CicLAvia—Melrose

February 25, 2024 at 09:00 AM

CicLAvia—Melrose

Join us for our 50th Los Angeles Open Streets Event: CicLAvia—Melrose! Click HERE for the map.

Date: Sunday, February 25, 2024 / Domingo 25 de febrero 2024

Time: 9am - 3pm

Location: Connecting Fairfax, Larchmont, Melrose Hill, and East Hollywood. (Melrose Ave between Fairfax Ave and Vermont Ave.) See map below for cross streets. 

What: CicLAvia is a non-profit organization that has been opening streets throughout LA County since 2010. Come experience 4 miles of car-free open streets at our 50th event, CicLAvia—Melrose.

Enjoy the pop-up park for the day in your favorite people-powered way, whether that's walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, or simply spectating! All ages and abilities are welcome. Be sure to join our email list so you don't miss any event news and updates. Use the CicLAvia digital map to plan which businesses, local gems, activities along the route, and Hubs to check out during the event on February 25!

New to CicLAvia?

Here are some things to know before you go:

  • CicLAvia is FREE!
  • CicLAvia lasts from 9am to 3pm.
  • CicLAvia closes streets to car traffic and opens them for people to walk, skate, bike, play, and explore parts of Los Angeles County.
  • CicLAvia is not a race! There's no starting point or finish line—begin where you like and enjoy the day your way.
  • CicLAvia traffic flows in two directions, just like regular traffic. Check out more rules of the route.
  • As a general rule of thumb, only people-powered vehicles are allowed, with exceptions for persons with disabilities. That means we do not allow electric scooters, electric skateboards, hoverboards, electric unicycles, motorcycles and other non-people-powered vehicles, but we do allow motorized wheelchairs and related vehicles for people with disabilities. We want to make sure that everyone can enjoy our route.
  • Are e-bikes allowed? Class 1 e-bike pedal-assist allowed. Class 2 e-bikes allowed when throttle is powered off. Class 3 e-bikes allowed when pedal-assist is powered off. Learn more here. General rule of thumb: if you're pedaling (and not riding), you're clear.
  • As consideration for being allowed to participate in a CicLAvia, all participants are deemed to have released from liability and waived any right to sue its organizers, their employees, officers, volunteers and agents from any and all claims, including claims of negligence, resulting in any physical injury, illness (including death) or economic loss suffered as a result of participating in this CicLAvia.
  • By participating in a CicLAvia event, each participant understands that there are risks, such as physical and/or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability, death or economic loss. These injuries or outcomes may arise from a participant’s or other’s actions, inactions, or negligence, or the condition of the location (s) or facility (ies). Nonetheless, participants assume all known and unknown risks of participation in CicLAvia.

Questions or Concerns

For general event information please email us or call 213.355.8500.

For concerns regarding the Los Angeles street closure permit, contact LA Bureau of Street Services, Investigation, and Enforcement Division, Special Events at 213.847.6000.

Thank You to Our Partners

City of Los AngelesCicLAvia Individual Sponsors LADWP

And Our Event Sponsors

       

Accessibility

CicLAvia welcomes everyone to our events and works to make each route accessible to all individuals.

CicLAvia utilizes the infrastructure of the city and county of Los Angeles so participants can enter or exit anywhere along the route, making use of streets, ramps, and sidewalks. When facilities are added to the route at Hubs (restrooms, water areas, etc.), they are all ADA compliant.

There are gradual inclines along each route and any portion deemed steep will have volunteers stationed to guide participants. While steep and congested areas are usually mandatory dismount zones, participants unable to dismount are not required to do so. 

Service animals are welcome.

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

Hub Information

Hubs are resting and meeting points along the route. Each hub has free basic bike repair, bike parking, an information booth, CicLAvia merchandise, free drinking water, and ADA-compliant restrooms. Some hubs include additional programming and activities. 

Hub Addresses

Mileage Between Hubs

  • Fairfax Hub to Melrose Hub: 2.4 miles
  • Melrose Hub to Vermont Hub: 1.6 miles
  • Vermont Hub to Fairfax Hub: 4 miles

Elevation 

The route is relatively flat with over the course of 4 miles with a gradual incline from Fairfax Hub to Vermont Hub. Download a PDF of the CicLAvia elevation map.

Getting Around at CicLAvia

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

Catch a free pedicab ride during CicLAvia! Pedicab stops are located at each Hub's info booth and will travel between Hubs. Look for the pedicab stop sign at each Hub’s info booth. Pedicabs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Riders must be able to step into or transfer into the pedicab.

