It's been done before: a travel writer comes to Los Angeles and discovers that—despite the fact our fair city is neither as dense as East Coast cities nor as bike-friendly as Portland—touring the city by bike isn't a bad way to go. more ›

While cities around the globe spearhead bicycle-friendly innovations, SoCal's own Long Beach is garnering much attention for its prosperous pedal projects. One of Long Beach's most notable innovations, which officials say is the first in the country, is its efforts to establish bike-friendly shopping districts and show local merchants how biking can bolster clientele and vitality. more ›

Streetsblog points out that the city of Santa Monica has taken a back seat to Long Beach in recent years when it comes to leading the pack for bicycle-friendly progressive efforts. Now, Santa Monicans are seeing the signs, literally, that their city is getting back to business... more ›

Beverly Hills is trying to become more bike-friendly. The city is working on a plan to create a bike route through the city. To start, the city's bicycle committee is planning improvements to Crescent and Beverly drives and Carmelita Avenue and Charleville Boulevard that will make those north-south and east-west thoroughfares more hospitable to bikers, Beverly Hills Patch reports. more ›

Inquiring minds want to know! A survey set up by Bikeside LA wants to know, and if you've got a few minutes, they'd like your input. more ›

No, it's now some city plan or anything official... yet. A large group of cyclists are going to ride tomorrow from the Eastside to the Westside in an experiment that's in search of a more bike friendly city. From their Facebook event page: "We will be transforming several square blocks into a mini bike town. Simply ride your bike around the area meandering up and down every street. Make stops to patronize businesses, enjoy parks, and chat with other riders. It will be like a Midnight Ridazz stop on every corner." And for those who live on the Westside, StreetsblogLA reports that a group of cyclists will ride from Venice to Westwood. more ›