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Strangely enough, I actually know a couple of these cats from work. There is a lot of (and increasing) bike activism here in LA, and I'm getting the impression that the scene has gained a lot of momentum in the last 5-7 years.
In a way it makes sense -- LA is largely flat and the weather is temperate with minimal rain. It ought to be the perfect bicycling city, but there just aren't a critical mass of riders to change the culture and care of drivers.
I biked to school all of last semester, and I'm trying to take advantage of a schedule change to include work in that routine as well. Part of that is my desire to exercise more, part is my hatred for having to drive everywhere and feeling like a slave to the expenses of my car (NYC for 8 years, what can I say?), and part of it is pressure from our $4+ gas prices.
I don't particularly think that biking on the freeway is safe or friendly, but I'm sure a few drivers had a momentary pause when they read the overpass sign (Ride a Bike, You'd Be Home By Now) while being passed by 45 cyclists and rollerbladers. Also note that it is now Bike to Work Week.
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