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THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BICYCLE COALITIONPresentsTHE 10TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES RIVER RIDE SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2010
6 GREAT RIDES: CENTURY, 70 MILE, HALF CENTURY, 36 MILE, FAMILY & KIDS.
Join over 2000 other riders, and enjoy a great day of cycling fun, an Eco Expo, raffle, live music and an International Food Faire.

INFO FOR RIDE DAY
The Start/Finish is at the Autry National Center 4700 Western Heritage Way off Zoo Drive on the 5 and 134 freeways.
Remember to bring:
- Your helmet (required).
- A water bottle and sunscreen.
- An ID and spending money.
- Layers! It could be cool in the morning and warm by mid-day.
Commemorate the day you biked the LA River with an LACBC Jersey, or an LACBC stainless steel reusable water bottle. Quantities are limited!
Parking: The Autry Parking lot is small. Alternate parking can be found around the park, on the streets and in lots down Zoo Dr, and at the Merry Go Round. Park and ride your bike to the start.
Ride T-shirts will be distributed after the ride.
START/FINISH IN GRIFFITH PARK!
Last year, the Los Angeles River Ride, with the help of our media partners, reached over 200,000 people in Southern California and beyond. This year your company can be part of this exciting event. Download and/or view the River Ride SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS.
Email J J Hoffman at lariverride@yahoo.com, or call her at (323) 839-6414 for more information.
START/FINISH in Griffith Park!
AUTRY CENTER, 4700 WESTERN HERITAGE WAY
Start/finish location MAP (MapQuest). Start/finish & rest-stop/turn-around locations MAP
All riders must wear helmets.
Refillable water bottle recommended.
Technical and medical support available along the ride.
CENTURY (100 MILES)
If you've never done one, this ride is the perfect time to try it. The profile is very flat, very few inclines and none of them steep. This ride will showcase the changes that Long Beach has made with their Sharrows (Shared Lane Markings). Registration opens at 6:00 a.m. Ride starts at 7:00 a.m.
70 MILE RIDE "Park to Playa to Park"
From Griffith Park to Shoreline Aquatic Park, Long Beach, and return. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. Ride starts at 7:30 a.m.
HALF CENTURY (50 MILES)
From Griffith Park to the City of Paramount and return. Registration starts at 7:00 a.m. Ride starts at 8:00 a.m.
36 MILE TRAINING RIDE
From The Autry to Maywood Riverfront Park and back. You'll spend 10 miles on the river path and detour through downtown for the remaining miles. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Ride starts at 8:30 a.m.
POSTCARD CAMPAIGN 
15 MILE FAMILY RIDE
This ride is perfect for families as the entire route is on a dedicated bike path on the river. For ages 7 and up. Kids 12 and under ride free courtesy the Glendale Community Services & Parks Department. All Children must be accompanied by an adult. A new section of bike path has been completed from Fletcher to Figueroa (as a result of an LACBC postcard campaign) and the ribbon cutting will happen on this the 10th Anniversary River Ride! Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. Ride starts at 11:00 a.m.
KIDS' RIDE AND FUN FAIR
This year the Kid's Ride is FREE courtesy of the Glendale Community Services & Parks Department. The ride will introduce young children to important bike safety lessons through fun, interactive activities. Kids 6 and under will practice their riding techniques on a festive bike loop. Bikes and trikes are welcome - all riders must wear a helmet. Prizes and t-shirts for all registrants.
Registration and festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. to allow families the option to also join the Family Ride at 11 a.m.
REST STOPS with Music, Food, Fun!
Crystal Park (mile 5), Maywood Riverfront Park (mile 18), Dill's Park in Paramount (mile 25) and Long Beach Shoreline Park (mile 35)
MORE INFORMATION:
Start/finish location MAP (MapQuest). Freeway directions, start/finish & rest-stop/turn-around MAP.
Check out the L.A. River Ride FAQ.
YOUR RIDE MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
SUPPORT THE COMPLETION OF THE L.A. RIVER BIKEWAY
The L.A. River Ride is the signature event of Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, the only non-profit organization representing the over 3 million bicyclists in L.A. County, working county-wide to improve conditions for bicyclists while building community life in the area.
Your participation makes a significant contribution to LACBC's efforts to complete the L.A. River Bikeway from the San Fernando Valley to Long Beach, and to make bicycling safe and enjoyable for everyone. The river ride also benefits : Eliya and Moms In Motion.
Exclusive 10th Anniversary River Ride Jerseys by Voler featuring our beautiful new River Ride logo. Pre-order yours today when you register at ACTIVE.COM or by using the mail-in jersey order form (PDF 311KB download), which includes sizing charts.
SUPPORT BICYCLE PROGRAMS IN LA AND WIN PRIZES!
You'd be surprised at how quickly you can become an LA River Ride Champion and help LACBC make LA County more bike-friendly. Top earners win great prizes from LACBC and a bike from SPECIALIZED. Learn more...
REGISTRATION
FEES
| EARLY REGISISTRATION (On or before May 15) | LATE REGISTRATION (After May 15) |
| CENTURY | $55 | $65 |
| 70 MILE | $55 | $65 |
| HALF CENTURY | $45 | $55 |
| 36 MILE | $45 | $55 |
| FAMILY (15 MILE) | $40 | $50 |
| KIDS' RIDE | FREE | FREE |
| ALL KIDS 12 and under | FREE | FREE |
| LACBC Member | $10 off registration fee |
| BEST DEAL |
| RIDE+1 Year LACBC Membership | Registration fee + $25 membership (normally $35) |
THREE WAYS TO REGISTER:
- Register online at ACTIVE.COM.
- Download the River Ride Reservation Form (496K PDF)
(You may need Adobe Acrobat Reader, download free). Print and fill in the form and send it in along with your check.
- Call 213.629.2142.
DID YOU KNOW?
L.A. County ranks number one nationally in traffic congestion and fuel waste with an annual cost of $10.7 billion. And, L.A. ranked 3rd in America's fattest cities in 2006 by Men's Fitness magazine, while L.A. County's children are tied for the most obese in California.
BUT, by using a bike instead of a car just one day a week, the average American would save $609 in gasoline, maintenance and depreciation costs per year, reduce emissions by 24 pounds per week, and burn an extra 1315 calories at a 12mph pace! ( Bicycling Magazine)
"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race." H.G. Wells
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