Parking Along the Route

  • These are flat, street-level parking areas that do not require the use of stairs, escalators, or elevators. All lots are pay lots, and near the route. Parking rates vary. Use ParkMe to find a lot along our route! Additionally, use Parkopedia to find nearby parking lots. If planning to park in neighborhoods along the route, please make sure to read all posted parking restrictions.
  • CicLAvia participants can park for FREE at Beverly Center on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Participants will then take the LADOT DASH Fairfax Line (also FREE) directly to the route! In order to redeem your free parking validation, please visit the Concierge desk on Level 6 in Grand Court near Foot Locker.

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 February 25! Click HERE to download a PDF of the route map.

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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–Melrose Bike rentals on February 25th:

Metro Bike Share will have a pop up bike station at the Fairfax Hub with rentals available on a first come basis.

CicLAvia has partnered with Unlimited Biking to provide on site bike rentals on 2/25 with pick up and drop off at the Vermont 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.

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 / Playa Vista

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

Community Meeting

On Sunday, February 25, CicLAvia will temporarily remove cars from Melrose Ave and will open the street up to pedestrians, strollers, bikes, and more from 9am– 3pm for a car-free day.

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

Reuniónes de la Comunidad

El domingo 25 de febrero, CicLAvia retirará temporalmente los automóviles de ciertas calles en Melrose Ave y las abrirá a peatones, cochecitos, bicicletas y más de 9 a. m. a 3 p. m. para un día sin coches.

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

Street Closures/Bus Detours

On Sunday, February 25 the following streets will be closed to car traffic. No parking will be allowed on these streets beginning at 1am on Sunday, February 25. Cars will be able to cross the route at designated intersections as shown on the route map below. 

On February 25 from 7 AM to 5 PM (approximately), these streets will be closed to cars:

  • Melrose Ave, from Fairfax Ave to N 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

Bus Detours

All buses along the CicLAvia route will be detoured:

Metro Bus Detours

Also, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, February 25 for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

Freeway Off Ramp Closures

101 S/B and N/B exits for Melrose Ave/Normandie Ave

The onramp for the 101 S/B at Melrose Ave

N/B 6b On ramp Vermont Ave

N/B 6b Offramp Melrose Ave

S/B 6b Offramp Melrose Ave

S/B 6b Onramp Melrose Ave

Parking

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

Click HERE to download the route map.

Haga clic AQUI para descargar el mapa de ruta.

How to Participate

CicLAvia provides an opportunity to connect with Angelenos and communities throughout Los Angeles County in an entirely new way.

Participants are invited to walk, bike, skate, run, and enjoy the open streets on select Sundays! CicLAvia works hard to provide a safe and secure environment for all participants. By familiarizing yourself with the following information, you can help make CicLAvia a great event for everyone.

As consideration for being allowed to participate in a CicLAvia, all participants are deemed to have released from liability and waived any right to sue its organizers, their employees, officers, volunteers and agents from any and all claims, including claims of negligence, resulting in any physical injury, illness (including death) or economic loss suffered as a result of participating in this CicLAvia.

By participating in a CicLAvia event, each participant understands that there are risks, such as physical and/or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability, death or economic loss. These injuries or outcomes may arise from a participant’s or other’s actions, inactions, or negligence, or the condition of the location (s) or facility (ies). Nonetheless, participants assume all known and unknown risks of participation in CicLAvia.

The Basics

  • CicLAvia is FREE!
  • February, December, and CicLAmini routes run on a slightly different schedule. Please review event pages for more specific details.
  • CicLAvia closes streets to car traffic and opens them for people to walk, skate, bike, play, and explore parts of Los Angeles County.
  • CicLAvia is not a race! There's no starting point or finish line—begin where you like and enjoy the day your way.
  • CicLAvia traffic flows in two directions, just like regular traffic. Check out more rules of the route.

Timing Your Trip

CicLAvia lasts from 9am–4pm* (*February and December routes end at 3pm due to Daylight Savings Time)

Please budget your time accordingly. Make sure you return to your point of origin or final destination by 4pm to avoid car traffic when the route reopens. 

Share the Road

Cars are not allowed at CicLAvia, but any other form of non-motorized transportation is. Be aware of how people around you are traveling—biking, walking, skating, etc.—and respect their right to the road.

Monitored Intersections

Police, transit officers, and volunteers will be at crossing intersections to monitor the flow of participant and car traffic. Riders and pedestrians must stop at car and pedestrian intersections when told to do so.

Speed

Please monitor your speed going downhill. Also, stay within the speed of the flow of traffic when it is too congested to pass.

Dismounts

There are often mandatory dismount locations. There will be signs at the dismount locations and volunteers instructing riders to dismount. 

