About
Free car-free streets from Downtown to Boyle Heights and Echo Park, to bike, walk or skate.
For one Sunday you can bike, walk or skate through the middle of Los Angeles without cars, stopping in Chinatown, Little Tokyo and at Mariachi Plaza along the way. It's the easiest way to see several neighborhoods in a day, and it costs nothing.
What to expect
Streets full of cyclists, walkers, skaters and families, with activity hubs in Echo Park, Chinatown, Little Tokyo and at Mariachi Plaza. Local businesses along the route set up specials, and there are some hills, especially toward Echo Park.
Good to know
- The route runs 9 AM to 4 PM; there is no start line, so join anywhere along it.
- Hub-to-hub distances: Echo Park to Chinatown is about 2.9 miles, and Little Tokyo to Mariachi Plaza is about 3.1 miles.
- Metro rail is the easiest way in; expect street and freeway-ramp closures around the route.
- The route has notable elevation change, and steep or crowded stretches can be walk-your-bike zones.
- CicLAvia's page lists bike rentals and an e-bike policy.
Also in Downtown LA & Arts District
Common questions
Is CicLAvia—Heart of LA free?
Yes. CicLAvia lists Heart of LA as free for everyone.
What are the event hours?
The event runs Sunday, October 11, from 9am to 4pm, with no designated start or finish.
Do I need a bike to participate?
No. You can walk, run, skate, bike, play, or simply spend time along the car-free route.
Is the route suitable for beginning cyclists?
All skill levels are welcome, but CicLAvia says the heavy flow of people makes the route unsuitable for teaching someone to ride.
Are electric bikes allowed?
Class 1 e-bikes are allowed, while Class 2 throttles and Class 3 pedal-assist systems must be switched off.
What amenities are available at the hubs?
Each hub provides basic bike repair, bike parking, water-refill stations, and ADA-compliant restrooms at no charge.