Photograph by Dustin Snipes

The Primer: Bike Culture

Everything you need to know—from the best way to stay safe and avoid tickets to where to experience the city’s best-organized rides—and our December feature

LAmag.com, December 2008

Main Story: Spokes People

Perhaps the most hallowed crossroads in Los Angeles bike culture is the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Heliotrope Drive. That’s where you’ll find the Bicycle Kitchen...
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The Basics

What’s the best way to stay safe and avoid tickets?

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PLUS: A class to help you be a better bicyclist

Repairs

Where to fix your bike on the cheap

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Want to Ride?

Where to sample some of the city’s best organized rides

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Cycling the Links

There are scores of good bike-
related Web sites. Here are some of the best

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