LA river bike path ~ glendale
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KiMS1 at 12.17.09 - 10:13 am
i now live right next to the LA river path in burbank.
i haven't used it though.
i've heard that it's sketchy to ride through at night,
what's wrong with the path?
also, i've heard how glendale is kinda of dangerous to ride down as well,
can someone confirm?
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You'll be fine. (unless you run into Borfo; be prepared to be violated in some manner)
Foldie responding to a
comment by Joe Borfo
12.17.09 - 10:20 am
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I have ridden it a couple of times at night back to the Valley .. I havent had any problems .. its just really dark ..
OsnapsonJC12.17.09 - 10:24 am
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I ride through the path at night now and then... it's cooler than griffith park in the sense that griffith park is PITCH black and I'm always terrified I'm going eat shit because of a pothole or get attacked by a coyote. It's more "sketch" in the sense that a bum with a fire under the bridge isn't out of the ordinary, and when it gets really dark I like to creep myself out by thinking someone is behind me or a swamp monster will come out of the river and attack me. But that's all fun and games and helps me reach my destination faster, even if it means I'm screaming all the way there, hahaha. You might get sketched out and think you'll get attacked by a bum or something, but it's pretty rare, I haven't heard of that happening. Oh yeah and watch out for other cyclists without lights and also pedestrians.
imachynna12.17.09 - 10:26 am
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As for Glendale, it's really fine.
By the way, since you're on the border, does this mean you'll be at more LA rides? Or wait, rides in general? Wait, what's up with TNS? Heh.
imachynna12.17.09 - 10:27 am
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Yeah .... well said .. I get all wigged out as well that someones lurking in the shadows ... but Im more afraid of riding thru Burbank at like 2am ....
OsnapsonJC responding to a
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12.17.09 - 10:32 am
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any bike path can be sketchy.
but then any street can be sketchy.
I'm almost positive if you look at the statistics one is more likey to get plowed by an SUV than jumped by a hooligan.
On the other hand. Lots of streets have major debris pushed aside by cars and street sweepers, no so much on the bike path, where broken glass and goat head thorns seem to be more common then they are on the road.
Every route has its risks. It doesn't hurt to do the research to try and quantify one over the other. But, sometimes you just need to use your spidey sense and see what feels better. For some its screaming like a banshee down the bike path, for others is looking over your shoulder every time a car passes at 60 on riverside drive.
trickmilla12.17.09 - 10:34 am
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Burbank=Sketchy
Care Bears=Aggresive
Fortune Cookie=Accurate
parlorbikes12.17.09 - 10:50 am
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Seriously. The bike path is fine. I used to ride it to NELA from Universal for 6 years with no problems. Just don't spend any time talking to shady looking folks by yourself late at night. The thing I hate the most, is the unannounced roots that make a bump up past Los Feliz when you are riding in the dark. Oh yeah and the clumps of bugs that get in yer mouf.
Joe Borfo12.17.09 - 10:58 am
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"roots that make a bump"=reason to make it a jump!
parlorbikes responding to a
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12.17.09 - 11:04 am
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after last night's mosey, I took the river path into the valley and use it regularly as part of my route back to panorama city. I've never had any problems, but I prefer san fernando at night because there's more lights and less random pedestrians. as with any sketchy neighborhood, just keep riding a quick pace to avoid trouble
spiraldemon12.17.09 - 11:09 am
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i was jamming down the Ballona Creek path to work one day, mouth agape. And I had a little fly go straight to the back of my throat and tickle my gag reflex. I coughed and barfed a little with out stopping.
Fortunately I was only about 5 mins away from the water fountain. LA tap water never tasted so good.
A scarf or bandana is always a good accessory for any bike path.
trickmilla responding to a
comment by Joe Borfo
12.17.09 - 11:10 am
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Those bumps are at least marked now... so you can see them coming up. I've had a few close calls on that stupid tree root.
I used to prefer riding through Griffith Park because I was scared of bums and hooligans on the path. Now I prefer the path because I'm scared of coyotes in the park. I realize I'm more likely to be mugged on the path than eaten by a coyote, and I'm sure there's coyotes on the path too... I've just never been chased by one there. What I'm saying is, my decision is never based on logic.
Most of the time I cower at home unless I know I can take the Red Line home to Universal.
canadienne12.17.09 - 11:17 am
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I got tagged in the face by a bee on the Chandler bike path ....
OsnapsonJC12.17.09 - 12:10 pm
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I'm coming over to drink all your beer.
Graham12.17.09 - 12:31 pm
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Then we can ride the river path and eat bugs.
It's a date!
Graham12.17.09 - 12:32 pm
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See, KIMS1! YOU DO DRINK WITH 19 YEAR OLDS... YOU PERVERT!
Joe Borfo12.17.09 - 12:33 pm
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Graham's not even barely legal enough to drink
spiraldemon responding to a
comment by Joe Borfo
12.17.09 - 12:35 pm
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I JUST TURNED 25
W
T
F
ARE
YOU DUMB IDIOTS
TALKING ABOUT???