What To Bring

  • Helmet: We highly recommend that everyone planning to come on a bike, scooter, skateboard, rollerblades, skates, and other wheeled forms of people-powered mobility wear a helmet at CicLAvia. Don’t worry- we are big fans of helmet hair. Helmets are required by California law for all kids under 18 if they are on a bike, scooter, skateboard, skates, or other types of geared or wheeled transportation.
  • Water bottle: Bring a reusable water bottle. We offer water refill stations at each Hub.
  • Sun protection: Bring your favorite hat and apply sunscreen.

Biking with Children

Our friends at REI have a comprehensive information and video page about biking with children. Please take the time to review this information if you plan to enjoy CicLAvia with children. 

Experienced Riders Recommended

CicLAvia is not an ideal place to teach a child, or an adult, how to ride due to the heavy flow of bike, board, and pedestrian traffic. While we encourage participants of all ages and skill levels, we strongly suggest that children and all participants learn the basics of bike riding before participating in the event route.

At CicLAvia, the Safety and Well-Being of our Participants is our Primary Concern

We work closely with local authorities to provide as safe and secure an environment as possible. We also partner with other local agencies that provide additional security elements along the route and at public transit locations.

Law Enforcement and Emergency Personnel

The Los Angeles Police Department provides a strong security presence at CicLAvia. In addition, there are emergency medical technicians stationed at each Hub, and other response personnel is available along the route.

In case of an accident, go to the nearest Hub to report it to a staff member. If you are between Hubs, look for the nearest uniformed officer, responder, or event staff member.

If you notice any suspicious activity or a suspicious package, immediately report it to the nearest staff member or uniformed officer.

Contact Staff and Volunteers

Staff can be identified by the t-shirt that says STAFF on the back. Volunteers can be identified by the t-shirt that says VOLUNTEER on the back. 

Staff members and volunteers can assist you in finding the answers to questions and help find the right person to respond to emergencies. If you are missing a member of your party, have been in a minor accident, or have been part of an incident, please contact staff at the nearest Hub. This is often the fastest way to ensure police officers or emergency personnel respond to the situation rapidly and effectively.

*February and December routes end at 3pm due to Daylight Savings Time

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 street notification flyer which includes information on streets closures, parking restrictions, and parking options for residents and employees of local businesses.

Download Street Closure Notification Flyer

Street Closures at CicLAvia

Cierres de calles en CicLAvia

Street Closures

The route will be closed to vehicles from 7am to approximately 5pm on Sunday, February 25. Some streets near event Hubs may close as early as 6am. The event runs from 9am–3pm, and streets will be fully open to cars by approximately 5pm.

Parking Restrictions

No parking will be allowed on the route after 1:00am on Sunday, February 25. 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 5pm. There are crossing points at several intersections where vehicles can cross along the route. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAvia—Melrose route map.

Driveway Access

Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am on Sunday, February 25. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on February 25, please park elsewhere as the vehicle will be inaccessible until approximately 5pm. 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

Also, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, February 25 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, February 24, through 6pm on Sunday, February 25. 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.

 

Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

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

On the day of CicLAvia, enthusiastic supporters:

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

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

CicLAvia—Melrose is taking place on Sunday, February 25 and we hope that you can join us as a volunteer along the route. Check out our Volunteer FAQ or contact us for more information, or sign up below:

Sign up to volunteer at an upcoming event:

As an individual:

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

With a group:

Adopt-An-Intersection Program

 

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

What Will You See at CicLAvia?

  • Tens of thousands of participants on car-free streets from all over the region eager to explore the neighborhood
  • Happy people looking for their new favorite spot
  • Safe, fun, and family-oriented activities
  • Department of Transportation officers responsible for traffic and crowd control along the route
  • CicLAvia staff and volunteers assisting participants with questions and concerns along the route
  • Restrooms, free water, first aid, bike parking, and information booths at Hubs along the route

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

  • Plan to be open the day of the event. Make your storefront visible with signs and banners.
  • Bring your business outside. If you have permission to use the sidewalk in front of your business, feel free to bring products, music, or seating outside. If you activate your sidewalk you must maintain a 4’ clearance for ADA access. (Please note that under the terms of CicLAvia’s permit, no stationary objects are allowed in the street.)
  • Join the CicLAvia Savings Program. Businesses that offer a special discount on CicLAvia event days may be listed for free on our interactive digital map and the specials along the route page on our website. See details below.
  • Help get the word out in advance. Put up a CicLAvia poster or give CicLAvia postcards to your customers! Contact us at [email protected] with suggestions or for more information.

Participate in the CicLAvia Savings Program

Is Your Business on or near the CicLAvia Route? Encourage participants to stop by on the day of the event by offering a special discount to CicLAvia participants.

