Bike Week L.A. Starts Monday

Adapted from an REI press release.

Ditch your car this week and hop onto a bike instead. May 14-18 is Bike to Work week, an opportunity for you to take a break from all the traffic, spend more time outside and actually enjoy your work commute.

will provide pit stops for commuters Thursday during Bike to Work Day. Each local REI store, including Arcadia, Manhatten Beach, Santa Monica, Northridge and Huntington Beach will be hosting pit stops during morning rush hour to provide equipment assistance. Furthermore, on the 17th and throughout the month, REI will offer bike classes to help educate the community about bike safety, maintenance and technique.

Whether you are a business executive or stay-at-home parent, Bike to Work week will have something for everyone.
 
Please see below for a schedule of events and visit REI.com for more details on the Bike to Work week events.

Bike Week LA 2012 Events:

    Monday, May 14 - Kick-off Event at Expo Park/USC Station, 10 am
    Tuesday, May 15 - 9th Annual Blessing of the Bicycles at Good Samaritan Hospital, 8 am
    Wednesday, May 16 - Expo/Mid-City Bike Ride starts at Exposition Park, across from Expo Park/USC Station, 8 am - Flyer
    Thursday, May 17 Bike to Work Day - Free rides, pit stops and more!
    Friday, May 18 Bike to School Day - Support your local school!