Bike ride North Hollywood to Chinatown

Join us for a bicycle ride from the North Hollywood Metro Station to Chinatown. When we get to Chinatown we will have lunch at Yum Cha Cafe. We rode this bicycle route on October 20, 2012, and it got rave reviews. The ride is very pleasant and is suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced. Please join us!

NOTE: Some people are going to the Holly Jolly Christmas Concert in Glendale at 6:00 PM after the bike ride. Information about the concert is located at the end of the bike ride information at the bottom of this Meetup. You're welcome to join us.

MEETING TIME IS 9:30 AM

Please arrive early to get yourself ready. We will meet outside the entrance to the North Hollywood Metro Station at 9:30 AM.

We will depart promptly at 10:00 AM.

You can either travel to the North Hollywood Metro Station starting point on your bicycle or by driving your car. There is free parking at the North Hollywood Metro Station. If you arrive by Metro, the North Hollywood Metro Station is at the north end of the Red Line. Please allow at least one hour or more for the Metro ride to the station because the trains run infrequently on Saturday morning.

BICYCLE RIDE:

From the North Hollywood Metro Station we will take a 16 mile leisurely bike ride to Chinatown. We ride from the North Hollywood Metro Station along the new Chandler Blvd. bike path - transitioning through a couple of peaceful residential streets to the Los Angeles River bike path. We will be passing by Griffith Park and the Elysian Park neighborhood, and suddenly after going over a bridge and then a sharp turn we arrive in Chinatown! Since we are riding along the bicycle path most of the way there is very little traffic to deal with.

We won't set any speed records and will likely be traveling around 10 miles per hour. The bike ride will take around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

After lunch you can decide to join us riding back on bicycle to the North Hollywood Metro Station, or call it a day and return back to the North Hollywood Station via the Red Line Metro from Union Station. If time permits you can make a short detour and walk down Olivera Street, one of the oldest cobblestone streets in Los Angeles with many interesting booths and snack stands on each side.

BICYCLE ROUTE:

- North Hollywood Metro Station to North Keystone Street along Chandler Blvd bicycle path (2.5 miles)
- N Keystone Street to West Riverside Drive (1 and 1/2 miles)
- West Riverside Drive to Los Angeles River Bike Path (2 miles)
- Los Angeles River Bike Path to Riverside Drive (7.5 miles)
- South Avenue 19 to Pasadena Avenue (1 mile)
- North Broadway to Chinatown (1 and 1/2 miles)

Here is a link to the Google Map:  http://goo.gl/maps/RV62i

RECOMENDED:
- Comfortable bike, spare tube, small pump or CO2 cartridges
- Sunscreen
- Bike lock
- Water
- Small camera and cell phone
- $1.50 or TAP card for return Metro ride
- Money for lunch  (Yum Cha Cafe accepts CASH ONLY)

READ THESE BICYCLE RULES AND SAFETY INFORMATION:

from the Department of Motor Vehicles by CLICKING HERE and from the Department of Transportation by CLICKING HERE.

• You must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle with our group.
• Make sure your bike is in good working condition with it's tires properly inflated and the chain lubricated prior to the ride.
• Bring at least one spare tube, energy bars/food, and enough water.
• If you have a toolkit, pump/CO2, or a first aid kit, bring them.
• Learn and use standard hand signals for group rides.

DISCLAIMER: 

This Meetup group, it's organizers and members take no responsibility for any injuries or accidents that may occur during events. You agree not to hold our Meetup group, it's organizers or members liable for any accidents or injuries you sustain by participating in any event.

LUNCH:

After 16 miles of bicycling (and to fuel for a possible additional 16 miles,)  we'll be ready for a Chinese lunch at Yum Cha Cafe.

You can order Dim Sum, Chinese Noodles, and various Chinese dishes from $2.49 and up.

ADDRESS:

Yum Cha Cafe

638 N Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Note: This event is crossposted on other Meetup groups. RAIN CANCELS THIS EVENT.

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After the bike ride at 6:00 PM, you're welcome to join us for a

Holly Jolly Christmas Concert

An evening of Holiday Music! From jazz to pop, some musical theatre and choirs a-caroling, 'A Holly Jolly Christmas!' features an excellent cast of multi-genre musical artists. Jazz cats Mon David (internationally acclaimed vocalist) and ukulele wunderkind and drummer Abe Lagrimas Jr. will be joined by orchestra conductor/flutist/saxophonist Robert Shroder in an exciting ensemble. Stage ingénue Lara Avengoza (Princess Jasmine in Aladin) performs with exemplary vocalists Annie Nepomuceno, Pete Avendano, and Erwin Andaya. The angelic voices of the award-winning IHMC Children's Choir and the entertaining courtship serenade specialist the Harana Men's Chorus sing of comfort and joy, yuletide carols - perfect for Christmas time in the city!

Running time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes with intermission.

MEETING:

Find Louis at the theatre entrance door at 5:45PM. We'll meet in the lobby after the show at 8:30PM to see if anyone wants to go out after the show. My cell phone number is in the RSVP questions if you can't find me.

WHERE:

Alex Theatre

216 N Brand Blvd.

Glendale, CA

TICKETS:

Get your tickets online from the Alex Theater by CLICKING HERE

Ticket prices are from $25 to $35.

For additional information regarding the event and assistance buying a ticket call the Alex Theatre Box Office at (818) 243-2539 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM.