Community Bike Events Coming to Los Angeles This Spring
Spring in Los Angeles means longer days, warmer temperatures, and a packed calendar of cycling events that bring the city's bike community together. Whether you are a seasoned racer, a casual weekend rider, or someone who just learned to ride last month, there is an event with your name on it. These are the community bike events worth marking on your calendar.
CicLAvia
CicLAvia is the signature cycling event of Los Angeles and one of the largest open-streets events in the country. Multiple times per year, the city closes miles of streets to car traffic and opens them to cyclists, pedestrians, skaters, and anyone else who wants to experience LA at human speed. The routes change each time, cutting through different neighborhoods and giving participants a chance to explore parts of the city they might never visit otherwise.
The beauty of CicLAvia is its accessibility. There is no registration fee, no distance requirement, and no pace expectation. You can ride the entire route or just a few blocks. Families with kids in trailers ride alongside serious cyclists in full kit. Food vendors, live music, and community organizations line the route, turning the whole thing into a rolling street festival.
Keep an eye on the CicLAvia website for upcoming routes and dates. Each event draws tens of thousands of participants, and the energy is unlike anything else in LA cycling.
LA River Ride
The LA River Ride is an annual event that follows the Los Angeles River from the San Fernando Valley to Long Beach — roughly 50 miles of mostly flat riding along one of the city's most underappreciated natural features. The ride highlights the ongoing revitalization of the LA River and raises funds for cycling advocacy and river restoration projects.
Multiple distance options make the ride accessible to different fitness levels, with shorter routes available for those who do not want to tackle the full distance. Rest stops with food, water, and entertainment are spaced throughout the route. The atmosphere is celebratory rather than competitive, making it a great first organized ride for beginners.
Charity and Fundraising Rides
Los Angeles hosts dozens of charity rides throughout the spring. The AIDS LifeCycle — a seven-day, 545-mile ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles — is one of the most iconic charity cycling events in the world. Riders spend months training and fundraising before embarking on a journey that is as much about community and purpose as it is about cycling.
Smaller charity rides are easier to commit to and just as meaningful. Local rides benefiting cancer research, children's hospitals, and environmental causes happen almost every weekend during spring. They typically range from 25 to 100 miles, with multiple distance options and full support including SAG vehicles, rest stops, and mechanical assistance.
Bike-to-Work Day and Week
National Bike-to-Work Day in May is a gateway event for people who have thought about bike commuting but never tried it. LA Metro and local advocacy organizations set up encouragement stations along popular commute routes, offering free breakfast, snacks, and swag to riders. It is the lowest-pressure introduction to bike commuting possible — a single day, with community support along the way.
Many employers in Los Angeles participate by offering incentives for employees who ride. Some companies organize group commutes, provide free bike tune-ups, or host post-work celebrations. If you have been curious about bike commuting, this is the perfect time to give it a test run.
Family and Kids Events
Several spring events focus specifically on families and young riders. The Kidical Mass rides — family-friendly group rides inspired by Critical Mass — happen in neighborhoods across the city. These short, slow rides on quiet streets introduce kids to group riding in a safe, supportive environment.
Local bike shops and cycling organizations often host kids bike rodeos — skills clinics where children practice braking, turning, signaling, and obstacle avoidance in a controlled setting. These are excellent for building confidence and teaching safety fundamentals before kids start riding on their own.
How to Get Involved
The LA County Bicycle Coalition, the Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee, and individual city cycling committees maintain calendars of upcoming events. Following local bike shops and cycling clubs on Instagram is another effective way to stay informed — many events are promoted primarily through social media.
Do not wait for the perfect event or the perfect fitness level. Show up, ride at your own pace, and enjoy being part of something bigger than a solo workout. Community cycling events are where the LA bike culture comes alive, and they are open to everyone.
Get event-ready with bikes, gear, and accessories from mybike.la — your LA cycling community shop.