CicLAvia–Meet the Hollywoods
On Sunday, August 21, we're opening up streets in Hollywood and West Hollywood so you can jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, and enjoy the route however you want. Our routes are welcoming to people of all ages and abilities! This CicLAvia is in partnership with City of West Hollywood and City of LA.
Be sure to join our email list so you don't miss any event news and updates. Take a look at our article on Local Gems in the area to see along and around the route!
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.
- Click here to download the route map!
- 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, skateboards, hoverboards, 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.
- We're closely following LA County Public Health guidelines as we approach the event. Masks are required on public transit in Los Angeles County. If you need a mask we will have complimentary masks available at our Info Booths and of course we have a Branded mask for sale if you want to add one to your collection.
- 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
Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering!
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.
CicLAvia—Meet the Hollywoods is taking place on Sunday, August 21 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:
As an individual:
CicLAvia Hub Volunteer Sign Up
With a group:
CicLAvia Adopt-An-Intersection Program
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 rides and walks.
Hub Addresses
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West Hollywood Hub
Reference Address: 8800 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood 90069 -
Plummer Park Hub
Reference Address: 7377 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood 90046 -
Walk of Fame Hub
Reference Address: 6815 Hollywood Blvd, LA, CA 90028 -
Hollywood Blvd Hub
Reference Address: 5653 Hollywood Blvd, LA CA 90028 -
East Hollywood Hub
Reference Address: 4531 Hollywood Blvd LA CA 90027
Go Metro
This CicLAvia route is accessible via the Metro B (Red) Line:
- Vermont/Sunset Station is just west of the East Hollywood Hub
- Hollywood/Western Station is next to the Hollywood Blvd Hub
- Hollywood/Vine Station is directly on the route
- Hollywood/Highland Station is at the Walk of Fame Hub
Metro Bike Share
There are a dozen Metro Bike Share stations along the route, primarily on Hollywood Blvd from the Walk of Fame Hub to the East Hollywood Hub. We'll update this page with pop-ups as we get closer to the event.
Metro Bike Share will also be setting up additional bikes for rent at the Walk of Fame and West Hollywood Hubs. These will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Visit metro.net/bikeshare or download the Metro Bike Share app for a map of all the stations. 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!
Bike Rentals
Please note that CicLAvia does not provide bike rentals. Plan ahead and visit ciclavia.org/rentals for more information about bike rentals in Los Angeles County.
Bus Detours
All buses along the CicLAvia route will be detoured. Click here to see the bus detour list and check your bus stop on Sunday, July 10 for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.
Parking Along the Route
Use ParkMe to find a lot along our route! If planning to park in neighborhoods along the route, please make sure to read parking signs.
These lots are located in the area of the route:
- Hollywood and Highland Parking | Enter on Orange Drive: 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028| on the route
- Hollywood and Vine Parking Lot | 1721 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028 | on the route
- Pacific Design Center | 650 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 | 0.3 mi off the route
- Spaulding Parking Lot | 7718 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 | on the route
- Poinsettia Recreation Center | 7200 Romaine St, Los Angeles, CA 90046 | 0.2 mi off the route
- Franklin Avenue Parking | 4635 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 | 0.4 mi off the route
Feeder Walks and Rides
Our friends at Walk Bike Glendale are organizing a feeder ride at 9 AM on 8/21, leaving from the Glendale Central Library (222 E. Harvard Street, 91205) and biking as a group to the route. Check out the FB Event Page. Note: they have not scheduled a feeder ride back yet.
Planning a feeder ride or walk and want to add it to our site? Email us or share it on our Facebook event page!
Community Meeting
On Sunday, August 21, CicLAvia will temporarily remove cars from certain streets in West Hollywood, Hollywood, and East Hollywood, and will open them up to pedestrians, strollers, bikes and more from 9am–4pm for a car-free day.
Join us for a virtual community meeting, Tuesday August 2 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM to learn about street closures, business opportunities, family-friendly activities, volunteer positions and more.
You can access the community meeting via the Zoom link here.
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 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
The route will be closed to vehicles from 7am* to approximately 6pm on Sunday, August 21. Some streets 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, August 21. 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—Meet the Hollywoods route map.
Driveway Access
Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am* on Sunday, August 21. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am* on Sunday, August 21st 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. Click here to see the bus detour list and check your bus stop on Sunday, August 21 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, August 20 through 6pm on Sunday, August 21. 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.
*Some streets may close as early as 6am.
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
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What will you See at CicLAvia?
- 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 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 or call 213.355.8500 to share your discount offer by Wednesday, August 17. 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, August 21. 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—Meet the Hollywoods 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, August 21. 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—Meet the Hollywoods route map.
Driveway Access
Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am* on Sunday, August 21. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on August 21, 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. Click here to view the bus detours. Check your bus stop on Sunday, August 21st 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, August 20 through 6pm on Sunday, August 21. 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.
*Some streets make close as early as 6am.
