Bicycle Film Festival

> The Bicycle Film Festival is coming to Los Angeles for the 7th year Sept 8-11!
> This year, the annual BFF Street Party will be held on Sept 11 at 340 South Spring Street, downtown, from 1pm-6pm. This is THE day for bike fun in the city of Los Angeles!  Please join us for this celebration with some of the top brands in the bicycle industry and the best riders from all around. Don’t miss the BMX Jam and the Fixed Gear Trick Jam hosted by UNKNOWN. Peruse vendor booths from local and national businesses! Music by Streets and Beats will be powered by Gen-A-Rider. And don’t bother bringing a lock. CHUBBY BOOB will be providing free bicycle valet!

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By Melanie Curry |
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Senator Introduces Mandatory Bicycle Helmet Law in CA

By Melanie Curry |
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Bicycling is for Everyone: The Connections Between Cycling in Developing Countries and Low-Income Cyclists of Color in the U.S.

By Adrian Leung and Allison Mannos |
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Update: Did LA Cyclists Just Get Hosed by Unanimous Vote?

By Ted Rogers |
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