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Taking a Ride, with a Couple Thousand Friends, by the LA River

1:03 PM PDT on June 9, 2008

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The Arc of Tires Marked the Stop and Start for Many Riders

Yesterday marked the 8th Los Angeles River Ride. Thousands of cyclists, riders and even some Ridazz gathered at Griffith Park to go on organized rides of 10, 50, 70 or 100 miles. The first ride started at 7:00 A.M., and by the time I packed up my bike at around 1:30 most of the rides were completed but the party at Griffith Park continued. There are plenty more photos after the jump.



Colin Bogart Talks to Safety and Technical Volunteers That Rode the Routes and Offered Help




Riders Get Ready for the 70 Miler's Start



One of LACBC's Co-Founders, Joe Linton, Rocks a "River Rider" Shirt that Pre-exists LACBC's Event



A View from the Middle-of-the-Pack at the Start of the 50 Mile Ride



A Lot of the Route Was on Surface Streets...



...But a Lot Was on the River Ride Trail



50 Milers Are Half Way Home

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Back at the Finish, Everyone Relaxes and Enjoys the Music.

Photos: Damien Newton

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