Best route to bike from Union Station Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier?
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I got an "avoid highways" route from mapquest:\n\nhttp://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?2ct=NA&mo=ma&un=m&go=1&1ffi=1&1a=800+N+Alameda+St&1c=Los+Angeles&1pl=800-266-6883&1qc=Tourist+Attractions&1pn=Union+Station&1g=TNlZzYeK3mLikSMH150nOQ%253d%253d&2a=699+Santa+Monica+Pier&1l=QaOuXs4ZMw8%253d&2c=Santa+Monica&cl=EN&2ffi=1&1qn=Union+Station&2g=RMx6QATFM0vKSqXddrRxTw%253d%253d&qq=XdcTfhe4RRVLsI0GT2xIgHKHRJo5%252bDkWsgto4Uk5ZyT6SpnW%252f8mZ8fc1jxOG%252bAHlfn6kfJW0uLEy6nzK9CEdfidhgL58gnkvZuIFRGwSRpzDaAp2oz9KaUNjpNG2s8rkODoExRsA8CP2iaE%252bn4VSGxbWra3EUANwzLzZHLeElcmNFOTVi67WsD5XY%252fYvSFJjckcxcqJ3Bb0gSxlpeRPe2ui2NS12HiyA0SzgENbCp3m6Ow%252b6YNDNlBS0gclxi507XpHsViRujd3aCSFpG9TfI7ch4Z6vi6Eg0nDMX%252fZGxFVRbJK5SUgsR%252fx2lYVnX96zgaD9%252bZBsb6v%252f8jFrO4ht5vNXqrbIgbSjnjrFETHWtm59IQ3I%252bEJyjLAmKES6n4GNq9%252b1boZmz0q7n7wZJJ4s%252foPD9Nx2sMXJ%252bqBrs8%252fjrfwBGK5zJAvPuNsqgXp7TUk6UsF1mocy2z7MCdI%252bckO8vw2Y96Lx%252fRasZ4uTiddEK3GWlENK%252faYr%252fH5olXsLIcosfKlkhAU58XbCMpZNxQN%252bV4S%252fqxLCmL6qTegRBd1uH4Wn1eHacEht8cojaEhsfqPLGwXTZMnbkL8OzhBbip%252fWwp6Gjki0VLWi%252bsQY6PM2BKeNgKNCrhmk5hw6xoSgI%252fo8FwKIW2sNkHYIM%252b%252fWzfN4pA%253d%253d&1s=CA&2qc=Tourist+Attractions&2l=ijqMRWJvwk4%253d&ct=NA&1v=ADDRESS&2pn=Santa+Monica+Pier&q=Union+Station&1y=US&1z=90012&2s=CA&2v=ADDRESS&did=1148777359&2qn=Santa+Monica+Pier&2y=US&2z=90401&rsres=1&do=nw&r=f&aoh=1\n\nHowever, there's also a site where you could do some research:\n\nhttp://www.labikepaths.com/
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there are soem in the santa monica mountains and some in the san gabriels.....also can go to big bear a few really nice trails there
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If by LA you mean Louisiana, than The Bike Source could help you out.  It is in Monroe, LA on Forsythe Ave.  If you mean Los Angles, than sorry i have no info.
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go to the Navy Pier!  They've everything you'd want.
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You don't say for how long, and if you need more than just the ride.\n\nAn alternative is Amtrak runs the Keystone train between Harrisburg and NYC. That'll certainly get you into downtown (Penn Station).