Graham12.17.09 - 12:37 pm
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40 oz Mickey's
geaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Pancakes responding to a
comment by spiraldemon
12.17.09 - 12:39 pm
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and didn't you go through some AA bullshit meetings for you drinking problem?
you're 10 out of 10
spiraldemon responding to a
comment by Graham
12.17.09 - 12:40 pm
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No, dummy. I cheated my AA meetings.
THEY CANT CONTAIN ME
Graham responding to a
comment by spiraldemon
12.17.09 - 12:45 pm
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take it from a fellow glendalien........
our path thats runs along atwater,burbank etc. is safe.the only thing intimidating is the the lights.due to calif power saving they turned them off! so as long as you have a front light your okay.but if the oncoming cyclist does not have any then its collision.
oh,and coyotes live in the islands that are in the river so at night time they sometimes walk to the bike path.
gang activity,which was not brought as there is no need to anymore, is dimished.
this section of the bike path has no shattered glass as nobody drinks after hours there or at least they are throwing thier bottles away!
cheers
steven12.17.09 - 1:52 pm
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Yeah, those look like a bunch leeta swamp monsters to me!! Hahaha.
imachynna responding to a
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12.17.09 - 2:00 pm
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Hahaha, 2 leeta dr. pepper!!!!
Well yeah Coldcut and I like to play a game when we're riding to silverlake from burbank on the river path.... basically I get scared and scare him and we get all creeped out with the heebee jeebees and feel like something is behind us, even if we're on wheels! It's kinda fun.
imachynna responding to a
comment by coldcut
12.17.09 - 2:05 pm
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i'm afraid of the dark. there, i said it!
coldcut responding to a
comment by imachynna
12.17.09 - 2:09 pm
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yeha ive heard it gets pretty dark but im gonna ride through and judge for myself. i have poor eye site so i was kinda worried.
i'll be riding in the LA area a lot more but not on any group rides.
u know me, i fucking hate everyone.
i;lll still be doing TNS.
that's the only group ride i feel comfortable on bc im able to trust everyone there on not fucking up.
KiMS1 responding to a
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12.17.09 - 2:53 pm
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yeah i know grahams younger but he's just so fine though. i cant help it.
i wanna get him real nice and drunk and take advantage of his orifices.
shhhhh!
hey graham, come over. i got uhhh, lots of beers for you.
KiMS1 responding to a
comment by Joe Borfo
12.17.09 - 2:57 pm
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creep! i hope you get bugs in yer teef!
Joe Borfo responding to a
comment by KiMS1
12.17.09 - 3:01 pm
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Watch out for that Mike Kim fellow. He may be out there. It's just not safe anymore.
Joe Borfo responding to a
comment by ruinedbyidiots
12.17.09 - 4:04 pm
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dammit, now I gotta watch for hippies
spiraldemon responding to a
comment by ruinedbyidiots
12.17.09 - 4:12 pm
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Actually, the monkeys that live on the islands are much scarier than the coyotes:
toweliesbong responding to a
comment by steven
12.17.09 - 4:24 pm
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okay so i've still been searching for this stupid path, and i cant seem to find it.
theres a bike path on zoo drive, but when i get to the LA river path by what i saw on google, its just a horse trail.
what gives?
KiMS101.5.10 - 11:18 am
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It's on the other side of the frwy next to the wash,
enter on Victory at the frwy, or Los Feliz near the on ramps or
go to the end at Flature drive.
Dedicated818 responding to a
comment by KiMS1
01.5.10 - 11:28 am
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http://www.labikepaths.com/LARiver.html
It starts south along the river where Riverside Dr. Meets with Zoo Drive.
Silly.
Joe Borfo responding to a
comment by KiMS1
01.5.10 - 11:30 am
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I think he means Fletcher Dr....
Here is a link to some info
bike path
Foldie01.5.10 - 11:32 am
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Go down Victory all the way until you see the entrance of Griffith Park. Stay in the left lane, there's a small entrance to the path by the gate before Griffith Park starts.
imachynna responding to a
comment by KiMS1
01.5.10 - 11:43 am
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Beware of piano wire strung across the trees and tied to the railing. I'm always expecting to end the river path with a near beheading! Heh heh
Boogey100Fires01.5.10 - 12:22 pm
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ahh, thanks everyone.
and
"Beware of piano wire strung across the trees and tied to the railing."
really?! wtf?
KiMS1 responding to a
comment by Boogey100Fires
01.5.10 - 2:01 pm
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The path is safe. I ride it almost everyday.
The lights are off because of copper wire theft not conservation.
The path does have one large speed bump though but it is marked by a pylon usually.
There are hooligans, druggies and weirdos but they dont fuck with you.
You have to worry more about asshole triathlon wannabe's, roadie dicks going the wrong way and fat fuck joggers not paying attention.
The big plus is that there is always new art. After the city repaints new stuff goes up daily.
chefxian01.5.10 - 5:07 pm
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BLLLAAAAAAAARRGHHHHHH!!!
KiMS1 responding to a
comment by Joe Borfo
01.5.10 - 5:10 pm
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Watch out during the night. I hErDs ChYnnA juMps cYCliSts 4 biKez
palucha66 responding to a
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01.5.10 - 5:32 pm
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