Type illustration by Steven Wilson
Get Rolling
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Mountain Mecca
Crisscross 1,000-year-old trails carved out by the Chumash tribe
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Ocean View
Cliff-top aeries instill a coastal attitude
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Canyon Way
A cold war relic guides you to a secluded valley
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The Slow Lane
No need to worry about bad drivers on these four bike-friendly routes
- What to Know
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Bicyclists in Blue
Los Angeles has up to 250 active bike cops, with 1,500 more officers certified by the LAPD. Sergeant David Krummer is the acting liaison to the cycling community
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Random Bike Laws
We read the fine print so you don’t have to
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Safety First
Dan Dabek, executive director of the Los Angeles bicycle education group C.I.C.L.E. (Cyclists Inciting Change thru Live Exchange), offers some advice for safe biking in the city
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The Lung and the Restless
An expert explains why L.A.’s air quality shouldn’t spoil your workout
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Why to Ride
Biking to work fattens your wallet and slims you down. It’s also easier than you think
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Pack Mentality
Every morning of the week, in every part of the city, organized groups of road cyclists roll out in brightly colored convoys. From the Filipino-flavored Adobo Velo to the gay-friendly Different Spokes, there’s a club for all styles and skill levels
- What to Buy
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A New Breed
The Trek Soho Deluxe isn’t your average two-wheeler
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Gear Shift
Underfoot, on a wrist, or beneath a weary hamstring, sometimes a nifty gadget lends support
- Plus
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Hollywood Behind Handlebars
Hitting the trail with yesteryear’s celebrity cyclists
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So Long, Training Wheels
Tips to make your child’s first ride stress-free
Get Running
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Step 1
Get off the couch
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Step 2
Get some shoes
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Step 3
Get some support
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Step 4
Get on track
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Step 5
Get down, dawg
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Step 6
Get ready to race