We’ll highlight your family-friendly business (such as restaurants, movie theaters, toy stores, clothing shops, hair salons, banks, etc.) for free on the CicLAvia website (pending internal approval).

To join, follow these guidelines:

  • Offer a discount to customers during all business hours during CicLAvia.
  • Email us at [email protected] or call 213.355.8500 to share your discount offer by Wednesday, February 21. 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 5pm on Sunday, February 25. Some streets near event Hubs may close as early as 6am. The event runs from 9am–3pm, and streets will be fully open to cars by approximately 5pm.

Cars can cross the route at selected major streets. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAvia—Melrose 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, February 25. 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 5pm. There are crossing points at several intersections where vehicles can cross along the route. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAvia—Melrose route map.

Driveway Access

Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am on Sunday, February 25. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on February 25, please park elsewhere as the vehicle will be inaccessible until approximately 5pm. 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

Also, be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, February 25 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, February 24 through 5pm on Sunday, February 25. 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.

Rain or Shine

CicLAvia will go on, rain or shine! Here are some things to keep in mind when riding or rolling in wet conditions.

  • Slow down. It’s easier to lose traction, especially in turns, when the road is wet. Avoid sharp turns and high speed turns so your bike won’t slide out from under you.

  • Skidding is more likely when the road is wet. Modulate your braking to avoid a skid.

  • Give yourself extra time and distance to stop.

  • Rim brake users, remember your rims are wet so it takes a little longer for your brake pads to catch. Pumping your brakes will help.

  • Be more cautious on (or avoid) surfaces that are extra slippery when wet. Such surfaces may include metal plates, manhole covers, train tracks, storm grates, and street “paint”.

  • Avoid riding through standing water or piles of wet leaves, which might conceal road defects.

  • Visibility is reduced when it’s raining. Wear bright, reflective clothing and use front and rear lights to help you see and be seen (even during the day).

Tips provided by our friends at The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition.

Activities Along the Route

Activities abound along the CicLAvia—Melrose route! You can also check out shops, eateries, local gems, and activities along the route using our interactive digital map!

Hubs

All Hubs will have:

  • Free water stations and restrooms
  • First Aid stations
  • Bike parking
  • Free pedicabs – provided by AARP, the pedicabs stop at each Hub's Info Booth, so just look for the sign! First come first served.
  • Free bike repair (more info below)

 

Jump to each Hubs list of activities:

 

Fairfax Hub

Reference address: 7861 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

The office of Supervisor Horvath will be sharing Information and resources for City Council District 3 residents. 

Office of LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin will be sharing information about resources such as flyers and will be handing out free giveaways (While supplies last)!

Learn more about constituent services available at the Office of Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, by visiting their booth for more information!

The Mid City West Neighborhood Council will be connecting with participants using a table game, music, and handouts. 

Visit the Los Angeles City Planning booth and spin their prize wheel for a chance to win a LA City Planning swag item! You’ll also have the opportunity to share feedback on where you’d like to see housing in Los Angeles.

The Metro Bike Share staff is excited to meet you and share more information about the bike share program! They'll have cool swag available and the opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences using Metro Bike Share through their community survey. Metro Bikes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at our temporary station at the Fairfax Hub from 9am-2pm. Plan ahead and download the Metro Bike Share app to purchase a pass and view other bike share stations near the route. Don’t forget to tag @bikemetro on social media, and always remember to return your Metro Bike to a station when you are done riding.   

LA Metro's K Line Northern Extension Project will be offering project information and free giveaways (while supplies last). 

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures team will be sharing information on upcoming screenings, programs, workshops, and exhibitions while answering any questions you have! They'll also be having a keychain-making activity using 35mm film and button making.

Join Craft Contemporary and try your hand at a simple weaving project using materials you could find at home! Participants will transform yarn into mini bookmark tapestries by interlacing colorful threads on a cardboard loom.

Stop by the AARP Los Angeles booth to learn about your voting options, get cool giveaways while supplies last, and enjoy classic board games at their Playzone!

The LA City Clerk will be on hand to register attendees to vote and share ways for everyone to be more civically engaged regardless of age or citizenship status.

Pedal Movement will be offering a free bike valet for your safety and convenience.

Fairfax High School Alumni Association will be joining us to share information about the Fairfax High School Centennial Celebration happening on September 6, 7, and 8, 2024. They will also be providing a DJ to make announcements about this spectacular event celebrating 100 years of Fairfax High School in the neighborhood.

The Melrose Trading Post (MTP) booth will offer half priced admission coupons, and everyone who gets a coupon can enter a raffle for a prize pack which includes 4 free tickets and super cute MTP merch made with local artists and designers. They will also be promoting upcoming events at the Greenway Court Theatre. 

