CicLAvia - Heart of LA

CicLAvia - Heart of LA

Get ready for our annual Heart of LA Route on Sunday, October 8th as CicLAvia returns to Chinatown, DTLA, Echo Park and Boyle Heights! Streets will be closed to cars and open for cyclists, pedestrians, runners and skaters to use as a recreational space.

Planning a feeder ride or walk and want to add it to our site? Email [email protected]!

Notification Flyer/Volantes de Notificacion

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Download the Route Map 

New to CicLAvia? Here are some things you need to know for October 8th:

  • CicLAvia is FREE!
  • CicLAvia lasts from 9 AM until 4 PM
  • CicLAvia closes streets to car traffic and opens them for people to walk, skate, bike, play, and explore parts of Los Angeles.
  • 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 some more safety tips.

Questions or Concerns

General event information: please contact CicLAvia at 213.355.8500 or [email protected]

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.

Feeder Walks & Rides

Planning a feeder ride or walk and want to add it to our site? Email [email protected]!

Check out your feeder ride and group-walk options for CicLAvia on October 8th:

 

Walk Bike Glendale Feeder Ride

Walk Bike Glendale will lead a group from the Glendale Transportation Center (Metrolink) to downtown LA for the open street event, CicLAvia Heart of L.A., on Sunday, October 8, 2017. The route features a short segment of the LA River Trail, and bike ride through DTLA. 

Date: Sunday, October 8th
Time: Meet 8:30am leave 9:00am
Where: Glendale Transportation Center - 400 W Cerritos Ave, Glendale, CA 91204

All Souls World Language Catholic School Feeder Ride/Walk

All Souls World Language Catholic School will lead a group from the Chinatown East Gate for the open street event, CicLAvia Heart of L.A., on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Route to be determined through Downtown Los Angeles, Echo Park, or Boyle Heights! 

Date: Sunday, October 8th
Time: Meet 11:00am
Where: Chinatown East Gate - 937 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012

B.K.O.B. Feeder Ride

Come join the Black Kids on Bikes fam as we lead one of the feeder rides to the big event. We will meet up at 09:00am in Leimert for a Pre-Roll Tune Up session brought to you by wrenching hands of The Freedom Ride L.A. 
Show up, tune up, sip up, then push off towards the heart of Downtown LA to roll the 6+ miles of car free roads.

Date: Sunday, October 8th
Time: Meet 9:00am
Where: Leimert Park - 4343 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008

 

Westside Feeder Ride

Feeder ride from the Westside! Join the group as they roll down Venice Blvd. at a relaxed pace. If you live along Venice east of Centinela, feel free to hop on the bike train as they roll down the lane!

Date: Sunday, October 8th
Time: Meet 11:00am
Where: In front of Bikerowave, 12255 Venice Blvd, Mar Vista, CA 90066 (Between Centinela and Grand View)

 

Mid City West Community Council Feeder Ride

Mid City West has a tradition of hosting feeder rides to our HOLA route, and this time is no different. Mid City is a prime location for biking to our route, so don't miss out on the chance to join this group. 

Date: Sunday, October 8th 
Time: Meet at 8:30am, leave at 9am. 
Where: I. Martin Bicycles - 8330 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048.

Check out their Facebook Event to RSVP and let them know you're coming!

Street Closures

 

Please note that the CicLAvia event hours are 9 am to 4 pm. Street closures will be in effect from 7 am to approximately 6 pm. 

Click here to view the LADOT Traffic Plan.

Community Meetings

On Sunday, October 8th, CicLAvia - Heart of LA will remove cars from certain streets in DTLA, Little Tokyo, Chinatown, Boyle Heights and Echo Park, and open them up for people to walk, skate, bike, play, and explore from 9am–4pm.

Join us for a community meeting to learn about street closures, business opportunities, family activities, volunteer positions and more:

RSVP for the 9/13 Community Meeting

RSVP for the 9/20 Community Meeting

 

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 the city 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 new potential customers!

Download/Descarga

Business Opportunity Flyer/ Folletos de Oportunidades Comerciales

Flyer in English

Folletos in Español

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Poster/Cartel 

11x17 Poster/ Cartel 

8x11 Flyer / Volantes

 

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
  • Police and Department of Transportation Officers responsible for traffic and crowd control along the route
  • CicLAvia staff and volunteers on the route assisting participants with questions and concerns
  • Restrooms, free water, first aid, trash/ recycling, bike parking and information booths at Hubs along the route

Take Advantage of the Thousands of Potential Customers Passing By Your Door!

