Only 24 Hours in L.A., My Girl?!
Hopefully no one that threatens to knock me out of my future spot as a top media public figure, content creator, blogger or whatever we’ll be calling ourselves, pays too close attention to this here blog website because I’m giving y’all ALL the tea!
Can you save something to tell The Lord?
That’s what this boy I have a little thing with told me a few days ago. Well, looks like I ain’t saving this! [shoulder shugs] That boy gets on my nerves and I really shouldn’t even like him.. seriously. Even this big booty, real seductive exotic dancer/lady-of-the-night said in my ear while he and I were out together, “you could do WAY better.” And she’s not lying, I could. There’s men on my line that are subjectively a “better” catch than this lil’ raggedy ahh boy, mais…
Anyway, I was trying to think of another blog post for the bike life section of my site and I said let me go over to these Squarespace analytics and see which research keywords are working that I can combined to make a new blog post. And by “working”, I mean a click.. or two. Laughable, really, laughable. Hm. Now that I’m saying this, it’s inspiring my next / a new milestone to meet with my blog — I look forward to generating 100 clicks in a month to a blog post from a single research keyword. Right now, at the top of my Squarespace analytics research keywords list is “netflix los angeles office” with 42 clicks in the past 30 days to my very random blog post about visiting the Netflix headquarters in Hollywood that I published to the site, what, a year and a half ago?! See, that’s another strange (unpredictable) aspect of blogging, a blog post you put absolutely no thought into to even think it would get seen gets the most seen. ⍨ [stale face]
Even though Internet trends are about as predictable as the stock market, the same as in trading, there exists strategy in blogging.
Ughhh, I don’t know if my current one is going to work.. that’s my problem, I have a problem with not knowing.. baby, I wantsssss ta know!! [I digress]
I’m currently trying to combine what’s worked in infrequent blogging in the past with a narrow niche I’ve identified for myself now. We decided we’re really going to lean into this whole cute girl that rides her bike around LA thing. [rubs forehead with long blink]. Yes, I transitioned from a car to a bicycle as my main source of transportation. And? Okay, I like riding bikes for fun.. so what?!
Related: Getting Rid of My Car Made Me a New Woman: The Connection Between Cycling and Our Cycles
I never once said at the outset of around LA with TK that I wanted to make biking the base of the blog and write about that shiz-nye-ee all the time. Shucks. It’s the end of week 3 in this 12-week content strategy to which I’ve dedicated myself and I’m still/already annoyed. Ugh. But it really does make the most sense to niche down my blog at this attempt of mega-growth. So, yeah, that..
The research keywords I chose from the list to combine with the whole bike life bs for this blog post are: black girl guide to los angeles, Dam Good Coffee, nail salon, how to get on a game show, tupac mural los angeles, bike paths los angeles, black owned beauty supply, cheapest way to get to lax.
I won’t hold you any further, let’s ride, babe!
A Black Girl’s Guide to Touring L.A. by Bike: Coffee Stops, Art, and Hidden Gems
Los Angeles has plenty to offer, and one of the best ways to experience the city’s unique mix of culture, art, and local businesses is by bike. As a black girl in L.A., I’ve found my way around the city while staying active and discovering some fantastic local spots. Whether you're here for the Tupac murals or grabbing a coffee at Dam Good Coffee, this guide will show you how to blend sightseeing, cycling, and local culture into one fun bike tour.
Start Your Day with Coffee: Dam Good Coffee
Start your day right with a stop at Dam Good Coffee, a hidden gem in the local Black-owned business scene. Located just off your bike route, this place not only serves up a mean cup of joe but also supports the community. The perfect fuel for a day of biking! Learn more about this spot here.
Ride the Best Bike Paths in L.A.
If you’re looking to stretch your legs and take in some great views, Los Angeles has plenty of bike paths for every level. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned rider, there are scenic routes that show off the best of L.A.’s urban landscape. Check out this guide to find paths that suit your style.
Street Art Sighting: Tupac Mural
As you pedal through the city, keep your eyes peeled for some of L.A.’s amazing street art. One of the must-see murals for music lovers and art fans alike is the famous Tupac mural. A stunning tribute to the legend, it's an Instagram-worthy stop for anyone on two wheels. Get details on where to find this mural and other celebrity memorials here.
