The classiest way to do it: Fine dining, CicLAvia style. Of course, extra props to these people for sticking with the plan even as the temps reached 90 degrees.
Another beautiful return to CicLAvia this Sunday, as a handful of streets from downtown to Venice were shut down for bikes, strollers and pedestrians. We parked near El Pueblo and rode through downtown, making our way through MacArthur Park and all the way to Arlington before turning around. So no, we didn't make it to Venice, but that's quite all right. We enjoy the downtown vibe and biking through all those old buildings. Plus, the crowds were lighter than usual on the street, as I assume most folks wanted to see CicLAvia on the west side for the first time.
Some pics from our day on the road:
At the El Pueblo starting point in downtown.
Not too crowded at El Pueblo.
Passing Caltrans
On Main, near the Pacific Electric building
Live music at the Silo Vodka Bar on 7th
A view of the Wilshire Grand demolition
MacArthur Park pit stop
Finding shade in MacArthur Park
Lunch break: Mama's International Tamales in MacArthur Park
Tamales at Mama's in MacArthur Park!
Mandatory dismount
Yes, they really are pedaling that thing.
