Map highlights safe bike routes

The map is color-coded to show both routes, safe streets for cycling, streets with sharrows — symbols to warn vehicle drivers that they are expected to share the roadway with cyclists — streets that are unsafe for cycling, and points of interest.

Bike rack locations are also featured, but there are not enough of them, Fried said.

"There are only four small ones for two to four bikes downtown," Fried said. "There are none at Heisler Park and none at the top of the steps to the beach.

"I am [lobbying] the city, the Arts Commission and the business community to create artistic bike racks. I have examples of sculptural racks from other cities."

He suggested a competition could be held, similar to the program for artist-designed benches.

Bikes can be rented for $60 a day or $40 for a half day at La Vida Laguna, which is shown on the map. Delivery anywhere in town is free.

La Vida Laguna is the kayak lesson and rental business Fried started as a hobby two years after he moved to Laguna in 1999.

"I enjoyed kayaking, but I never thought of it as a career," Fried said.

As Laguna became more popular for corporate retreats and meetings, the company grew and this year is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the addition of bicycle rentals and tours.

The bike maps are available to the public at 673 N. Coast Hwy. or in area hotels.

For more information about bicycle rentals and tours, call (949) 275-7544.

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