<p>Hey,</p>
<p>I'm going to be in De Neve, and was wondering how the biking around campus will work out. Are there bike racks outside of De Neve? Am I allowed to ride around anywhere around campus or are there strict biking rules? By the way, how long would it take to ride my bike to the beach?</p>
<p>UCLA is really hilly... not good for biking. Most students walk to and fro class and back to the Hill (dorms area).</p>
<p>It seems to me that you can ride a bike to santa monica pier and be there within a few hours. I've looked into it, actually, because i am also thinking about biking to the pier. </p>
<p>Google earth may give you an idea.</p>
<p>few hours?</p>
<p>the beach is 6 miles away. you can walk there in probably 2-3 hours!</p>
<p>how does one get to santa monica pier? be specific: which buses?</p>
<p>take me along too, i miss the beaches terribly!!!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mta.net%5B/url%5D">www.mta.net</a></p>
<p>be specific: which buses?</p>
<p>ohh dawritingmachine: a simple google search as opposed to investing in the forum?</p>
<p>my friend said that the big blue bus will take you right to the 3rd street promenade at Santa Monica for just 25 cents.</p>
<p>Biking is amazing. I've walked to and from classes all of last year (from Summit). Most classes take me about 20-30 minutes to get to. I finally got a bike this summer, and it has made my life so much easier. I can actually get to Ackerman in like 3 minutes, and probably no more than 10 for any class, no matter how far. I'd recommend it :)</p>
<p>That's correct Yams. I've taken the bus there several times. </p>
<p>I always thought biking was too much of a hassle, sofakingwangsta. All my classes are north campus and once you go a little pass Ackerman, it becomes a hassle to bike up there. </p>
<p>I thought of getting a skateboard instead though. I figure that's pretty good since it's easy to carry once you hit the hills.</p>
<p>well, i wouldnt ride a bike unless it got training wheels...</p>
<p>and tried skateboards once...vowed to myself never again</p>
<p>I only fear dropping my hat while going down Charles E Young or getting hit by a car. Most likely the latter is my biggest concern :(.</p>
<p>The former is more of my concern seeing that I'm already dead and zombie-like. :( :( :( </p>
<p>Sweet Jee-----, I need to get out of here.</p>
<p>Most people walk to class, but there are a ton who bike, skateboard/longboard, scooter, etc. to class. There's no designated lanes for them on campus, so you pretty much just have to weave around people. </p>
<p>Biking past Ackerman isn't so bad since there is a path for disabled/wheelchair that I see people often use. But as a longboarder myself, I find that it's convenient because you can just carry it uphill or stairs and don't have to worry about bike locks or anything.</p>
<p>Oh, and to get to Santa Monica you just take any of the Big Blue Buses for 25 cents except for 12 I think. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I know for sure that 1, 2, 3 and 4 definitely drop you off at the 3rd st. promenade or closer to the beach, but either way you're in Santa Monica.</p>
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my friend said that the big blue bus will take you right to the 3rd street promenade at Santa Monica for just 25 cents.
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Yes, the lower number buses (< 8, not all though) should take you to 3rd Street and the SM Beach. It will probably take around 40 minutes on the bus, assuming you leave in the afternoon.</p>
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re there bike racks outside of De Neve?
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Yes, between Birch and the Dykstra-DeNeve terminus. You must have a lock and lock on the rack though.</p>
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the beach is 6 miles away. you can walk there in probably 2-3 hours!
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Indeed, it will take about 100-120 minutes if you bike to the beach. </p>
<p>Similarly, a previous quesiton was "How long does it take to walk to downtown LA from UCLA?" I think the answer is about 150 minutes without breaks.</p>
<p>Walking to downtown? That's crazy. Walking to Westwood is slightly annoying enough already.</p>