(Return of the) CicLAvia!

It was so awesome last time we're going to have to go again - The BikeLab is leading a ride down to CicLAvia on Sunday the 9th of October, departing at 9:30 AM from the shop. The ride is about 12 miles to downtown (mostly downhill) which we'll take at a fairly slow pace (so if you're pretty new to biking, you're good to come with us)--but if someone wants to lead a hustle ride, please contact me. We'll also need volunteers to help with leading the main ride to make sure no-one gets dropped.

For those unfamiliar with CicLAvia, a short description: LA will be closing down a 10.5 mile route for bikes, pedestrians, skateboarders, and whatever-else-have-you, and you can go ride around to your heart's content. The organization has been working to make the event much more of a festival this time around, and so we'll see such things as dodge-ball in the streets, a game of human-chess, and a gamelan ensemble. The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association will also be hosting a parade celebrating the 100th anniversary of Taiwan on North Broadway that day, immediately accessible from the CicLAvia route.

I can vouch for this being a fun event, see pictures here. Note that this is a BIG event--both previous CicLAvias had over 100,000 people.

If you're coming please bring a spare tube for your bike so we can quickly fix it if you get a flat. I also recommend wearing sunscreen as you'll be out for a while at the festival. There will be water stations at the event but I'd recommend bringing your own for convenience. There is no official ride back--just head back (by bike or metro, the Little Tokyo station is right on the route) when you see fit.

Let me know if you'd like to come (send an e-mail to bikeshop AT caltech) so I can get an approximate head-count.

Also, costumes highly recommended.

Wheel class

The Caltech BikeLab will be leading a course on truing wheels and replacing spokes on Saturday, September 17th at 2 PM. As per usual, this will be at the bike shop. This event is free and open to all Caltech and JPL affiliates.

If you have any questions please contact bikeshop AT caltech DOT edu.

Bike Film Festival in LA

Not an official BikeLab event, but here it is for those who are interested.

Click here