Community Corner
Bike Week L.A. Kicks Off; Free Bus Rides Thursday
Sponsored by Metro and other area transit agencies, bike week is meant to celebrate pedal power.
Bicyclists can ride Los Angeles area buses for free on select routes Thursday as part of "Bike Week LA," which started Monday.
Sponsored by Metro and other area transit agencies, bike week is meant to celebrate pedal power.
Local cycling groups will host guided tours Wednesday in the San Fernando Valley, downtown Los Angeles, Culver City, Pasadena, and Gardena.
Find out what's happening in Westwood-Century Citywith free, real-time updates from Patch.
As part of "Bike to Work Day" on Thursday, bicyclists boarding DASH and Commuter Express buses with a bicycle helmet will ride for free, though Commuter Express buses have limited rack space for bikes and DASH buses have no racks.
Other area bus lines also will offer free rides to cyclists on Thursday, when two-wheel enthusiasts will be stationed along bike routes to hand out drinks, prizes and information.
Find out what's happening in Westwood-Century Citywith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Those who pledge to use Metro as a link in their ride to work on Thursday will be automatically entered in a contest to win a $700 cycling package from REI.
About 60 retailers will be offering discounts to bikers Friday through Sunday. More information about Bike Week LA is posted at www.metro.net/bikeweek.