  1. PLAN TO BE OPEN ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. Make your store- front visible with signs and banners.
  2. 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: under the terms of CicLAvia’s permit, no stationary objects are allowed in the street.)
  3. GET FEATURED ON THE CICLAVIA DIGITAL MAP. Businesses that offer a special CicLAvia discount can be listed for free on our interactive digital map, see below for details to join the CicLAvia Savings program.
  4. HELP GET THE WORD OUT IN ADVANCE. Put up a CicLAvia poster or give CicLAvia postcards to your customers! Contact [email protected] for more information and suggestions.

Participate in the CicLAvia Savings Program

Is Your Business on the 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* for free on the CicLAvia website, subject to approval. Follow these guidelines to join:

  • Offer discount on day of CicLAvia during all business hours.
  • Send the name of your business, discount offer, business address, and website link (if available) to [email protected] or call 213.355.8500 by Monday, October 2. Include name, email, and contact information for your business. 

*e.g. restaurants, movie theaters, toy stores, clothing shops, hair salons, banks. 

How Will Car Access & Parking Be Handled?

  • PLEASE BE AWARE that all drive- ways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7:00am on Sunday, October 8.
  • If your vehicle is parked in your drive- way and you need to use it after 7:00am on October 8, please park elsewhere as the vehicle will be inaccessible until approximately 6:00pm. Vehicles will not be allowed to enter or exit the route during this time.
  • Street closures begin at 6:00am, with full route closures in place by 7:00am. The event runs from 9:00am–4:00pm, and streets will be fully open to cars by approximately 6:00pm.
  • Cars can cross the route at selected major streets (see map). Pedestrian crossings will also be available along the route to give people access to businesses and buildings on both sides of the street. 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.
  • NO PARKING allowed on the route after 1:00am on Sunday, October 8, 2017. 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
  • 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 8:00pm on Saturday, October 7 through 6:00pm on Sunday, October 8. For reimbursement, mail a copy of your parking receipt and proof of residence or employment to CicLAvia, 525 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

Live/Work Along the Route

If you live/work along the route and would like more information about how CicLAvia will affect your neighborhood on October 8th, please download the CicLAvia route notification flyer. The flyer has information about the streets that will be closed, parking restriction and parking options for residents and employees of local businesses.

Download/Descargar

Notification Flyer/ Volantes de Notificacion

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11x17 Poster/ Cartel 

8x11 Flyer / Volantes

 

Street Closures

The route will be closed to vehicles from 7:00am to approximately 6:00pm on Sunday, October 8.

Parking Restrictions

NO PARKING will be allowed from 1:00am–6:00pm on Sunday, October 8 on the CicLAvia route. Parking restrictions will be enforced and vehicles will be towed beginning at 1:00am. 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 7:00am and approximately 6:00pm. There are crossing points at several intersections where vehicles can cross along route.

Driveway Access

Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 8:00am on Sunday, October. If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7:00am on October 8, please park elsewhere as the vehicle will be inaccessible until approximately 6:00pm. Vehicles will not be allowed to enter or exit the route during this time.

Bus Detours

All buses that usually run along the CicLAvia route will be detoured. Please check our bus detour info page and your local bus stop for detour information.

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 8:00pm on Saturday, October 7 through 6:00pm on Sunday, October 8. For reimbursement, mail a copy of your parking receipt and proof of residence or employment to CicLAvia, 525 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

Bus Detours

All buses along the CicLAvia route will be detoured. Check your bus stop on Saturday, October 7th for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop.

Download Foothill Transit Line 707 Detour

Download Montebello Bus Line 40 Detour 

Download the Metro Bus Detours 

Click here to download a map of the Metro Bus Detours

Getting to the Route and Parking

Click below for information on getting to the CicLAvia route on Sunday, October 8th!

Metro Bikeshare

Metro Bikeshare is live in DTLA! Metro will be setting up extra bike share stations along 5th street between Hill and Broadway!