Self-Care Stop: Best Nail Salon in DTLA
After some miles on your bike, why not treat yourself to a bit of pampering? Swing by one of the best luxury nail salons in Downtown L.A. for some much-needed relaxation. You’ve earned it! See my experience at this top salon here.
Local Finds: Black-Owned Beauty Supply
If you’re a girl who loves her beauty products, you won’t want to miss a stop at one of the Black-owned beauty supply stores that Los Angeles has to offer. On your tour, take a detour to stock up on hair and skincare essentials that are perfect for keeping you looking fab, even after a long ride. Find Black-owned beauty stores here.
End the Day with a Game Show Experience
⚡ Biker Babe Quick Tip: Support local Black-owned businesses like Dam Good Coffee on your L.A. bike tour for a caffeine boost and community love!
If you’re looking for a unique L.A. experience that’s a little off the beaten path, why not try getting on a game show? The city is full of opportunities to participate in some of the most iconic shows. And let’s be honest, what better way to end a day of cycling than winning big on TV? Here's how you can get on a game show in L.A..
Pro Tip: Cheapest Way to Get to LAX
Lastly, if you’re planning to tour L.A. by bike and have a flight to catch, don’t forget to plan your route to the airport. Luckily, there are some really affordable ways to get to and from LAX without breaking the bank. Discover the cheapest ways here.
This bike tour through L.A. shows that you can explore the city’s rich Black culture, support local businesses, and enjoy some self-care—all while staying active. So, what are you waiting for? Hop on your bike and start exploring!
Riding Out
This is written in a way as if all of this could be done around LA in one day and unless you have some sort of super power, it can’t. Then again.. [grabs chin]. Maybe this could be a 24 hours in L.A., long layover in Los Angeles, situation. Not for me, I’m nowhere near time-efficient enough and way to easily distracted to go BOP! BOP! BOP!, seeing and doing all of this during a short visit to L.A. Yeah, no.. I could never, but you though, you should give it a go, my girl!
Okay, I’ve been at this desk for at least a couple of hours putting this blog post together and I still need to publish two more today to balance out two that I published this week not being within my new narrow niche. I asked ChatGPT, “if i published x amount of biker babe / bike life content per week, then occasionally posted about something from my social life or an opinion on a hot topic; would that soil the plot completely? would publishing blog posts about topics unrelated to my niche hurt my website so badly that all the content i'm posting that is within my niche would be in vain?” and the response was basically that it’s okay for me to write about topics outside of bike life while trying to build domain authority as long as I’m staying within the niche 80 percent of the time.
Got diggity dog! Now, I’ve put this into a word counter online to see if it’s a decent enough length before I move on to adding media and SEO details before going to press publish and I see a “keyword density” checker. I’ve used this word counter site before, yeah, and I never noticed a keyword density checker, but I guess now since I went into this blog post with keyword usage in mind, that’s standing out. At the top of keyword density is “bike” with 16 percent and following bike is “blog” with 12 percent. This is going to send me down another rabbit hole asking what should be the keyword density within a blog post. Grrrr..
This is feeling a whole lot like work.. and that’s my problem, I don’t like work.. I like to play, shoot.
Oh.. Yeah, this blog post probably won’t get any clicks because it’s not going into extensive detail on any one specific topic. Mmmm.. [lightbulb] Okay, I’m learning.. things are clicking in my brain.. The Netflix office blog post, in the moment it’s continuing to have, and the blog post encouraging women to be hypergamous, when it had its moment getting clicks from the web for the search term “broke men”, and other blog posts similar to those have one thing in common: repetition. Even though two blog posts written on two totally different topics were published months apart and years ago, they both were able to bring in pageviews to the blog (as a whole, aroundLAwithTK[dot]com) because within the individual blog posts, I kept repeating the same word in different ways, naturally, as I was going in on that one specific topic. Ah ha! Now I’m thinking back to the plethora of videos on YouTube about blogging that I watched before even beginning a blog and the advice is registering. It’s telling me that this blogging thing is similar to ballet, or other arts and physical activities, an instructor can show a student a technique, but it’s in the doing that really comes the learning. Mm. Thank You, Holy Spirit. In the doing lies the learning.
Later, y’all, let me get on to the 2nd of 3 blog posts I need to publish today.
Thank you for riding, riders.
