BikeLA Invites Angelenos to the
3rd Annual LA Bike Fest
LA’s Pedal-Powered Happy Hour Fundraising Celebration
Bringing together cyclists from daily commuters
to weekend warriors & everyone in between!
Saturday, November 23, 2024; 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
BikeLA hosts its 3rd Annual LA Bike Fest Fundraiser Happy Hour and Celebration of bike-minded people from daily commuters to weekend warriors, and everyone in between. A Pedal-Powered Party where attendees are encouraged to ride to and from LA Bike Fest via the healthiest, happiest, most sustainable, and equitable transportation available – THE BICYCLE. Taking place on Saturday, November 23 from 12 p.m.–3 p.m. at Highland Park Brewery, a hop, skip and roll from the Chinatown Metro station, the event is open to all ages, but you must be 21+ to be served beer. The $25pp ticket (purchased in advance; $35 at the door if capacity allows) includes free bike valet, one beer or non-alcoholic drink, a commemorative golden BikeLA bandana, and a bike-themed silent auction.
Join fellow BikeLA supporters, local chapter members, and Angelenos with the shared desire to transform Los Angeles into a better place to live and bicycle. Come together for a relaxed afternoon of good vibes, great company, and tasty brews. In addition, BikeLA has announced this year’s three 2024 Spoke Award Honorees who will be honored at this year’s Bike Fest:
Ester Song is honored for her service to the bicycling community as the co-founder of Road Runner Bike Bags,which fabricates some of the hardiest handmade bike bags in the world, produced in downtown LA, and for her personal commitment for a more vibrant LA region via her efforts as a Member of the Board of Directors at the Mt. Wilson Bicycling Association (MWBA). Whether it is her leadership building a locally owned and operated bike business in the heart of LA or out rehabbing bike trails on Mt Wilson, Ester has achieved a work/life balance rooted in her values.
Loaded Skateboards, the Los Angeles-based company which provides the entire active transportation community with some of the coolest and most functional longboard commuter skateboards in the world, along with their commitment to those who love the bicycle for what it is, a vehicle for progress, equity, accessibility, and joy which is essential to a more livable LA for everyone. They provide BikeLA a base of operations where everyone is passionate and supportive of Angelenos who ride.
Bike LA’s honorees are passionate, dedicated, and collaborative in making Los Angeles a more bikeable region for everyone.
“2024 has been a year of extremes from key local wins like SB960, SB961, and Measures HLA and A, that will make LA more bikeable and livable to the results of the federal election and the very real impact the new Administration, a Republican Congress, and the Supreme Court will have on our vision for Los Angeles. Which is why BikeLA can’t wait to host our third annual BikeFest Happy Hour to celebrate the growing community of folks who already bicycle Los Angeles and who advocate for a Los Angeles where more people will feel supported to bike LA,” exclaims Eli Akira Kaufman, BikeLA Executive Director.
Highland Park Brewery will have a bar in a designated area where additional beer can be purchased as well as offering a special menu (including a vegan option) available for purchase. This year’s Bike Fest sponsors and silent auction donors include WAYMO, The Wonderful Company, Fehr & Peers: transforming transportation consulting through innovation and creativity, Bicycle Transit Station, Spurcycle: better bicycle bells and other enduring bike accessories, Road Runner Bags, pickpockets, Tern, Brompton, and Tranzito-Vector.
Visit https://www.la-bike.org or sign up for email announcements HERE.
Ticket proceeds and additional donations help raise crucial funds to support BikeLA advocacy and programming to make Los Angeles more bikeable for everyone.
GETTING TO LA BIKE FEST
– Ride your bike! We highly encourage guests to ride to and from LA Bike Fest via the healthiest, happiest, most sustainable, and equitable transportation available – THE BICYCLE – BikeLA will offer complimentary Bike Valet.
– Sometimes people need to drive their car. Street parking is available, but please be mindful of street signs.
Where: Highland Park Brewery, 1220 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (free bike valet)
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024; 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Tickets: $25 pp for ages 5 and up
More Information & Tickets – https://www.la-bike.org
Photos – BikeLA
