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How the Boston bombings will affect CicLAvia's ride to the sea

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Apr 17, 2013

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How the Boston bombings will affect CicLAvia's ride to the sea

CicLAvia, LA's shared biking experience, plans to expand all the way to the Pacific Ocean this Sunday, but some are worried about public safety after the two explosions that rocked the Boston Marathon this week.

CicLAvia participants, October 9, 2011.

participants from a recent CicLAvia event

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Cyclists take to the streets for CicLAvia, Sunday, April 15, 2012

Cyclists take to the streets from last year's CicLAvia

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April's CicLAvia to the Sea route goes along Venice Blvd. from the beach, up to MacArthur Park and down east to downtown and Union Station.

April's CicLAvia to the Sea route goes along Venice Blvd. from the beach, up to MacArthur Park and down east to downtown and Union Station.

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CicLAvia, LA's shared biking experience, plans to expand all the way to the Pacific Ocean this Sunday, but some are worried about public safety after the two explosions that rocked the Boston Marathon this week.

CicLAvia, LA's shared biking experience, plans to expand all the way to the Pacific Ocean this Sunday, but some are worried about public safety after the two explosions that rocked the Boston Marathon this week.

We’ll check in with CicLAvia organizer Aaron Paley about what security will look like and why the day should go on as planned.

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