Join Bike Attack at the Santa Monica Museum of Art’s fifth annual Tour da Arts

There are a lot of things to love about Santa Monica; the beach, the art, the music, the community and of course the bikes. So what would happen if we combined all of those things into one epic event? You have the opportunity to find out at the Santa Monica Museum of Art’s fifth annual Tour da Arts.

If you appreciate art or are a lover of fun, then this event will take you on a fun-filled ride of music, dance, and art.

What is the Tour da Arts?

In short, this is a bicycle-themed festival with emphasis on the art and fun. This festival however, is also a tour by bike, as the name suggests. This year’s festival is a celebration of multi-modal transportation and the creative side of bike culture. We know there are a lot of cyclists in the LA and Santa Monica areas, so we expect to see you all there.

When is the Santa Monica Tour da Arts? August 18^th — Check-in time is 11am

What’s on the Tour?

How about a little art, food, music, a complimentary bike tune-up if you need one and a whole lot of fun? As the first stop on the tour, people will be able to enjoy a walk-through of the SMMoA’s summer exhibitions.

What is Bike Attack Bringing?

We’re bringing ourselves; and this killer custom Purefix bike to be given away at the event. Just to clarify we’re giving away the bike none of our staff will be raffled off at this event.

The Schedule:

1. Check-in at the Santa Monica Museum of Art (The following schedule provided by SMMoA.org)

11 am – 1 pm: Tour da Arts Festival and Check-in

• Tours of SMMoA’s current exhibitions: Joyce Pensato: I KILLED KENNY, dosa at SMMoA: Exploring Joshua Tree, and Marco Rios: Anatomy of an Absent Artist
• Bike Advocacy: Learn fun and safe biking tips from Santa Monica Spoke/Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, LA Metro, City of Santa Monica Transportation, and C.I.C.L.E.
• Art Bikes and Tune-ups: Get a complimentary bike tune-up from Bikerowave, a volunteer-run community operated bike repair shop in Mar Vista.
• Food and Drink: Enjoy delicious options fromONE Coconut Water, Clif/Luna Bar, and Whole Foods Market Santa Monica 

2. The Bike Tour Departs

1 pm: Tour da Arts, vol. 5  Cultural Bike Tour departs SMMoA

A) 1:30 – 2:15 pm: Second Stop: Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club

• Enjoy We Love Tap— a live, contemporary tap performance by Chloe and Maud Productions
• Refreshments and snacks provided by Whole Foods Market Santa Monica, Clif Bar, ONE Coconut Water

B) 3:00 – 3:45 pm: Third Stop: Grant Elementary School Playground

• At the Oasis— an exclusive performance by Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre choreographed specifically for this stop
• Refreshments and treats provided by Handsome Coffee Roasters and Isabella’s Cookies

C) 4:15 – 5:00 pm: Final Stop: Return to SMMoA at the Bergamot Station Arts Center

• TOUR DA ARTS RAFFLE: Give-aways include brand-new bicycles from Bike Attack and goodies from Linus and Handsome Coffee Roasters! Must be present to win.

What Should You Bring: You could definitely win a bike at this event, but let’s not put the cart beford the horse — you will still need to bring your bicycle to do the tour. All participants under the age of 18 must wear a helmet and be escorted by a parent or guardian. Children under the age of 9 should be on a tag-along, bike trailer, tandem, or other safe child-carrying device.