Bike repair brought to you by SELA Bicycle Center.

Stage brought to you by Melrose Trading Post and Council District 5:

9:00 am - 9:30 Fairfax Dance Company

9:30 am - 10:30 Cranes Studio

11:00 am - 12:00 pm The Rollettes

12:15 pm - 1:30 Sydney Raneé

1:45 pm - 3:00 DJ Lush Bunny

 

Melrose Hub

Reference address: 5514 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Council District 13 will be offering material and information on City services and resources.

Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council will be sharing information about the council and opportunities to get involved! Neighborhood Councils advocate on issues like homelessness, housing, land use, emergency preparedness, public safety, transportation, and sustainability. They also provide local expertise and a voice in delivering City services to their communities. Be sure to visit their booth to learn more. 

The Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council will be hosting an informational booth at Vine St. and Melrose Ave. Stop by and listen to some tunes, enjoy refreshments, and win some giveaway items at their prize wheel!

Visit the Los Angeles Public Library booth to sign up for a free library card, learn about amazing free library programs, and take home a free book from the Book Bike!

Give us a favorite memory of CicLAvia, get a poem! Melrose Poetry Bureau (MPB) is a Los Angeles based collective that creates interactive poetry experiences on typewriters. They blur the boundaries between poetry, theater, and improvisation to create connection through ink in a wired-in world.

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's Office will be bringing their Mobile Voting Program and will be offering CicLAvia participants an opportunity to vote while enjoying the event!

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) transit team is ready to assist and educate the community with public transportation needs. They will be supporting seniors and students with applications for reduced-fare TAP cards while providing information on how to apply for free trips for low-income families. 

LADOT will also be sharing information about how to access department services and local safety and mobility projects.

StreetsLA will share valuable information on mobility projects and streetscape initiatives, including recent efforts in the area. They will also have statistics and information available for members of the public.

Visit The SoCal Sound booth for some free station swag (while supplies last)!

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

The LA Controller's Office will be speaking to constituents about their current projects and audits. Visit their booth to gain a deeper understanding of their work and its impact.

BikeLA will be conducting outreach for the Metro Traffic Reduction Study, Los Angeles County Bicycle Master Plan, Phase 2. As well as the Metro Southeast Gateway Line extension (Previously West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor). 

Bike repair provided by Bici Libre.

Near the Melrose Hub:

Keep an eye out for Snap Yourself!, the mobile photo booth on wheels, brought to you by Saf Keep Storage!

If you have time, check out the Larchmont Farmers Market just south of Beverly on Larchmont Blvd. Find fresh produce and more! Please note that this is off the route, outside of the street closures.

 

Vermont Hub

Reference address: 4230 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029

Unlimited Biking will be offering top-tier bike rentals! You can reserve a bike in advance here. A limited number of bikes will be available to rent on site as well on a first come, first served basis. In addition, a portion of the rental fees are donated to CicLAvia!

The Los Angeles Eco-Village Institute, a CRSP project, will offer complimentary flashlight pens, informative materials about the LA Eco-Village, and details on their public tours. Access valuable resources for initiating ecovillages in your neighborhood and stay updated on public events through their schedule when visiting their booth!

The East Hollywood Neighborhood Council will be joining us to share more information about their council! They’ll also be doing a merch giveaway and signing folks up to their newsletter. 

The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment will be providing resources on how to get engaged with your local Neighborhood Council, access city resources, etc. Additionally, they will hand out flyers, swag, and other giveaway items (while supplies last). 

Visit the Neighbor2Neighbor booth to recommend your favorite local small business! For every recommendation, they'll donate $15 to CicLAvia. Stop by for more information. 

Las Fotos Project will be providing a workshop titled "Distorting Identities". Participants of this workshop will act as both subjects and photographers, directing Las Fotos Project photographers on how they want to be photographed and represented within the images they are creating. They can then utilize their portraits as a centerpiece for a mixed media collage that represents all facets of their being. Facilitators will encourage participants to reflect and think critically about their overlapping and complex identities through intentional art-making. 

Volunteer Collective is dedicated to improving the lives of our neighbors struggling with hunger, housing, and health by connecting Angelenos to impactful volunteer opportunities. Their whole goal is to promote volunteerism in Los Angeles. Swing by their booth and learn how to get involved!

Los Angeles County, Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) - Toy Loan and Volunteers Services Section will be hosting a giveaway of small toys to children in attendance. They are a program at the DPSS that loans out toys to children throughout Los Angeles County, basically a library, but for toys! It is a free program with multiple toy loan centers throughout Los Angeles County. The purpose of their program is to teach children responsibility in loaning out toys and returning them in the condition they receive them in. They are rewarded with incentives throughout the loaning process and rewarded with a bundle of toys after their 20th week with the program.

