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August Rides, Back to School Vibes

Learn to Ride Workshop

Get your summer rolling at our Learn to Ride Workshop. This free event is perfect for children and adults who are ready to get up on two wheels and ride confidently and safely. Our friendly instructors will help them gain the skills they need in a supportive, fun environment.

What to Expect:

Learn balancing skills to build confidence
Hands-on riding instruction
Helmets and bikes available to borrow
A safe space for riders to practice and build confidence

Spots are limited, register today at WalkMoreBikeMore.org/classes

Saturday, August 2 • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Crenshaw Family YMCA, 3820 Santa Rosalia Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90008

Introducing the Safe Riding Series

Safe Cycling Classes and Workshops for all ages

We are excited to launch our Safe Riding series of classes and workshops to help riders of all ages become better, safer, smarter cyclists. First up:

Online e-Bike Buyers Guide & Safety Primer: Learn what to look for and how to be safe

It’s back-to-school season, and e-bikes are on the minds of many families. Join our free online discussion designed to help parents and riders better understand e-bike safety, current laws, rules of the road and best practices for commuting.

In this session, you’ll learn:

What qualifies as a legal - and illegal e-bike
Who can ride what
Rules of the road and school commute tips
Safety essentials and purchasing recommendations
How to choose the right e-bike for your needs

This primer is perfect for parents, students, or anyone curious about e-bikes.

Wednesday, August 6 • 6pm - 7pm • Online

Empower yourself with the knowledge to keep your family safe on two wheels this school year!

Community E-Bike Skills Workshop

Be ready to safely ride to your NMUSD school

The Costa Mesa Bicycle Safety Education Program invites all NMUSD students to join us for a free, hands-on Community E-Bike Skills Workshop! This event will help build confidence and knowledge for safe e-bike riding for riders of all skill levels.

What to Expect

Bike handling and safety courses
FREE bike helmets (while supplies last)
FREE bike tune-ups
On-bike practice and demos
Borrow a demo bike if you don’t have one or bring your own
e-Bike demos

All NMUSD students are welcome. This is a great opportunity to sharpen your riding skills, learn safe cycling rules of the road, and demo an e-bike. Hosted in partnership with the City of Costa Mesa and Newport-Mesa Unified School District.

Thursday, August 7 • 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Estancia High School, 2323 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Better Bike Share Group Ride

August 8th: 10am-12pm

Are you bike share curious? Join us for a community ride to explore the sites and sounds of South L.A.

This free group ride will include the opportunity to try Metro Bike Share Bikes for those 16 years and older (Metro will provide helmets for bike share users). Other riders are welcome to join on their own bikes. After a brief safety discussion and introduction to Bike Share and the upcoming program expansion, we will head out to explore the the community by bike.

If you are bringing your own bike, please be sure it's in good working order. Also, bring a helmet (required), water, sunscreen and snacks. This ride is open to all but is not appropriate for kids on training wheels, balance bikes or tricycles.

Thank you to the Crenshaw Family YMCA for hosting this event.

Meet at: Crenshaw Family YMCA 3820 Santa Rosalia Los Angeles, CA 90008

These free workshops are part of The Los Angeles Better Bike Share Partnership.

Register Here!

Community Bike Repair Day

Get Ready for CicLAvia with a free tuneup!

Need a quick tune-up? Hoping to get rolling before CicLAvia August 16? Bring your bike to the Culver-Palms YMCA on Saturday August 10 and let our technicians work their magic:

Flat tire fixes
Brake and gear adjustments
Chain cleaning

RESERVE A TIME SLOT HERE!

Repairs will be done a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-ups are welcome but registered riders will be prioritized. Time slots are filling up fast so register today!

Saturday, August 10 • 10am - 3PM
Culver-Palms YMCA
4500 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230

CicLAvia is Coming!

Find us at the Arts District Hub for a free helmet!*

On Sunday, August 17, CicLAvia is back with another exciting open streets event, featuring a 6.75-mile car-free route connecting Downtown Culver City to Venice Beach.

For one day only, the streets will be open for people, inviting everyone to walk, bike, skate, scoot, and explore freely and safely at their own pace. So lace up those sneaks and pump up those tires and get ready for one of the biggest open streets events of the year!

*while supplies last

Visit CicLAvia.org for more route information and event updates.

Volunteers Needed

Sign up today to lend a helping hand

Walk ’n Rollers is looking for creative and energetic people to volunteer with us at our upcoming events! From hosting Creation Stations and Bike Valets to helping out at our Kids Skills Workshops, friendly faces are always welcom3.

It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, help families be more active, and earn community service hours. Below is a list of all of our upcoming events where we need volunteers. Please fill out this form and check as many events you would like to volunteer for.

Thank you! We look forward to working with you soon!

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