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Entries Tagged as 'Griffith Observatory'

BikeWinter - “Hump Day” Ride

February 1st, 2007 · No Comments

A reprise of the IAAL*MAF’s infamous “Take Back the Observatory” ride, the Hump Day Ride begins at Bicycle Park across the street from Rattlesnake Park. (Crystal Street at Fletcher in Atwater Village)
Gather at the river, ride until we run out of path and then hit Griffith Park. It gets darker, colder and then the hills […]

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Tags: BikeWinter · Bikes · Cycling · Griffith Observatory · Griffith Park · Rides

Cyclists Find Observatory Far From Stellar

November 8th, 2006 · 1 Comment

by Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer- November 8th, 2006
The reopened Griffith Park landmark is less than accommodating for those who bike up, some say.
They traveled 8 miles and climbed 842 feet peddling their plan to reach for the stars.
But a pair of Hollywood newlyweds who helped convince City Hall to overturn a ban on bicycles […]

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Tags: Alternative Transportation · Bikes · Campaigns · Civil Right · Cycling · Griffith Observatory · Griffith Park · Rec & Parks

SoapBoxLA is Continuing the Hard Work…

October 27th, 2006 · No Comments

SoapBoxLA has been lobbying for cyclist and pedestrian access for the Griffith Observatory, and SoapBoxLA has prevailed! Good News!!!! To find out how you can go to the Observatory for free, read Music To My Ears.
SoapBoxLA has also been paying attention and raising his voice about the Santa Monica Boulevard Transit Parkway construction, that has […]

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Tags: Alternative Transportation · Bikes · Campaigns · Civil Right · Cycling · Education · Griffith Observatory · Santa Monica Blvd. · Theatre