdrop and spinning wheel with giveaways (while supplies last). In addition, 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. 

🟢 AARP California will have fun and FREE giveaways along with valuable information for people ages 50+ and their families (while supplies last)!

🔷 Did you know Metro Bike Share is expanding its service areas? Visit BikeLA’s booth right next to the Metro Bike Share Booth at the Koreatown Hub for more details! Find out everything you need to know about rules of the road and bicycle safety practices along with exciting news about the planned expansion of the Metro Bike Share System to in-fill the area between the Westside and Downtown/Central LA service areas.

🏛️ The Public Counsel team will be joining us to provide an overview of Public Counsel's legal services. They will be hosting an open house near the route and will invite folks to attend. Their team will also have “Ask a Lawyer” sessions at 11:30am and 1:30pm for legal advice.

🏛️ Additionally, be sure to stop by Public Counsel’s "Pit Stop for Justice" during CicLAvia! Public Counsel, a nonprofit law firm based in the heart of Koreatown, is opening its doors from 10 AM to 3 PM for a day of free legal resources, community connection, and family-friendly fun. Located just one block off Wilshire Blvd at 610 S Ardmore Ave, Public Counsel is perfectly positioned along the route at —come take a break, learn about your rights, and enjoy the festivities!

🟫 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.

🟫 The Koreatown Youth + Community Center (KYCC) Kids Town will engage community members and encourage them to sign up for childcare and multilingual (English/Spanish/Korean) immersion education. They will have games and prizes, too (while supplies last)!

🏛️ Metro’s Vermont Transit Corridor Project aims to improve travel times and provide more reliable service along Metro’s most heavily traveled bus route. Stop by the LA Metro booth to learn more about the Vermont Transit Corridor project!

🔷 Thank you to Bike Oven for providing FREE Basic Bike Repair during the event! 

🔷 The Small Business Administration will provide vital disaster relief information to those impacted by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires. 

🟫 Visit LINE FRIENDS booth featuring an inflatable photozone, character mascot appearances, and an assortment of free gifts related to their original and K-pop characters, and advocating eco-friendliness and sustainability. Visit their US online store at www.LINEFRIENDSSQUARE.us and be sure to use the discount code “CICLA25” for 25% off select items on their website!

🏛️ LADOT will share information on mobility projects, including upcoming efforts in the area, as well as information about how to access department services.

🏛️ The LADOT Transit team helps the community access information about the DASH, Commuter Express, and Cityride service. The team will be at CicLAvia to help seniors and students with applications for a reduced-fare TAP card and load free rides for low-income members who are signed up for the LIFE program. 

🏛️ City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services (Streets LA) will be providing information about its public safety initiatives, street improvements, and Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program (STAP) Bus Shelter Program which will see its 100th installation in the Koreatown area (ETA late March 2025).

Grab a bite from local food trucks such as: The Deli Doctor, KOGI BBQ, Wise BBQ, and King Kone at this hub! 

 

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 April 6 CicLAvia route! Want to add a special for your business? Check out the CicLAvia Business Opportunity flyer! (Spanish) (Korean)


Kahee's Plants

127 S Western Ave A, Los Angeles, CA 90004

Event Special: 

  • Kahee's Plants will be offering 10% off purchases on CicLAvia Sunday!

Creek Tea

547 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Event Special: 

  • Creek Tea will be offering a Buy 1, Get 1 FREE milk tea special on CicLAvia Sunday!

Ubatuba Açaí

549 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Event Special: 

  • Ubatuba Açaí will be offering free açaí cups on the house to participants on a first come first serve basis (while supplies last) on CicLAvia Sunday!

Jesse Boy Korean Fried Chicken (Hollywood)

6254 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Event Special: 

  • Jesse Boy Korean Fried Chicken will be offering a FREE Jesse Boy Agua Fresca or fountain drink with a purchase of any Korean Fried Chicken or Cauliflower dish at Jesse Boy.
  • They will also be passing out FREE samples of their Korean Fried Chicken and Cauliflower on their outdoor cooking sidewalk area!

Gold Diggers Bar

5632 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Event Special: 

  • Gold Diggers presents: CicLAvia Day Party! Sponsored by Tromba Tequila, Alma Finca Liquor, Donna’s Pickle Beer, and Mommenpop
  • With DJs Hella Breezy, Bles, and Marvelouz
  • Bar opens at 12-4pm
  • Join them for drink specials, merch, and giveaways (while supplies last)!

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, April 2. 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 hubsMetrobike 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 B Line (Red) Stations are located less than 1 mile from the route:

This Metro D Line (Purple) Station is located less than 0.1 miles from the route:

Need help getting to a CicLAvia event?

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

Metro Bike Share

Metro Bike Share - There are multiple Metro Bike Share stations throughout Los Angeles with bikes available 24/7 on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit this map to plan ahead to plan your day or download the Metro Bike Share app to see real-time bike availability.
To support the event, Metro Bike Share will also have a temporary pop-up station at the Koreatown Hub that will operate from 9am – 3pm. All bikes will be available first-come, first-served basis and can be returned to the Metro Bike Share team at the Koreatown Hub before the end of the event or to any station with an open dock when you are finished riding. 

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 4/6 with pick up and drop off at the Western Ave 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, 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

DASH Bus Detours

In addition, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, April 6for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

Freeway Off Ramp Closures

101 FWY Southbound off-ramp at Vine St - Right-turn restriction only
101 FWY Southbound off-ramp at Western Ave - Full closure
101 FWY Northbound off-ramp and Santa Monica Blvd - Left-turn restriction only

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.

Here are LADOT lots located near our route:

Koreatown

Vermont and Wilshire Parking Lot #691 - 682 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles CA
Vermont and 6th Parking Lot #692 - 601 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles CA

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.

Stotts Bicycles Feeder Ride

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.

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 linebegin 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 travelingbiking, 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.