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Paul
02-20-2008, 10:23 AM
Ride on the streets of LA safely March 2nd.

Info (http://www.lamarathon.com/140.0.html)

Each year, the normally busy streets of Los Angeles are closed to all traffic for the ACURA L.A. BIKE TOUR - - the first event of its kind in the world. Since its inception in 1995, the Acura L.A. Bike Tour has become the singlemost popular cycling event in the world for a growing number of participants. It is easy to see why.

As the day dawns in a park between The University of Southern California and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, you can feel the excitement in the air as you mount your bike, surrounded by more than 15,000 people who enjoy riding their bicycles as much as you do. Knowing that the streets have been cleared of all motor vehicles, you look forward to hearing nothing but the sound of your fellow cyclists touring the traffic-free streets of Los Angeles for this one rare day each year.

With a host of celebrities leading the pack at a comfortable, yet challenging pace, the Acura L.A. Bike Tour begins and it is even better than you could possibly imagine. As you pass through various culturally diverse neighborhoods of Los Angeles, you enjoy the camaraderie of friends and families pedaling together. Savor just how serene the city can be when you take away the noise and stress caused by motor vehicles.

Surrounded by your fellow cyclists, you could not be more exhilarated as you cross the Acura LA Bike Tour Finish Line. Whether you stay for the post Tour celebration or head over to wenjoy the festivities of the Los Angeles Marathon, you will take with you the memories of the unforgettable experience that is the Acura L.A. Bike Tour. View the 2008 course below.

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bugzy
02-20-2008, 01:08 PM
Question is, are you riding in the event?

mcinvale
02-20-2008, 01:53 PM
it's only 20 miles?

Paul
02-20-2008, 03:26 PM
... it used to take the same path as the LA marathon... it's a charity event guys.

And no not going, Denise's birthday is on the 1st :)

ncttrnl
02-21-2008, 11:08 AM
One of susan's friends is in town that weekend or I'd go.

BTW

Susan found a good route up the LA river thats like 30 miles each way. I'm gonna bring my bike and give it a shot next time we're up there. Worst case, I call susan and tell her to pick my tired ass up.

NaKoRuRu
02-21-2008, 02:37 PM
I wanna go :D If anyone else does and doesn't wanna do it alone... and has an extra bike I'm your man! :D I wanna get into cycling...

gest24
02-22-2008, 05:12 AM
I'd got but I'm out here in the Pacific...

Brk4Euros
02-22-2008, 08:46 AM
it's only 20 miles?

that sounds like a journey on my heavy Kona! lol

Paul
02-22-2008, 08:55 AM
Yeah... it's 20 miles, but it's down through the streets of LA... no cars. Can't complain about that.

Charity event, $45/registration though.