May is National Bike Month, a peddle pushing celebration that encourages everyone to air up those tires, check their brakes, and ride! Cycling offers a low-impact workout that’s gentle on your joints, builds muscle strength, and boosts heart health. To set your wheels in motion, we’ve rounded up some handy resources, including bicycle shops, bike rentals, repair and maintenance, scenic bicycle trails, and riding events. If you’re looking for bike lanes and paths near Circa, check out the LA County Bikeways Map. After your ride, stow your two wheeler in our Secured Bicycle Storage located on the Two-Acre Rooftop Park.
DTLA Bikes 425 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90013
What started as an underground basement shop on Broadway has grown into the premier bicycle store in Downtown Los Angeles. Located in an 18,000 square foot facility spanning three floors, DTLA Bikes is a cycling destination for fixed gear messengers, urban commuters, weekend warriors, hard core roadies, and leisure riders alike. The shop has over 500 bicycles in stock, along with thousands of accessories. Their knowledgeable staff, who love to ride to work, includes skilled mechanics and service techs.
Just Ride L.A. 1626 S Hill St. Los Angeles, CA 90015
LA-made and family-owned, Just Ride L.A. is more than just a cycling shop, it’s a lifestyle. Established in downtown Los Angeles in 2008, Just Ride has been the go-to destination for Los Angeles’ active city cycling community. From small-scale repairs to the highest quality bikes on the market, this award-winning store is a one-stop shop for all of your cycling needs.
Hoopty Bikes 305 E 9th St. #219 Los Angeles, CA 90015
Hoopty Bikes is a mobile bike repair shop for all types of bicycles. Whether it’s an ebike, classic 10-speed, basic commuter, or beach cruiser, they’ve got you covered. For a fast, free estimate, text 310-308-0252 with a photo of your bike and your zip code, and the best mobile mechanic in LA will schedule an appointment at your home or office. No shop visit required. They also specialize in restoration of vintage road bikes.
Along the 51 miles of the L.A. River, you’ll find a series of disconnected paved paths everywhere from Canoga Park to the Port of L.A. But the most bike-centric activity is along the Glendale Narrows/Elysian Valley Bicycle Path, which cuts through cafe and restaurant-filled Frogtown. The bike path runs from Victory Boulevard and Riverside Drive to Elysian Valley’s Egret Park, with various notable entry points like Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park and Rattlesnake Park.
Take a trek through the mix of native chaparral and landscaped paths that cover Griffith Park by bike. For a flat ride, you can stick to the perimeter and the L.A. River Bike Path, take a detour onto Crystal Springs Drive for a bit of an elevation change, or really get adventurous with a challenging climb up Mt. Hollywood Drive. Those cycling to Griffith Park and Observatory must use paved park roads and may park and bike from public spaces around the park. The Observatory has several bike racks.
Spokes ’N Stuff Bike Rentals 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90027
Located on Crystal Springs Drive in Griffith Park, you can choose a bicycle to rent and enjoy hours in the sun while getting some exercise and seeing the sights. Parking is available in the Rangers Station Parking Lot.
Bike MS Los Angeles Coastal Challenge
May 17-18 Bike MS: Los Angeles Coastal Challenge is a two-day ride with routes along the Southern California coastline. To avoid disrupting rebuilding efforts following the Palisades Fire, all routes will start and end in Ventura. Each year, nearly 40,000 cyclists and more than 4,000 teams participate around the country for people with MS. With the fundraising support of each cyclist, the National MS Society can continue its work of funding cutting-edge research for a cure, drive change through advocacy, and provide programs and services to help people affected by MS live their best lives.
CicLAvia is a nonprofit organization that catalyzes vibrant public spaces, active transportation, and good health through car-free street events. CicLAvia engages with people to transform our relationship with our communities and with each other. Inspired by Bogotá’s weekly ciclovía, CicLAvia temporarily closes streets to car traffic and opens them to Angelenos to use as a public park. Free for all, CicLAvia connects communities to each other across an expansive city, creating a safe place to bike, walk, skate, roll, and dance through Los Angeles County. There are eight CicLAvia Sundays in 2025. Check the website for full schedule.
Photo Credits:
Photo #1: Just Ride LA
Photo #2: DTLA Bikes
Photo #3: Just Ride LA
Photo #4: Hoopty Bikes
Photo #5: Glendale Narrows Elysian Valley Bicycle Path/Wiki Commons Junkyardsparkle
Photo #6: Hollywood Sign/Hollywood Sign Trust
Photo #7: Griffith Park Observatory
Photo #8: Bike MS: Los Angeles Coastal Challenge
Photo #9: CicLAvia
