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Glendale Bike Month 2011
All events are free and open to the public! Bicycle Commuter Tips Workshop — Monday, May 2
Location: Pacific Park Community Center, Sycamore Room, 501 S. Pacific Ave.Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Parking: Bike racks are located in front of the Community Center. Street parking for cars is located on Riverdale Dr. and Kenilworth Ave. Description: Thinking of riding your bike on Bike to Work Day or do you want to start using your bike for errands and other short trips? Come learn a few tips about commuting by bicycle including planning your route, what to do with your work clothes, and basic gear you should have when you ride. Pre Bike to Work Day Expo — Wednesday, May 4
Location: Courtyard between 400 & 450 North Brand Boulevard.Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Description: Get ready for Bike to Work Day by visiting this Bike Expo organized by Glendale Transportation Management Associates and the LACBC. Check out the bikes and other commuter gear/information at the expo. For more information about Glendale TMA, visit www.glendaletma.net. Basic Bicycle Repair Workshop — Monday, May 9
Location: Glendale Central Library Auditorium, 222 E. Harvard St.Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Parking: Bike racks are located in front of the library. Library Visitors receive 3 hours FREE car parking across Harvard at the Marketplace parking structure with validation at the Loan Desk. Description: Come learn basic bike repair skills like how to fix a flat, that will help keep you rolling on bike to work day and beyond. Glendale Ice Cream Ride! — Saturday, May 14
Location: Verdugo Park, 1621 Cañada Blvd., Glendale 91208. Meet at the Colina Dr. gate.Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Description: Ride with us as we visit Glendale purveyors of unique and delicious ice cream. The ride is free but you will need money to purchase the ice cream. Ride will be at a slow, easy pace with some hills (nothing too difficult). Distance will be approximately 12 miles or less. Meet at the Colina Drive gate at the north end of Verdugo Park at 1:00 pm. We ride at 1:30 pm. Ride will begin and end at Verdugo Park. Helmets required. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Rain cancels the ride. Bike to Work Day — Thursday, May 19
Bike to Work DayLocation: All over Glendale and L.A. County Time: From 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Description: Try riding your bike to work today and stop at one or more of the following Glendale locations for free refreshments and goodies. Pit-stop locations:
Click here for details (PDF). Click here for a video about using the Beeline bike racks. Cyclists can also ride the Metro bus for free on Bike to Work Day. For more Metro information, to pledge online, and enter to win even more prizes, visit www.metro.net/biketowork.
10 Steps to Riding Your Bike to Work (PDF). Bike from Work Happy Hour — Thursday, May 19
Location: Tavern on Brand, 208 N. Brand Blvd.Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Description: The L.A. County Bicycle Coalition invites you to meet up for a happy hour beverage after you've biked to work today. Ride your bike to Tavern on Brand, meet fellow cyclists, and enjoy the Tavern's usual drink specials. Special deal: cyclists get 10% off all food orders! Remember, you CAN get a citation for riding drunk (plus you can get hurt). Drink responsibly but revel in the company of your fellow cyclists! This is NOT a City of Glendale endorsed/sponsored event. Bike to School Day — Friday, May 20
Location: All over Glendale and L.A. CountyDescription: Today is the day students are encouraged to ride a bike to school throughout L.A. County. See the Bike to Work Day listing above for additional resources and information.
Glendale Bike Month is a collaboration of the L.A. County Bicycle Coalition, Glendale Community Services and Parks, Glendale Public Library, and the Glendale Transportation Management Associates.
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