Want to try something kind of fun, kind of crazy, but really important? LA should be a place where people bike to work or bike to the beach, but it isn't.  I have tried cycling in LA, several times and I have had some real  "life in the hands" experiences. Fortunately there are some who are trying to make LA a better place to cycle. One of those people is Ron Milam. You can read more about him and how he can help you navigate your way around LA at:

 http://www.bikesage.com/