Felix Hackenberg adjusts his helmet before a ride in Griffith Park. He enjoys bike riding so much that he has given up his car. (Nancy Pastor / For The Times)
Hackenberg rides in the Los Angeles Marathon’s Acura bike tour and placed 35th in a recent one, covering a 24-mile course in 59 minutes. (Nancy Pastor / For The Times)
Hackenberg has removed the left pedal from each of his four bicycles. I dont need the extra pedal. Im interested in having a light bike and going fast, so I sawed the left pedal arms off the bikes, he said. (Nancy Pastor / For The Times)
Hackenberg speeds through Griffith Park, where he has lapped other cyclists on a popular six-mile circuit. (Nancy Pastor / For The Times)
Hackenberg particularly likes cycling in Griffith Park. Bombing down those hills with the hairpin turns is just outrageous,” he said. (Nancy Pastor / For The Times)
A cleat on his shoe clips onto the right pedal. It holds on there so you can pull up as well as push down with your leg,” he said. (Nancy Pastor / For The Times)
