BEST RIDE Legislative Bike Ride with Senator Durazo

**RIDE ATTENDANCE WILL BE CAPPED AT 30 PARTICIPANTS TO ENSURE LIMITED ATTENDANCE AND SAFE DISTANCING **

Join Senator Durazo and the LA County Bicycle Coalition for this family-friendly ride sponsored by Metro’s Bicycle Education Safety Training (BEST) Program. In this 8.6-mile ride along the Los Angeles River, riders will learn more about Senator Durazo’s work in improving access to the river as well as discuss important issues and topics such as transportation, bike mobility, climate equity and safety measures. There will be a pit-stop at Spoke Café where a short 15-20 minute program will take place for Senator Durazo to provide a legislative update and highlight projects such as; Taylor Yard G2 Park Projects, 100 Acre Partnership, and the Taylor Yard Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge. The overall goal of the ride is to engage with riders on local and state measures that can support streets for all.

Pre-registration and attendance confirmation is required for all participants. Once you are registered, we will send you a waiver and location information to confirm your attendance. If you are attending with other family members, each person must be registered separately in order to attend. Participants will also receive a FREE helmet and pair of bike lights. Register now to guarantee your spot!

EVENT INFO

Date: Saturday, June 18th

Timeline: 2pm - 4pm

Start/End: North Atwater Park; 3900 Chevy Chase Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Route: Los Angeles River bike path, mostly flat, approx. 8.6-mile route. Will cross two bridges, North Atwater Bridge and Taylor Yard Bridge. Will have one stop at Spoke Café for a brief 15- 20min program before returning to North Atwater Park

Getting There:

• Public Transit: Local Metro Buses
• Parking: Free public parking lot and street parking

Experience Level: Beginner / Family-Friendly

What to Bring:

• A functional bicycle or wheeled device (highly recommended with gears)
• Mask or face covering to wear at stops and when not able to social distance
• Hand sanitizer
• TAP card or money for fare if you plan to use the Metro bus or train.
• A helmet is required if under 18
• Bike lights (front white light and red rear light)
• Reflective gear and bright-colored clothing
• Water Bottle (with water)
• Bikes with training wheels are not permitted, but children are welcome to attend if pulled in a trailer or on-bike child seat

*** PLEASE NOTE: All ride participants must sign this waiver to participate. A parent or legal guardian is required to sign for and accompany any minors under 18 participating in the ride. ***

**RAIN POLICY: In the event of a rain forecast, we will contact you 24 hours in advance to confirm or cancel the ride**

Safety Protocols

We will be observing strict protocols during the ride to ensure safety and comfort for all participants and instructors. The entire ride will be conducted outdoors to maximize physical distancing. Please keep in mind the following rules while attending the ride:

• You must confirm your attendance in advance of the ride so we know to expect you and hold your spot. Every attendee must sign-in and complete a waiver.
• If you are feeling sick or unwell, please stay home. There are many virtual class and self-guided ride options still available.
• Even if you are fully vaccinated, please bring a mask or face covering to wear at ride stops and socially distance from others on the ride not in your household. If you are not yet fully vaccinated, you are still required to wear a mask or face covering outdoors when you cannot keep a safe distance while exercising (at least 8 feet).
• Staff and ride marshals reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who does not follow these protocols (e.g., arrives without prior registration, does not complete waiver, refuses to wear a mask).

This event is made possible by Metro Los Angeles and LACBC.

Check out these other class options:

Virtual Classes (English)

• Bike Share 101: Safety Basics - Friday, June 10
• Bicycling 101: Preparing for Summer Riding - Monday, June 13
• Bicycling 101: El Monte - Wednesday, June 15
• Bike Share 101 Power Up: Intro to Electric Bikes - Friday, June 17
• Bike Maintenance - Fix-a-Flat – Thursday, June 23

In-Person Classes (English)

• Bike 2: El Monte - Saturday, June 18
• Bike Maintenance - Fix-a-Flat – Tuesday, June 21
• Bike 3: El Monte - Saturday, June 25

Community Rides

• BEST Ride: San Gabriel Valley Toxic Tour - Saturday, June 11
• BEST Ride: DTLA Landmarks Ride - Saturday, June 11
• BEST E-Bike Ride: South Pasadena - Sunday, June 12
• BEST Ride – Africatown (Leimert Park) to Biddy Mason Park – Friday, June 17,
• BEST Ride: Expo Park to Kenneth Park Summer Ride - Saturday, June 18
• BEST Ride: Legislative Bike Ride with Senator Durazo - Saturday, June 18
• BEST E-Bike Ride: El Monte - Sunday, June 19
• BEST Ride: 626 Day Emerald Necklace Loop - Sunday, June 26

Metro's Bicycle Education Safety Training (BEST) Program currently offers bike classes at 4 different levels—Bicycling 101 and 1, 2, 3. If you are interested in taking classes at the next level or joining a community bike ride, check out the full event calendar. For more info on how to ride a bike in LA County, visit metro.net/gobike.

The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) is a membership-based nonprofit organization that works to make all communities in LA County healthy, safe, and fun places to ride a bike through advocacy, education, and outreach.