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.

Communities Actively Living Independent & Free (CALIF) will have a spin-the-wheel game that will test your knowledge on COVID-19 information. They will be handing out bags, pins, stickers, covid-19 testing kits, masks, and posters. Visit their booth for a chance to win some goodies!

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.

LA Metro will be promoting the Vermont Transit Corridor.

BlueLA, powered by Bink Mobility, is an electric vehicle car sharing service in LA that facilitates access to essential locations at an affordable cost to residents. Members have access to a network of shared electric vehicles 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, at self-service locations throughout central Los Angeles. For income-qualified members, BlueLA starts at $5/hr for 3 to 5 hour blocks, or $9/hr on a per-minute basis. For more information about BlueLA, please visit https://blinkmobility.com.

LA Civil Rights has the authority to enforce the City's Civil and Human Rights Law, which prohibits discrimination in the private sector in the areas of commerce, education, employment, and housing. Stop by to learn more about how you can submit a claim if you were discriminated against.

Swing by the Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) booth to sign up for their Finish The Ride and Finish The Run events! They will also have a prize wheel for a chance to win goodies. 

L.A. Care Health Plan will be joining us to provide information on health care services and to distribute free promotional items (while supplies last). 

Bike repair provided by the Bicycle Kitchen.

Specials Along the Route

Check out the specials, deals, and discounts along the February 25 CicLAvia route! Want to add a special for your business? Check out the CicLAvia Business Opportunity flyer! (Spanish)

Mirage Grill

7275 Melrose Ave Unit B, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Event Special: 

Mirage Grill will be open 9am - 11pm on CicLAvia Sunday! 
  • They will be having a "Buy One Get One Free" promotion. Buy any plate or wrap, get one free!

Ubatuba Acai - Melrose

7751 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Event Special: 

Ubatuba Acai will be open 9am - 8pm on CicLAvia Sunday! 
  • They will be offering free samples of their acai bowls at their location.

60out Escape Rooms - Melrose

7270 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Event Special: 

60out Escape Rooms - Melrose will be open 10am - 12am on CicLAvia Sunday! 
  • They will be offering $25 off future reservations made in person on 2/25.

Bliss Brow Threading

5770 Melrose Ave, Ste. 109, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Event Special: 

Bliss Brow Threading will be open 9am - 4pm on CicLAvia Sunday! 
  • They will be offering eyebrow threading for $9.

GoGo Juice Bar

712 Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90029

Event Special: 

GoGo Juice Bar will be open 8am - 5pm on CicLAvia Sunday.
  • They will be offering 10% off on smoothies, juices, and bowls!

Tatsu Ramen

7111 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Event Special: 

Tatsu Ramen will be open 11am - 1am on CicLAvia Sunday.
  • They will be offering free samples of their "Hippie Ramen"!

CUSTOMLAND

5627 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Event Special: 

CUSTOMLAND will be open 11am - 3pm on CicLAvia Sunday.
  • They will be offering $15 (embroidery only) monograms and $40 with blank/$30 without blank airbrush flash for the day event. They will have set designs for you to choose from to get customized and made that day. They highly encourage customers to bring an item to get customized, but will have plenty of blanks in the store to choose from as well.

Art Hacker Gallery

4883 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029

Event Special: 

Art Hacker Gallery will be open 12pm - 6pm on CicLAvia Sunday.
  • They will be offering a 20% discount to all CicLAvia participants!

Ronan

7315 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Event Special: 

  • Ronan will be having a special pop-up pizza oven in front of their restaurant, be sure to swing by for a slice!

Fancifull Fine Food and Gift Baskets

5617 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Event Special: 

Fancifull Fine Food and Gift Baskets will be open 9am - 3pm on CicLAvia Sunday.
  • They will be offering the following specials:
    • Charcuterie Box: $10
    • Artisanal Cookie Box: $5
    • Botanical Water: $4
    • Fresh Fruit Cups: $5

Vitaly

7716 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Event Special: 

Vitaly will be open 9am - 3pm on CicLAvia Sunday.
  • They will be offering 15% off all items and a free tote w/ purchase (while supplies last).

Shared Coffee

4960 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029

Event Special: 

Shared Coffee will be open 7am -  3pm on CicLAvia Sunday! 
  • They will be offering free coffee and pastry samples, plus a free water refill station. There will also be other speciality drinks for purchase at the window!

YoHaTdawg

7372 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Event Special: 

YoHaTdawg will be open 9am - 5pm on CicLAvia Sunday! 
  • They will be offering a special 25% discount for any participant with the password: "CicLAvia" !

