In this image from 1894 you can see members of the L.A. Times Bicycle Club ride north on Western Avenue toward Hollywood. Back then this was a popular cycling corridor as it connected Los Angeles to the town of Hollywood.

It's amazing to me:

1. How dashing they look.

2. That this is dusty, rural road is Western Avenue!

I can't seem to find much info on the L.A. Times Bicycle Club. If anyone knows anything, please pass it on :)

Courtesy of Braun Research Library Collections, Autry National Center: LS.14502

Via LA Street Blog