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Cruising Through Carmageddon

Break out your bike, hit the Metro, enjoy happy hour.... Follow these tips from Patch, area residents and local businesses.

The 405 freeway closure doesn't have to put a damper on your weekend. Watch this video and get a few survival tips to avoid the madness!

  • Ulises Torres from Metropolis Bikes in North Hollywood, offers his suggestion of breezing through the weekend on 2 wheels instead of 4. Full bike tune-up for $50.
  • Be a couch potato by picking up movies from Francis Spratley at in Studio City. Weekend rentals of a non-new release of a mystery, Western, Clint Eastwood, John Waters, Russ Meyer or Ed Wood movie for only 99 cents.
  • Check out happy hours like Decoy at the Beverly Garland Hotel for $9 Carmatini's and Cargueritas from 4:40pm until 6:30pm.
  • Be daring and get a tattoo from in Studio City. It's 15 percent off all tattoos and piercings if you mention "Carmageddon."
  • If you must travel, hop on a bus or the Metro's Red, Orange, or Purple Line for a free weekend ride.

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