Life Can Be So Car-Free (Even in Los Angeles)
by Jacob Gordon, Nashville, TN on 09.18.06

I recently fled LA and settled in Nashville (never mind what my bio says), and one of the things I was saddest to leave behind was my beloved Midnight Ridazz, our (now huge!) monthly themed/costumed carnival of kindly cycle debauchery and glee. Despite a reputation as a bikeless car hell, LA is home to a thriving bike culture (just check out the BikeBoom calendar, Daryl’s recent vlog entry, and Kyeann’s Hollywood Bike Patrol for a tasty taste). Another spoke in LA’s bike circle is C.I.C.L.E., or Cyclists Inciting Change Through Live Exchange. They’ve got an upcoming even called Life Can Be So Car-Free that sounds like a ton of fun. Only wish I could be there. To be held on Sept. 30th at the new Los Angeles State Historic Park (where the Not a Cornfield used to be), the event will of a night full of of film, live music, interpretive walks, rides and fun, celebrating and demonstrating car-free and car-lite transportation choices.” For more info, check out the C.I.C.L.E. site and peruse their rad collection of cyclocentric T-Shirts (including the graphic above--at least one of ‘em is OG), graphics, bike news, commuter tips, and lots more good stuff. :: C.I.C.L.E.


















Everyday I'm surprised at how many more bikes I see around this city. Sometimes they even wave, whistle or throw a head nod accross the lane. Sounds like a little Bici Cultura brewing in the citay.
I'm vying for a 'Grand Ole Opry' theme for next month's ride in honor of our beloved Cub.
Ride on!
I'll have to check it out! Thanks for pointing it out, all the way from Nashville. LA misses you --