50 MILE BIKE RIDE
All routes are works in progress and there will be minor tweaks and improvements made before event date. *Please check back prior to event date.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025
WHAT TO BRING: You should come prepared with basic bike tools, including spare tubes, pump, cartridges, etc. Bike Marshals (Bike Monitors) on bikes and/or vehicles will carry spare tubes and assist with any mechanical problems.
START/FINISH LINE: 943 N. Broadway, Los Angeles 90012, near the pedestrian crosswalk located mid-block. Note: There are different start groups for the 20 Mile and 50 Mile rides. Please look for the appropriate signs and banners for your ride.
TIME TO COMPLETE: The 50 Mile ride may take 2.5 - 5 hours to complete.
BEFORE THE RIDE:
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Pick up Race Bib and/or Race Packet at 419 W. College Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 beginning at 7am on Saturday, the day of the event. You may drop off the Race Packet at the Bag Check-In Service (at Chinatown Central Plaza) to avoid taking it with you on the ride. Any items not claimed by 2:30pm will be donated. Firecracker assumes no responsibility or liability for any lost and/or damaged items.
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Or you may pick up your Race Packet along with your Medal after the ride at the Chinatown Central Plaza.
50 MILE COURSE
The 50 Mile route features a challenging course (advanced riders recommended) with a 2,200 foot elevation gain, as you travel through Downtown LA, The Los Angeles River Path, Glendale, Eagle Rock, Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, South Pasadena, El Sereno, and Lincoln Heights.
The course starts in historic Chinatown with a backdrop of City Hall, ride past Los Angeles State Historic Park, Autry Museum, LA Zoo, Travel Town, LA Equestrian Center, Bette Davis Park, Verdugo Mountains, JPL/NASA, Christmas Tree Lane, Eaton Canyon and much more. This is a mix of bike path, bike lanes, and urban streets.
This is a fantastic way to experience the sights, smells, and diversity of Los Angeles County on 2 wheels with fellow cyclists, route signage, and SAG support. There are 3 rest stops with refreshments on the route.
NOT ALL STREETS CLOSED on ROUTE: Only parts of the route on public streets will be closed. Participants MUST adhere to traffic rules of the road. Be aware of other riders and surrounding vehicles. Ride safely.
SIGNS on ROUTE: Turn arrows will be posted along the route at all turns for the 50 Mile ride.
To ensure you’re on the right route, review and download the online map and turn-by-turn route slip at the Firecracker website for reference. Check back often for last minute revisions. While on the route, pay attention to the color coded directional arrow signage at key intersections.
SAFETY: Bike helmets are MANDATORY. Bike Marshals (Bike Monitors) will be riding along with the participants to ensure safety of riders and provide assistance, as needed.
REST STOP LOCATIONS: Porta potties and refreshments such as water, fruit, and snacks, will be available to registered riders with a Race Bib.
Rest Stop #1
Pecan Grove, Griffith Park, on Zoo Drive, just north of the Zoo parking lot.
Rest Stop #2
2291 Broadview Dr.
Glendale, CA 91208 (Corner of Broadway Dr. and Park Pl.)
Rest Stop #3
2691 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(Parking lot for Rest Stop #3 is located on the corner of Sierra Madre Blvd. and Paloma St.)
INCOMPLETE RIDE: If you cannot complete the ride for any reason, Firecracker will dispatch a sweep truck and bring you to a nearby Metro station to return to Chinatown.
INJURY ON COURSE, EMERGENCY TREATMENT: An EMT vehicle and technicians will be available on the course. In case of emergency, flag down a Bike Monitor on route who will call in for an EMT vehicle or sweep vehicle to help. If it is a serious injury, call 911.
AFTER THE RIDE:
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Bike Valet Service: You may park your bike using the complimentary Bike Valet service located at the Chinatown Central Plaza.
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Self-Park: You may self-park your bike but you should bring a suitable bike restraint. Do not secure bike to a store front gate or to a stranger’s bike. Firecracker assumes no responsibility or liability for any lost and/or damaged bikes.
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Free Carbo Load Meal: After the ride, you can have a Carbo-Load meal in Chinatown from 10am-2pm. In addition, there may be booth vendors serving food and beverage samples.
ONLINE ROUTE MAP: Ride With GPS 50 mile Half Century Route
Unchained Bicycle Garage will have their mobile bike shops near the Start/Finish Line area for any mechanical assistance prior to the start of the event as well as on the route to support registered riders.
