Long Beach

Long Beach, California, United States

Long Beach has been building momentum as one of the most recognized bike-friendly cities in the world, and pedaling through town is a breeze. Whether you’re a serious fixed-gear cyclist, a relaxed cruiser, or someone who sets their pace somewhere in between, you’ll enjoy exploring Long Beach’s interconnected bicycle routes and iconic beach and river paths that have paved the way for a flourishing citywide bike culture.

223 E 1st St
Long Beach, CA

Don’t have a bike, or maybe the one you have is covered in dust with two flat tires? There’s no need to backpedal your plans, just visit GoActiveLB Hub (223 E. 1st St.) downtown, where the nexus for the Metro Blue Line and Long Beach Transit converge. There, you’ll find bike rentals, indoor bike parking, repair services, retail sales, maps, and even showers. One of the mottos at the hub, run by an organization called Pedal Movement, is: “Everyone deserves to feel safe and confident choosing a bicycle as transportation.” Stop in, and you’ll find that they’ll help guide even the most novice rider.

429 Shoreline Village Drive
Long Beach, CA

One of the City’s most unique cycling spots is the 5.5-mile Long Beach Bike Path along the Pacific Ocean, stretching from Shoreline Village to Belmont Shore. Those traveling as a family also have the option to cycle as a unit on a popular pedal-powered surrey available from Wheel Fun Rentals (429 Shoreline Village Dr). If the beach isn’t quite close enough to the water, you’re in luck! You can actually pedal on the water with Long Beach Waterbikes (164 N. Marina Dr.). The company offers reservation-only rentals, including nighttime “glow rides” on floating bikes through the picturesque Alamitos Bay and the Naples canals. If you know how to ride a bike, you can handle one of these!

7550 E Spring St
Long Beach, CA

Although Long Beach’s showstopper is its shoreline, there are other stunningly scenic bike rides that are well worth hopping off the Peloton and getting outdoors. Long Beach has four major off-road bike paths, including the nearly 30-mile Los Angeles River Bikeway along the east side of the Los Angeles River; the 28-mile San Gabriel River Bike Trail through El Dorado Regional Park and down to Alamitos Bay Marina; the 4-mile El Dorado Bike Path, which separately runs through the 450-acre park and connects to the San Gabriel River Bike Trail in several locations; and the 2.5-mile Heartwell Bike Path through the 162-acre Heartwell Park, which also connects to the San Gabriel River Bike Trail.

Long Beach

Long Beach, California, United States

Plan your own route through Long Beach, leveraging the city’s extensive network of bike lanes and routes. You might want to make your way through the network of murals created as part of POW! WOW! Long Beach, an international festival designed to beautify urban spaces. Reputable POW! WOW! creations and other public art installations, including sculptures and mosaics, can be easily discovered on the Art Council for Long Beach’s public art map.

2740 E Broadway
Long Beach, CA

Those looking for custom wheels, vintage style, or even an extra push from an electric charge, need look no further than Long Beach’s many specialty shops. Check out hip local bike stores such as: The Bicycle Stand (2740 E. Broadway), where the family-owned business focuses on refurbishing classic bikes; Jax Bicycle Center (3000 N. Bellflower Blvd.), which is basically a one-stop-stop for most any cycling retail or service need; Propel Electric Bikes (100 E. Broadway), offering an innovative selection of pedal-assisted e-bikes; Velo Pacific (5764 2nd St.), where the company caters to serious cyclers and triathlon participants; and many other city cycle shops rolling with their own custom vibes you can only find in Long Beach.