'Bike lanes to nowhere': for cyclists, Los Angeles is heaven and hell

Poor infrastructure makes LA one of the most difficult US cities to bike in. Cyclists hope the pandemic will change that

With year-round perfect riding weather and a topography that allows both bike commuters to enjoy pedaling without too much strain and experienced riders to explore the nearby mountains and hills, Los Angeles in many ways is a cyclists' paradise.

But the city's cycling reputation is tempered by the fact that it is one of the most vexing, difficult and downright dangerous cities in the United States to ride a bike in.