Bike to Work Day, Los Angeles County
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Bike to Work Day in LA County is part of Bike to Work Week, promoted and supported by the Metro Transit Authority. It typically occurs in mid May, with Bike to Word Day falling on Thursday of Bike to Work Week.
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History
Bike to Work Day 2007
Bike to Work Day 2008
Good Samaritan Hospital's Blessing of the Bikes
At the fifth-annual Blessing of the Bikes event at Good Samaritan Hospital, May 13, Good Samaritan Hospital CEO Andrew Leeka (at the mic) presents the first Golden Spoke award to former L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan (to his right) for his achievements in promoting and encouraging bicycling in Los Angeles. Far left is L.A. City Councilman Tom LaBonge.
Photo by Will Campbell
Hollywood and Western Pitstop
Silver Lake Pitstop
Cyclists who set out from the Bike To Work Day (May 15) pitstop at Hollywood Boulevard & Western Avenue arrive at the Silver Lake pitstop at the siteLA Gallery (2522 Sunset Boulevard), hosted by the L.A. County Bicycle Coalition.
Photo by Will Campbell
City Hall
On the south steps of Los Angeles City Hall, cycling advocate Enci Box raises her bike overhead on Bike To Work Day, May 15.
Photo by Will Campbell
Event at CalTrans
Cyclists gather in the plaza of the Caltrans building on Bike To Work Day (May 15). Upon arrival they were greeted with the warning not to ride their bikes on the premises.
Photo by Will Campbell
Organizing
Similar Events
Bike Week Pasadena, organized by C.I.C.L.E. with support from the city of Pasadena, falls on the same week. However, all of the events for Bike Week Pasadena take place outside of the normal work day, whereas most of the events of Bike to Work Day take place during the workday.
