Bike Week: Get Ready to Fix Your Bike

Get ready for Bike Week by tuning up your bicycle. Learn to do it yourself! There are plenty of bicycle co-ops and shops around Los Angeles County where you can fix your bike or even build a new one – check back for updates on events and resources. What to Bring: Bring your bicycle and ask mechanics for assistance. Get a list of all the participating organizations:

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By Sara Bond |
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Breaking News: Metro Reverses Rush Hour Ban on Bikes on Trains

By Carter Rubin |
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CicLAvia : 100,000 Cyclists, 0 Incidents, Millions of Stories

By Damien Newton |
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