Having a cycling presence in Los Angeles is essential for the promotion and exposure of bicycle riding in our inner cities. For over 10 years, the riders from BELCAL have been providing that visibility. These riders, and other riders from other local cycling organizations, have been giving our inner city young people a taste of what cycling is like at the semi-professional and professional levels. We all need to show our appreciation for all the hard work these cyclists have done.

It is very important to have both black and latin faces associated with cycling. Such a thing will help to motivate our young people to invest their time and energy into the sport. We again thank all our black and latin cyclists for showing a street presence throughout the years in the City of Los Angeles, in other major cities nationally, and internationally.

 

MANY BLACK AND LATIN YOUNG PEOPLE SIMPLY DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE CHALLENGES AND REWARDS ASSOCIATED WITH A CYCLING CAREER. THIS IS BECAUSE OF A LACK OF EDUCATION ABOUT THE SPORT. IC3 IS HELPING TO BRIDGE THE KNOWLEDGE DISCONNECT ABOUT THE SPORT THROUGH OUR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES.

 

Maintaining a visible presence in the bicycle industry has been a top priority for Inner City Cycling Connection, Inc. (IC3). Our board members, family, and friends usually attend the annual Interbike Conventions in order to stay current with the latest trends in the cycling industry.

The International Bicycle Expo (Interbike) is a one stop opportunity to connect with the entire bike industry, discover emerging trends, and learn new business ideas. Every year since 2009, IC3 members have attended this convention to connect with their peers, seek sponsorship, and learn about the latest innovation in the cycling world. This section contains photos of IC3 Interbike visits. Below are photos of our 2010 and 2017 attendance.

One of our IC3 representatives at one of the legs of the Amgen Tour Of California 2013 Race. Each year, IC3 sends representatives to the Amgen race to show a presence.

The photos above are courtesy of Dave Pulliam, one of our supporters during the early years.  They are pictures of young cyclists training, including IC3 bikers, at the Los Angeles Velodrome for the Olympics and other major cycling sporting events.

The Los Angeles Velodrome Racing Association is a non-profit (501c3) volunteer organization, established in 2006 to promote the sport of bicycle racing and develop cyclists of all ages and backgrounds.

LAVRA goals are to; develop and improve individual cycling ability and skills; promote competitive cycling programs from junior through master amateur levels; promote local, national and international amateur cycling competition.

PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION

 http://lavelodrome.org/ 

IC3 helped organize and participated in many community events. You will see many of those events below along with our cycling events.

The photos below are courtesy of Shane McNeil, IC3 Secretary and Multimedia Specialist. They are pictures of the Amgen 2009 Tour of California. The pictures are from the Downtown Los Angeles leg of the tour. The year 2009 was when Shane McNeil was introduced to IC3. The Amgen 2009 Downtown Los Angeles leg to the Amgen California Tour was Mr. McNeil's first assignment on the behalf of the organization. He attended the event with IC3 Founder and President, Mr. Don Harris.