Guided Ride: Multi-Cultural Communities for Mobility

By Damien Newton
May 5, 2014

Description: This guide ride starts at Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights, explores the surrounding neighborhoods, and end back at Mariachi Plaza. It will be a fun night ride, the cyclists will make a stop to have snacks and get to know each other.

Ride Starts: Meet at 7 pm at Mariachi Plaza.

Ride Ends: Mariachi Plaza

Length: 10 miles / 21/2 hours.

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