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
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West Hollywood Hub
Reference Address: 8800 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood 90069 -
Plummer Park Hub
Reference Address: 7377 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood 90046 -
Walk of Fame Hub
Reference Address: 6815 Hollywood Blvd, LA 90028 -
Hollywood Blvd Hub
Reference Address: 5653 Hollywood Blvd, LA CA 90028 -
East Hollywood Hub
Reference Address: 4531 Hollywood Blvd LA CA 90027
Mileage Between Hubs
West Hollywood Hub <--> Plummer Park Hub: 1.9 miles
Plummer Park Hub <--> Walk of Fame Hub: 1.5 miles
Walk of Fame Hub <--> Hollywood Blvd Hub: 1.4 miles
Hollywood Blvd Hub <--> East Hollywood Hub: 1.6 miles
Elevation
The route is mostly flat with the main incline along Highland Ave going from Santa Monica Blvd to Hollywood Blvd. 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
Use ParkMe to find a lot along our route! If planning to park in neighborhoods along the route, please make sure to read parking signs.
Street Closures
On August 21 from 7 AM to 6 PM (approximately), these streets will be closed to cars:
- Hollywood Blvd, from Virgil Ave to Orange Drive
- Highland Ave, from Hollywood Blvd to Santa Monica Blvd
- Santa Monica Blvd, from Highland Ave to San Vicente Blvd
Some parts of these streets may close as early as 6 AM, so plan accordingly.
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 July 10!
Click here to download a PDF of the route map.
Specials Along the Route
Check out the specials, deals, and discounts along the August 21 CicLAvia route! Want to add a special for your business? Join the CicLAvia Savings Program!
4661 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Event Special: 15% off!
5638 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood CA 90028
Event Special: $100 CicLAvia themed flash tattoos.
1156 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90038
Event Special: Homemade Lemonade, Falafels, Skewers, Pita, Baklava, Cookies.
7231 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Event Special: Free water, chapstick, and masks. Immediate access to doctors and services.
Rentals
Want to ride a bike, rollerblade, or skateboard at CicLAvia, but don't own your own equipment? Not a problem! Below is a list of some bike and skate shops throughout the county that offer rentals. We are constantly updating our this list. So, if you notice that we're missing anything, know of a shop that rents bikes, or one you'd like to see listed, let us know.
Please remember, bikes are not required to participate in CicLAvia! You can walk, run, skate, scoot, take a pedicab or rollerblade. Anything that is people-powered is allowed. If you decide to rent, be sure to call ahead and pay for your reservation in advance, as rentals have been known to sell out on CicLAvia Sundays.
Los Angeles Rentals by Neighborhood
List of shops that offer rentals, sorted alphabetically by neighborhood.
Beverly Hills / West Hollywood
- Beverly Hills Bike Shop | 10546 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 | 310.275.2453
- Bikes and Hikes LA | 8250 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 | 323.796.8555
- LA Bike Shop | 8250 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 | 323.515.0070
Culver City
- Abba Padre Bikes and Books | 4219 Sepulveda Blvd #A, Culver City, CA 90230 | 310.390.5203
- The Bike Center | 3702 S Robertson Blvd Culver City, CA 90232 | 213.922.2148
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The Bike Shop California | 3770 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034 | 310.838.9644
- Call in advance to reserve a bike
Downtown / Central LA
- Coco’s Variety Store | 2427 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039 | 323.664.7400
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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
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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
- Coco’s Variety Store | 2427 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039 | 323.664.7400
- Ryd L.A. River Bike Rentals | 2274 Ripple St, Los Angeles, CA 90039 | 323.522.3239
- Spoke Bicycle Cafe | 3050 N Coolidge Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039 | 323.684.1130
- Spokes N Stuff | Griffith Park Ranger Station, 4730 Crystal Springs Ave, Griffith Park, CA 90027 | 323.662.6573
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
- Bike Attack Playa Vista | 12775 W Millennium, Playa Vista CA 90094 | 310.862.5001
- Daniel's Bike Rentals | Fisherman's Village, 13737 Fiji Way, Marina Del Ray, CA 90292 | 310.980.4045
San Fernando Valley
- Retro Xpress Bicycles | 14508 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401 | 818.200.9463
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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
- Bike Attack & Electric | 2904 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 | 424.744.8148
- Blazing Saddles | 320 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | 310.393.9778
- Perry's Cafe | 320 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | 310.823.6730
- Santa Monica Beach Bicycle Rentals | 1428 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | 310.428.5337
- Santa Monica Bike Center | 1555 2nd St, Unit A, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | 310.656.8500
- Spokes N Stuff | 1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | 310.395.4748
Venice
- Boardwalk Skate & Surf | 201 1/2 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291 | 310.450.6634
- Jays Rentals Venice Beach | 1501 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291 | 310.392.7306
- Perry's Cafe | 3100 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90292 | 310.823.6730
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Spokes N Stuff | 327 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 | 310.439.7276
- The Bicycle Whisperer | 1150 Venice Ave, Venice, CA 90291 | 310.612.1409
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*
- 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*. 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.
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.
Helmets for Children
All children (18 and under) are required by law to wear a helmet if they are on a bike, scooter, skateboard, skates, or other types of geared or wheeled-transportation. We have a free helmet giveaway at one of our hubs at each event. Check out our activities along the route page closer to the event date to get more information!
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.
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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.
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Skidding is more likely when the road is wet. Modulate your braking to avoid a skid.
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Give yourself extra time and distance to stop.
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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.
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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”.
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Avoid riding through standing water or piles of wet leaves, which might conceal road defects.
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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).