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The top fundraiser wins a bike getaway to Tuscany, Italy, courtesy of VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations!
How to Become a River Ride Fundraiser
To get started, sign up to become a fundraiser and create your personalized fundraising page.
- Click on "Individuals: Click Here to build your personal fundraising page" on the right side of the page.
- If you do not already have a login. Create one to set up your fundraising page.
- Send letters to your friends, family, and colleagues, explaining why LACBC's work is important to you and asking them to support you. Encourage them to donate on your personalized funraising page by June 8th.
- We'll announce the winner at the River Ride on June 9th!
Having trouble? See more detailed instructions here.
Win a Bike Trip to Tuscany from VBT and More!
The top prize for the highest fundraiser is a bike trip to Tuscany, courtesy of VBT. There are also prizes like a New Belgium Cruiser, a bike from DTLA Bikes, and signed copies of Where to Bike Los Angeles, as well as prizes for meeting certain fundraising minimums. Prizes are guaranteed for meeting fundraising minimums at the $100 (LACBC socks), $250 (River Ride jersey), $500 (access to the River Ride VIP tent and beer garden), $1000 (recognition at LACBC donor and supporter party), and $5000 (custom vintage cocktail mixology, tea ceremony, or dinner with our Excutive Director and Board President) levels.
VBT’s Tuscany by the Sea biking vacation takes you to the untouched Maremma region, where ancient Etruscan roads lead to white-sand beaches, protected wetlands teem with birdlife and ancient castles overlook timeless villages. We drink it all in as we cycle through magnificent coastal vistas, stay at rustic agriturismi (converted farm houses) and sample regional wines and olive oils with inviting local hosts.
VBT’s Tuscany by the Sea biking vacation includes:
- Roundtrip international airfare from New York
- 8 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels and a country resort
- 15 meals - 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
- Free use of custom VBT bicycle and helmet
- Service of two local, bilingual VBT Trip Leaders
- Full van support
- Daily route directions and maps
- Guided sightseeing as described in the tour itinerary
- Unique authentic, cultural activities
Good luck! Check out more at la-bike.org/RRfundraising.
We all know that making walking and biking safe and attractive options in Los Angeles County will require serious investment from our transportation agencies to build out bicycle and pedestrian plans in the county's 88 cities and unincorporated communities. Walking and biking comprise 19% of all trips in LA County, yet only receive 1% of all transportation funding. We're excited to announce that LACBC and the Safe Routes to School National Partnership have begun a major policy initiative to increase dedicated funding for walking and biking and ensure that the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists are considered in every Metro-funded transportation project. And what better way to launch a campaign than with an early win?
The Metro board today passed a motion that takes a big step forward on these two policy objectives by directing staff to report back on funding recommendations for pedestrian and bicycle projects in this year's Call for Projects cycle. Almost half of all applications from cities were for walking, biking, and streetscape projects. We think that these projects should get funding proportional to this interest from local jurisdictions, rather than only the 15 to 23% they've historically received. The motion also directs staff to analyze a variety of actions that could result in the creation of a complete streets policy for all Metro-funded projects. Is this a motion that only a policy wonk could love? Maybe, but it plants a seed in fertile soil on these issues. You can read the language for yourself by looking at the motion.
In March, the Los Angeles County Active Transportation Coalition will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, March 27 at 2 PM, with leaders from the business, labor, education, health, and environmental communities to discuss the next steps to improve the built environment for those walking and biking. To find out more and RSVP, check out the Safe Routes California blog.
With the March 5th local elections approaching, you may be wondering where your Los Angeles City Council candidates stand on bike and pedestrian policy.
While LACBC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and cannot endorse candidates, we can get candidates' views on bike planning and policy to better inform voters on where these candidates stand on issues that affect you.
Below is your list of leading Los Angeles council candidates. You'll find links to surveys from candidates that have filled out their candidates in the order they were received, followed by the other candidates that have not submitted a survey, listed in alphabetical order.
Council District 1
Jose A. Gardea
Jesse Rosas
Not yet submitted: Gil Cedillo
Council District 3
Cary Iaccino
Not yet submitted: Elizabeth Badger, Bob Blumenfield, Joyce J. Pearson, Steven E. Presberg, Scott Silverstein
Council District 5
Paul Koretz (incumbent)
Not yet submitted: Mark Matthew Herd
Council District 7
Krystee Clark
Not yet submitted: Jesse David Barron, Nicole Chase, Felipe Fuentes
Council District 9
Terry Hara
Ana Cubas
Not yet submitted: Manuel Aldanna, Mike Davis, Ron Gochez, Curren D. Price Jr., David Roberts
Council District 11
Mike Bonin
Odysseus Bostick
Not yet submitted: Tina Hess, Fred Sutton
Council District 13
Michael Schaefer
Josh Post
Mitch O'Farrell
Alex De Ocampo
Robert Haraldson
Not yet submitted: John J. Choi, Sam Kbushyan, Emile Mack, Robert Negrete, Octavio Pescador, Jose Sigala
Council District 15
Not yet submitted: Jose Buscaino (incumbent), James T. Law
With the March 5th local elections approaching, and are you wondering where your Los Angeles mayoral candidates stand on bike and pedestrian policy? How about the hit-and-run epidemic? Bike Plan implementation? Road maintenance?
While LACBC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and cannot endorse candidates, we can get candidates' views on bike planning and policy to better inform voters on where these candidates stand on issues that affect you.
Click on the names below to read the mayoral candidates' responses. They have been posted in the order in that they were received.
How can you enjoy an incredible 5-day bicycle ride in Northern California or on the East Coast while supporting LACBC? Climate Ride - the nation's largest environmental cycling event and 'green conference on wheels' is coming.
The exciting part for LACBC is that anyone who signs up for the ride gets to choose which organization they will be raising money for - and you can choose LACBC!
First you register, reach the fundraising minimum and train for the ride, then come along and discover why Climate Ride is the premiere green event in the country. Amazing riding, epic scenery, and great speakers all combine to make this a remarkable experience.
Climate Ride California (May 19-23, 2013) is a 5-day, fully-supported bicycle ride from Fortuna to San Francisco under towering redwoods, through the Russian River Wine Country, and along the Pacific Coast Bicycle Route - one of the most scenic coastlines in the world. Join the LACBC Team or make a general team donation.
Climate Ride NYC-DC (Sept. 21-25, 2013) is a grand cycling adventure that connects two of the nation's most important cities - New York and Washington, DC - by bicycle. The ride begins with an exciting departure from Manhattan by ferry, then travels through charming towns in rural New Jersey and Amish Country. The finale is a hero's welcome and rally at the steps of the US Capitol. Climate Ride also features nightly speakers who focus on bicycle advocacy, sustainability, and renewable energy. If you are interested in forming and joining the NYC-DC team, please contact Kelly Martin at kelly@la-bike.org.
Find out more and register at www.climateride.org. If you have questions about joining the LACBC team or donating to the team, please contact Kelly Martin at kelly@la-bike.org
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