Metro Better Bike Share Adventure - Ice Cream Sunday

If you are bike-share-curious, this free activity is for you and will include prizes, giveaways, lessons in using Metro Bike Share (MBS) and incorporating it seamlessly into your life.

On this ride we will explore the route to different ice cream locations and beyond. This ride will be approximately 8 miles on city streets.

We'll be stopping at Mateo's and Rosemary & Thyme for free samples. If you'd like to purchase additional items please bring a credit or debit card.

We'll meet at the Expo Crenshaw E-Line for a brief introduction to the Metro Bike Share System and road safety. Riders on Metro Bike Share Bikes will be provided a helmet. Riders are welcome to join the fun on their own bikes - helmets are required.

NOTE: All Metro Bike Share riders must be over 16 years old. The first 15 registered riders will have access to a free MBS bike and helmet. You are welcome to join the fun on your own bike if MBS bikes are sold out.

Schedule:

1:00pm Meetup - introduction to the bike share system and road safety

1:30pm Ride begins

2:45pm Ride concludes at the Expo Crenshaw E-Line

2:45 - 3:00pm Metro Bike Share Q&A, survey

RIDE INFO

If you would like to use a Metro Bike Share bike at no cost, please reserve an "I need to borrow a Metro Bike" ticket when you register. You must be 16+ to ride a Metro Bike.

Start and End: Expo / Crenshaw, Los Angeles, CA 90018

Length: 8.7-mile round trip bike ride on semi-flat streets primarily utilizing shared bike lanes.

Experience Level: This route is great for beginner to intermediate riders , those who are used to biking, and looking for different ways to explore Los Angeles. (must be able to ride 6+ miles on a bicycle on rolling hills). An adult must accompany children at all times; no training wheels are allowed. Children in trailers/child bike seats are welcome on personal bikes.

Getting There:

· Biking: Plan your trip with the Metro Bike Map.

· Public Transit: Metro bus or rail – for more information, please visit metro.net/tripplanner.

· Parking: Metered parking and paid parking are both available on-street near the Expo / Crenshaw line.

What to Bring:

• A functional bicycle or wheeled device if you would prefer to provide your own (we highly recommend one with gears). We do not have a mechanic on the ride and recommend you carry your own tire repair kit.

• Hand sanitizer

• TAP card or money for fare if you plan to take Metro bus or rail ($1.75 per ride)

·• A helmet REQUIRED (If you do not have one, one will be provided free of charge)

· Water bottle

Safety Protocols:

We will be observing strict safety protocols during the ride to ensure the safety and comfort of all participants. Please keep in mind the following rules while attending the ride:

• If you are feeling sick or unwell, please stay home.

• Metro Bike Share will provide helmets, water, and ride marshals.

• Participants are required to sign a release of liability. No exceptions.

About the Los Angeles Better Bike Share Partnership Living Lab Coalition:

Metro has a plan to make it easier to get around, including filling the gap between Metro Bike Share’s Downtown/Central LA and Westside service areas. This expansion project will ensure continuous service coverage and provide additional connectivity between Metro bus and rail services like the D, E, and K lines.

Our program partners are planning activities to build excitement for the expansion. Rides, workshops and engaging activities that include giveaways, Metro Bike Share passes and more!

Committed to the equitable expansion of Metro Bike Share (MBS), the Los Angeles Living Lab Coalition, funded by the Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP), includes BikeLA, Los Angeles Walks, Walk ‘n Rollers, CicLAvia, and Metro. The coalition partners will work together to inform this expansion effort, with the goal of fostering excitement for Metro Bike Share in diverse communities across Los Angeles.

Host or Publisher Walk 'n Rollers