Allan is organizing another night ride through the ports—this one starting Thursday evening, May 5th, and riding into Friday morning, with enough time for you to show up for work by sunrise.
The timing for this cycling adventure is perfect because workers at both the Ports of Long Beach and L.A. will not be working that night… also, the weather this time of year is very pleasant… with lows in the mid-50s… a good layer of clothing will keep you comfy… and earlier this week the country’s Number One Terrorist was slain.
As we don’t have to fight Osama bin Laden anymore, Allan urges us to now spread the joy of riding bicycles. “The ports are ours this Thursday!!!” If you haven’t been on a night ride yet, consider cycling this one.
The ride starts at 9:00 pm Thursday evening at the Hub on Long Beach Blvd (immediately east of the PCH Metro Blue Line station). Around 3:00 am the group will cycle to an “ultra-cool” trucker café for some grub, with plenty of time to catch the first Metro train out of downtown Long Beach, which departs at 5:07 am. For more information, contact Allan at allanalessio@yahoo.com.
MichaelB, May 3rd 2011 |
Tags: Allan, night, Port of Long Beach, ride
Posted in ride
First off, this ride is a bad idea. You probably shouldn’t go on it. It will be the middle of the night, and you have to work the next day. There are no buses or trains to save you, and only 7-11s and donut shops to feed on. With that being said…
November 2nd, meeting at Eleven-Forty Five is Long Beach Cyclists first (and maybe last) Full Moon Ride. This ride will take us up the San Gabriel River, along the Rio Hondo until it meets up with the LA River, and finally back home on Long Beach’s own Beach Path.
It’s 50-miles, under a full moon, in November. It will be cold, could be rainy, and there are coyotes. If you’re going to ignore my advice and come along on the ride, we recommend having a well-working bicycle. One that doesn’t creak and ache. One that you know how to fix, or one that won’t break. You are responsible for yourself (hey, just like in real life!)
Lights are a must. No lights, no ride. We’ll send you home.
Helmets are strongly encouraged.
November 2nd @ 11:45PM
Meet at Belmont Pier
Ride leaves at Midnight
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ddougherty, October 23rd 2009 |
Tags: event, fun, helmet, lights, night, ride, Rio Hondo, river, San Gabriel
Posted in Past News, event, ride