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: Start out going SOUTHWEST on DEVINE ST toward N MARKET ST. <0.1 miles Map \n \n 2: Turn RIGHT onto N MARKET ST. 0.1 miles Map \n \n 3: N MARKET ST becomes COLEMAN AVE. 1.3 miles Map \n \n 4: Merge onto I-880 N toward OAKLAND. 9.8 miles Map \n \n 5: Merge onto MISSION BLVD / CA-262 E toward I-680 / SACRAMENTO. 1.2 miles Map \n \n 6: Merge onto I-680 N toward SACRAMENTO. 17.0 miles Map \n \n 7: Merge onto I-580 E toward STOCKTON. 20.0 miles Map \n \n 8: Take I-205 E toward TRACY / STOCKTON. 14.5 miles Map \n \n 9: Merge onto I-5 N. 1.0 miles Map \n \n 10: Merge onto CA-120 E via EXIT 461 toward MANTECA / SONORA. 6.2 miles Map \n \n 11: Merge onto CA-120 E / CA-99 N via the exit on the LEFT toward SACRAMENTO / SONORA. 1.7 miles Map \n \n 12: Take the CA-120 E / YOSEMITE AVE exit toward SONORA. 0.1 miles Map \n \n 13: Turn RIGHT onto E YOSEMITE AVE / CA-120. Continue to follow CA-120. 19.8 miles Map \n \n 14: Turn LEFT onto E F ST / CA-108 / CA-120. Continue to follow CA-108 E / CA-120 E. 24.9 miles Map \n \n 15: Turn RIGHT onto CA-120. 51.9 miles Map \n \n 16: Turn LEFT onto CA-120 / TIOGA PASS RD (Portions may be closed seasonally). 58.6 miles Map \n \n 17: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto US-395 S / CA-120 E. Continue to follow US-395 S. 24.6 miles Map \n \n 18: Take the CA-203 ramp toward MAMMOTH LAKES / DEVILS POST PILE. 0.3 miles Map \n \n 19: Take the ramp toward MAMMOTH LAKES. <0.1 miles Map \n \n 20: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto CA-203 W / MINARET RD. Continue to follow CA-203 W. 3.0 miles Map \n \n 21: Turn RIGHT onto MAIN ST / MINARET RD / CA-203. <0.1 miles Map \n \n 22: End at Mammoth Lakes, CA US  Map \n \nTotal Est. Time: 5 hours, 15 minutes     Total Est. Distance: 256.91 miles
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I would say both PCC and Santa Monica City are good..but i attended East Los Angeles College and I liked it alot.  Many people i went to school at ELAC got accepted to UCLA etc.  Mount Sac should be good too.  Good luck!
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If you look on espn.com, they have a cycling page that may help you out.\n\nhttp://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?sportId=1300
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There are several large shops in the area.  Depends on what you are looking for.  I wouldn't always go to a large shop.  The largest has to be Performance in Campbell.  It is part of a large chain and has some of the best prices.  I get a lot of things there.  Great prices on clothing for example and constantly has sales.  There are shops like Wheel Away or Off Ramp that are fairly generic.  Large selection and cater towards the crowd that rides comfort bikes.  Personally I like Chain Reaction or Bicycle Outfitter but they are Los Altos.  Cupertino Bikes has a great reputation.  If I want something special and I need guidance, Sloughs on Race St. is the place to go.  George is very well known in the bike industry.  Your shop doesn't have a part, guess who they call.  He tends to gear his stuff towards the high end but the guy has everything.  Good guy. Just don't take a dept store bike to be tuned up there.\n\nThere are so many.  ST on Capital is another good one.  If it is Mtn Bikes, Trailhead is a good one.  It just really depends on what you are looking for.
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Santa Monica and Malibu
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try a dinner cruise.\nor go to river cafe at brooklyn, then take the water taxi-get a great view of lower manhattan and brooklyn bridge to manhattan, then drinks or dessert at fulton seaport.
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What ? Ooops i guess im in the worng area . I dont know much about cycling . But you can still give me 10 points .
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First, I know Pasadena City College has a hiking group.  You could try contacting them.  Second, go into REI (south of the 210 on Santa Anita) and ask them.  They are helpful and even sell books of trails.\n\nThird, listen to me.  \n1.  If you want an easy hike to get to, go all the way up Lake Ave. until it dead ends into the mountain.  You'll see people parked there, and on the Right-hand side there is the start of the mt. Wilson trail.  Go up as far as you like.  \n\n2.  Eaton Canyon.  Take Colorado East until Altadena.  Turn Left on Altadena and take it North for several miles.  After you hit New York Ave., look on the Right for the turn in and parking lot to the Eaton Canyon park.\n\n3.  I'm not sure what this trail is called, but it leads to a waterfall and is pretty cool.  Go all the way up Lake, Ave.  When it dead-ends, hang a Left on Loma Alta Dr.  Follow Loma Alta until it is crossed by Glenrose.  Just after Glenrose there will be a road kind of tucked into the trees on your Right.  I believe there is a flashing yellow light outside the road.  I believe the road is called Mt. Lowe Road.  Anyway, follow it up, park when you see some trail heads.  Have fun.
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Lightspeed and several other manufacturers make good tri bikes...  go to your local bike shop and ask.  I have a few friends who ride Quintana Roo and others.  Ride safe!
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try the Santa Monica bay. just spear the floaters!
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google.com...then enter "Ross Mount Jefferson bikes". It will lead you to the sites.
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Yes, but pay close attention to the signs as which side of the bridge is being used for bicycles can change. Bike traffic is generally on the opposite side of foot traffic and both are separated from auto traffic by a guard rail.