Getting to the Route and Parking

The CicLAvia route is accessible via many different forms of transportation.

Read more about Hubs, Metro, Metro Bike Share, bike rentals, bus detours, parking along the route, and feeder runs, rides and walks.

Hub Addresses

Go Metro

These Metro B Line (Red) Stations are located within .5 miles of the route:

Metro Bike Share

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

Metro Bike Share will have a pop up bike station at the Fairfax Hub with rentals available on a first come basis.

Bike Rentals

CicLAvia has partnered with Unlimited Biking to provide on site bike rentals on 2/25 with pick up and drop off at the Vermont 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.

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

Be sure to check your bus stop on Sunday, February 25 for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

Parking Along the Route

  • These are flat, street-level parking areas that do not require the use of stairs, escalators, or elevators. All lots are pay lots, and near the route. Parking rates vary. Use ParkMe to find a lot along our route! Additionally, use Parkopedia to find nearby parking lots. If planning to park in neighborhoods along the route, please make sure to read all posted parking restrictions.
  • CicLAvia participants can park for FREE at Beverly Center on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Participants will then take the LADOT DASH Fairfax Line (also FREE) directly to the route! In order to redeem your free parking validation, please visit the Concierge desk on Level 6 in Grand Court near Foot Locker.

Group and Feeder Rides

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

 

Rentals

Want to ride a bike, rollerblade, or skateboard at CicLAvia, but don't own your own equipment? Not a problem! Below is a list of some bike and skate shops throughout the county that offer rentals. We are constantly updating our this list. So, if you notice that we're missing anything, know of a shop that rents bikes, or one you'd like to see listed, let us know. 

Please remember, bikes are not required to participate in CicLAvia! You can walk, run, skate, scoot, take a pedicab or rollerblade. Anything that is people-powered is allowed. If you decide to rent, be sure to call ahead and pay for your reservation in advance, as rentals have been known to sell out on CicLAvia Sundays.

CicLAvia–South LA Bike rentals on December 3rd:

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

Los Angeles Rentals by Neighborhood

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

Beverly Hills / West Hollywood

Culver City

Downtown / Central LA

  • Coco’s Variety Store | 2427 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039 | 323.664.7400
  • DTLA Bikes | 425 S Broadway (at 4th), Los Angeles, CA 90013 | 213.533.8000
    • Offers a fleet of more than 200 bikes that are ready to ride
    • Also offers helmets
  • Just Ride Los Angeles | 1626 S Hill St (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA 90015 | 213.745.6783
    • In order to ensure availability, please reserve up to 3 days in advance
    • Also offers locks and helmets
  • LA Golden Bicycles | 40001 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90010 | 213.739.9911
  • Ride on Bike Shop/Co-op | 4319 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008 | 323.903.5043

Foothills

  • Incycle | 501 W Arrow Hwy, San Dimas, CA 91773 | 909.592.2181 

Glendale / Atwater Village

Long Beach / San Pedro

  • Pedal Movement | 223 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802 | 562.436.2453 
  • Wheel Fun Rentals | 429 Shoreline Village Dr, Ste G, Long Beach, CA 90802 | 562.951.3857

Marina Del Ray

San Fernando Valley

  • Retro Xpress Bicycles | 14508 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401 | 818.200.9463
  • Trek Bicycle Westlake Village | 3835 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Unit K
    Westlake Village, CA 91362 | 805.251.0946
  • Wheel Fun Rentals | 6300 Balboa Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91316 | 818.212.4263
    • A wide range of bikes are available including cruisers, choppers, tandems, and surreys

San Gabriel Valley

  • Incycle | 175 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 | 626.577.0440
  • Velo Pasadena Inc | 2562 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 | 626.304.0064

Santa Monica

Venice

West LA

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

Bike Delivery

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

How to Participate

CicLAvia provides an opportunity to connect with Angelenos and communities throughout Los Angeles County in an entirely new way.

Participants are invited to walk, bike, skate, run, and enjoy the open streets on select Sundays! CicLAvia works hard to provide a safe and secure environment for all participants. By familiarizing yourself with the following information, you can help make CicLAvia a great event for everyone.

As consideration for being allowed to participate in a CicLAvia, all participants are deemed to have released from liability and waived any right to sue its organizers, their employees, officers, volunteers and agents from any and all claims, including claims of negligence, resulting in any physical injury, illness (including death) or economic loss suffered as a result of participating in this CicLAvia.

