Start Your Ride Here: Discover L.A. by Bike

We’re grown-ups now, yeah.. does that mean we ought not have dedicated time where we go outside and play?

I'd love to go back to when we played as kids
But things change, and that's the way it is
—Tupac

I don’t often go against the great artist and activist that went home to glory before little TK even came to life, but baby, we can!! Not only can we, we should! We should play like the big kids we are walking around suited in adult bodies.

My preferred method of play is bike riding because it integrates with everyday life in such a logical and purposeful way.

 

Car traffic in LA causes my 3-mile commute to work to consume 45 minutes of my morning? Cool, I’ll take my bicycle through the neighborhoods streets and be there in 20.

The girls want to get together this weekend, look cute and enjoy the weather for some Sunday funday festivities other than drinks or a day party in an open-air event space where everything is overpriced? Baby, we can doll up, natural Barbie-style, and ride bikes on the beach!

Ughhh, I honestly have no time to go to the gym on my schedule-filled days, nor do I want to pay for a gym membership, what can I do to stay healthy without exercising? Ride a bike to run errands! Nail appointment? Need something small from the neighborhood Target? A habit of going nearby places by bike, being active throughout day-to-day life, is the cheat code. Fitness is a lifestyle.

A mood board featuring a collage of images representing the vibe of Los Angeles lifestyle blog around LA with TK, including palm trees, beach scenes, ice cream, stylish Black women dining, and a white bicycle, a pastel color palette, active, trendy

A glimpse into the vibes behind aroundLAwithTK—a blend of L.A. lifestyle, chic adventures, and all things girly & fun under the sun.

 
  • Where bike life meets lifestyle blogging, this section is all about the intersection of living in L.A. and living on two wheels. From sustainable transportation to community-building, dive into topics like air quality, active living, and what it’s like being a girly-girl making her life a bike-centric world.

  • For the girl focused on fitness and well-being, this section is all about using bike riding as a powerful tool for cardio and fat loss. Whether you’re a spin class enthusiast or just starting your fitness journey, find tips on intense rides, hill training, and ways to make outdoor cycling a key part of your active lifestyle.

  • From depending on a car less to embracing a more sustainable lifestyle, this section is all about using a bike as your primary mode of transportation around L.A. Learn about the best areas to live for bike commuting, how to handle everyday tasks like grocery shopping by bike, and what infrastructure is needed to support bike commuters.

  • For the girl who loves riding bikes for fun, this section covers leisure cycling, from beach rides with your boyfriend to casual coffee runs. Discover scenic routes, quiet roads, and neighborhood rides perfect for enjoying your bike without needing to be a hardcore cyclist.

 
 
 

behind the blog

hey there ! I’m TK, a girly girl that likes playing outside.. rolling aroundLA, sharing what I learn along the way.

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