Grab a bike at any of these stations close to the CicLAvia route:

  • 7th & Bixel - 1107 W. 7th St.
  • Figueroa & 8th - 735 S. Figueroa St.
  • Flower & 7th - 723 Flower St.
  • Grand & 7th - 700 S. Grand Ave.
  • Olive & 8th - 729 S. Olive St.
  • 7th & Broadway - 307 W. 7th St.
  • 7th & Spring - 201 W. 7th St.
  • Broadway & 3rd - 303 S. Broadway St.
  • Spring & 3rd - 300 S. Spring St.
  • Hill & 2nd - 201 S. Hill St.
  • New High & Ord - 725 New High St.
  • Spring & College - 870 N. Spring St.
  • Hill & College - 881 N. Hill St.
  • Main & 1st - 120 S. Main St.
  • 1st & Judge John Aiso - 134 Judge John Aiso St.
  • 1st & Central - 369 E. 1st St.
  • Traction & Rose - 599 Traction Ave.
  • 5th & Hewitt - 1210 E. 5th St.

Map of all Bikeshare Stations

Go Metro

Gold Line

Chinatown Station

  • Exit Chinatown Station
  • West on College
  • North on Broadway
  • You'll run into the Chinatown Hub

Mariachi Plaza Station

  • Exit Mariachi Plaza station and you'll be right in the Mariachi Plaza Hub

Expo, Purple, Red & Blue Line

7th Street/Metro Center

  • Ride east on 7th street and turn left onto Broadway and you will arrive at the Broadway Hub!

Purple and Red Line

Pershing Square Station

  • Exit at 5th and Hill, ride east towards Broadway and you will be on the route! Please note: Metro will have special bike share stations along 5th street Between Hill and Broadway! Ride the Red or Purple line to Pershing Square and grab a Metro Bike Share bike!

Echo Park Hub Access:

While there’s no rail that will drop you off directly in Echo Park, there are plenty of bus options to take.

  • Metro Bus Lines 2, 4, and 704:

  • Take either of these bus lines to Sunset/Echo Park. Head south on Echo Park Avenue, towards the park. Turn right on Bellevue, and you’ll be at the Echo Park Hub.

Metrolink

Service available on Antelope Valley, Inland Empire-Orange County, Orange County, 91, and San Bernardino lines to Union Station.

  • Head west out of Union Station and ride towards El Pueblo/Olvera Street.
  • Head south on Sanchez
  • Turn right on Arcadia
  • Turn left onto spring. You will be on the route when you hit 2nd street!

Parking

Use ParkMe to find a lot near you!

DTLA - Spring Street, Main Street

  • Joe's Auto Parks, 843 S Spring St. - Parking Lot. Traffic on Spring heads south only.

  • Joe’s Auto Parks, 839 S Spring St. - Parking Lot. Traffic on Spring heads south only.

  • Joe's Auto Parks, 817 S Spring St. - Parking Lot. Traffic on Spring St. heads south only

  • 805 S Spring St. - Parking Lot. Traffic on Spring St. heads south only

  • Joe's Auto Parks, 820 Main St. - Parking Lot.

  • Joe’s Auto Parks, 854 S. Main St. - Parking Lot. Traffic on Main St. heads north only

  • 810 S Main St. - Parking Lot. Traffic on Main St. heads north only

  • 617 Spring St. - Parking Lot.  Traffic on Spring St heads south only

  • 536 Spring St. - Parking Lot. Traffic on Spring heads south only

  • 530 Spring St. - Parking Structure. Traffic on Spring St heads south only

  • Joe's Auto Parks, 449 Spring St.

  • Joe's Auto Parks, 433 S Main St. - Parking Lot. Traffic on Main St heads north only

  • 401 S Spring St. - Parking Lot.

  • Paragon Parking, 340 Spring St. - Parking Lot.

  • Joe's Auto Parks, 330 Main St. - Parking Lot.

  • Joe's Auto Parks, 253 S Main St. - Parking Lot. Traffic on Main St. heads north only.

  • Joe's Auto Parks, 233 S Main St. - Parking Lot. Traffic on Main St. heads north only.

  • Broadway Spring Center  - 333 S Spring St. - Parking Structure

 

Chinatown

  • Bamboo Plaza Parking, 420 Bernard St. - Parking Structure. (19 Spots)

  • Joe's Auto Parks, 211 Alpine St. - Parking Lot.

  • The Shop Parking, 843 - 861 N Spring St. - Parking Structure.