By participating in a CicLAvia event, each participant understands that there are risks, such as physical and/or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability, death or economic loss. These injuries or outcomes may arise from a participant’s or other’s actions, inactions, or negligence, or the condition of the location (s) or facility (ies). Nonetheless, participants assume all known and unknown risks of participation in CicLAvia.

The Basics

  • CicLAvia is FREE!
  • CicLAvia lasts from 9am to 4pm* (*February and December routes end at 3pm due to Daylight Savings Time)
  • CicLAvia closes streets to car traffic and opens them for people to walk, skate, bike, play, and explore parts of Los Angeles County.
  • CicLAvia is not a race! There's no starting point or finish line—begin where you like and enjoy the day your way.
  • CicLAvia traffic flows in two directions, just like regular traffic. Check out more rules of the route.

Timing Your Trip

CicLAvia lasts from 9am–4pm* (*February and December routes end at 3pm due to Daylight Savings Time)

Please budget your time accordingly. Make sure you return to your point of origin or final destination by 4pm to avoid car traffic when the route reopens. 

Share the Road

Cars are not allowed at CicLAvia, but any other form of non-motorized transportation is. Be aware of how people around you are traveling—biking, walking, skating, etc.—and respect their right to the road.

Monitored Intersections

Police, transit officers, and volunteers will be at crossing intersections to monitor the flow of participant and car traffic. Riders and pedestrians must stop at car and pedestrian intersections when told to do so.

Speed

Please monitor your speed going downhill. Also, stay within the speed of the flow of traffic when it is too congested to pass.

Dismounts

There are often mandatory dismount locations. There will be signs at the dismount locations and volunteers instructing riders to dismount. 

What To Bring

  • Helmet: We highly recommend that everyone planning to come on a bike, scooter, skateboard, rollerblades, skates, and other wheeled forms of people-powered mobility wear a helmet at CicLAvia. Don’t worry- we are big fans of helmet hair. Helmets are required by California law for all kids under 18 if they are on a bike, scooter, skateboard, skates, or other types of geared or wheeled transportation.
  • Water bottle: Bring a reusable water bottle. We offer water refill stations at each Hub.
  • Sun protection: Bring your favorite hat and apply sunscreen.

Biking with Children

Our friends at REI have a comprehensive information and video page about biking with children. Please take the time to review this information if you plan to enjoy CicLAvia with children. 

Experienced Riders Recommended

CicLAvia is not an ideal place to teach a child, or an adult, how to ride due to the heavy flow of bike, board, and pedestrian traffic. While we encourage participants of all ages and skill levels, we strongly suggest that children and all participants learn the basics of bike riding before participating in the event route.

At CicLAvia, the Safety and Well-Being of our Participants is our Primary Concern

We work closely with local authorities to provide as safe and secure an environment as possible. We also partner with other local agencies that provide additional security elements along the route and at public transit locations.

Law Enforcement and Emergency Personnel

The Los Angeles Police Department provides a strong security presence at CicLAvia. In addition, there are emergency medical technicians stationed at each Hub, and other response personnel is available along the route.

In case of an accident, go to the nearest Hub to report it to a staff member. If you are between Hubs, look for the nearest uniformed officer, responder, or event staff member.

If you notice any suspicious activity or a suspicious package, immediately report it to the nearest staff member or uniformed officer.

Contact Staff and Volunteers

Staff can be identified by the t-shirt that says STAFF on the back. Volunteers can be identified by the t-shirt that says VOLUNTEER on the back. 

Staff members and volunteers can assist you in finding the answers to questions and help find the right person to respond to emergencies. If you are missing a member of your party, have been in a minor accident, or have been part of an incident, please contact staff at the nearest Hub. This is often the fastest way to ensure police officers or emergency personnel respond to the situation rapidly and effectively.

*February and December routes end at 3pm due to Daylight Savings Time

Rain or Shine

CicLAvia will go on, rain or shine! Here are some things to keep in mind when riding or rolling in wet conditions.

  • Slow down. It’s easier to lose traction, especially in turns, when the road is wet. Avoid sharp turns and high speed turns so your bike won’t slide out from under you.

  • Skidding is more likely when the road is wet. Modulate your braking to avoid a skid.

  • Give yourself extra time and distance to stop.

  • Rim brake users, remember your rims are wet so it takes a little longer for your brake pads to catch. Pumping your brakes will help.

  • Be more cautious on (or avoid) surfaces that are extra slippery when wet. Such surfaces may include metal plates, manhole covers, train tracks, storm grates, and street “paint”.

  • Avoid riding through standing water or piles of wet leaves, which might conceal road defects.

  • Visibility is reduced when it’s raining. Wear bright, reflective clothing and use front and rear lights to help you see and be seen (even during the day).

Tips provided by our friends at The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition.
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