Shining a Light on the Bicycling Community

As the summer evening sky turns from orange to purple to navy, traffic in the Los Angeles bike lanes dwindles until just a few riders remain toodling by, their path unaffected by the surrounding darkness thanks to a single bulb mounted to their forks—a Dynamo light. This bicycle-mounted beacon is powered by its passenger’s energy to illuminate the road ahead—for the rider and everyone following them. Bike mechanic Jimmy Lizama custom-fits these lights for cyclists out of his Koreatown shop called Relámpago Wheelery, where he builds wheels by hand as well. But according to him, those services just help pay the rent for what he’s really doing there. “Ultimately, Relámpago is social engagement within the bicycle community,” he said. A Dynamo light of a shop, if you will. Fueled by Lizama’s passion and his surrounding community’s enthusiastic response, Relámpago is illuminating the future of energy use, mobility, and human connection in downtown Los Angeles. [View in Browser]( [Bicycling]( [SHOP]( [EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [Shining a Light on the Bicycling Community]( [Shining a Light on the Bicycling Community]( As the summer evening sky turns from orange to purple to navy, traffic in the Los Angeles bike lanes dwindles until just a few riders remain toodling by, their path unaffected by the surrounding darkness thanks to a single bulb mounted to their forks—a Dynamo light. This bicycle-mounted beacon is powered by its passenger’s energy to illuminate the road ahead—for the rider and everyone following them. Bike mechanic Jimmy Lizama custom-fits these lights for cyclists out of his Koreatown shop called Relámpago Wheelery, where he builds wheels by hand as well. But according to him, those services just help pay the rent for what he’s really doing there. “Ultimately, Relámpago is social engagement within the bicycle community,” he said. A Dynamo light of a shop, if you will. Fueled by Lizama’s passion and his surrounding community’s enthusiastic response, Relámpago is illuminating the future of energy use, mobility, and human connection in downtown Los Angeles. [Read More](   [Save Up to 60% Off on Rapha Apparel, Now Through Labor Day]( [Save Up to 60% Off on Rapha Apparel, Now Through Labor Day]( Save big with final markdowns on some of Rapha's most popular clothing and accessories. [Read More](     [How to Stretch Your Hip Flexors for More Comfort and Better Performance]( [How to Stretch Your Hip Flexors for More Comfort and Better Performance]( Everything you need to know to maintain healthy hip flexors. [Read More](   [Always Getting Sick? Try Tiny Modifications and Life Secrets From People Who Never Do]( [Always Getting Sick? Try Tiny Modifications and Life Secrets From People Who Never Do]( Small changes to your daily routine could help keep you healthier. [Read More](     [All You Need is 20 Minutes for This Total-Body HIIT Workout—No Equipment Necessary]( [All You Need is 20 Minutes for This Total-Body HIIT Workout—No Equipment Necessary]( Kick up your heart rate while burning out your muscles with these moves. [Read More](   [Be Seen While Riding at Night: The Best Reflective Gear for Safer Cycling]( [Be Seen While Riding at Night: The Best Reflective Gear for Safer Cycling]( Keep yourself visible on the road—and look good doing it—with one of these smart reflective pieces. [Read More](   [OPR Lift Every Voice]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection]( Bicycling.com ©2022 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019