Live well by bike and see the city in a whole new way! The 8th Annual Bike Week Pasadena rolls through May 11th-17th, 2014 providing even more opportunities for community members to zip along on two wheels in fun, supported, and engaging ways! C.I.C.L.E., an L.A. based bike advocacy non-profit, and the City of Pasadena present a week-long showcase for most skill levels and age groups to promote bicycling as a safe and sustainable way to access your daily errands and favorite activities!
All Bike Week Pasadena activities are free and open to the public. This year’s highlights include:
Bike Ed Day
A Taste of Pasadena Restaurant Bicycle Tour
Buy by Bike Day
Women on Bikes Night
Bike to Work Day
Bike-In Movie Night
Kaiser Permanente Ride, Roll & Stroll and Bike Ride with the Mayor
Build up an appetite and sample Pasadena’s gourmet treats on the Taste of Pasadena Bike Tour; learn tips and tricks to safely and confidently roll along city streets; roll into Pasadena shops and businesses for Pasadena's first Buy By Bike Day; join a supportive group of women for a bicycle safety clinic and evening ride under the stars; catch The Goonies on the big screen for the bike-in movie night; and experience an open streets event with Mayor Bogaard to celebrate the final day of Bike Week! Join us and access your favorite activities, all on two wheels!
List of Bike Week Pasadena Activities:
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Sunday, May 11th, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm: Bike Ed Day
Drop by for a basic bicycle maintenance workshop to learn bicycle fixes and get informed about Traffic Safety with a dynamic presentation!
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10:00 am - Basic Bicycle Traffic Safety Presentation
11:00 am - Basic Bicycle Maintenance Presentation
Location: Incycle Bicycles 175 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
Monday, May 12th, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm: A Taste of Pasadena Ride
Join C.I.C.L.E. and build up an appetite to sample Pasadena’s finest dishes! This event is sure to please your taste buds and fill your tummy! We’ll cruise along to the Pasadena Playhouse restaurants, Whole Foods, and the Luggage Room Pizzeria for the most delicious tour you’ve ever pedaled through!
Location: Meet at Memorial Park Pasadena (Raymond Ave & Holly St.)
What to Bring: Your bicycle, in good running order, a lock and plenty of night lights. All participants should be able to ride a bike safely with the ability to brake, change gears, and balance while stopping and starting. All participants under 18 must wear a helmet and be escorted by a parent or guardian. Children under age 8 should be on a tag-a-long, bike trailer, tandem, or other safe child-carrying device to participate in the ride.
Tuesday, May 13th: Shop by Bike Day
Roll into Pasadena shops and businesses for Pasadena's first Buy By Bike Day! Participating business will be offering discounts and incentives for local customers eager to start shopping by bike!
Wednesday, May 14th, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Women on Bikes Night (Ride & Bicycle Clinic)
Join C.I.C.L.E. for a women-focused social ride and workshop! Riders will take on the streets of Pasadena and roll over to Pasadena Cyclery for a safety clinic with Team Luna Chix. Learn important bicycling tips and polish up your night riding skills! The evening will end with a post-event social gathering at a restaurant.
Location: Meet at Memorial Park Pasadena (Raymond Ave & Holly St.)
What to Bring: “Same as list under A Taste of Pasadena Ride”
Thursday, May 15th, 6:30 am – 8:30 am: Bike to Work Day
Stop at City Hall to learn about bike routes, meet other bicycle commuters, and relax with some yummy treats.
Location: 100 N. Garfield Avenue. City Hall Rotunda.
Friday, May 16th, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm: Bike-In Movie Night
Hey you guys & gals! Ride over to the big screen to catch The Goonies for Bike Week’s ever-popular Bike-In Movie! Ride with us to Paseo Colorado for an outdoor screening, snacks and a bicycle raffle (including an REI Flyby Folding Bike and a New Belgium Bicycle Cruiser!). Bring along your friends, family or a special date for an evening of pedal-powered action and adventure!
Location: Meet at Caltech's Beckman Lawn, 440 South Wilson Avenue, Pasadena, CA (between Del Mar Blvd & San Pasqual St.)
What to Bring: “Same as list under A Taste of Pasadena Ride”
Saturday, May 17th, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm: Kaiser Permanente Ride, Roll & Stroll and Bike Ride with the Mayor
The Kaiser Permanente Ride, Roll & Stroll is an open-streets bike ride that will attract several thousand families on bikes and foot and will feature an organized bike ride with Mayor Bill Bogaard in celebration of the final day of Bike Week Pasadena. After the ride, plan to stay and watch the Amgen Tour of California, cycling’s most prestigious professional road race in the US!
Location: City Hall, 100 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 www.visitpasadena.com/riderollstroll
For the complete calendar, visit www.cicle.org
About C.I.C.L.E.: Cyclists Inciting Change thru Live Exchange (C.I.C.L.E.) is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles working to promote bicycling as a viable, healthy, and sustainable transportation choice. C.I.C.L.E. is a project of Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE), a non-profit public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
