A bike at the museum

Leave your carbon footprint in the dust as you pedal the Westside on Saturday for art with “Santa Monica Museum of Art ‘Hearts’ Bikes.”

Organized by the Santa Monica Museum of Art (SMMoA), this half-day bicycle expedition offers a behind-the-scenes look at the studios and projects of artist Blue McRight and architect Warren Wagner. Riders will pit stop at the Frank Gehry-designed Edgemar Center for food samples and information about the benefits of buying locally from the Buy Local Program.

The trip includes a museum tour and a sneak peek at three new exhibits: Marco Brambilla: The Dark Lining, Simmons & Burke: In Media(s) Res, Media(s) In Res, and Park Studio: State of Mind. All three exhibits open to VIPs and the public this Saturday evening, but will be shown to bikers before they head out.

 Partnering in the ride are Santa Monica SPOKE, a regional chapter the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, and Cycle Chic, a Copenhagen-based group that promotes functional style for cyclists.

The event lasts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, May 21, and embarks from Santa Monica Museum of Art. Tickets are available for $10 via the museum’s website, and directions are available online as well. Put on your most stylish biking attire and roll on over.

Posted 5/18/11