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A short guide to South LA’s CicLAvia
Explore the neighborhoods of South LA and Historic South Central at Sunday’s CicLAvia.
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The latest CicLAvia block party is coming to South L.A. on Sunday, June 23. CicLAvia will bring traffic closures along Western Avenue between Exposition Park and Century Avenue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. That means the free event will only be open to bikes, skateboards, and people just out for a walk.
What to expect: Organizers said this iteration of CicLAvia South L.A. will be bigger than years past. The 5-mile route will run from Exposition Park to Century Boulevard, allowing event-goers to check out more local businesses and neighborhood eats along the way.
Ways to get there: We recommend hopping on a train to the Metro E Line Expo/Western stop, right at the tip of the route. From there, it's just a 30-second walk to CicLAvia.
Drivers can cross Western Avenue at Vernon, Slauson, Gage, Florence, and Manchester avenues, or at Martin Luther King Drive. There is affordable parking at four lots along the route.
CicLAvia will set up four hubs with activities, restrooms, free water refilling stations, and free basic bike repair.
Things to check out: You can kick the day off at the DAG Riders Bicycle Shop, which sells used bikes for $120 to $200. Owner Dereius Gaines said the event gives people a chance to meet their neighbors and always boosts his sales.
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“This kind of event opens people’s perspectives about how they can have fun outdoors,” Gaines said. “It’s time to disconnect from technology. I’d advise people to get out and have a day where they connect with those who live in their area.”
Hungry bicyclists can head to Rhymesbury Jamaican Pastry, South L.A. Market, M’Dears Soul Food, C.W. and Chris Fish & Chicken. Vegan options are on the menu at Baba’s Vegan Café, a family owned restaurant on the corner of Western Avenue and 67th Street that serves African diasporic cuisine.
What’s next: If you can’t make it this weekend, CicLAvia is set to host at least four similar events throughout L.A. this year. The 2024 CicLAvia schedule continues Aug. 18 with CicLAvia's "Meet the Hollywoods."
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