Celebrate Bikes!
Come out to the Urban Bicycle Commuter Expo :: May 17, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Getting there:
The 2nd Annual Urban Bicycle Commuter takes place in the historic One Colorado Courtyard in Old Pasadena.
One Colorado is one city block bounded by Fair Oaks, Colorado Boulevard, DeLacey and Union Street in Old Pasadena. One Colorado is near to Memorial Park Gold Line Station.
Free Bike Valet on Delacey St. between Union and Colorado.
2nd Annual Urban Bicycle Commuter Expo Schedule
Enjoy all that the 2nd Annual Urban Bicycle Commuter Expo has to offer—over 30 exhibitors from bike shops, bike manufacturers, local cottage industry and local advocacy groups all coming together to present the latest bicycles, fashion, and gear emerging from the ultra-hot urban bike commuter scene. Live music - how-to workshops - kids bike rodeo -- a screening of Triplets of Bellville. OH SO HOT!
10:00 AM : Expo Kicks Off
Enjoy speakers, pastries donated by Il Fornaio and Live Music with the PCC Jazz Trio.
All-Day Kids Bike Rodeo : Presented by Safe Moves
Bring the kids out for this interactive hands-on program that allows children to experience traffic situations as bicyclists in a safe learning environment. DeLacey St. between Colorado Blvd. and Union St. will be closed down for the Bike Rodeo. All children wanting to ride a bicycle “Safe Moves City” must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian so that they can be properly registered. All bicyclists are required to wear a bicycle helmet (either their own or a Safe Moves helmet). Safe Moves provides the permission forms at the event.
10:30 AM : Vice Mayor’s Family Bike Ride : Sponsored by Helen's Cycle's Arcadia
Kick off a great day with a short spin around Old Pasadena with Vice Mayor Steve Haderlein. Ride returns to the Expo.
11:00 AM : Learn to Fix a Flat Tire with REI
Knowing how to repair a flat tire is an essential skill that every cyclist should have. Join this mini-clinic that will show you how to take care of that, seemingly inevitable, next flat tire.
11:30 AM : Live Music with Dixie Inc.
12:00 PM : Workshoppin' with C.I.C.L.E. -- Bikes & Transit: Expanding your Mobility
In this hands on workshop you will learn the ins and outs of taking your bike to/on transit. The presentation will address all issues that face bicyclists as they board buses and trains in Los Angeles county. Bicycles and transit are a perfect match, and this workshop will prepare you to make your next transit trip with a bike.
1:00 PM : Live Music with Fear Mia
"A baffling package, Fear Mia toss their infl uences into a blender for one wicked funk-folk-rock-bluegrass cocktail".
1:00 PM : Workshoppin' with Pasadena Cyclery -- Beginning Bicycle Maintenance
Learn the basics of beginning bicycle maintenance with this informative introductory workshop presented by
Pasadena Cyclery.
2:30 PM : Live Music with Very Be Careful
Playing traditional Colombian vallenato, a kind of sexy, sleepy-eyed cousin of cumbia that you cannot,
just cannot, help dancing to as soon as it strikes your ears and hips.
3:00 PM : Workshoppin' with C.I.C.L.E. -- Bikes & Transit: Expanding your Mobility
In this hands on workshop you will learn the ins and outs of taking your bike to/on transit. The presentation will address all issues that face bicyclists as they board buses and trains in Los Angeles county. Bicycles and transit are a perfect match, and this workshop will prepare you to make your next transit trip with a bike.
4:00 PM : C.I.C.L.E. Benefit Raffle Drawing
Be sure to enter this fund-raising raffle that will benefit C.I.C.L.E.’s ongoing outreach and programs. Participants
need not be present to win. Prizes from XtraCycle, Swrve, Yanco Pads, Origins, Pasadena Cyclery, REI, Bicycle Fixation, BikeCommuters.com, and more!
8:00 PM : Screening: Triplets of Belleville
A 2004 Academy Award nominee, this heart warming tale about a Tour de France cyclist, his devoted grandma, and their loyal dog will be screened outdoors under the stars in the picturesque One Colorado Courtyard
Big thanks to our supporting Expo sponsors and featured exhibitors!