  • 419 W College St. - LA Chinatown Public Parking Lot.

  • Alpine Tower Parking, 767 N Hill St - Underground Parking.

  • Far East Plaza Parking, 727 N Broadway  - Underground Parking.

  • 725 N Spring St. - Parking Lot.

  • 410 N Ord St. - Parking Lot.

  • 665 N Spring St. - Parking Lot.

  • 983 N Hill St. - Parking Lot. (valet only)



Little Tokyo

  • 236 S Los Angeles St. - Underground Parking Structure

  • 101 N Judge John Aiso St. - Underground Parking Structure

  • Weller Court, 123 Astronaut E Onizuka St. - Underground Parking Structure

  • 333 Alameda St. - Parking Structure

  • 428 E Temple St - Parking Lot (5 ADA spaces)

  • 830 Traction Ave - Parking lot

 

Boyle Heights

  • 318 N Breed St. - Parking Lot

  • 249 N Chicago St - Parking Lot

 

Echo Park

  • 1152 Lemoyne St. - Parking Lot

  • 1143 Logan St. - Parking Lot

  • 1146 Logan St. - Parking Lot

  • 1146 Glendale Blvd - Parking Lot

  • 1707 Sunset Blvd - Parking Lot

 

DTLA - Grand Ave, Figueroa Street

  • 106 S Beaudry Ave - Parking Lot

  • The Promenade - 700-720 W 1st St. - Underground Parking

  • Figueroa Plaza - 221 N Figueroa St - Underground Parking. Traffic on Figueroa goes south only.

  • World Trade Center - 350 S Figueroa St. - Underground Parking

  • Music Center Parking - 111 S Grand Ave - Underground Parking

  • 221 S Grand Ave - Parking Structure

  • Grand Promenade -  255 S Grand Ave - Underground Parking

  • California Plaza - 300 S Grand Ave - Underground Parking

 

DTLA - Hill Street, Olive Street

  • Grand Central Square Parking - 308 S Hill St - Parking Structure.

  • 222 S Hill St. - Parking Structure

  • 408 S Hill St. - Parking Structure

  • 140 S Olive St. - Parking Lot

  • 137 S Hill St. - Parking Lot

  • Wells Fargo Center -  235 S Hill St. - Parking Structure (ADA spaces available)

  • Los Angeles Athletic Club - 646 S Olive St. - Parking Structure. Traffic on Olive goes north only.

  • 725 S Hill St Parking - Parking Lot

  • 731 S Hill St, Los Angeles - Parking Lot

  • 737 S Hill St Los Angeles - Parking Lot

  • 618 S Olive St. - Parking Lot. Traffic on Olive goes north only.

  • Pershing Square Garage - 532 S Olive St. - Underground Parking. Traffic on Olive goes north only.

  • PacMutual - 523 W 6th St. - Underground Parking. Enter on Olive street. Traffic on 6th street goes east only; traffic on olive goes north only.

  • 338 S Hill St. - Parking Lot

Accessibility

CicLAvia welcomes all to the event, and works to make each route accessible to all individuals. CicLAvia utilizes the infrastructure of the city of Los Angeles, so participants can enter or exit anywhere along the route, making use of city streets, ramps and sidewalks. When facilities are added to the route at hubs (restrooms, water areas), 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 areas and congested areas are usually mandatory dismount zones, participants unable to dismount are not required to do so. Service animals are welcome.

The CicLAvia press event, location TBA soon, will be ASL interpreted.

Click below for detailed information:

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

  • Echo Park Hub - 1632 Bellevue Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026
  • Broadway Hub - 659 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
  • Chinatown Hub - 942 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • Mariachi Plaza Hub - 1801 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Mileage Between Hubs

Elevation 

This route is mostly flat with a couple of gradual inclines described here:

  • From the 2nd street tunnel to the Echo Park Hub there is a gradual incline of 72 feet
  • The 4th street bridge has an incline on both sides - from Merrick or Anderson there is a gradual incline of 28 feet
  • From Broadway and 7th to the Chinatown Hub there is an extremely gradual incline of 60.7 feet
  • There is a short hill at 4th street just west of Boyle Ave

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—brought to you by AARP—to enjoy the adventure of 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 information booth. Pedicabs are available on a first-come, first served basis. Riders must be able to step into or transfer into the pedicab.

Getting to the Route and Parking

These are flat, street-level parking areas that do not require the use of stairs, escalators or elevators. All lots are near the route. There are many more options on parkme.com - head over to that website for more parking near the route!

DTLA - Spring Street, Main Street

  • Joe’s Auto Parks, 854 S. Main St. - Open-Air Parking Lot with 117 spaces (4 ADA). Traffic on Main St. heads north only. Less than 0.5mi from Broadway Hub.

  • Paragon Parking, 340 Spring St. - Open-Air Parking Lot with 123 spaces. Less than 1mi from Broadway Hub.

  • Joe's Auto Parks, 330 Main St. - Open-Air Parking Lot with 206 spaces (5 ADA). 0.5mi from Broadway Hub.

Chinatown

  • 419 W College St. - the LA Chinatown Public Parking Lot has 40 spaces (2 ADA). Less than 300 feet from Chinatown Hub!

  • 713 N Hill St. - Open-Air Parking Lot with 330 spaces (at least 5 ADA).  Less than 0.5mi from Chinatown Hub.

  • 725 N Spring St. - Open-Air Parking Lot with 240 spaces (7 ADA). Less than 0.5mi from Chinatown Hub.

Boyle Heights

  • 318 N Breed St. - Open-Air Parking Lot (1 ADA space). Less than 1mi from Mariachi Plaza Hub.

  • 249 N Chicago St - Open-Air Parking Lot (2 ADA spaces). 1mi from Mariachi Plaza Hub.

Echo Park

  • 1143 Logan St. - Open-Air Parking Lot with 69 spaces (2 ADA). Less than 1mi from Echo Park Hub.

  • 1146 Logan St. - Open-Air Parking Lot with 76 spaces (2 ADA). Less than 1mi from Echo Park Hub.

You can view a more comprehensive list of parking lots and structures along the route by clicking here.

Specials Along the Route

Specials, deals, and discounts along on the route on October 8th! 

Want to add a special for your business? Join the CicLAvia Savings Program!

 

Spring Street Arcade Building
541 S. Spring St, LA, 90013
Longtime Cuban coffee roasting company’s modern storefront café, with pastries & sandwiches. Get a free pastry with purchase of coffee during CicLAvia!

 

114 E. 2nd St, LA, 90012
(213)788-1191
Reserve a table at Redbird for brunch on Sunday, October 8th and note that you are a participant in CicLAvia to enjoy a complimentary Paris Brest, the wheel shaped dessert created to commemorate the Paris-Brest-Paris bicycle race.

 

1920 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Teapop's brand-new downtown location offers high-quality tea, locally roasted coffee, AND craft beers. Get in on their "1 Free Boba for Bikes" deal by showing off your bike or helmet at the counter when you purchase your drink. If you don't like boba (what?) don't worry - you can substitute it with any other add-on instead. 
They'll also be giving away their nifty 16oz. book bottle to the first 10 customers who show up on bikes. Don't miss out on the chance to use that bottle for a refreshing milk tea (with free boba) on your way to the route! It's only a mile south, and a straight shot using Alameda.

 

923 Forest Avenue, LA, CA 90033
Oaxacan Arabesque eatery offering delicious fresh food inspired by Mediterranean flavors and Oaxacan cuisine. On October 8, they will celebrate with CicLAvia attendees by offering free house-made drinks with every entree from their menu. X'tiosu is only 11 minutes from the route by bike, and a perfect way to wind down after a few hours of riding. 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Activities Along The Route

View Activities on Digital Map

Remember to pick up a field guide at any hub on Sunday, October 8th for a hard copy map & list of activities!

Download Field Guide

Click on a hub location below to see the activities taking place there on Sunday, October 8th:

All Hubs will have restrooms, free water, free basic bike repair, bike parking, and first aid.

Catch a free pedicab ride—brought to you by AARP—to experience the adventure of CicLAvia in a whole new way! Pedicab stops are available at each info booth - just look for the sign!

