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Come join LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes and Metro Bike Share for an unforgettable community ride celebrating the vibrant history of 18th & Grand: The Olympic Auditorium exhibition. Immerse yourself in the exhibition through a walkthrough led by filmmaker and co-curator, Steve DeBro. Then, embark on a ride from LA Plaza to behold the exterior of the iconic building that once housed the Olympic Auditorium, where we’ll listen to insights from DeBro, and pedal back to LA Plaza.Walk: The day begins with time to view the exhibition. If you know you would like additional time, please arrive early.
Roll: From there, we will venture across Downtown Los Angeles on Metro Bikes, connecting us to the physical space after our immersion in the many lives of the Olympic Auditorium, now a church. We will solely be viewing the exterior of the building. We will return via bike to LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes.
RIDE INFO:
Start and End: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
Length: 6-mile round trip bike ride on flat streets using bike lanes.
Experience Level: This route is great for novice riders, those who haven't ridden in a while, and for those looking to socialize. You must be 16+ to ride a Metro Bike. This ride is welcoming of children on personal bikes. Children must either be secured in an approved child carrier or riding their own bicycle and supervised by an adult at all times.
Getting There:
Public Transit: This ride is accessible via the Metro A and B Line to Union Station, Metro E Line to Little Tokyo Station with a half-mile walk, as well as by bus. For assistance in planning your route, please visit https://trips.metro.net/
Parking: Paid parking and metered parking may be available nearby on a first-come, first-served basis.
What to Bring:
Participants 16 years and older can reserve a Metro Bike at no cost to attend this event
A functional bicycle or wheeled device (highly recommended with gears) if you would prefer to provide your own. We do not have a mechanic on the ride and recommend you carry your own tire repair kit.
Hand sanitizer
TAP card or money for fare if you plan to use the Metro bus or train ($1.75 per ride)
A helmet (If you do not have one, one will be provided free of charge)
Water bottle
Safety Protocols:
We will be observing strict protocols during the ride to ensure the safety and comfort of all participants. Please keep in mind the following rules while attending the ride:
If you are feeling sick or unwell, please stay home.
Metro Bike Share will provide helmets, water, and ride marshals.
Participants are required to sign a release of liability. No exceptions.
Metro Bike Share makes bikes available 24/7, 365 days a year in Downtown LA, Central LA, Hollywood, North Hollywood, and on the Westside. Metro Bike Share offers convenient round-the-clock access to a fleet of bicycles for short trips. Metro Bike Share is one of LA Metro's multiple public transportation options for Angelenos and visitors to get around. Metro Bike Share is a fast, easy, and fun way to ride, anytime. Get a bike from any Metro Bike Share station, go for a ride, and properly return it. It’s easy — just like riding a bike!
Image credit: Theo Ehret (1920-2012). Exterior, Olympic Auditorium at Dusk 1974. Black and white photograph. Courtesy of Theo Ehret Estate © Theo Ehret Estate. Used with permission, all rights reserved
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501 N Main St., Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90012
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