DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — The Downtown News snuck two articles by me in the this week. With the coming up this weekend, Kathryn Meese takes a focus on cycling. In "" we read that:

This year the ninth annual expo rolls into Downtown Los Angeles April 23-24, and there will be no shortage of things to see, do and ride. Inside South Hall G, visitors can try on bike fashions, sign up for cycling trips and clubs, or watch gravity-defying stunt shows. Of course, this is L.A., so free bike valet will be provided for those on two wheels.

I think making the bike valet free is the coolest part of the whole thing.

The second article, "," Kathryn writes of several other bike events coming up including . Also be sure to check out the for an ongoing calendar and more information.