Echo Park Hub

  • Join the mad scientists, artists, inventors, and story- tellers from Two Bit Circus as they showcase one of their most popular games, Wacky Wire. It’s like Operation but higher energy!
  • Plug into the phone charging station at the LADWP Solar Trailer and let the sun repower your phone.
  • Check out folding bikes from TERN.
  • Visit the LA Ranger Troca, a food truck-turned-mobile visitor center for the Santa Monica Mountains. Learn more about the National Parks Services programs, then scale their 25 foot rock wall!
  • Relax at Echo Park Lake and enjoy a snack from some of LA’s best food trucks.
  • Complete the kids bike safety skills course and get a free helmet, courtesy of CicLAvia.
  • Make sure to stop by the Metropolitan Water District booth for a special free giveaway!
  • Join us at our CicLAvia Pit Stop, spotlighting the arts and stories of how culture defines our city. An all-star line up of DJs will light up our dance floor, with a brief discussion with these LA tastemakers about the intersections of art and development in the Los Angeles nightlife and music scenes. 

Broadway Hub

  • REI Burbank will be hosting a full service pop-up bike repair shop.
  • Sign up for a free Los Angeles Public Library card and keep an eye out for the roaming Book Bike. Free books will be given to people with library cards.
  • Street Poets will be on-site with their Poetry in Motion Van, a mobile performance venue and recording studio, inspiring creative community, empowering people of all ages and backgrounds to express them- selves on the page and on the mic.
  • Take a load off at the SCAG Go Human chill zone seating lounge and join Self Help Graphics for a special Dia de los Muertos art workshop.
  • Leave your mark on a community art bike by CicLAvia x Pure Cycles. 

NEAR THE HUB

  • Pop-Up Protected Bicycle Lane Party: Try out the future Main & Spring Forward protected bicycle lane at the LADOT and SCAG GoHuman pop-up party at Spring and 2nd. Learn more about LADOT’s initiatives for people walking and bicycling, including Vision Zero, Safe Routes to School, People St, and more! MainandSpringFwd.com
  • Stop by the Metro Bike Share Hub on 5th and Broadway to check out a Metro Bike, buy a Metro Bike Share Monthly Pass, play games to win cool Metro prizes, and chat with Metro planning staff.
  • Check out the Historic Core Farmers Market along 5th between Spring and Broadway (9am to 3pm).
  • The Big Draw LA: Make your Mark in the Park! Ryman Arts students will be leading fifteen free drawing activities for every ability level in front of City Hall in Grand Park. A fun-filled, creative afternoon, we will celebrate the act of drawing by welcoming thousands of Angelenos to draw together. 

Mariachi Plaza Hub

Historic Core Farmers Market (5th & Broadway, 9 am to 3 pm) or the Mariachi Plaza Farmers Market (near 1st & Bailey Ave. 9am-9pm). Stop by the Historic Core Farmers Market and stock up on fresh produce and prepared foods. 

**CicLAvia Produce Program**: Get a free limited edition CicLAvia tote bag when you purchase fruits or veggies from participating vendors (those with a light blue sign on their tent pole). Get a stamp upon purchase and show this guide to the CicLAvia info booth at either the Broadway or Mariachi Plaza hub to receive your free tote (while supplies last).
  • Visit the LA 2028 booth to to learn more about the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games or snap a selfie with an Olympic backdrop!
  • Plug into the phone charging station at the LADWP Solar Trailer and let the sun re-power your phone.
  • Relax in the AARP play zone while catching up over vintage board games.
  • Stay hydrated at the Drink Up water station.
  • Zumba! Cumbia! DJs! A Beatles Tribute Band! Don’t miss all of the action at the Mariachi Plaza bandshell presented by the Mariachi Plaza Farmers Market.
  • Grab lunch, snacks and fresh produce at the Mariachi Plaza Farmers Market. 

NEAR THE HUB

  • Bubbles on the Bridge presented by The Bloc. As you roll over the 4th Street Bridge, enjoy amazing views of the City as you ride through a wave of bubbles! 

Chinatown Hub

  • Capture a snapshot of your day at the Las Fotos Project photo booth.
  • The Great Streets Initiative invites you to hang out and chill at their pop-up parklet! Learn about DIY Great Streets improvements with the City of Los Angeles on your favorite neighborhood street.
  • Does your child need a helmet? Stop by the California Highway Patrol booth and get tted for a free kids helmet (while supplies last).
  • Join The Skateside to learn basic skateboarding skills on Keen Ramps brought to you by First 5 LA.
  • Listen to live bands in Mandarin Plaza and enjoy a cold one at the beer garden—presented by the Chinatown Business Improvement District. 

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.