Seeking the secret key to unlock an alternative, authentic, Los Angeles experience like no other? We'll give you a taste of why the eastside of Los Angeles is such a magnificent smorgasbord. From the wide, sweeping palm tree-lined Elysian Park with its birds eye views of Dodger Stadium, to an art-deco jail that once housed Al Capone. Threading through it all is the LA River, lifeblood of Los Angeles.
Our local guide will meet you at our dedicated bike bungalow in adorable Atwater Village, an easy walkable neighborhood known for its cafe scene and artisanal shopping. We'll introduce you to your ebike and get you acquainted (yes all the ebikes have names!) and fitted with safety gear.
We head off into quiet residential streets for the LA River.
We enter the river at the new car-free "Red Car Bridge", so named after the legendary Red Car Rail Trolleys that rumbled over the L.A. River at the same spot more than 60 years ago. The new metal bridge, with red stripes running down its sides, is for pedestrians and cyclists only. We'll also learn about our beloved LA River, the lifeblood of Los Angeles. Heading south we'll then stop at the Taylor Yard Bridge. This bright orange bridge (400ft long x 18ft wide and opened in 2022 for only cyclists and pedestrians), offers two cantilevered lookouts with expansive north and south views of the adjacent communities and natural surroundings of the Glendale Narrows section of the river.
You will make your own way to the meeting points