Bikers Guide to the Open Road, A: Ride It Like You Stole It

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You can go on a bike ride alone or with friends and families to enjoy beaches, nature, architecture, food tours and so much more! Bicycling is good for your heart, brain, and blood vessels.

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Bicycling can also reduce stress. Bicycling is ZERO-emission and making more trips by bike or on foot helps reduce air pollution, improving the air we all breathe in LA, and helps reduce greenhouse gases, contributing less to climate change.

Metro sponsors classes at varying skill levels to get you comfortable with your bike and riding in an urban environment. Participants will gain a sense of confidence to get on a bike for everyday travel or recreation. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own bikes limited number of loaner bikes available for those who register in advance. Attendees should bring their own bikes limited number of loaner bikes available for those who need a bike, please register in advance.

This option is offered at Metro Bike Hubs where participants can learn and get hands-on experience on how to maintain your bike or fix a flat tire. No need to bring anything. But feel free to bring your bike along if it has a flat tire or needs some work. This classroom-only option is geared towards employers, organizations, and groups who are interested in a quick overview of bicycle basics, rules of the road, and things to know to start commuting safely by bike.

This option is ideal for a lunchtime or post-work session. Participants should know how to ride a bike, but they may be uncomfortable using a bicycle for everyday travel or recreation.

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New classes and events are added regularly. Join our email list to receive updates on new classes and events. Open Streets events are perfect places to experience bicycling. Whether you are biking on the street for the first time or to testing out your newly learned bicycling skills, these events are the best places to ride in a car-free, safe and fun environment. Open Streets events temporarily close off streets to automobile traffic and open them up for people to walk, bike, skate, roll and dance.

Visit our Active Transportation page for more information and upcoming Open Streets events. Community rides are a great way to experience bicycling in a safe, guided, group ride. There are many organizations throughout Los Angeles County that host regular rides across the region.

Each ride is curated to highlight a community in a fun tour miles long, with planned stops. These rides vary skill level and theme, and all are free and open to the public. Check out the Calendar and Map of upcoming community rides and other bicycle events in Los Angeles County. Bike Month is a national month-long celebration of the bicycle.

For the entire month of May, we celebrate bicycling all around Los Angeles County with pit stops, community rides, food, music and all kinds of fun events. Discounts or amenities may be offered at businesses for bike riders.

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Cities may provide a program for businesses to request bike racks. For people who bike, these programs provide an opportunity to explore new neighborhoods and support local businesses. Each ride will highlight a local business and pair with a giveaway, promotion or activity. Ride announcements can be found online as well. It is important to know the following tips to protect your bike from theft and keep it secure.

Choose the right locks: Of all the accessories you buy for your bicycle, a good lock is the most important. Although no lock is completely secure, it is better to buy the best lock you can afford, as a lock is always cheaper than buying a new bike. In general, a sturdy U-lock is best compared to cable and chain locks because they are relatively easy to cut through. If parking on the street, you want to make sure that all parts of your bike are locked to a fixed object like a bike rack in a publicly visible location.

Bicycle racks come in many different shapes and sizes. Position your bike in a manner that makes it easy for other people to lock their bike to the rack. Anything that can be easily removed on your bike may be subject to theft and you would want to lock it to the racks.

Rear wheel is typically more valuable and expensive to replace, so if you only have one lock, use a U-lock to lock the frame and rear wheel to the rack. More ideally, you would want to use two locks two U-locks or a U-lock complemented by a cable lock to secure both wheels and the frame to the rack. If you have a quick release on your front wheel, consider removing the front wheel and locking it with the rear wheel and the frame. Also consider registering your bike with the local police department to facilitate recovery in case your bike is stolen.

Metro bicycle lockers are secure enclosures to allow the storage of one bicycle of typical size and form. They are more secure than bike racks and can shield the bicycles from the elements to a certain degree. Bike lockers are available for rent at several Metro Rail and Busway stations.

To check locker availability, apply to rent a locker, or to manage your bike locker rental, visit the Metro Bike Locker Registration page. Certain Metrolink stations also offer bicycle lockers. They are operated by the cities where the station is located. Metro does not operate them. To inquire about lockers at Metrolink stations, please contact the local cities. Metro Bike Hubs are bike stations that offer secure, high-capacity bike parking, provide weather protection, and include security features such as controlled access for members only and CCTV.

This type of secure bike parking facilities provides an easy and safe way to park your bicycle, get accessories, and access repair services. Bikes are a great way to get to and from a transit stop. And integrating bicycling with public transit can greatly expand your travel range and allow you to get to more and further places. Bikes can be brought onto Metro buses and trains at all times, if space is available. All Metro buses have at least two bike racks on the front and all Orange Line buses have three.

All Metro trains have designated open area to accommodate bicycles. If the bike racks on buses or the trains are full, please wait for the next one. Arrive at the stop a few minutes early and wait on the sidewalk. Remove all loose items not attached to your bike i. Locking your bike to the bus rack is not allowed. For extra security, you can lock your wheel to the frame before the bus arrives. You are responsible for loading and unloading your bicycle.

Wait until bus is fully stopped before loading your bike. Always approach the bus from the sidewalk. Sit or stand near the front of the bus to watch your bicycle during your trip. Just before your stop, tell the bus operator that you will be getting your bike from the rack and exit through the front door. Never try to retrieve something that rolls under the bus. Motorized bicycles or any bicycle over 55 pounds cannot be accommodated on Metro bus bike racks. Folding bikes with 20 inch or smaller wheels can be taken on board.

Make sure your bike is folded and stored under a rear seat so as not to block aisles and doorways. Motorized folding bikes are not allowed. Rules for Bikes on Metro Rail: Follow ADA-accessible routes to find elevators and wider, wheelchair-accessible gates, to safely bring your bike in and out of stations. Always walk your bike through stations and on train platforms. Enter at doors marked with the yellow sign on the right 4.

Avoid parking your bicycle behind operator's cabin lead car. Always keep doors and aisles clear, and be courteous to other passengers. Give priority to wheelchair passengers in designated areas. Always stand with your bike in the designated open area while on board the train. Use elevators or stairs to enter and exit the station.

Bikes are not allowed on escalators. Folding bikes are encouraged and allowed on board. Make sure it is properly folded.

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